Q's Builds

This guide has builds wich i use in heists, crimespree and holdout. The builds are made for Death Sentence / One Down (also know as DSOD) - Crime spree (lower and higher sprees) and holdout.
The builds will preform on any difficulty, but are at there best on dsod.
Almost all builds have 9n (Nine Lives) wich i take for when i play a bit to agressive with a dodge deck or as a safe net.
All builds either have inspire aced, basic or none at all.
If i have the points, i will always take Painkillers aced over Quickfix aced. if you want an explanation why, watch this video by Kevkild: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EhoZXWFw8E8
I sadly dont have any videos to show the builds in action.
Some builds use dlc you might not have, so feel free to not copy that build or change it a bit so it works for you.

Important Info

When looking at the screenshots of my loadout, you either see a sword or a nintendo Wii remote. this is due to mods.
the sword is a replacement for the ice pick.
the wii remote is a replacement for the buzzer.
there also will be grammatical or other english errors / mistakes since english isnt my native language
small update, in some pictures of the guide i have the normal ice pick and buzzer, since i later removed the wii remote and sword mod.
i also have a mod from mrcreepy to remove Drf / Drm (Damage Range Fallof / Damage Range Multiplier). hate me if you want, but no one ever wanted drf and it shouldve stayed out of the game

Shoutout section

This is a section to all the people i used builds from with there youtube channel links:

Kevkild:
https://www.youtube.com/@KevKild
Kevkild is a very skilled player with a lot of knowledge. he has a great guide for every map with tips and tricks wich really helped me out when learning deathsentence. he also has a lot of builds.

Carrot:
https://www.youtube.com/@CarrotIsBad
Carrot has intersting builds. there not your standard builds, there pretty unique. he also has done solos.

Uncle Geldgeil:
https://www.youtube.com/@unclegeldgeil
Uncle is a very skilled and og payday player. he is very good on high crime sprees and on normal heists. he has done hard and long solos. truely a king.

mrcreepy:
https://www.youtube.com/@mrcreepysos
Creepy has done a lot of solo's with teambuilds and solo builds. he is skilled and is a great player.

NotYourAverageStalin:
https://www.youtube.com/@notyouravstalin8802
Stalin takes his skill to the next level. he has a lot of knowledge, gives good advice and always plays unique builds. to challenge himself, he mostly plays builds using only 80 skill points out of the 120.

Bay1k:
https://www.youtube.com/@Bay1k/featured
Bay knows a lot about the game. he has great guides explaining mechanics and makes good builds. he does a lot of commentary on the games balance, he would make an exilenct balance changer for the game

Marcmb:
https://www.youtube.com/@Marcmb
Marcmb is a very good stealth player who (at the time of writing) is very close to infamy 500. he has a lot of guides for all maps on stealth

Jamm:
https://www.youtube.com/@Jamm4you
Jamm is a very good solo player who mainly uploads solos

Ace:
https://www.youtube.com/@ace6806
If someone asked me who the best payday 2 player is, i would awnser Ace. Ace is one of, if not THE best solo player on payday 2

Pri:
sadly couldnt find a youtube channel of his, so sadly no info.

Update Section

this section is for updates on my build guide

02/06/2023:
added the following builds:
- Copycat Double Rifle
- Copycat Generic
- Yakuza Zerk Sniper

03/06/2023:
- updated the description on Copycat Generic since i got my math wrong XD

04/06/2023:
added the following builds:
- CTV Armorer
- Team Carry Stoic

17/06/2023:
added the following build:
- Mucle TANK

26/06/2023:
added the following build:
- Kingpin going Postal

02/07/2023:
added the following build:
- Flame Grinder

17/07/2023:
added the following build:
- Kingpin Crit Lmg

21/07/2023:
added the following build:
- Kingpin Raven OVKA

27/07/2023:
added the following build:
- Kingpin Queens Wrath

28/07/2023:
added the following build:
- Kingpin Terrorist

30/05/2024:
- changed ICTV Stoic build due to skill choices that didnt do anything for you (Die Hard Aced on ICTV doesnt give bonus armor, thus no bonus hp).

