BUST is back with another exciting episode of BATTLES WITH BUST! In episode #691, we dive headfirst into The Bazaar with a heavy focus on the iconic Langzang weapon and some serious Vanessa strategies. Whether you’re fine-tuning your builds or just love top-tier Bazaar gameplay, this every-moment-matters episode has a lot to teach—and entertain!
Langzang: The Star of the Show
In this episode, BUST wastes no time and cashes in on a strong Langzang draw right at the beginning. With a solid opening, the game plan is clear: build hard around Langzang, stacking the right skills, items, and synergies for lethal results. BUST’s approach leverages the high single-hit power of Langzang while constantly seeking essential gear like Crow’s Nest and slower items to maximize cooldown reduction and sustain.
Early Game Decisions and Vanessa’s Power
Right away, BUST highlights the delicate balance between experimenting with new builds and sticking to powerful core combos. While there are enticing options in the current patch—such as the Captain’s Wheel plus Submarine synergy—BUST notes that scaling potential isn’t quite there yet. Instead, the focus remains on tried-and-true strategies, using Vanessa’s ability to charge tools and refill ammo for maximum impact.
Early in the run, important decisions are made about item selection. The appearance of Kyver Drone meshes well with the Langzang-centric plan, offering a shot at an upgraded Langzang from day one. Opportunities to win PvE rounds and gain bonus attack power reinforce the idea that snowballing early is essential to success with this archetype.
Searching for Synergy: Crow’s Nest, Blood Hound, and More
One recurring theme is the importance of finding the Crow’s Nest item for sustain (life steal) and enhanced crits. But as is often the case in roguelites and deckbuilders, you can’t always get the perfect draw. The plan? Pivot to good alternatives like Vanessa’s Amulet and Life Preserver. These options provide needed utility and survival chances if the ideal combo pieces don’t show up.
Additionally, BUST experiments with skill upgrades—Artillery Spotter for more crit chance, Berserker for faster cooldowns, and Blood Hound to enable rapid Langzang double-taps after dropping an opponent below half health. The relentless pursuit of cooldown reduction, burn effects, and life steal creates a relentless tempo, letting the Langzang continuously threaten huge bursts of damage.
Practical Bazaar Strategy: Adapting to RNG
Throughout the episode, BUST reflects on adapting run-to-run. Sometimes the dream build with Langzang, Crow’s Nest, and all the trimmings isn’t in the cards. That’s when creative swaps—like using Life Preserver for on-death revival or leveraging burn for incremental value—make all the difference. There’s also a neat discussion about using Mandela’s item transformations, theorizing that targeting the conversion of a Cove into a Crow’s Nest is an underrated rescue play when the right shop just won’t appear.
Tournament Talk and Single-Player Parallels
In ways only BUST can, the episode weaves in parallels to competitive Magic: The Gathering and even golf! Both are solitary, skill-heavy games where you play against the field but directly control only your own outcome. This kind of strategic mindset—focusing on your own path to victory and adapting to unpredictable opposition—carries over perfectly to the digital tabletop of The Bazaar.
Episode #691 Results & Takeaways
While not every ideal synergy materializes, the solid early start—with gold Langzang, clever itemization, and coolheaded play—ensures a strong run. BUST doesn’t hit a perfect 10-win streak, but the high win rate and smooth navigation of sticky situations show how depth of knowledge and adaptability are core to Bazaar mastery.
- Got Langzang early: Snowballed through careful skill and item choices.
- Crow’s Nest elusive: Used Life Preserver and Vanessa’s Amulet as viable substitutes.
- Cooldown and crit stacking: Blood Hound, Berserker, and burn built lethal momentum.
- Smart adaptations to shop RNG made sure every gold spent had value.
Final Thoughts
Episode #691 is a prime example of building around what the game gives you, learning to improvise, and executing on core strategies. While the quest for the perfect Crow’s Nest-Langzang combo continues, BUST proves that experienced decision-making and tactical flexibility can yield monster runs—even in less-than-ideal conditions.
If you’re chasing Bazaar glory or just picking up sharp new tactics, don’t miss this BATTLES WITH BUST showdown. Watch the full episode for the inside scoop, more spicy commentary, and top-tier Vanessa play!
Thanks for reading and watching—this is BUST, signing off.