Rocket Launcher Build

[Sichimus]

Would it be viable at all to have a class focus on purely rocket launchers and shotguns? (like the soldier from tf2) or would it be impossible to get enough ammo? You would only use your shotgun when out of rocket launcher ammo, so if theres some way to have a constant stream of rocket ammo then it SEEMS like it could be viable. What are your guys opinions? Also, you wouldnt use your action skill, but could spec into anything and get bonuses.

[Маэстро]

Well, in my mind comes only Logan's Gun/Kerblaster + Sham. Or Big Boom Blaster.
Logan's Gun - is a pistol, that shoots rockets.
Kerblaster - AR, that also shoot rockets, but after hit something - it spawn nade.
Sham - is a high percent absorb shield. From 74(not sure, please correct me, if I wrong) to 94%.
Big Boom Blaster - shield, that drops some RL and Nade ammo after getting damaged.
Questions?

[Sichimus]

Originally posted by FailCur3:

Well, in my mind comes only Logan's Gun/Kerblaster + Sham. Or Big Boom Blaster.
Logan's Gun - is a pistol, that shoots rockets.
Kerblaster - AR, that also shoot rockets, but after hit something - it spawn nade.
Sham - is a high percent absorb shield. From 74(not sure, please correct me, if I wrong) to 94%.
Big Boom Blaster - shield, that drops some RL and Nade ammo after getting damaged.
Questions?

I have a 87 sham but its like lvl 20 something. However, the big boom blaster seems really cool and I bet that could help a lot with ammo problems

[Sichimus]

Also, what character would be used? You can't use their action skill, but you can use their skills.

[rresuggan]

sham + norfleet (shamfleet) is a op build used to cheese your way through the game, using a low lvl logans gun to replenish your r/l ammo, most classes can use it , sal doesnt need it, mech with high anarchy benefits most . not recommended for co-op play

[Sichimus]

Originally posted by rresuggan:

sham + norfleet (shamfleet) is a op build used to cheese your way through the game, using a low lvl logans gun to replenish your r/l ammo, most classes can use it , sal doesnt need it, mech with high anarchy benefits most . not recommended for co-op play

However, you wont be able to get that gear for a long time, is there low level gear you could get to get back ammo?

[z00t]

If you are restricting yourself to launchers and shotguns only and no other types of weapons it will not be easy. These two simply do not have a lot of ammo capacity. There are assorted ammo relics out there that can help - a relic that boosts both is not that common but they do exist. Some of the Blood of the Ancients relics boost two ammo types as well as health.

With the Badaboom Launcher which fires six rockets at a time at a cost of one, you can recharge your launcher ammo very quickly if you have a Sham shield.
Take your (lowest level possible!) Badaboom and shoot at your feet wearing the Sham shield - back up to max launcher ammo very quicly.
You can also use the mission reward Roaster for this, but it only fires three at a time, so will take a bit longer than the Badaboom.
There is the Carnage pearlescent shotgun that shoots rockets, but unless you are very lucky to find a low level one, it will likely kill you if you try shooting it at your feet.

If you are happy to use other types of weapons for launcher regen then there is the Logan's Gun, low level Spikers (not Darts), and the various 'Cannon' AR's from Dahl, Jakons, Vladof etc. These use AR ammo and fire rockets, which the Sham will absorb as launcher ammo. I have found that the Vladof ones work quite well - big magazine and high fire rate = fast launcher refill.

As far as not using your action skill - good luck with that.

[Sichimus]

Originally posted by z00t:

If you are restricting yourself to launchers and shotguns only and no other types of weapons it will not be easy. These two simply do not have a lot of ammo capacity. There are assorted ammo relics out there that can help - a relic that boosts both is not that common but they do exist. Some of the Blood of the Ancients relics boost two ammo types as well as health.

With the Badaboom Launcher which fires six rockets at a time at a cost of one, you can recharge your launcher ammo very quickly if you have a Sham shield.
Take your (lowest level possible!) Badaboom and shoot at your feet wearing the Sham shield - back up to max launcher ammo very quicly.
You can also use the mission reward Roaster for this, but it only fires three at a time, so will take a bit longer than the Badaboom.
There is the Carnage pearlescent shotgun that shoots rockets, but unless you are very lucky to find a low level one, it will likely kill you if you try shooting it at your feet.

If you are happy to use other types of weapons for launcher regen then there is the Logan's Gun, low level Spikers (not Darts), and the various 'Cannon' AR's from Dahl, Jakons, Vladof etc. These use AR ammo and fire rockets, which the Sham will absorb as launcher ammo. I have found that the Vladof ones work quite well - big magazine and high fire rate = fast launcher refill.

As far as not using your action skill - good luck with that.

So you cant regen rocket ammo in any way except absorbing it? Also, you can use grenades, because they are also EXPLOSIONS

[z00t]

Basically no. The only gun in the game that regens ammo is the Avenger smg.

[Bear]

Nope, only way to get back rocket ammo is by absorbing, the Big Boom Blaster, or picking up ammo drops. That's the major downside to weapons like launchers, shotties and snipers. High stopping power, but needs to be used efficiently or you'll run out of ammo soon enough.

[Sichimus]

Well ♥♥♥♥ im out of ideas for lasting through the lower levels.

[Sichimus]

Can I somehow mod a slow regen of rocket ammo into a class mod or something I can equip?

[z00t]

The Sham is the best absorb shield, but it is not the only one. The Big Boom Blaster afaik only drops from Pyro Pete in UVHM. Again not the only one out there.
Check out the vending machines for other absorb shields and booster shields.

[Rin 凛]

the sham+norfleet+logans gun/kerblaster, infinite laucher ammo+nuke

[Bear]

Just as a note, the Big Boom Blaster is unique in that its boosters drop grenades. No other booster shield will replicate that.

And yes, modding in a regen aspect would be possible, but very involved and would pretty much defeat the purpose if you ask me.

[Sichimus]

Originally posted by Litwick:

Just as a note, the Big Boom Blaster is unique in that its boosters drop grenades. No other booster shield will replicate that.

And yes, modding in a regen aspect would be possible, but very involved and would pretty much defeat the purpose if you ask me.

Yeah thats true, I want it to be legit, so im kind of screwed here. I cant get the gear people are talking about early on, but I think im going to try anyways. Ill try to upgrade my rocket ammo capacity as soon as I can, but I might just have to mod in a big boom blaster because of ammo scarcity. What character do you guys think have the best bonuses for rocket launchers?