Crewchief Sniper (from Kevkild)

Rattlesnake:
- Longbarrel
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Krinkov:
- Tactical Compensator
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- AK Wood Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
I really like Crewchief. It gives you 3 hp shots - 2 shot armor (with ictv) - team resistance and extra stamina. I mainly use the sniper for area domination and the smg for bulldozers or if i need ammo really quickly. dont run into the open to much, mainly camp or hold positions.

Crewchief Super Sniper (from Kevkild)

R700:
- Short barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Compact Laser Module
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyser
- Tactical Stock

Ak Gen:
- Stubby Compensator
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Compact Laser Module
- AK Rubber Grip
- Bull Stock

Build Info:
Do you want to play crewchief with more damage and team play? then this is the build for you. you have a free 70 armor breakpoint as soon as you get a joker. you have a lot of crits, a strong sniper and an smg for dozers and fast ammo gain.

Muscle TANK

Buzzsaw Lmg:
- Light Barrel
- Competitors Compensator
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- LED Combo

AK Gen:
- MG8 Precision Barrel
- Competitors Compensator
- Boost: Accuracy
- Autofire
- Stealth Laser
- AK Plastic Grip
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
Muscle, a build that is super old yet super strong. you get a free 3 shot hp setup and build in healing. combine this with hostage taker, loud guns for Muscles panic effect and you have a super strong setup. but to make it even better, ICTV with underdog aced. when you get targeted, regardless if you have a joker or not, you get a 2 shot armor setup. add a super strong and fast firing lmg and smg to this combo and youre damn near unstoppable. just beware of the snipers and larger groupds of enemies

Armorer WA2000 (from Kevkild)

Lebensauger:
-Gädampfter Barrel
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- Walnuss Grip
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- Aluminium Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

build Info:
Armorer is a super good perkdeck. it has 2 shot armor without Frenzy or Jokers. it has 2 second god mode (when it activates it takes 15 seconds to get the god mode again) when youre armor breaks. And its great for drama farm (Drama is a hidden mechanic to gain longer fades)
when getting bezerker, get a heavy zeal and isolate you and the zeal. let him shoot your armor 2 times - activate god mode - 1 shot at youre hp and then kill him. now you have 95% zerk.

Armorer 500 sniper (from mrcreepy)

Platypus Sniper:
- Beak Supressor
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- Aluminium Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
Instead of using beserker, you can also use first aid kits for yourself. a fun alternative way to play armorer

Armorer Double Rifle (from Kevkild)

Gewehr 3:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Tactical Foregrip
- Led Combo
- Precision Grip
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Precision Stock

CR 805B:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Plated AR Mag
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
this is a nice time to give YourAverageStalin a shoutout, because i use his old g3 reload mod wich makes this build even more fun. this build zerks like all other armorer zerk builds. use both the weapons for ammo, since the ammo pickup isnt great on either weapon

CTV Armorer (from Bay1k)

Car 4:
- Stealth Barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Autofire
- E.M.O. Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeleton Stock
- THRUST Lower Receiver
- Speedpull mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Folding Stock
- Orthogon Upper Receiver

5/7 AP Pistol:
- TiN Treated Barrel
- Champions Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag
- Red Dot Pistol Sight

Build Info:
when the speedpull mag got nerfed, Bay accidentaly removed this build. i was looking for a recreation, this is pretty close and still as good as his version was. you have 2 shot armor. but why use the ctv over ictv? isnt it more points spend for the same result? yes and yes.. BUT ictv cant use low blow crits. thats why i use ctv. we have low blow, bezerker and 2 shot armor + godmode. if you want to zerk, get shot once on your hp by a light swat

Grinder Double AK (from Kevkild)

Ak 7.62:
- Modern Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Crabs Rail
- Stealth Laser
- AK Rubber Grip
- Speedpull mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wide Stock

Ak Gen:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Aluminium Grip
- Biometric Analyzer
- Bull Stock

Build Info:
even though im not good at playing grinder, it is still a good deck. you get a lot of freedom when spending your points since grinder doenst really limit you into specific choices (for example ictv or hbv)

Grinder LBV

Union 556:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull Mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

5/7 AP Pistol:
- TiN Treated Barrel
- Flash Hider
- Boost: Concealment
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag

