Borderlands 3 | Unstoppable Base Game Zane Build - Clear Any Content Without DLC!

[@Ki11ersix]

Head over to Discord.gg/ki11ersix to download the save (PC only) Time Stamps 00:00 Montage of Mayhem 02:16 Intro 02:59 Gear 05:30 Skill Tree 09:14 Mobbing & How to Use this build

[@ZSKI-bq7yv]

Man there's something about making a spectacular build without DLC satisfying. Great work.

[@andrealopriore9062]

Tell me about it. I'm trying to do that with all BL3 Hunters.

[@Imbadwithnames-tf]

I agree my fl4k character needs four different dlc to make him op

[@vergillives9890]

​@@Imbadwithnames-tfor at least playable

[@calmguru1274]

Dude i normally go to joltz for borderlands content but ive gotta say that K6 is a fuckig GOAT when it comes to BL3. I see this man in the reddit telling people they can duplicate diamond keys, hes got optimal builds AND he made build videos for people who maybe only have the base game and my man offers substitue weapons on a bunch of the lists ive seen. Seriously dude, i love that theres someone who seemingly just wants to help people enjoy the game this much. The passion has to be praised

[@Ki11ersix]

Thanks man. I absolutely adore this flawed but fun as hell game

[@ravenlinosoriano2867]

I used to rock this build back then when i dont have the DLCs, but during Christmas. Santa knew ive earned my keep in this game and gave my PSN discounts on both Season 1 and Season 2 passes. So i took that chance and im blessed with better content and gear. But ill never forget this build, the build that molded me into a survivor in the game.

[@bonkerz4371]

seeing you still respond to comments even days ago is so refreshing

[@Ki11ersix]

Thanks dude.

[@SideOut4Life]

After not playing BL3 for years and just recently getting back into it, these videos help me out so much!

[@PromethiaSHADOW]

I definitely enjoy the satisfaction of being able to do end game and raid boss content on mayhem 11 with a zero dlc gear build. Borderlands 3 really did go all out with the options and theres a couple that are still broken as all hell

[@jonjacobjingleheimersmith1424]

I cant tell you how much thiw channel had helped me out. I started as a brand new with my wife and without these vids I would have lost her as soon as we finished the story! I switched her from amara to moze and me from fl4k to zane and I cannot stress how much of a dif that made! I woke up this morning to find her doing farming runs for a lightshow!!! Thank you again for the videos and help and hope to see you make content on BL4

[@beseakos]

I wrote off sentinel early on in the game as boring but the more I played the sentinel + clone build in TVHM + mayhem it turned out to be the only viable build for zane if you are still leveling. Incredible combo, it lets me blaze through the campaign in a matter of seconds. Stupid fast clearing, feels like I’m playing diablo lmao

[@trunglerfevr]

Appreciate this a lot. Been playing Moze a bunch and love her, but was interested in how powerful Zane could be (his potential wasn't really apparent to me). Looking forward to running through the story again and developing him to a powerhouse!

[@AkagiRyza]

It is also entirely possible to build base Zane around Calm Cool and Collected while still retaining a fair bit of the blue tree with great damage overall. Would definitely recommend the Executor paired with 500% elemental crits or even Airborne crits for some really high damage frfr

[@toxicking9442]

As someone who runs a base game build of zane, involving the shield that has no charge and the class mod that boosts your move speed when your shield is empty

[@ShaskiGune]

Even though I own dlc, I enjoy seeing how effective a base game build can be since I never thought builds could be this strong without dlc items. This also reminds me of how niche Zane is without dlc and how much purple tree helps him. Great job K6! I wish I could have seen these videos back when I only had basegame.

[@bionicwizard]

Thanks for this! Now I suck less on m10/11. I didn't wanna pay for dlc, and most videos I could find on Zane builds heavily utilized the purple tree, so thanks for doing a base game only build

[@longswanson9458]

I don't see a whole lot of these videos. Regardless, I'm excited (not to forget but also grateful) you're going with non dlc builds. Please do more of these!

[@DakkaLova]

Hey Ki11er Six, just want to say thanks for making such great content! I just started up a Zane play-through and your videos have helped a lot!

