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Devastating Shock Trooper Guide

By burnhj

Powerful Builds for Shock Trooper Captains

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Category: Classes, Gameplay Basics

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Guide Index

Overview

SECTION 100 – Overview

SECTION 200 – The Classic

SECTION 300 – The Tank Commander

SECTION 400 – The Sneaky Shotgun

SECTION 000 - My Guides

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SECTION 100 – Overview

110 – INTRODUCTION – Shock Trooper Captains are designed to dish out huge amounts of Ranged Damage in close quarters crew combat, Typically from Slot 1 or Slot 2. Their favorite weapons are powerful Shotguns and high-cost Assault Rifles. This guide outlines several different builds you can use when running a Shock Trooper Captain.

120 – CAPTAIN TRAITS – Shock Trooper Captains are great if your strategy revolves around ship boarding, as these captains have traits that boost ship boarding effects and Crew Combat. Battle Proven in particular is fantastic – it’s possibly the best Combat Crew boosting trait in the game:

Undisputed Boarder – Charging to battle even from the bridge of their ship, gains +20 Boarding, +1 Initiative, and +5 Range Change in Ship Combat.

Battle Proven – Often set to a single, resolute purpose, +2 Fortitude, +2 Resilience, +2 Initiative, +20% Debuff Resist, Morale never breaks in Crew Combat.

SECTION 200 – The Classic

This is the classic Shock Trooper Build. It designed to deal maximum damage to your opponent’s Combat Crew. The first few attacks apply self-buffs; subsequent attacks hit the opponent as hard as possible. NOTE: This build also works well with Xeno Hunter Captains and Bounty Hunter Captains if you substitute out the Exo-Scout Job.

210 – RECOMMENDED JOBS – At Level 20 I’d recommend the following Job Ranks:

Shock Trooper (Rank 11) – 7 Rifles, 6 Evasion, 3 Command
Soldier (Rank 8) – 8 Rifles, 5 Evasion
Exo-Scout (Rank 1) – 2 Rifles, 1 Evasion, 1 Explore

220 – RECOMMENDED WEAPON – Use the best Shotgun you have. The Level 11 Vignette Bahamut, earned from winning the Pit Fighter Championship, is the best in the game.

230 – RECOMMENDED ARMOR – Use your best Heavy Armor. The Level 8 Salvage Strak Heavy is my favorite.

240 – RECOMMENDED GEAR – I recommend purchasing the Dragoon Injector from a High-Level Contact that sells Specialist Gear for $106.8K. It provides +3 Quickness, -3 Wisdom, +2 Initiative, +15% All Damage, and +15% Critical.

250 – STARTING BUILD – I recommend the following build for your Shock Trooper Captain:

A – ATTRIBUTES

Strength = 14 = 14
Quickness = 14 + 16 = 30
Fortitude = 14 + 16 + 2 = 32
Charisma = 14
Wisdom = 14 + 16 = 30
Resilience = 14 + 4 + 2 = 20

B – SKILLS

+10 Rifles
+5 Evasion

C/D – SHIP or CONTACTS

E – EXPERIENCE

260 –TALENTS – This build is all about dealing maximum damage to you opponent. Start in Slot 3. Use Aggressive Advance to self-buff and move to Slot 2. For your next attack use Steady Mobility to self-buff again. With these buffs in place switch to Roaring Barrels and Titan Shells to deal maximize damage to your opponents. Try to avoid falling into “PENALTY” by using too much Initiative. If necessary, use Aggressive Advance and Covering Fire to re-position yourself into Slot 2.

Steady Mobility (Exo-Scout – Rank 1 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack. Successful attack Buffs yourself with +25% Ranged Damage, +25% Armor Piercing, +25% Ranged Defense, +25% Resist Debuffs for 3 Turns.

Aggressive Advance (Exo-Scout – Rank 1 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack, advances 1 slot. Successful attack Buffs yourself with +2 Initiative, +25% Ranged Accuracy, +25% Armor Piercing, +25% To Resist Debuffs for 3 Turns.

Roaring Barrels (Soldier – Rank 1 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack with +25% Ranged Damage, +20% Armor Piercing and removes all Buffs from target.

Covering Fire (Soldier – Rank 5 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Crippling Rifle Attack; successful hit Pins Target and causes 25% Stun for 3 Turns, retreats 1 slot.

Titan Shell (Shock Trooper – Rank 11 – 2x Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack hits 2 targets with +25% Ranged Accuracy, +25% Ranged Damage, +25% Armor Piercing.

SECTION 300 – The Tank Commander

This is build is designed to take a lot of hits without flinching. It’s attributes maximize your Captain’s HP and Morale and it’s Talents raise your Armor and Debuff Resistance. With this build you will purposely go into “PENALTY” each round. Use low-cost buff/heal talents each round until you have only a few Initiative left, then unleash a very costly Titan Shell attack.

310 – RECOMMENDED JOBS – At Level 20 I’d recommend the following Job Ranks:

Shock Trooper (Rank 11) – 7 Rifles, 6 Evasion, 3 Command
Commander (Rank 8) – 2 Tactics, 7 Command, 4 Intimidate
Military Officer (Rank 1) – 1 Pistols, 1 Tactics, 2 Command

320 – RECOMMENDED WEAPON – Use the most powerful, most expensive Shotgun or Assault Rifle you have. The Level 7 Salvage Vindicasian Gore (16 Initiative) or the Level 10 Salvage Paratitan HG (15 Initiative) are two of the best choices.

330 – RECOMMENDED ARMOR – Use your best Heavy Armor. The Level 8 Salvage Strak Heavy is my favorite.

