A MOST POWERFUL Thunder Hammer build | Darktide

[@jtcLIVE]

Thunder Hammers no longer a wet noodle? We are so fucking back

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I feel like we won! I'm glad the two of us spent some effort bringing eyes on the problem. I dunno if they did but it feels like they listened.

[@jtcLIVE]

@@Reginald-sc9tk I doubt they specifically watch youtube videos for balancing tips, but it kind of feels like it they did with this patch for sure

[@timofeyzhukov-khovanskiy9173]

It's boss melter, crowd slammer, special bonker. It slaps hams

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

@@timofeyzhukov-khovanskiy9173 THY HERETICAL CHEEKS SHALL QUAKE AT EACH SWING

[@Steingrimr]

Quick, concise, and glorious. Good job, Brother.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Thank you! I'm proud of crushing down what most deliver in 15 minutes into 4

[@sappho_irl]

I've been playing this to the letter with the bolt pistol substitution and it's, finally made Martyrdom make sense to me, combat-wise. Heresy is my ceiling at the moment, but with this I'm feeling much more confident and able to pop up to Damnation and beyond. Excellent guide, man, thanks for putting it together.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

You're very welcome. Watch my new players guide, its full of advice on how to play at a higher level really. You may find it helpful.

[@Ragnarok6664]

Everything is just so much better now… skipping the weapon hoarding and just picking your mark before a fight, and achieving mastery ❤ for Armageddon/KRIEG and the Emperor!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

My armory is shrinking for the first time in two years

[@Ragnarok6664]

@@Reginald-sc9tk aye same 👌🏻

[@Pago88]

I never stopped using the hammer😅and now it feels even better

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I basically made my channel to get the thammer into this state and now it is!

[@BertsBalls]

Thunder hammer my beloved ❤️ Will definitely be using this build

[@azca.]

perfect timing. was just looking for a good build this morning :)

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Kinda proud of this one. My last build guides were between like 8 and 15 minutes. I did it all in 3!

[@azca.]

@@Reginald-sc9tk short and sweet. Thanks!

[@kox-killzcymerii3322]

Perfect. Saving this since Darktide on ps5 is coming.

[@snapp0]

So glad these feel good to use now. Thunder hammers have long been so underwhelming 90% of the mission. Thx for the build reg

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I'm pleased as punch about the buff

[@pixelchickenrider9566]

I made a rule for myself that I can't use the same weapons in any two builds back when I was playing Vermintide 1. I can use different marks, but I can't use the same mark of a weapon on two builds at once, so I've been playing with both versions of the hammer for a long time. While I miss the one hit monstrosity kills I used to get on daemon hosts, I agree that the hammer is overall way better than it was previously and it still hits like a truck. Three hits may not be a one shot, but it's a hell of a lot better than most other weapons vs monstrosities. Nice vid.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Its still incredible for monstrosities, as you say, but its better for other things and I'm very pleased with that.

[@KavlaZ]

Thank you brother Reginald love your content and enjoying one being of the thunder hammer I can’t be happier

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I'm working on a deeper dive for the thammers, its been a passion project of mine since last year. Now that they're buffed I need to know how good they are. Glad I could help you!

[@EpiccIsGamer]

Hello, very nice video. I was running pretty much the exact same THammer setup AND skill tree build before I watched this video. You know what they say; great minds think alike. Your video was presented in a quick and informational manner, with good editing and a very explanational voiceover. Very good video, you earned a subscriber, can't wait to see more builds in future.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Thanks very much! I've worked hard to make my videos quick and accurate.

[@b3ear509]

Bruh... Your build videos are so far superior to all the others I've been watching for info. GAWD DAMN! Love the layout, and how you're doing things. SUBBED and like button slapped! Nice work!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate that.

[@accretionist1]

How is it superior if we don't even get to see actual weapon stats? What is the dump stat for a hammer? Such a basic info missing...

