Borderlands 2 | 10 Pro Krieg Strats That Everyone Should Know

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this video has so much misinformation and terrible advice it's not even funny. even the technically correct bit about Light the Fuse is still trash advice because the ending explosion deals significantly less damage if you spend the entirety of FFYL spamming the individual sticks of dynamite. It's almost always better to immediately go for the kill unless an enemy is extremely low HP

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​@Chik Nuggets yknow I think the reason you don't have any replies is because everyone is acknowledging that you're wrong. Come back when you have 10k hours in borderlands before you start throwing smoke on other people based on your own limited information.

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Maya next?!🤔 She has a lot of cool interactions and id love to see some secret tricks you've been hiding

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Her trees have so many synergies

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Love to see this she’s my favourite character but I’ve never been good with raid bosses with her, she destroys the mobbing tho!

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[@hobbinsjogsohn9996]

I have 1000+ hours on exclusively Krieg and knew everything except the fact that gun melee wasn't getting the extra melee damage. You never cease to teach me something new.

[@riemaennchen]

One weird interaction with Kriegs melee damage comes from Crystalisks. Their crystals are very weak to melee damage. However with Krieg you only get the bonus melee damage against them if you use a weapon with a blade. I think Zer0 actually has the same problem.

[@kolja783]

I think this is similar to roid shields, if you use a roid shield you should use a bladed weapon as the blade is multiplicative with the roid bonus but the base melee is additive I believe

[@shiny1556]

I like to think Krieg is the best designed character in BL2. Maybe not entirely in balance but overall as a translation from Bandits and Psychos I think it is incredibly interesting and faithful.

[@mindlessfool42]

Agreed. A meta design that showed me consistency in the designers’ vision of the universe itself. He is every enemy I’ve become familiar with along the way, and I can feel the same impulses to play like the AI does when I’m a vault hunter

[@realchiknuggets]

@@mindlessfool42 bro what are you talking about

[@glassofwater281]

Agreed, the high risk/reward aspect is what makes him one of my favorites, the kind of character where you rush towards an army of enemies and your friend goes "ARE YOU INSANE?"

[@theobell2002]

Too bad BL3 has NONE of that.

[@animalicon3535]

@@alyssarichardson2544 lmao had me in the first half😂😂😂

[@Linkiscool115]

The buzzaxe giving rocket ammo is one of the funniest and useful tips I've seen so far.

[@Joltzdude139]

Obviously Logan's Gun would be better, but this is a nice backup

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[@0xGRIDRUNR]

another important trick, corrosive is the longest lasting dot out of the three from what I remember, so using corrosive to trigger dot triggered effects on krieg is the best way to go about it. Its why joltz used a pandemic for the elemental elation trick. Using an infection works too

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Yo, Joltz, don’t give up on your ultimate Krieg playthrough. You’re by far the best BL content creator out there so don’t give up, you beautiful bastard!

[@handsomezack1075]

I first read this as 'give up on your ultimate krieg playthrough' and I was gonna dislike the hell out of this comment, but yes I agree with all of this.

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[@mcbonkytron8411]

This video is a huge blessing for my Krieg build. I’m currently going through UVHM and he’s definitely a very finicky character who can very easily be built or played wrong. Even so, he has been my favorite play through.

[@jordanbrad2298]

I know it's in the card for Release the Beast but I have a feeling some people may still not know. To determine if you are at the right amount of HP for Release the Beast you can just look for the exclamation mark next to your health bar. If the exclamation mark is there, using your action skill will activate Release the Beast.

[@frankwest5388]

Krieg is the most interesting character in all of Borderlands history from a gameplay perspective. His skill trees all do their own thing but have synergies and his “goal” is a unique in a way that encourages aggressive engagement. I still believe that most characters have boring playstyles with massive gameplay overlap but Krieg is the exception and that makes his the most fun.

[@St4rkiller04]

There is no me, there is no you! There is only the never ending spit and bile of combat! The twenty-four hour murder spree of shining metal! I drink the blood and eat the loot and breathe the numbers, because I! AM! A MONSTER! NOW AND FOREVER!