Build Info:
personally, i like grinder. sadly, i am pretty bad at this deck. so i got to brainstorming to give myself a decent experience with the deck. after a full day of testing, planning, more testing, fails etc i finally got this build. a fast 100-100 rifle with great pickup and an anti shield pistol. ammo can be a problem sometimes, so if youre having problems with this try to burst fire in 2 to 3 rounds

Flame Grinder (from Jamm)

Flamethrower:
- Boost: Concealment
- Rare Can

Gruber Kurz Pistol:
- Aspesis Supressor
- Boost: Concealment +3
- Medved R4
- Laser Grip

Build Info:
flamethrowers in pups are a rare sight. everytime you see one its either someone who is using the secondary MA-17 flamethrower or someone who is new to the game and picked a gun wich looks cool. i want to change that with this build. the flamethrowers are stupidly strong. with a DOT (Damage Over Time) effect, every damage tick has a chance to crit. so impact damage is a can be a crit, along with the rest of the damage. this means you can melt anything in your way. for dozers, use the Gruber. it spams fast, has good concealment and has a very fast reload. just be carefull with your hp since youre playing Grinder

Sociopath 500 Sniper (from Jamm)

R93:
- Compensated Supressor
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wooden Body

Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- Aluminium Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
Sociopath was once considered the most underrated deck in the game, without good reason. 2 shot armor, panic on kill EVEN WITH supressors and 10x the normal melee damage makes this build amazing. and as a cherry on top of the cake, free armor on kill to armor gate

Yakuza Zerk Sniper

Contracter Sniper:
- Contracter Silencer
- Boost: Total Ammo
- LED Combo
- Pro Grip
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- 2 Piece Stock

Krinkov SMG:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Stability
- Autofire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- LED Combo
- AK Plastic Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
WARNING! This build is a massive skillcheck and should only be used by very confident and advanced players.
this build uses the worst deck in the game, Yakuza. your actively handycapping yourself, but i dont care. i used to play this with ictv and hostage taker, but i wanted to give zerk a try again. this build is based of this solo from Jadiepop (Previously known as Your Crying Fox): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rq4J3w8qAbY&t=22s
this build is very fun to play in my eyes. you walk at hbv (Heavy Balistic Vest) speed. i dont know if the speed is equal to hbv speed WITH movement skills or WITHOUT. this speed bonus is only granted on beserker (the lowest zerk gives the max benefit). along side this, your armor recovers faster (it recovers so fast, sometimes depending on the surface you fail a zerk attempt). this is also granted on zerk. the lower your zerk, the better speed and regen speed.
How do i zerk with this build? throw a molotov at the ground, wait for the armor to be broken and then take 4 ticks of hp damage. DONT COUNT THE ARMOR BREAK AS AN HP TICK. if you are gonna count the armor breaking tick, than 5 ticks for your hp.

AMCARNAGE (from Kevkild)

Amcar:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeleton Stock
- Orthogon Lower Receiver
- Plated AR Mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- War Torn Stock
- Orthogon Upper Receiver

5/7 AP Pistol:
-TiN Treated Barrel
- Champion's Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag
- Pistol Red Dot Sight

Build Info:
to anyone who says the amcar is bad, youre wrong. the amcar is good as is, but with beserker, crits or ovka (Overkill Aced) it becomes a beast

Lmg Anarchist (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Ksp Light Machine Gun:
- Long Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- Led Combo
- Solid Stock

Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto fire
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- AK Plastic Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock

Build Info:
no aced deployables? indeed. sometimes its better to invest in more dps instead of double medic bags. full joker skills (accept hostage taker) for free damage sponges. classic lmg and 100 dmg smg

Predator Zerk

Predator 12G:
- 000 Buckshot
- Extended Mag
- Donalds Horizontal Leveller
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Judge Shotgun:
- HE Rounds
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
another great build killed by drm. you can melt dozers, spam enemy spawns from acros the map and everything dies really quickly. nothing much to say

Loud Sniper Zerk Anarchist (from mrcreepy)

Contracter Sniper:
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Rubber Grip
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Folding Stock