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

@@accretionist1 eh. I guess I could mouse over the weapons. But this isn't a weapon tutorial. I have those if you need to know the weapon better. Basic information like that is extremely rudimentary. The game has been out for 2 years, these aren't new weapons.

[@thedusthand]

quick and easy to follow, well done

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Pretty pleased, I got this one sub 4 minutes.

[@analogmunky6608]

Have ALSO been loving the THammer. The Crucis is my jam, as in I turn heretics in to jam.

[@docuzi]

Thanks for the guide! First timer here for Darktide on PS im playing on early access with a Zealot ❤

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Welcome! I've got a lot of zealot oriented content so hopefully it helps!

[@hatstealer4638]

I remember crab used to have a meme Ironhelm crit build, with Blazing Piety and Invocation of Death. The idea was that the Ironhelm already hit all the 1 taps it needed to without damage-steroids (this was before the elite health buffs), so it didn't matter that crits suck on the Thammers. What mattered was getting quick FotF resets, which gave you a 1 tap on Crushers on demand, plus the attack speed buff. And also, significantly, FotF staggers most everything around you (Crushers depend on how much weapon impact you've built up, probably much harder now with Punishment nerf), giving you another defensive option you can leverage to ensure your safety during the dodge-lockout phase of the Thammer-activation self-stun. I mention all this because I was actually having trouble picking a keystone for the Thammer. It feels like it comes out of the gate with enough elite damage. Momentum feels anemic to me since the nerf. Martyrdom makes your bonks bigger on Monstrosities, and helps with the horde clear, so that's always good, but doesn't feel like a must have like in the past. But then I remembered the crab build. Piety seems conceptually "wrong" on Thammer, but I actually think it's super strong, as it enables all of Zealot's ridiculous crit synergies. You don't even have to take the +10% crit chance subnode - 20% is enough to keep all of your stuff online. For the first time, I've actually gone down the left hand side of the keystone to pick up Stalwart, now that it gives 25% DR. I don't think I had ever even clicked on that node before. Crazy times.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I'll give it some testing soon!

[@ShupperDupper]

been a piety enjoy for a long time just for the ability cdr and damage reduction. brings it together with just about any hoard clear weapon for tons of resets!

[@ARTEMISXIX]

Hey you got a gameslantern link to this? I'd love to try it out.

[@hatstealer4638]

@@ARTEMISXIX KZbin deletes my comments if I try to post the link. Look up "Crucis Piety Build" by Hat Stealer. Build details will be in the description.

[@ARTEMISXIX]

@@hatstealer4638 Found it! Many thanks. :D

[@CoolHatTom]

Thank you for the build! It's a lot like your Chaxe build and I love that one. I like the tough as nails, living on the edge feeling it has. There's a couple of weapons that have access to both Headtaker and Slaughterer. - Which do you like better and why? - Does it differ from weapon to weapon? Personally, I think with how easy it is to kill chaff, Slaughterer would be better because it can output more damage and is ever so slightly easier to keep up with the extra second of duration. But maybe there's an interaction with Headtaker that I'm not considering? Also there's a couple of weapons that have access to Trauma, Shock and Awe, and Hammerblow. - Which do you like better, reducing enemy hit mass or increasing your impact, and how do the two interact? - Is having increased impact helpful and if so, when should you take it? Does it depend on the weapon? - Where does Cleave (like the boost you get from Savage Sweep) fit in with this? I know it's a lot of questions, but with full access to all of the blessings and being able to mix and match on a whim, I just want to try everything and see what works best! Thanks for any help you can give!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

So for the first question: it varies by weapon. But slaughterer usually supports horde clear on bad horde clear weapons while headtaker supports breakpoints on elites and monstrosities. Headtaker obviously helps with horde clear but to a lesser degree. Thammer and chaxe mk4 are better with headtaker for its ability to build on elites and monstrosities without needing kills. Slaughterer tends not to last long enough for that role. To the latter I'd point you at my indignstus crusher build some time back. I think I tested them in that video.