[@crosbyspsychedelics1383]

Love the Krieg play through. Please just keep having fun with it and doing whatever you want. Please don’t get rid of it even if it’s not popular.

[@pbabar1389]

Love these tip vids and the krieg videos!

[@bachyas8888]

Another cool trick Joltz didnt mentioned is using Turtle shields to lower your health, then equiping your Rough Rider/Adaptive shield and a health relic, youll be able to activate Release The Beast as soon as you leave the menu :D without damaging yourself and since this is done in the menu you can do it during combat. You dont have to wait till OP Levels, this works very early. Great video Joltz!

[@nicholi8933]

I've never played Krieg, but with your series I decided to reinstall borderlands 2 and start playing. It is a lot of fun. Thank you for the help.

[@blahthebiste7924]

Krieg is what made me a Borderlands fan

[@ozeem5644]

The buzz axe has to be the most confusing wepon. It's a pistol but only for fire rate and has splash damage so you can have tons of rockets

[@FjreHazard]

Like the Logan's Gun.

[@infernotitan1158]

Wow, I was unaware you could regen rockets with the buzz axe! You're over here STILL teaching me new things about my all time favorite Vault Hunter. 💙

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Hey Jolt I just wanted to say thank you for making youtube videos and talking the time to make them, you have made me better as a borderlands player and many other people. I love your videos and especially the new ones as I am now able to keep up with you and I'm bench watch your videos a lot longer. I hope you keep up with the content and have a hod day/night

[@RunnerOG]

Roid Shields are actually still very viable on Krieg for melee builds, as his STV self damage is NOT determined by them. The bonus from them doesnt apply to the self hit. STV determines its damage ONLY from your base melee and grenade damage (including BAR bonuses). So use roid shields all you want early-mid or even rather late game! They can give very good help on early build boss fights.

[@tellierbop]

Hellborn is such a fun skill tree especially with flame of the firehawk

[@bakerfresh]

I never got into it....mainly because I hated the Slag factor and the 2 left trees had Krieg ignore that altogether. Like I struggled with a friend with Axton and Gemini Slag Turrets. Then played as same level Krieg. Everything died. My friend just at back and watched.

[@juliangraber9030]

it also acivates bloodbath which so insane

[@Dreamer23245]

Too messy of a screen to go for it myself. Can't see anything.

[@ysoserious8526]

If you enjoy burning to death all the time and getting blind the FotFH is your shield. If you want to be Badass than go Rough Rider.

[@theobell2002]

Hellborn is better with a Rough Rider. I will stand by this. Flame of the Firehawk is good if you want to go AFK. That's it.

[@primalzacama1902]

I love these videos. I can't tell you how many times I remember you showing off a skip or a strat, but not remembering exact details and what stream highlight it was on. This is great for building knowledge of the game. Thanks Joltz

[@owlface2365]

Getting back to this good old classic these days. I'm glad to still see fresh and instructive content. Very good stuff man. 👍

[@coreyh8651]

Dude I've been watching your videos for about 3 years now and still love the content your speed of voice it's all awesome keep up the good work bro!

[@theslimeassassin3287]

This video honestly really helped my friend who's 2 favorite characters in bl2 are Zer0 and Krieg and they only use the mslee builds

[@FieryPulse]

all things are cool with krieg when you have the goat showin ya

[@sarahmcglasson3064]

Wow, this comes out like a day after I decided to start up bl2 for the first time in years, and decided to run krieg, great timing!

[@manwithoutadollar]

This was very informative. I knew about the Sheriff Badge increasing fire rate for Buzz Axe throws, but not that skill in the fire tree. Plus that was (one of) my gripes with Krieg, which was the feeling that I kept downing myself (from Silence the Voices) and I didn't feel like I could kill anything fast enough. Now I have an idea of what to go for for melee Krieg. Keep it up Joltz!

[@sync1066]

Ty for keeping one of my childhood favorite games relevant. Every time I watch ur vids I feel like I’m 12 again ;)

[@cursh6898]

Dont take Blood Trance. It sounds better to be in Buzzaxe Rampage for longer but with Release the Beast you don't need it at all. Also you cant use Moxxi weapons or grenades during Buzzaxe Rampage.

