Argenta Heavy Bolter Dakka Build (Arch-Militant)

Soldier1.5.0.320SoldierArch MilitantRanged DPSCompanion

Origin & Archetype

ExemplarExemplar
ArchetypeSoldier
ConvictionDogmatic
Advanced ArchetypeArch-Militant

Notes

Argenta turns rate of fire into encounter-clearing turns. Heavy Weapon Proficiency drops the heavy bolter requirement to 35 Strength, Rapid Reload buys back action points, and Unfaltering Fire removes the Rapid Fire damage penalty. Versatility stacks as she keeps firing, roughly doubling her output over a long fight. Her Priest status layers party buffs on top of the damage.

Leveling Priority

Ballistic Skill and Strength early so she carries a heavy bolter without the proficiency tax, then Perception for crit.

Talents & Gear

Sister Argenta

companion
Role
Premier ranged DPS (heavy bolter dakka)
Origin
Adepta Sororitas (also Priest)
Archetype
Soldier
Recruited
Prologue
Romanceable
No
Companion

Exemplar

archetype
Tier
3
Tier Name
Exemplar
ArchetypeTier 3

Soldier

archetype
Tier
1
Tier Name
Basic
Description
Ranged specialist; burst-fire proficiency
ArchetypeTier 1

Heavy Weapon Proficiency

talent
Branch
General
Effect
Use heavy weapons (e.g. heavy bolters) at 35 STR instead of 60.
Character
General
Skill Type
Talent
Description
Use heavy weapons (e.g. heavy bolters) at 35 STR instead of 60.
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
Talent

Rapid Reload

talent
Branch
General
Effect
Reloads cost 2 less AP.
Character
General
Skill Type
Talent
Description
Reloads cost 2 less AP.
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
Talent

Unfaltering Fire

talent
Branch
General
Effect
Rapid Fire no longer cuts damage.
Character
General
Skill Type
Talent
Description
Rapid Fire no longer cuts damage.
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
Talent

Overpower

talent
Branch
General
Effect
More crit chance/damage with heavy weapons.
Character
General
Skill Type
Talent
Description
More crit chance/damage with heavy weapons.
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
Talent

Heavy Gunner

ability
Branch
Advanced
Effect
Arch-Militant: pairs with heavy weapons (e.g. heavy bolter).
Archetype
Arch Militant
Character
Soldier
Skill Type
Ability
Description
Arch-Militant: pairs with heavy weapons (e.g. heavy bolter).
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
AbilityArch Militant

Versatility

ability
Branch
Advanced
Archetype
Arch Militant
Character
Soldier
Skill Type
Ability
Tier Visual
Medium
Skill Point Cost
1
AbilityArch Militant

Heavy Bolter

weapon
Hands
2
Range
12
Damage
6 9
Recoil
40
Max Ammo
96
Damage Type
Impact (Physical)
Penetration
20
Rate Of Fire
8
WeaponRangedHeavy

Arch-Militant

archetype
Tier
2
Tier Name
Advanced
Description
Versatility weapon-cycle stacking; the endgame DPS chassis
ArchetypeTier 2