340 – RECOMMENDED GEAR – I recommend purchasing the Greenhash Balm from a High-Level Contact that sells Military Gear for $101.8K. It provides +2 Quickness, +2 Wisdom, +2 Charisma, +2 Resilience, +25% To Resist Debuffs.

350 – STARTING BUILD – I recommend the following build for your Shock Trooper Captain:

A – ATTRIBUTES

Strength = 14 + 16 = 30
Quickness = 14 + 2 = 16
Fortitude = 14 + 16 + 2 = 32
Charisma = 14
Wisdom = 14 + 2 = 16
Resilience = 14 + 16 + 2 = 32

B – SKILLS

+10 Command
+5 Rifles

C/D – SHIP or CONTACTS

E – EXPERIENCE

360 –TALENTS – Start in Slot 2. Use Stand Strong to increase your Debuff Resist to 95% while boosting your Deflection and Armor. Then fire off Titan Shells to push your Captain into PENALTY. Next round you’ll only have 8 Initiative. Use a low-cost Buff/Heal like Rapid Bandage, Bolster, or Tactical Edge then fire off another Titan Shell.

Stand Strong (Shock Trooper – Rank 1 – 8 Initiative) – In crew combat, Removes all Debuffs; Buffs 2 targets with +20% Deflection, +20% Armor, +10 Bleed Resist, +50% to Resist Debuffs for 3 Turns (requires rifle).

Titan Shell (Shock Trooper – Rank 11 – 2x Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack hits 2 targets with +25% Ranged Accuracy, +25% Ranged Damage, +25% Armor Piercing.

Rapid Bandage (Shock Trooper – Rank 1 – 6 Initiative) – In crew combat, Buffs yourself with +20% Deflection, +10% Armor for 3 Turns, Heals (14 + 0 Command) HP and Morale.

Bolster (Commander – Rank 8 – 6 Initiative) – In crew combat, Removes all Debuffs; Restores for (30 + 0 Command) Morale.

Tactical Edge (Military Officer – Rank 1 – 6 Initiative) – In crew combat, Buffs with +4 Initiative, +20% All Damage, +10% Armor for 3 Turns, pushes target forward 1 slot.

SECTION 400 – The Sneaky Shotgun

Can you run Stealth Mode with a Shock Trooper? Absolutely! This build is a twist on the Classic design that use Stealth Mode to increase the Critical Hit chance, leading to some massive hits. The only downside is that Double Attacks ends Stealth Mode, so this build is going to skip Titan Shells and focus on single-target attacks.

410 – RECOMMENDED JOBS – At Level 20 I’d recommend the following Job Ranks:

Shock Trooper (Rank 2) – 3 Rifles, 3 Evasion, 1 Command
Soldier (Rank 11) – 11 Rifles, 6 Evasion
Sniper (Rank 7) – 6 Rifles, 2 Evasion, 4 Stealth

420 – RECOMMENDED WEAPON – Use the best Shotgun you have. The Level 11 Vignette Bahamut, earned from winning the Pit Fighter Championship, is the best in the game.

430 – RECOMMENDED ARMOR – Use your best Stealth Armor.

440 – RECOMMENDED GEAR – I recommend purchasing the Dragoon Injector from a High-Level Contact that sells Specialist Gear for $106.8K. It provides +3 Quickness, -3 Wisdom, +2 Initiative, +15% All Damage, and +15% Critical.

450 – STARTING BUILD – I recommend the following build for your Shock Trooper Captain:

A – ATTRIBUTES

Strength = 14 = 15
Quickness = 14 + 16 = 30
Fortitude = 14 + 16 + 2 = 32
Charisma = 14
Wisdom = 14 + 16 = 30
Resilience = 14 + 4 + 2 = 20

B – SKILLS

+10 Stealth
+5 Rifles

C/D – SHIP or CONTACTS

E – EXPERIENCE

460 –TALENTS – Start in Slot 2. Use Vanishing Act to activate Stealth Mode, which pushes you to Slot 3. Next turn attack with Fearsome Charge, move your Captain back to Slot 2. With Stealth Mode active and your buffs up you can now begin to pick off the opponent’s crew with Roaring Barrels. If necessary, use Fearsome Charge and Covering Fire to re-position yourself into Slot 2.

Vanishing Act (Sniper – Rank 1 – 8 Initiative) – In crew combat, Buff yourself with +2 Initiative, +10% Armor Piercing, +25% Ranged Defense, +15% Armor. Engages Stealth Mode, +(10% + Stealth) Critical; lasts for 2 Turns, retreats 1 slot.

Dominant Eye (Sniper – Rank 1 – On Initiative) – When making Initiative Roll in Crew Combat, Requires Stealth Mode active; Buff yourself with +25% Ranged Accuracy, +20% Armor Piercing, +10% Critical, +10% Ranged Defense for 3 Turns.

Fearsome Charge (Soldier – Rank 1 – 11 Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack, advances 1 slot. Successful attack Buffs yourself with +25% All Damage, +25% Critical for 3 Turns.

Roaring Barrels (Soldier – Rank 1 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Rifle Attack with +25% Ranged Damage, +20% Armor Piercing and removes all Buffs from target.

Covering Fire (Soldier – Rank 5 – Weapon’s Initiative) – In crew combat, Crippling Rifle Attack; successful hit Pins Target and causes 25% Stun for 3 Turns, retreats 1 slot.

SECTION 000 - My Guides

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burnhj [author] 12 Dec, 2024 @ 3:59pm

I’m glad you like it! Let me know how it goes!

Marianojoey 11 Dec, 2024 @ 6:53pm

The Sneaky Shotgun is very much my kind of play. :)

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