Krinkov:
- Tactical Compensator
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Aluminium Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- AK Rubber Grip
- Speedpull Mag
- Skeletal Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
loud weapons? yea, i like loud weapons and some variantion to. different zerk method, burn all your armor, wait for 2 armor ticks, burn armor, get 2 more ticks and burn armor. now you have very low hp and even more zerk than a normal molotov zerk

2 Version Anarchist Sniper (from Kevkild)

Contracter Sniper:
- Contracter Silencer
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeleton Grip
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Folding Stock

CR 805B:
- Short Barrel
- Low Profile Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer

Alternative Primary - Grom Sniper:
- Tikho Barrel
- Boost: Stability
- Lightweight Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Lightweight Stock

Alternative Secondary - CR 805B:
- Short Barrel
- Medved R4 Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
a standard beserker sniper setup with a second version. both of the versions are the same, work the same, but use a different primary. pick wich suits you best

Lbv Anarchist (from NotYourAverageStalin)

Clarion Rifle:
- Sniper Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: +3 Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- G2 Grip
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

China Puff Grenade Launcher:
- Concealment
- Riot Stock

Build Info:
In combination of 1 joker - iron man basic - Bullseye aced (will explain this later) and frenzy aced you can get a 3 shot armor setup for heavy swats. Bullseye aced is for faster armor gating. and why did i use the China Puff instead of a gl40? well, thats because the China puff is the best launcher in the game! i know that sounds pretty stupid, since the commando 101 exists, but hear me out. when where speaking of purely grenade launchers the compact gl40 and China Puff are almost the same gun... except there are 2 differences wich make the China puff better: no need to reload after every shot (you still can if you want) because of the mag size of 3 and the china puff is the only grenade launcher that can crit. this means, that with a crit, you can one shot all non boss / dozer specials.
and a small tutorial on how to zerk with this build: isolate you and either a shield or a light zeal. get shot once on your hp then kill the zeal. you now have amazing beserker. this build can work pretty well without the extra zerk below frenzy, but free damage is free damage

Ictv Anarchist (from NotYourAverageStalin)

R93:
- Compensated Supressor
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wooden Body

Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- Aluminium Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
This build is one of the most unexpected powerhouse builds that i have ever played. a strong sniper, 4 shot armor with a joker and beserker for dozer killing. be carefull tho, if you dont have armor camp for 1 tick, then kill and armor gate a bit. this build SHOULD NOT be played like an armor gating anarchist, rather like armorer but with different regen time and 4 shots. if you want a higher zerk state, get shot once on your hp by a shield or light swat

Kingpin Izhma

Izhma Shotgun:
- 000 Buckshot
- Short Barrel
- Taktika Muzzle Brake
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Hollow Handle
- Stealth Laser
- AK Rubber Grip
- Skeletal Stock

Judge Shotgun:
- Dragons Breath Rounds
- Donalds Horizantal Leveller
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Custom Reinforced Frame (optional)

Build Info:
i really hate drm. it hurts every gun that isnt an ar, akimbo or sniper. shotguns where hurt the most by this change. luckely the ihzma couldnt care less and is still the best shotgun in the game. use the dragons breath rounds for are stun and for shields, izhma for the rest

Kingpin 500 Sniper (from Kevkild)

Desertfox:
- Silenced Barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

CR 805B:
- Short Barrel
- Medved R4 Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Plated AR Mag
- Signature Magnifier Scope
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
No hostage taker? yep. kingpin can heal pretty good without hostage taker if you know what youre doing. i suggest learning kingpin first and then trying this build.

Kingpin Sniper (from Bay1k)

Rattlesnake:
- Longbarrel
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Led Combo
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Krinkov:
- Tactical Compensator
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Scope Mount
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- AK Wood Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Classic Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Build Info:
A pretty standard sniper build for kingpin. use the smg for dozers and watch out for green dozers, since they kill you instantly when you dont have armor with an active injector

Kingpin AR (from Pri)

Lions Roar:
- CQB Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

5/7 Ap Pistol:
-TiN Treated Barrel
- Flash Hider
- Boost: Concealment
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag

Build Info:
i wanted a different kind of build for kingpin, since only sniping is kinda boring. i wanted something with an ar, made builds and did tests. nothing really worked, until i found this build. use the 5/7 for shields and the Lions Roar for everything else

