PAYDAY 2

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[Payday 2] Grinder-Shotgun-Crit Build (DW)
By Bun Gowder Kerrel
Yes, shotgun and crit build with grinder. One can grind Death Wish not Deat Sentence. Quite useful for solo and run-and-gun type players.

*** NOTE ***

High skill ceiling.
   
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Basic Info
At level 56 this build will be in working condition but at level 58 it will be optimal

As mentioned in the summary this build is curated for solo players BUT CAN BE MODIFIED FOR TEAM PLAYERS


Skills and Perk Deck
MASTER MIND


Spending skill point on Master Mind tree is not exactly required in any sense in this build however I do like having some more control over my gun so 1 point to STABLE SHOT is totally optional.


ENFORCER


The main tree skill points will be spent on is ENFORCER. Shotgunner branch is as usual as many shotgun builds go however TANK branch is a little odd when compared to its common usage which is Armor and Sustainment. We go with basic BULLSEYE as grinder perk requires either Two piece suit or LBV so armor will be more usefull in terms of activating second wind not sustainment. HOWEVER personal experience may vary feel free to ACE it.






Ace SHOCK AND AWE is one of your best tools in your disposal as no one likes shields shields represent a great amount of danger especially in Deat Wish and above. Being the speed demon yourself, frontal confrontations with shields will be unavoidable. This skill will help you with such unfortunate encounters.


TECHNICIAN


Just like STABLE SHOT, STEADY GRIP falls into the category of personal choice.


GHOST


Primary damage dealer of this build. Max crit is reached at 25 concealment point which is %30 crit chance. Low concealment is second nature to GRINDER PERK DECK


FUGITIVE


No points spent on this tree


WEAPON & EQUIPMENT
PRIMARY WEAPON


IZHMA 12G


AMMO : 000 BUCKSHOT
BARREL: SHORT BARREL
BARREL EXT : SHARK TEETH NOZZLE
BOOST : CONCEALMENT
CUSTOM : AUTO FIRE
EXTRA : X
FOREGRIP : THE TACTICAL RUSSIAN RAIL
GADGET : COMPACT LASER MODULE
GRIP : AK RUBBER GRIP
MAGAZINE : X
SIGHT : X
STOCK : SKELETAL STOCK



Crit hits dealt by this bad boy will kill DW Medics with 2-3 head shots.
Not to mention "CLOSE BY" skill will turn you into a no armor, hipfiring, agile beast. Which will be your most optimal playstyle after you adapt this build.



SECONDARY WEAPON

COMPACT 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER

This one is totally up to you, anything goes here assuming you do not pass 25 concealment points for max crits.

HOWEVER

My own preference is COMPACT 40MM GRENADE LAUNCHER with concealment boost. Since 1300 damage is quite usefull for clearing/weakening amassed enemy forces.


EQUIPMENT



Doctor bag is essential for this build especially when learning and adapting to fast paced action because during that time you will be going down A LOT ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A NEW PLAYER

IF YOU ARE A SOLO PLAYER WITH NO AI go for the first aid kit to clutch close calls




THROWABLE

DLC

I find JAVELIN quite useful against BULLDOZERS as your shotgun will be having some trouble getting through the visors of dozers. After breaking first protective visor one Javelin through dozers unprotected helmet or preferably face will deal somewhere between 3k-14k≈ damage

HOWEVER

You need to have Gage Chivalyr Pack Dlc in order to use this item.
Feel free to use any other item, this one is a personal choice.

USEFUL TEAM PLAYER SKILLS

Ace Second Wind will be your biggest contribution to your team as your armor will be constantly broken and refreshed by small amount (+5) per headshot thanks to BULLSEYE.


Speed and health boost is extremely valuable in every situation Converted enemies will draw your enemies attention extra useful during long heists.


Pair with Partners In Crime and Hostage Taker Which will grant you speed and health boost with regeneration when converted otherwise will grant damage reduction which is incredibly valuable in higher difficulties.


Invaluable and viable, most usefull when used along with UPPERS and COMBAT DOCTOR

Spare points to spend ? Slap a JOAT
and pick both Doctor Bag (First) and First Aid Kit (Second) which in total leaves you with 2 Doctor Bags 4 charges each and 7 First Aid Kits capable of instantly reviving you or your teammates with full health.
Do & Don't
DO

  • Always go for headshots
  • Magdump
  • Go fast
  • Hip-fire
  • Check your health and evaluate your position
  • Controlled bursts


DON'T

  • Over extend
  • Expose yourself too much
  • Go toe to toe with dozers
Tips and Tricks
You may want to use any HUD mods to better track your buffs (Underdog,Overkill)
My personal preference is Additional PocoHud Trackers[modworkshop.net] with PocoHud

Oh and
DON'T FRONTALLY CONFRONT BULLDOZERS IN DEATH WISH

Cheers
ParmaJuan
5 Comments
Hello, Dexter Morgan 8 Aug, 2021 @ 9:14am 
Okay, thanks.
Bun Gowder Kerrel  [author] 8 Aug, 2021 @ 1:03am 
As pointed above which armor you'll wear is totally up to you. Your first priority while using this guide must be keeping your concealment at 25 or below which directly effects your weapon of choice. But if you were to use the weapon I use (IZHMA 12G) you can Lightweight Ballistic Vest or if you'd like to change your secondary from GL to a less visible weapon, I know for a fact that you can use Ballistic vest too.
Hello, Dexter Morgan 7 Aug, 2021 @ 4:07pm 
Do you wear any armor with this?
If so which one
Bun Gowder Kerrel  [author] 7 Aug, 2021 @ 1:25pm 
Thanks for the heads up kind sir.

Fixed
Rewind 7 Aug, 2021 @ 10:01am 
You posted a pic of your mastermind tree twice insteade of technician