[@justsomeguywithlasereyes9920]

Yes you in fact prefer to get off of Buzzaxe rampage ASAP so that you can chain Release the beast more effectively

[@perepinguin]

Wow I didn't know the bladed weapons one! Thank you Joltz btw for being so thoughtfull about your community's tastes and adapting so much to everyone's likings, you're the best

[@Rainbubble]

Roid damage actually does not apply to Silence the Voices, you do not do increased self damage with it because StV is coded as grenade damage rather than melee (The same reason Fuel the Blood increases self damage). Roid shields are bad because you need the extra HP to survive in general.

[@LilGasmask666]

Ngl pull the pin + skyrocket + horde of mutant varkids is m my go to exp farming strat 😂

[@FREEDOMLOVINAMERICAN]

These were great! I’ve always struggled with my melee Krieg build, these tips helped. Thanks Joltz!

[@alexdalyin9105]

Actually learned something! That cool down reduction from car damage is nice. Also not really a strat per-say, but more a weird Krieg quirk. He takes less knock back from most things making him the only character that can't grenade jump in the most common ways

[@steel5315]

This would be a cool series for all the characters maybe even in the other games too if you have stuff for them too

[@dhoster3673]

You just actually blew my mind with that rocket regen thing

[@aidan10359]

my kriegs the only one ive gotten to level 80 so far, can’t wait to see how you take on the peak in your playthrough!

[@theobell2002]

4:38 - Roid does NOT apply to StV procs. StV's self-damage is coded as grenade splash damage, not melee damage. Hence why Fuel the Blood increases the damage of a self-hit because it increase your grenade damage. The actual reason why you don't want to use roid on Krieg is not just because you need the extra health on OP10 from the Rough Rider but because all of his melee damage is additive unlike Zer0's which is multiplicative.

[@TheNumber1Gun_]

Just started watching the video to say the greatest strat is going down and tossing sticks of dynamite. We all use that strat at least once per playthrough. Especially if another one of our friends are playing Krieg, Ya know what I mean Joltz.

[@toma.w1820]

I like this tips videos, this and skips, glitches and exploits are interesting because it's not stuff you would usually know playing the game but can help keep the game fresh.

[@Pittyas]

when you think you already know everything. and just learn 2 new things about krieg here. Really good. Thank you for your videos

[@haustyl12]

Best Grenade mod for Krieg is the fastball as it does massive damage giving massive bloodsplosions if you have the perk. And it plays well with Krieg’s close quarters style of combat.

[@SirWrexes]

You probably know this by now but Silence the Voices self-attack is purely grenade damage, so Roid shields don't actually increase the damage you receive from it ! Edit: So after a re-read of the wiki, it's a mix of melee and grenade damage. However the melee part is unaffected by Roid shields anyway. Rough Rider is just always a better choice, but at least you can safely use a Love Thumper before getting it if you plan on doing DLC after story.

[@randommixedletters]

I know it seems this series didn't get traction/there might not be much to say for the rest of the characters, but I know these two (and a half with the ancient Assassin video XD) where actually insanely cool and helpful! I'm a returning player to BL2 thanks to the movie reminding me the series exists (not cause I watched it but just the name recognition and me going 'oohh they are still making bad stories huh? let me go play the good one again then! It's been a decade after all'). And I only ever played the series as a teen so putting some 'adult thinking' into it and getting some useful techs and usable strategies (Axton's ability to generate kill skills 'on demand' for movement I found especially helpful) without necessarily committing to a full 'here's a multi tier build guide video that just tells you EVERYthing and leaves nothing to be solved' video has been rather nice! Would be super cool seeing 'strat's for Maya/Zero if nothing else as you seem to have ran around with them a good bit (and I have skimmed through Maya's respective build video to see respective point allocations and you seem to obviously REALLY know your stuff XD). And it would just be cool if you had any further thoughts on other characters! If not (and that being why the series never continued) then that's ok to, but just thought I'd put a comment in support WAY after the fact just in case the spark of interest meant something XD. It's really cool knowing little nuances that one can use in their gameplay while still making 'whatever build suits them the most', verses feeling like 'ohh cool I have a goal but I can't do it yet because I don't have X, Y, and Z weapon for it.'