[@CoolHatTom]

@@Reginald-sc9tk thank you so much! That clarifies a lot on my first set of questions and the difference makes a lot more sense when put that way. Thammer and chaxe already 1-tap on chaff, so headtaker which rev’s up on hits is better when up against something that takes more than a couple of hits to kill. As for the second set of questions, thank you! I’ll go watch that video now.

[@Halfgnomen]

You gotta join me in suffering with the t-rex arms flamer/thammer crit build.

[@hughcunning3775]

Zealot dueling sword is comfortably my new favourite build but the thammer and bolter changes will provide me with a much needed change of pace whenever I consider playing another class 😂

[@Vulcanerd]

Can't wait to get back into my bonkalot... zeabonk? Thanks for this video!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Have fun!

[@stevenobrien7686]

Thanks for this! I’m newer to the game, and as I get into the higher difficulties I find it difficult to connect a revved strong attack accurately on enemies. It looks like Thammer might just be what I’m looking for!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Awesome! I hope you find this build and the thammer helpful. I'm also kinda the chain weapon guy so if you check my catalogue you may find some help in getting those revs. I'm very hype about the buffed hammers.

[@stevenobrien7686]

@@Reginald-sc9tk I really like the idea of a zealot that is specifically focused on being a speedy elite/boss killer. I’m sure you e already got videos on that though.

[@elgatoestaloco]

The best skin in the game! literly!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I can't remember the last time it was sold either. I literally am sitting on skin gold lmao

[@elgatoestaloco]

@@Reginald-sc9tk I bought it at the time

[@Joseph-mw2rl]

What about carapace perk? I'm having trouble mowing down crusher hordes without the perk. Does unyielding work on crushers? What about flak perk? Can I one shot shotgunners or gunners with it? SOOOO many questions

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

You melee crushers. Bolt gun is for problems like reapers or the odd boss thats out of melee range. The last question I cannot answer because I haven't had time for truely rigerous testing. But I typically can oneshot shotgunners but 2 shot gunners.

[@timofeyzhukov-khovanskiy9173]

Damage vs speed/recoil is like this, revolver is quickest, bolt pistol is middle, and spearhead bolter is she shootiest

[@sturmmagnunstein1008]

Hammerblow on hammer no longer... well, Blows! It can be used to reliably throw crushers to the floor now!

[@herosupport1606]

I'm a fan of puncture and shattering impact on the bolt gun since I tend to pull it out from muscle memory for the big targets like monstrosities.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

If memory serves you get more value from Pinning due to the +power buffing the bleed damage effect. But this is a thammer build. You should be hitting big targets with it.

[@herosupport1606]

@@Reginald-sc9tk true, the build is different from what I'm used to doing which is staying away from the thing that wants to kill me and dish out the damage and run away too my teammates when it moves towards me. I'll have to farm up another bolter it looks like.

[@herosupport1606]

@@Reginald-sc9tk probably about pinning but shattering buffs the team damage.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

@@herosupport1606 No need these days, just swap blessings freely. If you are playing zealot learning the skill of meleeing all the elites is the best part.

[@LOBOTOMINIZER]

i will bonk in the name of the emperor now!

[@taimen720]

my guiding flame

[@kevink6265]

This guide is bonkers

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

This comment really hits

[@ThomasHathaway-u1k]

Hey man big fan of your videos! Are you still planning on uploading a more detailed video going over the buffs for the thunder hammer? Also do you like the new Relic Sword or Thunder hammer better and why? Thanks, happy holidays!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Yes, I am. I like them both.