[@Ki11ersix]

[@NekuKodoku]

hey great video, just want to add that i feel like its worth it to have a point in the grenade regen skill if you dont find yourself spawning badass clones for the majority of the time.

[@Ki11ersix]

Fair point

[@KaptenInsano]

I love zane!! Keep the content coming k6. You are the man!!

[@PurpleMonkey-t4o]

Was dying to literally everything until I saw this build now I literally cannot die, I've tried

[@GR1MReaper4742]

I can now solo the guardian takedown on mayhem 11 true takedown without firing a single shot... thanks so much, cant wait for the next, new sub right here... Would like Fl4k next but its all good as long as you do all of them, would love that

[@Ki11ersix]

[@ericharbour9254]

Literally just got back into Bl3 with my ps5. Had to make all new characters because the import was crap its cool to see builds still being uploaded.

[@anthonychavez1583]

What do you think the most useful DLC is for each character in Borderlands 3

[@Ki11ersix]

DLC 1: Zane (Seein Dead) and FL4K (Stackbot) DLC 2: FL4K, Amara and Moze (Skullmasher, Pearl of Ineffable Knowledge, Soulrender, etc.) DLC 3: Moze (Flipper, Unkempt Harold), Amara (Complex Root), Zane (Lightshow) DLC 4: FL4K (Peregrine, Convergence), Amara (Muse) DLC 5: Everyone (FL4K the least though) DLC 6: Everyone

[@AkagiRyza]

I'd argue dlc4 (Kreig Dlc) would be ideal for now mainly because all class mods from it like the Hustler, Muse, Perigrine and Flare are equally gud. Plus a few decent guns too tbf

[@Ki11ersix]

True

[@freshnjuicy3392]

Just wanted to say thank you for continuing to put out BL3 builds because it seems most everyone has given up on bl3 even gearbox

[@Nanobit84]

Captain Haunt is THEE best song out of BL3. Worth purchasing the DLC just to hear that song haha

[@billydemetree5222]

Out off all the borderlands characters Zane is my favorite to play and listen too.

[@ZachIdso]

This same thing might be fun when limiting use of unique/legendary gear to just one dlc too

[@mirrors_edge3183]

Oooo this is exciting that we get a revamp of this since I actually have none of the DLC so I appreciate these types of videos alot when I’m curious about what build I should run for a certain character

[@dartheastman1599]

Just started playing this game via ps extra. Damn it’s quite a good shooter and zane is a lot of fun when running and gunning I’m only lev 26 right now but I can’t wait to get all these cool builds

[@wikusvandyk8784]

Hi K6 , thank you for this. I have been waiting for good base game builds.

[@montyleblanc8776]

No joke, I’m currently doing this kind of playthrough to let my friend know how much is capable with base game gear

[@rayhorizons]

Best song k6! Great video!

[@JohnNichols566]

Haven’t played since first dlc but Fl4k base game was nuts as well

[@Caldilsee]

Not the random kaoson drop. Spent 2 hours farming it last night I stg😭 thanks for the vid!

[@tylercale69]

I look forward to you doing an Amara one! Definitely gotta give this one a try when I do my pistols only Zane run! Currently doing an Smg only Mara run on bl2

[@dedbot9872]

I just bought Bl3 for PC so I could use mods, but I'm not sure if I want to buy all the DLC again (I bought Bl2 and its DLCs 3 times) so this is really helpful

[@scrotumscratcher2474]

The games ultimate edition with EVERYTHING is on sale for 20 dollars on steam. Should be until March I thought. Since you’ve bought it however I’d look at the dlc separately. They tend to be on sale when the game is as well. But I’d just recommend buying the ultimate. Everything for 20 dollars is probably cheaper then buying them separate despite being on sale themselt

[@Dabneh]

Well that's funny, I've just finished a dlc only zane !

[@bnk-3r397]

Its crazy to me how good Zane is with base game gear

[@Ki11ersix]

Just wait til you see the other three Vault Hunters lol

[@IlNamelessKinglI]

Hes wank. All the damage you are seeing here is done by the Clone that gets mayhem scaling. You could literally do this without gear on you. Zane's actual damage without DLC gear is the worst of the 4 VHs. Fl4k and Moze on the other hand get the job done without DLCs no problem and the damage actually comes from them not from 1 action skill.