[@double_o1746]

Would love to see a video like this for every character!❤️

[@voodoo_child1124]

There's a LOT i didn't know. Thanks Joltz 😊!

[@edgymoon5298]

Thank u so much for the tips , half this stuff I didnt even know

[@wingjaigaming8240]

Nice video! Krieg is my favourite character in Borderlands 2

[@nasrulishak5481]

Brooo all this time i just know about this tip about my fav kreiggg😭😭✨ ty joltz

[@cornisgreat197]

Hey joltz, was wondering if you were considering doing a parts guide for guns, nades, and shields?

[@WhiteMagnums]

I love krieg and I thought i would know all of these but the one about bladed weapons was new to me. Nice

[@caseyking8394]

Awesome video, cant wait to learn more about my favorite character

[@tyleroertel6127]

Really love these little tip videos, ever consider posting one of these on a bi weekly schedule or something like that? Really helpful for the casual players

[@softcactus0147]

I would like to see some tips and tricks about Maya. Keep up the content joltz, really enjoying the Krieg series ATM :)

[@bigjayjay2x597]

Strats to get better with my favorite character by one of my favorite youtubers? I couldn't have clicked faster.

[@azechase6597]

Finally, a video perfect for me, the kreig main

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we love you joltz 🙌🏻

[@aminox273]

If it's okay by you can you make the KREIG PLAYTHROUGHT videos a lil longer? Cuz their so fun 30 mins flies by :D Love the content since 2016 hhh good old days

[@JackScavs]

I love these tips videos, can't wait for tips for the rest of the vault hunters!

[@supersploof]

please continue the krieg playthrough!!

[@apostatepaul]

Some really useful hints and tips. Cheers!

[@raysets_]

I don't know why but your vids always put me to sleep, keep up the good content man (I think its the music idk)

[@steelzinogre1686]

I cannot believe that I never realized you could use fire grenade mods to light yourself on fire. I was trying out Hellborn on UVHM and was struggling a bit. Now I can set myself on fire much easier now.

[@ryanu2352]

Great vid as always joltz ❤

[@deathkillr7620]

Definitely Zer0, I feel that I have trouble playing him and tips would be super useful

[@bakerfresh]

Those guys that one hit...I was upset that they nerfed him a bit. If people play the game Ling enough to super level a character...let them take advantage of the characters. They'll get bored and try new stuff. Male things like OG Terramorphus and General Knoxx farm and we'll keep coming back...instead of bragging that you multiplied HP?!?

[@vintajecheese7803]

For the release the beast cool down/unmutation bonus throws/swings also works if you get put into fight for your life, little extra tip for yall.

[@ethanator8265]

If you go down during action skill, you can still melee during the downing animation so countinue to melee for high damage before you lose it

[@Frosted101]

Jolts where should I go to stay caught up with the bl2 community? Is there a discord server or something? Love the vids❤

[@Chepiogmh]

Tip: use a fire or a element that damages overtime transfusions and be spec to blood bath and spam grenades I recommend fire o negative

[@adeintruax193]

Hey joltz idk if you knew this but if you go down while your in release the beast you can actually keep swinging as if your in release the beast until you go back to first person

[@vyrawllxo300]

One thing I didn’t see you mention that could be nice to know, buzzaxe throws in rampage actually get projectile damage bonuses and with bombardier grenade and explosive damage bonuses also, so most the time you’ll get higher DPS by yeeting axes at foreheads

[@togethercommentaryvideo5258]

do gaige i would love to learn more from her one of my favorite character i would love to see whats next to learn and manny more glitches and tricks, also i love you joltz keep making these videos i swear you are the person keeping borderlands alive!

[@hadrix148]

a second part would be nice keep the good work up!

[@connormagbacon5643]

Hey Joltz, watching your videos for years

[@zechlape5826]

Thanks for keeping the game alive bro

[@urboi7276]

Great vid jolz just started a zer0 play through I’d love to see one for him!