Kingpin Goliaths (from Carrot)

Akimbo Goliaths:
- 000 Buckshot
- Short Barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Judge Shotgun:
- Ap Slugs
- Shh!
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
Even though shotguns where nerfed multiple times, the goliaths dont care. there still a beast at killing anything. use the judge for shields

Kingpin going Postal (from Carrot)

Akimbo Castigo Pistols:
- Diablo Barrel
- Boost: Stability
- Cruz Grip

Street Sweeper Shotgun:
- 000 Buckshot
- Donald's Horizontal Leveller
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
this build is next level fun. if you like shotguns, melting enemies and spamming away with unique weapons, then this is probably your build. the street sweeper in the words of Carrot him self: "Is a secondary Ihzma, but cant auto fire or instantly reload its mag". that last part is the real problem with this gun. well, problem isnt the right word. the fair balance stat is a better word for it. this thing spams fast, deletes cops on a fast pace, and the reload perfectly balances this power out. if you come across a dozer or need to take down a sniper, use the Castigos. the spam and damage on these guns are the same as the Parabellum. this build has ammo sustain for days, fire power for a spammers wet dream, and is a blast to play

Kingpin M1014

M1014:
- 000 Buckshot
- Long Barrel
- Donalds Horizontal Leveller
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Collapsed Stock

Judge Shotgun:
- AP Slugs
- The Silent Killer Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
this build was good before drm and without it its amazing. you can 2 tap all heavy zeals at all ranges, have a large ammount of crits for dozers and an ap judge for shields. and since this is a shotgun, groups are cleared fast. the only downside of this build is the M1014 reload speed

Kingpin LMG

Buzzsaw:
- Light Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- Led Combo

China Puff:
- Boost: Team Boost

Build Info:
standard lmg build, fast rate of fire and fast reload. allround good combo

Kingpin Crit Lmg

Rpk Lmg:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lion Bipod
- Boost: Concealment
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Tactical Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- AK Rubber Grip
- Folding Stock

5/7 AP Pistol:
- TiN Treated Barrel
- Champions Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Medved R4
- Extended Magazine

Build Info:
we all like lmgs, dont we? but sometimes even the lmgs are getting a bit repetitive to play. so why not grab one of the strongest and most fun decks in the game, give it the historical first concealed lmg and go nuts. the Rpk in my eyes is kinda underrated. its fun, has amazing dps, decent stats and is (outside of the Versteck and Akron, maybe the Campbell) very concealable to a perfect 23 detection risk with a suit or lbv. i chose the 5/7 instead of the gruber for a shield clearing pistol. besides, i never really use the gruber in this weapon combo since the lmg is very ammo efficient

Kingpin Raven OVKA

Raven Shotgun:
- 000 Buckshot
- Short Barrel
- Donalds Horizontal Leveller
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser
- Flip-up Sight

Signature Smg:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Extended Magazine
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wide Stock

Build Info:
I like OVKA (Overkill Aced) builds. yes its point heavy, but there so damn fun. so i had an idea for a dmr ovka setup, didnt like it. and after a night sleeping and thinking i had the idea: "why not use the Raven?" i have never used this shotgun, wich is a shame since its pretty good. yes the reload is a bit slow, the ammo pickup cant reach 1 ammo on it self and this gun relies on a heavy ammo sustain secondary. so i chose the signature, an amazing secondary with 100 accuracy to melt enemies and dozers

Kingpin Queens Wrath

Queens Wrath:
- Diminutive Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Autofire
- Versatile Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- Delightful Grip
- Speedpull Mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Para SMG:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Autofire
- Railed Handguard
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeleton Grip
- THRUST Lower Receiver
- Speedpull Mag
- See More Sight
- Wide Stock
- LW Upper Receiver

Build Info:
a pretty generic Ar Smg combo but with the Para and Queens Wrath. there both really good rifles, especially the Queens Wrath. the Queens Wrath can be a bit hard to maintain ammo with, so thats why the Para is used for good stats and ammo sustain

Kingpin Terrorist

Thanatos Sniper:
- Suppressed Barrel
- Boost: Total Ammo
- LED Combo
- Pro Grip
- Box Buddy Sight