[@raidbossslayer5122]

@@Ki11ersix I can't wait for everybody else's. I hope I'll have most of the stuff to at least start with so I don't have to farm as much especially since it takes to long to farm on console since loading screens take a couple minutues

[@Ki11ersix]

Zane is strong even without clone

[@Ruddi031]

ironically he’s the weakest one if you have no DLCs

[@Xonalladro]

this is basically what ive been using skills wise lol, mainly a sandhawk for clone and needle gun for me but i didnt know unforgiven and skills applied to drone and clone as well so ill have to try that

[@raserapps8230]

Played Moze on my first run and smashed it with her, then I have been without my Xbox for about 6 months so just jumped back into bl3 yesterday and decided to start fresh with Zane. No idea what I’m doing tbh so thanks for the tips

[@Ki11ersix]

Awesome, have fun

[@GORILLA_PIMP]

Yeah me too Moze was my first Then flak Now just started zane and he seems kinda complicated

[@crownfawn.4114]

that's a pretty funny coincidence how just a couple days ago I write a comment about how I think borderlands 3 should have gone with my own ideas on a 3 month old killer six video then today come acrosss this, especially since I think this is the first video i've seen of someone re-writing how bl3 should have gone.

[@LukeDHan]

Oh hell yeah my guy, really like the Bl3 stuff, thanks K6

[@ozanus96]

Teidore Moze With Full Torque Cross Promotion Or jst Go Full Tourqe moze But not Iron cub Lazer attachment or Iron Bear with Laer or Rocket bot (Nukes are funn ) but use Granede Lunchers etc When grinding lvl sure use Rocket pods oand lazer but only that time

[@zeratul074]

Hi, how about those playthrough ideas (surely they were already suggested): 1 - legendary-only run 2 - no-weapon-fired playthrough (so any damage should be done with grenades, melee, action skill, slam, etc, but not weapons itself); and playing that as Moze would seem to be a bit of cheating😁 3 - I dont think I have encountered a Torgue-alliance playthrough, so how about that?🤔 And opposed to point 2 - obviously as Moze with full Torgue Cross Promotion😆

[@getbuckets3333]

YES YES YES YES YES YES YES iv been waiting for this video 😭

[@BorderlandsBoy0]

The fact the Smog, Web slinger, Globetrotter & Stinger were not included should be a great indicator why you shouldn’t do Guardian Takedown

[@AkagiRyza]

The Globetrottr is amazing and my go to launcher in most cases regardless of character. The stinger is also nice but I have lately favored using other underrated shields like the 0.m or Snowshoe instead with great results innit

[@Ki11ersix]

There’s a Smog included on the save file but I got it during the montage recording which I did after the dialogue section lol

[@Big_Sauce.]

YOU DID IT!! bless ur heart

[@dragoth0]

Loving the build. Just got back in 😂 . Is there a certain tree you started with then moved to the next? Or a mix here n there?

[@HeavenhoundGiuseppe]

And I thought Gaige was broken with a Bee, a Fibber, and a Sheriff's Badge... This blows that out of the water.

[@beegtuckoo]

Was the on the lookout for an up-to-date clone & drone Zane build. This reminds me a lot of the 3-Tree SAK build that gets run here and there. Sick stuff! On a sidenote, do you prefer this build over your Chill & Kill Zane build? What is, in your opinion, the best pound-for-pound Zane build right now? Thanks again for all the continued content! EDIT: Assuming you have all DLC's, what would be your favorite guns and shield (even though I know it's Re-Volter... probably) to run with this build? I'm thinking about running this build with DLC weaponry and slapping Digi-clone ammo/mag refill annoints on all the guns. NONSTOP CHAOS EVERYWHERE!

[@Ki11ersix]

I prefer Chill & Kill, but this works ALMOST as well. Favorite DLC guns: Soulrender, Light Show. Best shields: Revolter, Infernal WIsh, Super Soldier.