[@scouseleemini1]

So i was stupid to rename my zealot from “GuyWithHammer” to “Wound” Don’t worry I habe another 50,000 coins to spare to go right back to it if I like usingit

[@nonamer6969]

love it

[@IFArakash]

Oohh yeah, have never tried the Bonk before, can't wait to charge the heretics! 🔨🔨🔨🔨 Question, what perks would you recommend on the curios? 🤔

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Gunner resist, ability cooldown, sprint/stamina efficiency is what I use

[@inthemiddleofsomecalibrations]

I've just started playing the game about a week ago (PS5 early access) and I wanted to ask whether this build is still viable or not. I've really been enjoying the Thunderhammer thus far (I'm only on Malice though, so I don't know how well it would perform on higher difficulties) and I would love to keep using it but if it's not good anymore I might switch to the Relic Blade.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I only play max difficulty content. However you may get more mileage with the top right tree dodge on toughness talents. Otherwise its viable. But this is a build for advanced players. If you want something more reliable and safe to use stamina and toughness curios and take inexorable judgement instead.

[@inthemiddleofsomecalibrations]

@Reginald-sc9tk Thanks for the tips, brother! Glad to hear the Thunderhammer is indeed still viable!

[@DV-bj9wi]

What's your dumpstat on the boltgun? Amazing video btw, you got me back into the game in 3 minutes and I haven't played in a year! I just started leveling my Zealot aiming for this build. Loving it so far!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Thanks very much! Mobility is typically the dump on a gun.

[@Roberta-yf4ge]

Im very happy about the buffs! But not playing martyrdom hate it so much

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Why? It's great.

[@CowpokeScav]

Don't you think its a better idea to use Lethal Proximity on the Bolt Pistol instead of Surgical?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I know there are adherents of lethal proximity but I regard it as a completely wasted slot. What value would it add to this build?

[@CowpokeScav]

@@Reginald-sc9tk I mean, I was thinking it chould make the Bolt Pistol a second option to help you deal with swarms of enemys, you know?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

@@CowpokeScav The hammer already knocks everything down. You really don't need a weapon that knocks things down and that is all Lethal Prox brings to the table.

[@freezed8920]

I got a question, I’m new in the game and… does the power on the +1 wound curios matter or I can perfectly work with a 300 power curios?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Doesn't matter and for what it's worth martyrdom builds aren't really good for rookies.

[@freezed8920]

ty mate!

[@n4k3d51]

go for stun nade and 10% toughness on heavy kill is much better! a lot of yes-man on this channel KEKW

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

It really doesn't matter. Like all zealot builds you're tough as nails anyway. Its up to you if you need it. You can also do stuns if you want but its a horse apiece which is better. Fire nades throw way faster. Knives are usually my preference to be honest.

[@CosmicOptic]

Amazing build! Especially the part where you showed how we can be tougher in the skill tree in exchange for damage, that was really nice. P Of course, what curio effects would you recommend for this build? (Besides the 2+ wounds and stamina)

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Glad you liked it! I try to provide options rather than claim "this is the goat". I focus on gunner resist, ability recharge and stamina/sprint effects. I believe mobility is king and I play that way. Some people prefer more defensive stats.

[@CosmicOptic]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Gunner resistance is actually something I didn’t think of, thanks again man! (Speed is 100% king but playing it safe is also nice)

[@JISHBOSIN]

What stats should be the DUMP stat for your weapons?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Mobility at 60, almost always. But sometimes defense.

[@JISHBOSIN]

@Reginald-sc9tk so for Crucis, have my defence at 60

[@lewchootrain]

You said the ironhelm hammer has cleave?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

You can cleave a large number of enemies on powered heavy swings, which are horizontal. I need to retest its function now because casual play makes it feel like a power sword kinda.

[@chunchoe]

what is that armor set you are wearing it looks awesome

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Its a crusader set, I haven't even seen it in an age. Wonder when it'll come back into the rotation.

[@captaingigglez1605]

You said in the video that you use Puncture for the boltgun, but visually I see you have Surgical. Which is it?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Puncture and surgical or surgical and shattering impact.

