Welcome back everyone! Today we’re jumping into another exciting episode of BATTLES WITH BUST #673. In this session, we showcase the strength and potential of Vanessa’s aggressive gameplay in The Bazaar. Can a strategy built around Double Barrel and Soul of the District dominate opponents? Let’s find out together!
Early Game: Luck Favors Aggressive Plays
We start this run by grabbing early Bronze-tier skills like Right-Handed and Strength. These set us up for aggressive potential early. A surprise reward—a free Double Barrel—quickly turbocharges our Vanessa build. Double Barrel, combined with Cannon and basic ammunition, allows us to demolish early opponents efficiently. Keeping initial momentum strong, we easily outpace our rivals.
The Power of Early Critical Strikes
With Double Barrel at the core, we focus on maximizing early damage. Using items like Cannon and Grenade, we rapidly pick up victories early in the match. Playing aggressively at this stage rewards us with critical quick wins. Opponents rarely get a chance to respond!
As the battles continue, the essential skills Arms Dealer and Iron Sharpens Iron provide increased damage and health, crucial for facing tougher challengers in middle rounds.
Mid-Game Shift Towards Sustainability
Transitioning into mid-game, we consider the importance of survivability. While aggression gets you early lead, eventually sustaining your build becomes crucial. We toyed with keeping Port for ammo but begin eyeing upgrades like Crow’s Nest and Flagship for late-game reliability.
By carefully upgrading items to Silver, Gold, and eventually Diamond tier, Vanessa’s Double Barrel evolves into a massive threat. A deadly crit-enhanced Crow’s Nest complements this setup, doubling critical hit damage — further sharpening our aggressive style of play.
Nearing Perfection: Crit & Sustained Attack Combo
Later, the setup improves further with Captain’s Wheel and Flagship coming into play. This balanced combo ensures bursts of intense damage from Double Barrel are backed by Flagship’s healing. We almost seem unstoppable — at least, until we face other highly tuned builds.
Here our flexibility shines as we adapt to new threats, efficiently balancing quick kills and enduring tougher opponents. This clearly highlights Vanessa’s build diversity in The Bazaar.
Experiment Gone Wild: Soul of the District
We couldn’t resist experimenting with a late-game item: Soul of the District. This powerful but slow-to-activate tool becomes tempting for a quick knockout. Could Soul of the District round out our board perfectly, or will it spell disaster?
Unfortunately, the gamble doesn’t pay off. Waiting an entire 6 seconds activation time proved costly, specifically against fast-burst opposite Vanessa builds. It’s a hard lesson learned but one which highlights the importance of careful item selection late-game.
Identifying Improvements for Next Time
Despite some setbacks, the strategy overall teaches crucial insights:
- Early Aggression Wins: Picking strong items like Double Barrel early can define your run.
- Transition Sensibly: Balance early aggression with mid-game sustainability.
- Careful with Late-Game Experiments: Powerful items, like Soul of the District, require setup and activation time—choose wisely.
Perfect integration such as Swashbuckle alongside Deadly Double Barrel would have taken the build to top-tier performance. Missing these small upgrades may cost you crucial victories, as witnessed this time around.
Conclusion: Mastering Vanessa’s Strategies
BATTLES WITH BUST #673 offered a thrilling journey, showing off exceptional early dominance and potential pitfalls of late-game experimentation. Remember—keep your builds balanced, upgrade strategically, and don’t be afraid to learn and adjust.
BUST signing off from another wild round of The Bazaar. Keep battling strong and see you next time!