[@beegtuckoo]

@@Ki11ersix Thanks so much for the reply! This is my first playthrough of my first ever Borderlands game, and since I am currently following your guide on campaign/story playthrough skill trees and having a lot of fun with the on-screen carnage clone & drone causes, I figured might as well flesh out the rest of the skill tree while farming scrap trap nest to create a proper clone & drone build. Once I have my fun with that, I'll respec into chill & kill. :)

[@spccew9818]

Finally bought BL3 ultimate edition on sale, been playing for like 5 days straight. Still haven't beaten the main story yet, decided to jump into the DLCs. Been having a blast. Question though, how do the events work, Bloody Harvest, etc? Is it a separate area that you go to, or does it change things in the game? Trying to figure out when I should do the events.

[@Ki11ersix]

Bloody Harvest when enabled allows enemies to be haunted. Kill them and they release various types of ghosts. Cartels can spawn cartel enemies in the wild. Broken Hearts spawns various hearts on enemies. Talk to Maurice in Sanctuary after enabling Cartels or Bloody Harvest to the the mission. Broken hearts doesn’t have a mission

[@iaincrawford8004]

Excellent stuff, I really enjoyed it

[@Ki11ersix]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@chrisjordan2784]

New to this game will try this build thanks 🙌🔥💯

[@lorishaffer488]

Love the high packed action explosive colorful adventure battle scenes and even though it is short and sweet still excellent descriptions and helpful guide and tips

[@PH-kn3xo]

Could you do one of these for each character (amara in particular) I just started and don’t plan to buy dlc for a minute and want to try each character

[@ashie7861]

Thank you for the great content as always. Please can you do Amara or Flak next?

[@lfetitanx6504]

I just picked up Bl3 time to grind my Zane again hehe

[@Fumofuz]

Hey! I just managed to finally get the full game, after years waiting for a good promo on steam. And I've been looking for some tips and guides, in some videos people say that you can get certain weapons only once in a playthrough and to save those rewards for when you're max level and stuff. I have tried to look for videos talking about this topic but I don't know how to find something that specific. Do you happen to have a video about that? Another question is: due to the level scaling, should I farm levels before going for the dlcs to get better loot?

[@Ki11ersix]

The only mission item I’d say you should wait until max level on is the Pearl of Ineffable Knowledge from DLC2. You can do all the other DLCs whenever you’d like and level up a bit with them

[@Pavn1026]

dunno if this is a weird thing to ask or not but would you be able to do a base game moze, just started friday and dont have dlc but im lovin the game

[@captainspaulding5963]

He is in the process of re doing all 4 vault hunters for base game :)

[@Pavn1026]

@@captainspaulding5963 thats awesome cant wait to see it

[@OlaftheGreat]

If I had to pick one DLC to keep...it would probably weirdly be Arms Race? I've logged more time in Arms Race than any story DLC combined.

[@Chompchompyerded]

I'm a Borderlands whore. Is there any hope for me? I'm also probably the oldest Borderlands player out there. Seriously, ,how many 70 year olds are playing this and aren't doing it to humour their kids/grandkids/great grandkids? Can't find many people to play with, but it's all cool. It's a lot of fun anyway. I really apreciate the work of Ki11er Six, and both refer to it when I need help, and watch it just for fun. Great job K6! You're awesome!

[@Bloodewing]

And here I thought I was probably the oldest K6 sub, but ya got me beat lol. I'll be 63 next month. Senior gamers for life!😛

[@Ki11ersix]

Keep on gaming!

[@Bloodewing]

@@Ki11ersix Absolutely! Although, I'm questioning myself right now. Currently farming an at least double roll re-volter.........

[@Chompchompyerded]

@@Ki11ersix I promise I will if you promise you will! Not a very hard promise to make or to keep.

[@Ki11ersix]

I plan to do this until I die or they stop making Borderlands games

[@raajak3366]

Hey just a question, what is the damage source of the clone explosion ? Is it action skill damage ? And can it crit ? I want to make a clone-splosion build and take it through takedowns and trials Just to experiment This video is great content anyway, keep up the good work 👍

[@Ki11ersix]

Splash damage, I believe and I don't think it can crit.

[@raajak3366]

@@Ki11ersix thanks for the help 👍

[@angelgomez3802]

Just redownloaded this and was curious what class I should do a new run on😮‍💨🔥💯

[@seanjablon5083]

K6 is a hero. Can't be said enough.