[@PetetheSweety]

Am I the only one who's energizing the Crucis Hammer, just to bonk without the bang? More often then not I'm energizing the hammer and nothing happens. Same happens on the bolt pistol all the time (and revolver). Even with enemies in their default stance doing nothing but staying idle, the bolter or revolver do not connect. Ping monitor says between 30 and 40, but either the ping monitor doesn't work anymore, or the server is just not working correctly. The higher the enemy count (difficulty level) the worse it seems to be. This breaks my neck too many times, because I'm tickling crushers and such enemies instead of killing them.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Could be server issues.

[@Kaydin66]

hey Reginald, you probably know this. What's Wield Speed? Psykers new talent Perilous Assault. Is that primary fire attack speed???

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Should be the draw speed from swapping weapons.

[@Kaydin66]

@@Reginald-sc9tk 'Weapon Swap Speed' is the language used in the veteran tree, so it's probably not that. There's no way it's secondary charge speed, so the only thing left is primary fire rate. If this is true then those next two talents are stupidly good.

[@Yougosha1]

I trust your setups and data gathering more than anyone else on the internet. I like this whole build and it makes total sense(except for not finding room for swift certainty but I assume most people dodge bullets better than me). But i cant wrap my head around puncture on the bolt pistol. I have tried it and it will secure a kill here and there. Is that it or am I missing something?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I appreciate that. For the bolt pistol its about breakpoints. You don't really need it for boss damage with a Thammer but technically its remarkably good for crit headshot boss farming. Anyway: i have a video on it. The key target 1tap breakpoints are trapper bodyshots, reapers, dogs (not this build) and gunners.

[@Yougosha1]

After using it for a while now I am feeling it. Knowing which breakpoints to look for helped a ton thank you.

[@avalokiteshvara113]

Anything specific for sub perks on curios?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I prefer gunner resist, cooldowm reduction and stamina stuff

[@Cabouse1337]

What perks do you take on your curios.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Gunner resist, ability cooldown, a little stamina stuff.

[@Templar_Johnson]

What's the armor you're using? Looks sick

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Old crusader set. Hasn't been sold in a while. Probably will come again.

[@Templar_Johnson]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Thanks for info

[@galk44]

what is your dump stat for the thunder hammer?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Defenses. No less than 51%. Should mean 80 for everything else anyway.

[@earthhal0king]

Is this build still good, or has it been more optimized?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

It has been farther optimized. I'll post a new video some time soon. Just take the top right tree with the knives for toughness regen though, thats the gist.

[@earthhal0king]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Thank you sir

[@DodgethisCZ]

Still good? New sword is very nice but thunderhammer is too iconic :D

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Pretty close to my current iteration, should still work just fine.

[@giacomogiachetto1532]

I gotta ask what you think it's the "dump stat" for the hammer? I can't decide which roll to keep Btw, really cool and helpful video, I'm subscribing for more!!

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Defense. Don't drop below 52% or you lose a dodge.

[@giacomogiachetto1532]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Thanks a lot!!

[@mrpoopsalways]

does bolt pistol pierce now?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

See my bolter video. But yes.

[@glimmerxp]

regigoat

[@maketeamplay649]

Martyr doesn't really seem that reliable, would Blazing Piety be a good alternative keystone? Idk the damage scaling with how close to death I am is just not it.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Ironically martyrdom is extremely reliable due to toughness gating. You're nigh unkillable. Blazing could work but thammer is bot crit oriented.

[@CaptainFalcon07]

Can this build benefit from the eviscerator as well?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Yea totally. Its basically what I run for chain weapons most of the time. Except when I'm using evi or chaxe

[@CaptainFalcon07]

Thanks, I’ll try it out, I’ve wanted to dust off the hammer for awhile but also enjoy the brain dead eviscerator

[@PlebeianKilo]

I just want that skin

[@deathgrunty8264]

does the curios blessings matter?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Yes, but its more about preference. I like stamina and sprint efficiency ones with ability regen and gunners resistance

[@spergalicious]

Is shock and awe a good perk for thunder hammer. I saw someone on reddit say it's useful now

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

In my view: who cares if it's useful now, all that matters is clearing those sweet sweet 1taps. If you have to swing twice for a powered attack on anything the thammer can get 1taps on you're basically just wasting the weapon and halving its output. If you want a stagger stick take the Indiycrusher.

