Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2

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Simple, Clean Sniper Zer0 Build
By Unchained
Simple, minimalistic guide for Zer0. Started as a way to keep notes for me so I would remember what I want without having to open 10 different browser tabs, but decided to share so more people can enjoy. Nothing groundbreaking here, made to be simple and fast to read while providing a build that can handle what the game throws at you. Tweak as you need.

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[0.1.] Skill Points
[0.1.0] Full Skill Tree




[0.1.1] First Checkpoint (LvL 15)

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[0.1.2] Second Checkpoint (LvL 30)

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[0.1.3] Third Checkpoint (LvL 50)


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[0.1.4] Fourth Checkpoint (LvL 60)


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[0.1.5] Fifth Checkpoint (LvL 70)


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[0.1.6] Sixth Checkpoint (LvL 80)


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[0.2.] Weapons
[0.2.1] Lyuda
  • The Lyuda has +25% Crit Damage
  • Initial Projectile splits into 3 Projectiles after 10ms
  • Additional Projectiles deal 100% of Main Projectile damage

How to get :
Sniper Pool , Gettle

Why :
One of the best Sniper Rifles in the game. Fast, powerful and relatively easy to farm.


[0.2.2] Pimpernel
  • Shoots a Bullet that spawns an additional bullet that rises into the air
  • Additional bullet splits into 5 more bullets in a star shaped pattern
  • These 5 Bullets can hit enemies twice, but the second hit deals 50% less damage

How to get :
Quest : Don't copy that floppy

Why :
Great Sniper Rifle, helps dealing with groups, easy to get.


[0.2.3] Hot Mama
  • You can only gain stacks by Critical Hits once every 5s
  • The Max Stack count is unlimited, but each stack lasts 12s
  • Aiming down sights increases the Hot Mama's Accuracy to 100%
  • Scoring a Critical Kill or Hit with the Hot Mama stacks +50% Crit Damage (scale)


How to get :
Lt. Hoffman

Why :
Guaranteed element, powerful and easy to farm.


[0.2.4] Morningstar (Slag)
  • Scoring a Critical Kill or Hit with the Morningstar stacks +60% Crit Damage
  • You can only gain stacks by Critical Hits once every 5s
  • The Max Stack count is unlimited, but each stack lasts 24s

How to get :
Quest : Hyperion Contract #873

Why :
Slag and score a critical hit to get the critical bonus.


[0.2.5] Unkempt Harold
  • For 3 (6) Ammo, the Unkempt Harold fires 1 (2) main bullet that quickly spawns 6 (12) extra bullets that fan out in a horizontal row

How to get :
Pistol Pool, Savage Lee, Torgue Shop

Why :
Massive splash damage, can help with second wind, and I like it.
[0.3.] Shields
[0.3.1] The Sham (General Usage)
  • Absorb Chance

How to get :
Shield Pool , BNK-3R Drop

Why :
Very fast recharge rate, ammo absorption means you can go faster and for longer.

[0.3.2] The Bee (Bossing)
  • Amp Damage
  • Amp Shot Drain

How to get :
Shield Pool , Hunter Hellquist Drop, Treant Drop

Why :
Maximizes Damage especially when you can predict damage sources to avoid unnecessary damage, synergizes well with deception.
[0.4.] Grenade
Quasar
  • Creates a Singularity and constantly deals Shock Damage to nearby enemies

How to get :
Grenade Pool

Why :
Shock Damage to take care of shields, singularity pulls all nearby enemies to it allowing you to reposition them.
[0.5.] Class Mod
Legendary Sniper
  • Sniper Rifle Gun Damage
  • Sniper Rifle Critical Damage
  • Minus Shield Capacity


How to get :
Chubby (Tubby) Enemies


Why :
Highest Damage / Skill Point synergy with the rest of the build.
[0.6.] Relic
Blood of the Ancients
  • Max Health
  • Pistol Max Ammo
  • Sniper Rifle Max Ammo


How to get :
Loot Migdets (5% Spawn Chance each time you open a container)


Why :
Generally good, more ammo is always nice to have, build is limited to sniper rifles and pistols.