While it is fun to build a character at the start of Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader, taking a preset build is equally viable. If you’ve settled on Darrius, read on for my full build guide.
All the background decisions are made for you when choosing Darrius, which adds up to bonuses to Strength (+5), Toughness (+5), Agility (+5), Weapon Skill (+5), and Perception (+5). You’ll also have the excellent Sure-Fire Plan skill (see below), bonuses to Awareness (+5) and Logic (+10), but -5 to Intelligence and Fellowship, as well as the Carouse skill. The only real downer here is the Int loss, but you may soon make up for that.
This build is current to the 1.0.93 patch!
Best Darrius Build in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
You’ll have a big choice of skills, talents, characteristics, and abilities to choose between each time you level up. I’ve put together a full list of choices below that will create a Darrius build that can both buff your companions and debuff enemies, as well as deal out solid support ballistic damage. Remember, if you change your mind later, it iseasy to respec.
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Best Darrius Characteristics in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
There are two key stats you’ll want to concentrate on when building Darrius, while two more will prove useful to improve if you get the chance (through items, etc).
Best Darrius Abilities in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
These abilities make you unique, helping Darrius stay alive and deal out more damage. Be sure to learn how they work and exploit them at all times.
Best Darrius Talents in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
This build starts by leaning on your unique Crime Lord background, then your Operative profession, before adding some more general talents that increase your movement, weapon skills, and survivability.
Best Darrius Skills in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
You’ll want to share the skills around your team of companions, as you only really need one to specialize in each. These are the best ones for Darrius but concentrate on the ones the rest of your team is weak on.
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How to play Darrius in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Thanks to his mix of Operative skills and Crime Lord background, Darrius is theultimate non-healer support companion. Keep out of melee range anduse your buffs and debuffsto either beef up your allies or weaken your foes, depending on the circumstances.
Managing yourSure-Fire Planstacks andExploitsis the key to success, and don’t forget to use yourDismanting Attackagainst bosses or other tough opponents.
Best Darrius Weapons & Items in Warhammer 40k Rogue Trader
Look for anything that givesbonuses to Perceptionand, to a lesser extent,Intelligence. I stick withLight Armor, such asSynskin, relying on your Dodge to avoid damage.
As you’ll get a Las Weapon bonus, it’s best to stick with a Las Rifle and Las Pistol for your two weapons. Unless another companion can make better use of it, Darrius can make good use of the rareLonglas rifle(Starport quest, in the Sewers, found on the Herald of Tzeentch). At close range, look out for theElite Blast Pistol.
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