[@greggman007114]

As a melee main, thank you. A thousand times thank you

[@AnimaTweek]

The damage from Roid shields is better used with a 50% bladed weapon than buzzaxe, but loses the survivability already mentioned with the Rough Rider

[@andyparkinson1996]

The Krieg play through is great!

[@CowKirbo]

I've known the fact that you can throw in the ending animation of release the beast for ages.

[@multidrew0356]

6:33 joltz just casually shows us that the ceiling is a lie

[@Corn6363]

hope have a great day Joltz

[@Doceazedo911]

a video talking about the fastest skips would be interesting

[@Tommonster-mp2yb]

Great vid joltzs but I have a idea. Have you seen the tile man runescape playthrough I can't remember the name of the guy who made it but what he does is do like 7 or more days of stuff and compress it down to a 20 or 30 minute video. I think this is the best why to continue the road to OP10 series so it like the old video but not such a strain on you. But the cost of less uploads but quality is better than quantity at this point I think. Have a good one.

[@golemofwill4728]

Krieg is the best designed BL2 vault hunter by far. 3 incredibly different yet fun play styles, proper scaling, and amazing quotes. You can really tell they peaked with design with him.

[@bachyas8888]

I mean to be fair hes the only one from BL2 designed with UVHM and OP Levels in mind, the other ones came before.

[@glenmcgillivray4707]

I'm having so much fun with a Rapier and the manly man shield in the community modpack. Something satisfying with stabbing bosses for all their health in one swing. Then throwing grenades around me to spread the love while I run at someone else to punch them into another Bloodsplosion chain. So. Much. Crowd. Control!

[@endershift6562]

idk if it was ever said during another video. But Krieg can actually kill Hyperious the Invincible without destroying the robots, he can damage him through his shield

[@bigstinky2246]

Ive been using alot of these for a long time but even still I've learned something. Thank you for helping me play my favorite character even better

[@hh-lu3wo]

While being downed with release the beast active, you can get one or two swings with your buzz axe

[@joshrinker6658]

Want to say thanks for running this game cause I have a level 53 melee build and Im really stuck on uvhm so getting lots of tips off ya watching

[@Ggeorge360]

Hey joltz could you do the same type of video for the other vault hunters ?

[@pmarnoze8321]

My number 1 Cause Of D is certainly popping myself in one Tunguska shot

[@Ishan.khanna]

Krieg is my comfort character... Whenever I'm bored or stuck i just play Krieg cus i find him the easiest frankly

[@k0nar1k55]

If you're playing Krieg and want to get alot of elemental elation or bloodlust stacks fast the best best options are either a low level election with the 2x prefix (buy from seraph vender in hammerlock cabin or a low level longbow storefront grenade (ninja turtle Easter egg in bloodshot stronghold)

[@k0nar1k55]

0:39 that also applies when using rampage alot of people complain about getting self hit alot but every time you hit the melee button with rampage even though it doesn't do the animation it applies the chance of self damage (the melee dmg perk with the self hit chance)

[@blahthebiste7924]

@@k0nar1k55 Pretty sure that self damage thing is a myth, not true at all

[@k0nar1k55]

@@blahthebiste7924 I'm referring to the perk silence the voices, it adds a 12% chance to do self damage when meleeing. If you spam click while rampaging it happens more often then if you wait for the animation to finish

[@blahthebiste7924]

@@k0nar1k55 I'm well aware. Man of Low Moral Fiber did a mythbusting video all about STV, and proved that it is always 12%, and that people just let confirmation bias inform their opinions

[@k0nar1k55]

@@blahthebiste7924 wasn't sure if you were meming or not so I wanted to clarify

[@JGB0990]

Maybe for new content, modding the different character classes. Making their tech trees make sense, be balanced and then a playthrough on UVHM showing off some builds? Would love to see Axton get a build with an ability on par with other characters.

[@mediumchicago_pizza]

joltz really a fountain of knowledge

[@martinrondineau8730]

Love it ! Thx so much for making this helping stuff

[@KyleSage35]

I'll still always be an axton main, mostly cause to op grind was to painful to want to continue.

[@morgen8539]

Most badass bl2 creator, always lovely vids