Commando 101:
- Boost: Team Boost

Build Info:
a standard commando 101 bullet spam build with a powerfull crowd control sniper. it takes 2 headshots for a dozer to die (without there face plate and visor)

Stoic Ictv

Ksp Light Machine Gun:
- Long Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- Led Combo
- Solid Stock

China Puff Grenade Launcher:
- Boost: Team Boost

Build Info:
If you want to learn deathsentence one down, this is a pretty good build to learn. it gives you a large ammount of hp, strong weapons and teaches when to hide, when to peek and when to go for an objective

Stoic Lmg (from Kevkild)

Ksp Light Machine Gun:
- Long Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- Led Combo
- Solid Stock

China Puff Grenade Launcher:
- Boost: Team Boost

Build Info:
even though ictv stoic is better to learn dsod with, this is also a good choice for learning with less hp and more agression.

Falcon Stoic (from Carrot)

Falcon Rifle:
- CQB Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Tactical Grip
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wooden Stock

Ak Gen 21:
- Medved R4 Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- AK Rubber Grip
- Biometric Analyzer
- Bullstock

Build Info:
what is that primary? whats that skin? is that a custom weapon? no actually, its the falcon rifle. dont remember it? sadly, it seems like a lot of people have forgotten about this amazing gun. so, i decided to give it the spotlight it deserves with a stoic crit build

Stoic Meta (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Lions Roar:
- Precision Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Grim 12G Shotgun:
- Tombstone Slug
- Shark Teeth Nozzle
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- LED Combo
- Big Brother Mag
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
Meta slave, the build. however, there is no DB (Dragons Breath) as you can see. isnt that against the meta? well, no actually. in the update that db got nerfed into the ground, Tombstone Slugs got introduced. and to keep it short, there db on steroids. no range cap, free heavy zeal kills without zerk and the new meta for crime spree. use the lions roar for everything and the grim for crowd control

Team Carry Stoic

KSP:
- Long Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lions Bipod
- Boost: Concealment
- Railed Foregrip
- LED Combo
- Solid Stock

Grimm 12G:
- Tombstone Slug
- Shark Tooth Nozzle
- Boost: -Accuracy
- Autofire
- LED Combo
- Big Brother Magazine
- Solar Sight

Build Info:
if this build looks familiar, that is because it is kind of based on the build Uncle Geldgeil used in his Goatsimulator Farmer Misserable solo. the build has high hp, drill skills, 1 joker (wich you can get faster and also deals more damage) and a strong weapon combo. use the grimm if the area gets a bit to crowded. you can also use the grimm on any range, since the tombstone slug has no range cap (it wont kill enemies on longer ranges tho, but you still stun them) for all other threats, lmg

Hacker 3x Smg (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Akimbo Mark 10:
- Low Profile Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull Mag

Mark 10:
- Low Profile Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull Mag

Build Info:
Are you struggeling to get an empty map? Do you hate hoxton breakout day 1 because of the difficulty? do you like the meta? then this build is for you. triple smg setups, depending on the weapon choices, are very ammo efficient. combine this with max dodge hacker (can reach 75 while sprinting and having a kill under the pcm feedback in combination with Sneaky Baster) is very strong. if you are having trouble keeping up your akimbo ammo, try burst tapping with them for smaller groups instead of full auto firing.

Hacker Hardcarry (from Ace)

Ak 17:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Compact Laser Module
- AK Rubber Grip
- Speedpull Mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Wide Stock

Mark 10:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Speedpull Mag
- Skeletal Stock

Build Info:
i dont know exactly when this build came out, but from what i remember it was before the ar buff (because of drm or drf). it was a super good build. got nerfed a bit with the drm update for the mark 10 part of the build. the build didnt really care. then the speedpull mag nerf got into the game, it was just a bit of shuffeling around with the weapon mods and this build still is super strong. use the mark 10 for ammo farming and the ak17 for medium to longer ranges

Leach Crit Sniper (from Kevkild)

R700:
- Short Barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Compact Laser Module
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Military Stock

Ak Gen 21:
- Medved R4 Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Ak Rubber Grip
- Bullstock

