Axton level 54

[LoneWolf]

So..I struggled this for a very long time..And to say this much my axton 54 struggles to kill 4 normal mobs on UVHM..So what's the best build to go by?I got the legendary soldier mod..Guns well..They are golden keys guns more or less..So any tips or tricks as how to make it easier to go through?Skill respec?Anything really to make this less painful then it is..If glasscanon build is the way to go with high risk I'll take it.I just don't want to feel like I have to empty half of my ammo or something like it into only couple of mobs if it is possible..If not I guess I will have to look for people to co op or something.Thank you in advance!

[green]

Here's a skill build you could try:

http://bl2skills.com/commando.html#53035103515005505012000000000000

Of course, you can tweak this, if you want. You're gonna want to focus on grenade damage and explosive damage.

Recommended gear for this build:

Torgue guns. ARs, pistols, launchers, and especially shotguns.
Mirv grenades, preferrably x8 and up.
High cap shield (nothing in particular, just keep it leveled)
Explosive relic.

And some general UVHM tips:

-Slag everything!!! You're going nowhere fast if you aren't slagging stuff.
-Keep your geat leveled. A level 50 gun on 54 enemies might be pointless (even if it's high tier!).
-Farm an Unkempt Harold. A waaaay overused gun, but it won't let you down.

[Draekus]

if you've got Torgue's DLC ( you do dontcha ? ) start farming the 6 red loot chests in Badass Crater and Torgue Arena. 3 chests in each area, easy farm. quality gear.

[green]

Originally posted by Draekus:

if you've got Torgue's DLC ( you do dontcha ? ) start farming the 6 red loot chests in Badass Crater and Torgue Arena. 3 chests in each area, easy farm. quality gear.

If you dont have the DLC though, do a few runs through Southern Shelf. There's 4 red chests on that map, plus two boss fights to get potential legendary drops from (including the epic Bonus Package, from Boom and Bewm).

[The Traveler]

You don't need explosive & grenade damage to deal damage with Axton, he's versatile. I don't know why you're struggling to kill mobs. Watch Demonite's videos on youtube.

[green]

Originally posted by TrailDash:

You don't need explosive & grenade damage to deal damage with Axton, he's versatile. I don't know why you're struggling to kill mobs. Watch Demonite's videos on youtube.

Yeah. My first UVHM Axton I primarily used non-elemental weaps (with that skill he has for them). But UVHM can kick anyone's behind, especially if you're new to it.

[Starbug]

I've played Axton a lot. That level range is tough across the board. 50 to 60 are the hardest non-overpowered levels imo.

Getting a slagga or a Florentine will make it easier. Specpoint-wise you could use slagged turrets and work towards more points, then dual turrets. I find dual turrets more useful in coop so you're perhaps better with slagged turrets in solo.

Sticky turrets are great for distraction. Might keep you alive longer. Just slag and build around his strength. Explosive!!!!! Ideally you'll end up with a torgue in 3 slots. Swordsplosion, ogre and any Harold variant. The other a slagged rapid firing gun.

He's my favourite character and has lots of meta builds that wreck everything. Fastball build is really fun, tediore chucking build, and more.

Just never use the turret accuracy skill or nuclear explosion skill. They suck.

[The Traveler]

Originally posted by Starbug:

Just never use the turret accuracy skill or nuclear explosion skill. They suck.

The nuclear explosion skill stuns enemies, and cancels out their health regen with DOT.

[RS Faria]

I would suggest something like this, as a build

http://bl2skills.com/commando.html#32054100005104313010005050050100

"Preparation" and "Quick Charge" are essential for survival.. Wouldn't mind to go back to TVHM, to get a Slagga, if you don't have one.. Everything with splash damage is welcome, as well..