Welcome to another episode of BATTLES WITH BUST. I’m your host, BUST, diving into Episode 647. This time, we engage with Vanessa builds in The Bazaar. The latest puffer fish patch has stirred interest, and today, we’ll explore its potential.
The Puffer Fish Patch: What’s New?
The recent update introduced significant changes to the puffer fish aspect of The Bazaar. Instant effects have been swapped for charge effects, allowing for more nuanced tuning. You can now adjust the item cooldowns and charge numbers, which offers fresh strategic depth. This change has sparked considerable discussion among players, but in my view, it’s a welcome improvement.
Early Game Strategy: Item Selection
In the new game start without skills, selecting the right items is crucial. I typically avoid beginning with grenades due to insufficient damage output. Instead, choosing Coral Armor provides beneficial early-game scaling. It’s a solid choice until an optimal puffer fish item appears.
Adapting to Vanessa
In today’s game, we face the challenge of adapting to enemy builds while constructing our Vanessa strategy. Early rounds focused on non-weapon items, picking up Coral Armor and the Cove for defensive positioning. The objective was clear: find aquatic items that synergize with the setup, like the elusive puffer fish that can significantly boost our setup.
Mid-Game Adjustments
After encountering various opponents, it became clear that prioritizing skills and cool down items such as Captain’s Wheel could enhance our strategy. This setup allows higher activation speed for our items, aiding both offense and defense.
Endgame Insights
Despite the formidable potential, our build faced challenges against the well-but time-tested puffer fish strategies. This run highlighted key insights into item and skill synergy that could be crucial for future gameplay optimizations.
Final Thoughts
While our Vanessa run didn’t score a victory this time, it underscored important strategies within the context of the puffer fish patch. The adjustments and choices in itemization allowed for engaging gameplay, full of learning opportunities.
Thank you for joining me, BUST, for another engaging session of BATTLES WITH BUST. Whether you’re fine-tuning your current strategies or exploring new possibilities in The Bazaar, I hope this episode provided valuable insights. Stay tuned for future episodes where we continue to uncover the depths of this dynamic game!
See you in the Bazaar!