Artificer
rangedHard
PvE Rating
3/5 Average
A powerful mage with high burst damage but limited mobility. Artificer uses charged Nano-Bombs and Flame Bolts for devastating AoE attacks. Her Ion Surge provides vertical mobility, and her Flamethrower melts bosses at close range.
Strengths
- +Highest burst AoE damage in the game
- +Nano-Bomb can freeze and execute enemies
- +Ice Wall provides crowd control and utility
- +Flamethrower melts bosses extremely quickly
Weaknesses
- -No inherent mobility skill on default loadout
- -Abilities have stock charges and long recharges
- -Very vulnerable while casting Flamethrower
- -Relies heavily on cooldown reduction items
Tips & Strategy
- 1Ion Surge alternate utility gives much-needed vertical mobility
- 2Frozen enemies die instantly below 30% HP — use Nano-Bomb to execute
- 3Backup Magazine and Alien Head are top priority items
- 4Charged Nano-Bomb deals more damage the longer you hold it
- 5Use Ice Wall to block narrow passages and funnel enemies