<h1>BATTLES WITH BUST Episode 680: Exploring Glass Cannon & Double Barrel Strategies</h1>
<p>Welcome back to BATTLES WITH BUST, Episode 680! The return after a break brings exciting developments in the game <em>The Bazaar</em> as we delve into advanced strategies leveraging the glass cannon and double barrel elements with Vanessa. Ranked at 3614 in Dumpster Legend, we're experimenting with builds that challenge the meta and exploring various characters like Pygmalien along the way.</p>
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<h2>The Current State: Achievements and Challenges</h2>
<p>Diving straight into this week's gameplay, we're battling it out in <em>The Bazaar</em> starting with our expansion focused on Vanessa, while anticipating future shifts to other characters like Pygmalien. This episode starts with strategizing around figurehead builds, a crucial element due to its ability to add significant damage boosts when utilized with a wide board strategy. Vanessa’s figurehead alongside double barrel builds stand as optimal choices for crafting an oppressive offensive setup.</p>
<h2>Building Around the Glass Cannon</h2>
<p>The main strategy today revolves around utilizing glass cannon configurations. This build is particularly powerful when combined with the double barrel approach, aiming to maximize advantage by dealing high amounts of damage rapidly but carefully managing vulnerabilities. As we explore this, we continue to test modifications, understanding when best to diverge into alternatives like Craghammer and crit-focused enhancements.</p>
<h2>A Day in the Life of a High-Risk Build</h2>
<p>This episode also highlights the risk-versus-reward dynamic intrinsic to glass cannon strategies. Whether choosing the right moment to leverage swashbuckle or assessing when to make high-risk moves against challenging PvE enemies like Lich and Pigmelian, the strategy demands precision and a keen tactical awareness.</p>
<h2>Obsessive Precision and Strategic Diversification</h2>
<p>Throughout our progression, each battle against various weapon types, both PvE and PvP, pushes the limits of what the glass cannon setup can handle. Experimenting with temporary boosts like those found at the cafe, augmenting skills, and adapting weapon configurations with skeletal scrapings for maximum effect help craft a build capable of matching or exceeding most Rotstone confrontations. Finding balance and pinpoint moments to execute swashbuckle alongside tidy bursts of ammo management keeps our offensive strong while managing risk effectively.</p>
<h2>Lessons and Reflections</h2>
<p>As we reflect on the performance and outcome, our focus is not only the immediate victories but maintaining a viable MMR strategy. The game theory around MMR gains, losses, and the ramifications of continued play beyond strategic thresholds is an ever-present consideration, shedding light on intricate decision-making paths during intense matches.</p>
<p>In retrospect, Episode 680 of BATTLES WITH BUST presents clear takeaways and an in-depth look at the shifting dynamics within <em>The Bazaar</em>. Each nuanced decision reinforces the importance of adaptable strategies and maintaining a sharp eye on the ever-shifting meta. We hope you learned, laughed, and gained insight through BUST's experience in this episode!</p>
<p>For more exciting adventures and strategic deconstruction, don't forget to tune in to the next BATTLES WITH BUST episode!</p>
