Gaige Co-op guide/build

Borderlands 2 Gaige the Mechromancer
#1

Hello, Does it matter what skills and stuff i use then playing co-op with friends?

Any specific build i can use?

Will be starting in normal mode.

#2

The only skill to watch out for is Buck Up (BFF tree): if one of your partners is running a build that relies on having their shield down as much as possible, having DT constantly trying to restore it would be a pain. Plus I’d rather have DT attacking enemies than topping up shields.

In normal mode, you can pretty much do whatever you want. I usually spread my first 5 or so points across BFF and LBT. You can go anarchy if you want, or stay away from it if not reloading every chance you get would be really hard for you (!). If you do go anarchy, put some points into Close Enough though.

Once you get to level 8 or so, keep an eye out for class mods with team bonuses if you’re mostly playing co-op. There are no skills that offer direct buffs to allies.

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#3

I will look out for the shield thingy and the class mod. And i also do want to use anarchy.

#4

summoning @MidnightNova

#6

As stated above, you can do whatever you want in normal. Do you want Deathtrap to be strong or weak? Do you want to do heavy shock/elemental damage? Or do you just want pure chaos and bullets flying everywhere? Perhaps a mix of everything?

I personally love my shock Wreckromancer and would recommend grabbing a Catalyst mod.

#7

One thing to note in multiplayer is that Anarchy heavy builds are kill greedy for stack building which can put you in competition with your teammate.

Hanging on to a small mag single barrel Jacobs shottie for pre stacking on the dummy in Sanctuary is helpful, but if you go down in the field playing with a good Kreig or Sal it may take a bit to get back up to a high stack count.

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#8

In normal mode, just about anything is fine, don’t worry about builds and high end gear. This is the time when you learn how to play the game and start to figure out what you like and what you don’t, so you should try any skill and gear that looks fun to you. Don’t worry about it too much, just have fun :slight_smile:

Like VH101 said, maybe avoid Buck Up for Coop
otherwise, it’s all fine :slight_smile:

#9

Maybe not to strong so he don’t accidently steal a second wind.

Using a mix of everything could be fun.

I don’t think that could be a problem, as though my friend would be doing his first playthrough

Yes, I will see what i like. Thank you. :slight_smile:

#10

If your in ffyl and death trap gets a kill it revives you. Unless you meant stealing your partners second winds.

#11

Sorry, i did think that i wouldn’t be revived. Been to many years since i last played.

#12

No worries.