[@Ki11ersix]

Thanks bro!

[@chromefuture2186]

Awesome Vid! Is the Clone & Cannon Zane build from like 9 Months ago still viable? With the DLC Stuff included? Would be amazing if you may could do another 2023 Version of this too :) Awesome work!

[@Ki11ersix]

Absolutely viable. Downright OP actually

[@keynanmartinez]

Thank you K6!

[@P_recision]

I was looking for an amara build and couldn't find it. But its fine since i was also looking for a zane one, and damn this is powerful

[@Ki11ersix]

Yeah Amara build kinda went on the Backburner. Soon?

[@P_recision]

​@Ki11ersix yea would be appreciated. I'm on xbox, and my little brother decides to delete my amara save, so if you do make an amara build, I would do another play through with her. I love using her, lol

[@P_recision]

If not, it's fine since I see you're doing a few series currently and don't want to barge in

[@WillFuI]

I love the haunt music to bad sanctuary music can get copy right striked

[@xcharlesbronsonx]

Are these also NON DLC weapons and items too? Thank you for having this build. I main Zane and don't have the dlc. The new builds seem to have some of the purple or most of the purple tree. That being said, is your current build's weapon and items/mods are also non DLC or...?

[@Ki11ersix]

Everything in this build is non-dlc

[@marcobarrientos9886]

Yoo just got the Ultimate edition for $20 !! Usually would be like idk $200 ?! On steam until March 2nd I believe what luck I just got on PC and haven’t played bl3 in so long on my console

[@Doomguyalsotheslayer]

I love using lightshow a-bit more than the Grease-Trap because you don’t need your clone readily available

[@Ki11ersix]

Yeah but this is a base game build so Light Show wouldn’t be available

[@Scurvyfro]

Hell this is a solid build for DLC owners too. Chef's kiss

[@Havoc_279]

Bruh... this is the only Zane I've known these 3 years

[@nexusvideo]

Will try this.

[@Ki11ersix]

Hope you enjoy

[@gokageamvs]

Thanks K6 just got a ps5 and can’t afford the dlc yet this video helps a lot

[@sankhadebnath]

Bro need a same type of video on my fav FL4K

[@Pavn1026]

On an entirely different note there was a vid titled the perfect kaoson or something similar to that and you used what looked like a jacobs gun and I was wondering what gun that was

[@Ki11ersix]

Hmm not sure… maybe Rowan’s Call? Hellwalker? Clairvoyance? Maggie?

[@Pavn1026]

@@Ki11ersix it was firing at a pretty high rpm probably Rowan’s, still need to get my grubby pizza hands on that

[@midnightperfectworld]

Do you have a build guide for zane with DLC? Loving this one so far and am about to purchase DLC Please let me know. Thank you

[@Ki11ersix]

See the video description

[@midnightperfectworld]

@@Ki11ersix lol thank you my bad.

[@moxxies_proxxies1442]

Let's see a Moze build next!

[@silouhette99]

looking to return soon so stuff like this will be very helpful, thanks

[@CoffeeBeerHeals]

It’s not even that I didn’t know the multi tap was good, I did not know it existed

[@coreyjohnson8447]

Yo, I made an amara based off of one of your builds bud🙌. Hate it lol, can be nasty depending on farming and luck drop.. but created another ps account to make an operative, so I can double controller the shit and swap gear. New to the ps5 from 4😂 just gotta get my clone account to 72, so I start an operative on MY account and do the same shit over and over😂

[@ChamberpotCharlie]

Would love to see a launch day moze build but 2.0

[@dwx6618]

There better be a free Linoge with every build!

[@CluelessDadGamer]

that is an incredible build.

[@iguodalabenjamin1641]

Fl4k K6, you are wonderful

[@deadlymouse7499]

Question: would the hellshock be a good weapon to use with this build? Just asking cause I like the weapon and to be honest it seems like it could work

[@Ki11ersix]

Hellshock is very good, so try it and see how it feels.