Build Info:
even though i am not a real fan of leach, it is a fun thing to play. and what better way to play it then with a 255 crit sniper build. when youre injected with the leach ampule, get 1 kill with the sniper (and asuming the target was in a group) get at least 1 health segment back thanks to graze. because of graze, you get your health back quicker and with less bullets. use the ak gen for dozers or if you need ammo

Copycat Dodge (from Bay1k)

Brothers Grimm:
- Tombstone Slug
- The Silent Killer Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Little Brother Foregrip
- Stealth Laser

White Streak Pistol:
- Prototype Barrel
- Medved R4 Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag

Build Info:
for people that dont know yet, copycat was nerfed when the Macshay weapon pack 4 came out. what was the nerf? the universal weapon swap speed was removed and changed for the folowing: when getting 10 kills for the auto reload, you get a sound que wich sounds like the leach impule being used. for the next 3 seconds, if you switch your weapon 1 way it swaps near instantly. when switching back, its the normal switch speed. use the grimms for area control and the white streak for dozers or for quick ammo

Copycat Generic (from Bay1k)

Copycat Config: 3 - 3 - 3 - 3 - 7

Buzzsaw:
- Light Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Lion Bipod
- Boost: Stability
- Led Combo

5/7 AP Pistol:
- TiN Treated Barrel
- Jungle Ninja Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Medved R4 Laser
- Extended Mag
- Pistol Red Dot Sight

Build Info:
a better rogue lmg build. even though the base and max dodge are lower than rogue, copycat is better because of the 2 sec godmode, free heal and the faster weapon swap after a free reload. this build offers high dps, fast dps and allows you to be safer when youre armor is down

Copycat Double Rifle

Copycat Config: 1 - 1 - 1 - 1 - 16

Gecko AR:
- Sniper Barrel
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Accuracy
- Auto Fire
- Stealth Laser
- Sniper Grip
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer
- Fabulous Stock

Para SMG:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- Aftermarket Shorty
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeleton Stock
- THRUST Lower Receiver
- Speedpull Mag
- Biometric Analyzer
- Shorter Than Short Stock
- Orthogon Upper Receiver

Build Info:
Do you have trouble learning perckdecks? do you suck at using some weapons? do you want to be tanky to survive longer? than look no further! this build has a 70 armor setup (meaning it can survive 2 shots from a LIGHT swat). and to make this even better, you have 414 hp. add 1 joker to this (wich gives 69 hp) and you have 3 shot hp. and if this wasnt enough, you can get a free weapon reload every 10 kills for the currently unused weapon. for example, if i use a gecko, get 10 kills, my para instantly reloads. along side this, you have a 3 second window to instantly switch to the other weapon (only works once). you get free hp on a headshot with a 3 second cooldown, and you can gather a maximum of 20 hp every 4 seconds because of the biker card. camp a bit, mow down halls and you have a hard time getting downed. in the case you suffer high damage, for example that of a heavy zeal, you have 2 seconds of godmode when your hp reaches 50% or lower. this effect has a 15 second cooldown before it can be used again

Crimespree 0 - 20k (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Thanatos 50 Cal:
- Tank Buster Barrel
- Boost: Total Ammo
- LED Combo
- Pro Grip
- 45 Degree Red Dot Sight
- Biometric Analyzer

Grimm 12g:
- Tombstone Slugs
- Shark Teeth Nozzle
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- LED Combo
- Big Brother Magazine
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
this is the crime spree build you should mainly use on sprees below 20k. the thanatos is for sniper, wintershields. bosses and bulldozer killing. the grim is for area stun

Crimespree Ecm (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Ovesaw:
- Boost: Total Ammo
- Fast Motor
- Sharp Blade

Grimm 12g:
- Tombstone Slugs
- Shark Teeth Nozzle
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- LED Combo
- Big Brother Magazine
- Biometric Analyzer

Build Info:
use this build for heists where you need to ecm rush, where some objectives can be done with ecms, when you need to stun cops and turrets or have a sawable door / objective to make the game faster.
use the grim for all things, saw for doors and objectives

Crimespree C4 (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Ihzma 12G:
- Tombstone Slugs
- Short Barrel
- Taktika Muzzle Brake
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Hollow Handle
- Led Combo
- AK Wood Grip
- Big Brother Magazine
- Skeletal Stock
- Taktika Railed Cover