[@crisisroomba]

While I like the build overall, I disagree with the bolt pistol blessings. I’ve found on the thunder hammer, you kinda need a “oh crap” button if say you get caught in the middle of a rager horde because of its slow movement speed and dodge distance. On my bolt pistol, I’m personally running execution and the point-blank explosion one. Really helps keep kids off ya.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

You don't need point blank explosion (lethal proximity), you have a thunderhammer. It more or less knocks over everything in front of you with every swing, certainly anything that lethal-prox can stagger you can too. Rager hordes should not be a concern either, I know some people struggle with them, but you can melee the entire party with good play.

[@goutbreak]

What are the dump stats you have on these weapons?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

I have weapon tutorials but basically just dump the non damage stats

[@vladimiroancea7672]

Hey mk1 îs better than 2 for one target really very lethal

[@Nimoot]

Your gun's got Pinning Fire & Surgical even though you 'say' Pinning Fire and Puncture. Editing issue?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Yes.

[@Nimoot]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Cool, just wanted to double check... I am a poor Reject and cannot to afford to make sins against my weapon. Praise the Emperor!

[@Name_over_all_names]

Is this up to date?

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Kinda. This build is still good and fully viable and fully relevant. I favor my martyrdom build I posted in my Havoc 40 Builds for All Classes Video kzbin.info/www/bejne/qXzLaoxra6eGfZYsi=BjxCR3njTqHkMZHH because getting toughness back on dodge is amazing and I love knives. But this build still rocks. Take Pinning Fire and Puncture on the bolter.

[@livinginnashvillewithphill8662]

Your bolter does not show pinning fire. Shows surgical

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Just a B-Roll error. I was doing some experimenting.

[@emanate0]

nah crucis is better now cuz you can charge light most everything and don't have to deal with the really annoying ironhelm overhead mechanic. that they didn't give the same 1s window for overheads after charge for ironhelm is very frustrating and short sighted

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Ironhelm can cleave like 8 guys though so it doesn't need an overhead. It can sweep aside a huge group in one go.

[@emanate0]

@@Reginald-sc9tk doesn't need an overhead... someone smite this heretic

[@AllSystemFailure]

it like, doesn't tho??? it just punches through anything in it's way

[@honestbenny]

Piety > Martyrdom

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Not for thammer.

[@Bloodworia]

Hammer still feels awful to play.

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Can't say I agree but dueling sword is good too if thats your speed

[@Bloodworia]

@@Reginald-sc9tk Duelling sword is just outright op now. Any class that can use it is using it right now, it will surely get adressed. it is so good that i don't play it because i already maxed it out :)

[@bweach7393]

awwwwwww :( i was so excited to see the build and then I saw martyrdom... build ruined

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Kek if you think martyrdom is bad you're just not good enough at the game.

[@bweach7393]

@@Reginald-sc9tk now i see why you dont actually post high skill gameplay...

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

​@@bweach7393 kzbin.info/www/bejne/nYnYnmWgh8SDZ8k lol. Lmao even.

[@bweach7393]

@@Reginald-sc9tk not even solo. lol. lmao even. lmfao if you felt so inclined

[@bweach7393]

ALL INCOMING PS5 PLAYERS!!!! DO NOT USE THIS BUILD IT IS ASS

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

New players shouldn't use this build.

[@12halo3]

Thumbnail middle path Do not recommend video

[@Reginald-sc9tk]

Can't use martyrdom? Too hard for you?