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Best Builds Per Weapon Type

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Best Builds

This is a guide to the best build for each weapon in Hell is Us. Learn which builds and setups are the best for each weapon type in the game.

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Twin Axes Build	Greatsword Build
One-Handed Sword Build	Polearm Build

Twin Axes Build

Twin Axes Build
Weapon	Twin Axes of Rage
Defensive Gear	Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood Pendant of Grief - Acceptance
Relic	Aster’s Band of Domination
Glyphs	Glyph - Animosity - Elite Glyph - Berserk - Enhanced Glyph - Interrupt - Elite
Drones	Distract Shockwave Rearguard Entropic Field

This is a rage-focused twin axe setup that aims to increase your AoE and stun buildup. With the Twin Axe's fast assault and Rage Glyph damage options, you get to be able to dive into the enemy fray and clear mob groups easily. Glyph - Animosity is a single-target focused stun attack that allows you to stun enemies from a distance, as well as for more flexibility.

This aggressive playstyle, if partnered by the Brooch of Rage and Pendant of Grief that lets you replenish your Endurance (Health and Stamina) and Lymbic Energy, which lets you fight with reckless abandon.

Lastly, Drones are entirely up to the player's preference, but we recommend Distract, Shockwave, Rearguard, and Entropic Field. Shockwave allows you to interrupt enemies and knock them down, while Zap and Entropic Field provide an extra layer of protection. We also chose Distract so we can initiate fights with a huge stun damage.

Greatsword Build

Greatsword Build
Weapon	Greatsword of Rage
Defensive Gear	Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood Pendant of Grief - Acceptance
Relics	Aster’s Band of Domination Mark of the Betrayed
Glyphs	Glyph - Berserk - Elite Glyph - Fury - Base Glyph - Chromatic Shield - Elite
Drones	Distract Surge Step Shockwave Entropic Field

While this setup is similar to the Twin Axes, the Greatsword takes advantage of the the Berserk Glyph from the Rage Lymbic Sphere to avoid getting staggered after getting hit while you're attacking enemies.

This build can be played two ways, one is to get aggressive and activating all of the protective skills like Entropic Field, Chromatic Shield, and Berserk, so you can fight continuously. The other is to play defensively, waiting for a parry window and dealing high damage through the Greatsword's charged attack or normal combo, amplified by the Mark of the Betrayed passive relic, as it increases the damage you deal after a succesful parry.

The Drone Modules consist of Distract and Shockwave to stun enemies, then Surge Step for increased mobility and dodging wide-area attacks.

One-Handed Sword Build

Twin Axes Build
Weapon	Sword of Rage
Defensive Gear	Signet Ring of Terror - Confidence Pendant of Terror - Lymbic Attunement
Relic	Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood Pendant of Grief - Acceptance
Glyphs	Glyph - Lymbic Slivers - Base Glyph - Rage Spike - Base Glyph - Wave of Wrath - Base
Drones	Surge Step Entropic Field Whirlwind Death from Above

A Lymbic Skill-focused build for a rage one-handed sword build. The highlight of the build is the Defensive Relics Brooch of Rage and Pendant of Grief, since this lets you gain a bonus effect to using your Lymbic Skills in general while undamaged. As a ranged-focused setup, you'll often stay at max HP for most of your skirmishes with this setup.

For a general clear against mob groups, you'll use Wave of Wrath together with your Drone Module, Whirlwind, and Death From Above to deal massive AoE damage, which is enough to significantly damage groups of enemies.

Polearm Build

Polearm Build
Weapon	Polearm of Terror
Defensive Gear	Brooch of Rage - Bathe in Blood Pendant of Grief - Acceptance
Relic	Signet Ring of Rage - Red Tide Pendant of Grief - Acceptance
Glyphs	Glyph - Frightful Ambush - Elite Glyph - Recoil - Base Glyph - Shriek of Terror - Elite
Drones	Rearguard Surge Step Whirlwind Shockwave

A Polearm setup that focuses on melee-ranged AoE attacks. This also suits the Polearm's but wide swings, as you'll pair it with multiple AoE glyphs and defensive drone modules. Initiate the fight with Shriek of Terror, aiming to line up as many enemies as possible in a straight line. If they survive the maximum charge, move closer and deploy a field with Frightful Ambush. Try to catch as many enemies as you can in the circle, then detonate it to maximize damage. Chromatic Shield and Recoil provide defensive options you can use mid-fight to increase survivability.

Your Defensive Gear synergizes with this playstyle as it involves being in the heat of enemy range. Striking enemies to reduce your Lymbic Skill costs while getting assaulted results in Lymbic Energy recharge for my shields/healing with your glyphs.

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Beginner's Guide	Combat Guide	How To Parry
How to Riposte	How to Fast Travel	How to Heal
Healing Pulse Explained	Weapon Upgrades Explained	Map Guide
Lymbic Spheres Explained	Status Effects Explained	Best Weapon XP Farming Guide
Lymbic Energy Explained	-	-

Meta Guides

Best Builds	Best Defensive Gear	Best Relics
Best Glyphs	Best Drone Modules	Best Weapons Tier List

End Game Guides

All Missables	Post Game Guide	Trophy Guide
All Timeloop and Guardian Locations	Ending Explained	Legend of the Phol Guide

Game Information

How Long to Beat	Demo Details	All Console and PC Controls
Difficulty Settings Explained	Best Settings	-

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Anonymous 3 months

not possible to use twinaxes of rage with glyphs from ecstasy tree

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