[@deadlymouse7499]

@@Ki11ersix Nice! I'll definitely try it out thank you

[@TheAmazingSW]

Was that a God roll Kaoson? Adaptive with 30% ammo regen

[@Ki11ersix]

Apply 100 stickies and then swap to the Unforgiven ooooooh

[@dimxbvg]

do you have a level 50 variant? I am starting the game but only have the standard version for now. cheers

[@Charlemagne923]

Can you do an Amara base game build next??

[@sethrune6529]

Okay k6 get ready I have an ultimate challenge for you and joltzdude on borderlands 2 it's something that both you guys haven't done yet and not only it's a challenge to do... BUT IT'S A FARM!! There's two ways to do this farm and of course involves leveling a small handful of SPECIAL enemies let me know if this idea interests you and I shall spill the beans FREE CONTENT....and alot of suffering

[@Ki11ersix]

Uh oh

[@sethrune6529]

​@@Ki11ersix alright the CHALLENGE IS...... FARM THE TWISTER SHOTGUN. To make the farm even more challenging you could try to farm for a matching grip and make it a Texas prefix... You've already done the impossible and are still currently doing the impossible so I have great faith that you and joltzdude can pull this off. GOOD LUCK 🌀🌀

[@Ki11ersix]

Pass lol

[@z2qy655]

Will you be making a updated zane build for DLC

[@Ki11ersix]

The Chill and Kill build still shreds

[@tribodeissacar]

Hey Man, im New on borderlands 3 and i was finding any content about what to do after BEAT the game. Get máximum level? Do raids, theres any vídeo about ??

[@Ki11ersix]

Start here to hit max level: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4upfaNnq6uZm68 After that it’s all about gearing up. You can learn where to farm all the best gear here: kzbin.info/aero/PLhGy5MrJgRvjpVy_T5Gf3BdN5QCai4UE5 And work your way toward Mayhem 11. Start at Mayhem 1 and as you get comfy, refine your build jump to Mayhem 4 then 8 then 11. Then try the endgame: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJzCq4qiZa2KjMk Make sure to also do the Slaughter Maps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKnNfXd8ipx1mMU And kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJKzZ6KPqpt7ipo

[@tribodeissacar]

@@Ki11ersix youre amazing, Very thanks

[@tribodeissacar]

@@Ki11ersix first of all, get max lvl? proving grounds only after beat 72?

[@Ki11ersix]

You can do Proving Grounds as soon as you unlock Nekrotafeyo

[@legendaryangel9000]

Hey I like this I hope you make other videos for the other's I would like that keep it up your videos amazing and thank you hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day peace y'all

[@pushmedown100]

Lost my save after upgrading to ps5 and only ever played moze so these updates videos are a god send, thanks for still playing this game!

[@sixthcrow]

Fl4k needs redemption after that Hyperion debacle lol

[@cheukinator]

Stupid question alert, new to the game. Are there specific ways to get these guns? Are they farmable?

[@Ki11ersix]

Yes. Here’s the Lootpedia (multiple episodes, with time stamps for each item) kzbin.info/aero/PLhGy5MrJgRvjpVy_T5Gf3BdN5QCai4UE5

[@Z0XI3]

Hi there, I started playing borderlands again after a long time, and I don't own any DLC. Can you please make an updated Amara base build please.

[@Ki11ersix]

Yeah I wanna try and finish it up for this weekend to release

[@Z0XI3]

@@Ki11ersix Thank you, I'll be looking forward to it.

[@_9_9_9_]

I need DESPERATE help getting my Zane leveled up. Base game gear is absolute fucking torture I can’t even get a snow shoe bc I can’t do the first part of the takedown. I just can’t do damage.

[@kamilkocioek7010]

Nice explanation, but this video kinda lacks early game and what to invest first in skill tree. Understand it's for late game, but won't hurt to have some helps for noobs. Still great.

[@Ki11ersix]

Good point and something I'll work to include in future builds. In the meantime, if it helps, I recommend Blue and and Orange trees sort of back and forth early. like 5 in Orange then 10 in Blue.5 more in orange etc. Orange tree is mostly the better early game option but Blue gives a bit more damage, speed and the SNTL will float around debuffing enemies (once you spec into that augment)

[@jackleonthegamer]

how funny that one of the best guns for zane flynt is a gun that shoots oil and fire