Why This is Here

 
Straight up i get asked far too many times what build i am using in this that or the other. This is solely here for me to point to people and go “its on steam”. 
 
It should also be noted these builds work for ME. Try them out, use them if you so wish. Just understand I am not promising them to work for anyone but me 🙂 
 
Currently a Work in Progress 
 
If you have questions feel free to ask, just know I reserve the right to delete anything that reeks of “thats stupid this is how you do it the right way! blah blah blah” 
 
 

Scout

 
 
 
This is my default scout for most mission types, save for escort. 
 
Purpose: Pure Mining and Cave Scouting to maximize mission speed. 
 
Pros: Massive mobility means i can outrun and outfly any bug. It also, with a little skill, allows me to operate completely independently of any engie allowing the engie in turn to focus on aiding the team in melting down waves or any other task other than babysitting me while I mine. With a little tweaking it also allows me to move across an entire cave without ever having to touch the ground. 
 
Cons: Almost zero DPS. I am entirely reliant on my team to handle the bugs and while I can put down a few grunts or the occasional praetorian, anything resembling a real mob i generally have to flee to my teammate to take care of mostly. This sounds worse than it really is as its rare I find myself cornered that badly often. Generally I simply mark the unfinished vein and leave to mine else where until the bugs move on to another teammate returning later to finish it. 
 
Things of note: All perks are fully upgraded. 
 
Perks: 

• Deep Pockets 
• Strong Arm 
• Elemental Insulation 
• Hover Boots 
• Iron Will

 
Equipment Setup: 
 
M1000 
Overclock: Hoverclock 
 
Gear Mods 

• 2,1,1,2,2

 
Boom Stick 
Overclock: Special Powder 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,2,3,1

 
IFG Grenade 
 
Flare Gun 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,3

 

Cryo Build

 

 
 

Combat Build

 

 
 
 

Gunner

 
 
 
This is my default Gunner for most mission types, save for Mactera mutators and Eliminations. 
 
Purpose: Swarm Control 
 
Pros: AoE setup on Autocannon melts most everything, what does not get killed gets feared away. Proper use of Fear lets me push the swarm away from myself and teammates or clear a path to run. BRT7 can be swapped out to finish off more ammo intensive enemies like a Praetorian or Grunt Guard after being feared away. 
 
Cons: 5 second reload on the Autocannon can be a killer at the wrong times. Proper use of a single clip and shield are overwhelmingly crucial. Seems like a spray and pray build but there is a careful balance that has to be maintained sometimes. No single target damage means beefy targets like bulks or dreads are incredibly difficult and burn enormous amounts of ammo to kill off. Poor Accuracy at range makes hitting mactera something of a challenge. 
 
Things of note: All perks are fully upgraded. 
 
Perks: 

• Resupplier 
• Vampire 
• Elemental Insulation 
• Iron Will 
• Hoverboots

 
Equipment Setup: 
 
Auto Cannon 
Overclock: Carpet Bomber 
 
Gear Mods 

• 2,3,2,2,2

 
BRT7 
Overclock: Composite Casings 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,2,2,2

 
Shield Generator 

• 2,2,3

 
Zipline Launcher 

• 3,1,1

 
Incinediary Grenade 
 
Mactera Build 
 
Leadstorm Build 
 
 

Engineer

 
Normal Build 
 
This is my default engie for most missions. 
 
Purpose: Balanced Offense and Defense 
 
Pros: Enough firepower to hold off a swarm or melt down single targets like Bulks and Dreads. 
 
Cons: Limited ammo for heavy weapons means I have rely more on my turrets saving heavy weapon ammo for when the situation runs out of hand. Time to deploy turrets also means its a struggle when I dont have the time to properly setup… Close quarter combat is also extremely disadvantageous with this build. 
 
Things of note: All perks are fully upgraded. 
 
Perks: 

• Thorns 
• Vampire 
• Elemental Insulation 
• Beast Master 
• Iron Will

 
Equipment Setup: 
 
Warthog Auto 210 
Overclock: Light Weight Magazines 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,3,2,2

 
Breach Cutter 
Overclock: Inferno 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,1,1,3

 
Plasma Burster Grenade 
 
Platform Gun 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,1,1

 
LMG Platform 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,1,1

 
 
Escort Build 
 
This is my engie for escort missions. 
 
Purpose: Pure defense. 
 
Pros: Overwhelming array of defensive options to shut down approach vectors to the Drilldozer. 
 
Cons: Massive nitra requirements to continuously maintain. Requires a good team to mine out all the nitra in a map. 
 
Things of note: All perks are fully upgraded. 
 
Perks: 

• Friendly 
• Vampire 
• Elemental Insulation 
• Beast Master 
• Iron Will

 
Equipment Setup: 
 
“Stubby” Voltaic SMG 
Overclock: Turret Arc 
 
Gear Mods 

• 3,2,1,2,2

 
Deepcore 40MM PGL 
Overclock: Fat Boy 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,1,1,2,2

 
Proximity Mine 
 
Platform Gun 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,1,2

 
LMG Platform 
 
Gear Mods 

• 1,2,2,1

 
Defensive Build 
 
 

Driller

 
Cryo Build 
 
Escort Build 
 
Sticky Flame Build 
 

Here we come to an end for Deep Rock Galactic Nightwolfs Build hope you enjoy it. If you think we forget something to include or we should make an update to the post let us know via comment, and we will fix it asap! Thanks and have a great day!