Judge:
- HE Rounds
- Kings Crown Compensator
- Boost: Accuracy
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
c4 for objectives and area stun. use the judge for easier c4 explosions and for dozer faceplates. the ihzma for all other things

Crimespree Ammo (from Uncle Geldgeil)

Piglet Grenade Launcher:
- Incendiary Ammo
- Short Barrel
- Boost: Team Boost
- LED Combo
- Biometric Analyzer
- No Stock

MA-17 Flamethrower:
- Boost: Total Ammo
- LED Combo
- Low Temperature Mixture

Build Info:
i dont own the gas grenades, so i have no idea if they are good for cs. i reccomend testing the gas nades for yourself and choose wichever ammo works best (i reccomend incendiary tho). for watchdogs day 1, switch the piglet out for an HE piglet since you can preform a skip with that. use the flamethrower for are denial, piglet for quick damage against a boss or for longer ranges

Holdout Commando 101 spam (from I Like Trousers)

Akimbo Krinkov:
- The Bigger The Better Supressor
- Boost: Stability
- Auto Fire
- Taktika Charging Handle
- Moscow Special Rail
- Led Combo
- Ak Wood Grip
- Speedpull mag
- Taktika Railed Cover

Commando 101:
- Boost: Team boost

Build Info:
since this build has very little ammo pickup, safe the ammo bags as long as possible. use the krinkovs for quick ammo and the commando for everything else. when you take ammo from the ammo bag, leave only 1 rocket loaded. once bullet storm is done, you automatically reload and know it ended (this can help some people).

Stealth build (from Marcmb)

Copycat Config: 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 21

Car 4:
- Silenced Barrel
- Boost: Concealment
- Auto Fire
- E.M.O. Foregrip
- Stealth Laser
- Titanium Skeletal Grip
- THRUST Lower Receiver
- Vintage Mag
- 45 Degree Iron Sight
- Compact Profile Sight
- Folding Stock
- Orthogon Upper Receiver

Judge Shotgun:
- 000 Buckshot
- The Silent Killer Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
just a generic stealth build, nothing much to say

Saw Build Stealth (from Marcmb)

Copycat Config: 4 - 4 - 4 - 4 - 21

Ove Saw 9000:
- Boost: Concealment
- Silent Motor
- Sharp Blade

Judge Shotgun:
- 000 Buckshot
- The Silent Killer Supressor
- Boost: Concealment
- Stealth Laser

Build Info:
this is a stealth build, not really much to say about it. the perfect places for this build is heists like the big bank (for the deposit boxes) - election day 2 (for the gates) and other heists where saws can be handy

Possible Future Guides

I have 2 other guides planned for the future: 1 for the masks i use with how to get the mask and what materials i use to make it and one to showcase all infamy rewards (Skins, Cosmetics, Masks, Charms. No Stingers tho).

The End of the guide

this is the end of my build guide / list. i hope you enjoy the builds. if you have any questions, post them in the comments and i will awnser them as soon as possible.

[qxlf]

semi outdated, the build only needed a few mod tweaks thats all

[I hate summer]

Thank you for the shoutout, even if it's just one build. Is my version outdated now since I see you mention some nerfs in the build info?

[qxlf]

oh and here is a version for you (for below infamy 1) https://pd2builder.netlify.app/?s=003c101cdg10-5o100Chj4Bi0100&p=m&c=3-47&a=0&t=4&d=0

[qxlf]

thats because you are not infamy 1 yet, wich means the tier 4 skills need 18 points to build to instead of 16

[VikingWeeb]

hey im pretty new to the game and im trying the copycat dodge build but i cant finish the controller tree without acing forced friendship, were the trees nerfed or something since you made this?

[qxlf]

No problem

[Ren]

Okay, going to try Stoic Meta :) thanks again for the guide

[qxlf]

All of them are (insert difficulty you play on) proof. I mainly use / test them for death sentence. On all lower difficultys the builds work (although some beserker setups are not possible) and are more powerfull

[Ren]

Nice guide.

which build would you recommend playing mayhem

[qxlf]

Its indeed a first aid kit, its a mod that changes it to the Neptune cola bottle