Build Guide for levels 1-16

With the release of the full vanilla version on December 7th, I've had the opportunity to play Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader for over 20 days now. The game is now in its full state, and while some things have changed, most of the guides I've previously shared are still 99% valid.

In this guide, I'll cover the prologue and act one, providing detailed information on all companions' full builds that are completely valid on all difficulties. The characters covered include Abelard, Casia, Arenta, Idira, Heinrix, and Pasqal. The builds have been tested on unfair difficulty, ensuring their effectiveness on all other difficulties as well.

This guide will be contiunually updated with additional story characters and diverse build strategies. My goal is two fold: To help you understand which talents can be used as a foundation to develop YOUR OWN strategical play style and also as a reference to be used as a direct template.

Act 1 Characters

Let's start with Abelard.
He receives Charge, and the skills progress through Athletics, Endure, Ulti Dying Breach, Thick Skin, Deflection Armor, Harden Scars, Weapon Skill, SW Enemy, Kous, Bonus to P, and more. The build focuses on making Abelard tanky with high damage output.

Moving on to Arenta, she receives:
Running Gun, Demolition, Reeling Slaughter, Ulti, Unpredictable, Ballistic Skills, Swift Slaughter, Rapid Fire, Agility, Nimble, Rapid Reload, Demolition Ulti Upgrade, Dash, Reposition Awareness, Perception, Bolt Weapon Expert, Second Skin, It Will Not Die, Awareness, and Ulti Upgrade Number Two.

Next is Idira:
Progressing through Analyze, L Warp, Expose, Ulti Dismantling Attack, Advice and Guidance Talent, Willpower, Nimble, Instant Exposure, Willpower, Pre-Science Buff, Awareness, Inflict Despair, Py Rating One, L Xenos, Perception, Fresh Target, Logic, It Will Not Die, Awareness, and Ulti Upgrade Number Three.

Casia, the Navigator, receives:
Voice of Command, Persuasion, Bring It Down, Ulti Find It Tower, Inspire Courage, Willpower, Navigator Talent Perilous Wait, Tonacity, Notch of Purpose, Unskated Navigator Talent, Blood Ogy, Awareness, Perception, Mind Over Matter, Awareness, Open to the Warp, and Ulti Upgrade Number Two.

The build for Pascal includes:
Running Gun, Demolition, Reeling Slaughter, Ulti Dismantling Attack, Passive Learning, Intelligence, Advanced Skill Tech Use, Weak Body Weak Soul, Intelligence, Precise Attack, Tech Use, Inflict Despair, Grenadier, Dismantling Attack Upgrade Number Two, Logic, Perception, Instant Exposure Talent, Medi-Tech, Perfect Spot, Dueling Mastery, Tide of Excellence, Inspiring Speech Talent, and Ulti Upgrade Number Four.


For Heinrix, the build progresses through:
Charge, Coercion, Endure, Ulti, Defensive Maneuvers, Agility, Nimble, L Xenos, Feble, Agility, Precise Attack, Tech Use, Inflict Despair, Grenadier, Dismantling Attack Upgrade Number Two, Logic, Perception, Dash, Dashing Mastery, Desolation Talent, Toughness, Kous, Desolation Talent, and Ulti Upgrade Number One.

Main Character Santic Officer Build

Finally, for the main character, a Santic Officer build is suggested. Progressing through Voice of Command, Coercion, Bring It Down, Word of the Emperor, Fellowship, Better to Die for the Emperor, Commanding Voice, Fellowship, Destined, Commerce, Toughness, It Will Not Die, Finest Tower Ulti Upgrade Number Four, of Authority, Dueling Mastery, Inspiring Speech Talent, Commerce, Toughness, Focus, Seize the Initiative, Air of Authority, Commanding Voice, of Authority, and Ulti Upgrade Number One.

This comprehensive guide covers various builds for each character, providing flexibility based on personal preferences and playstyles. Enjoy your Warhammer 40K Rogue Trader experience!

[Duff]

AI SLOP.

[TheLuckyNickel]

I'm like 90% sure you just typed into chat gpt recommended builds, especially with that last little snippet, gpt often does that.

[DoktorOnline]

This guide would be improved by explaining what the various skills, talents and abilities actually do.

[Mute]

No.