Up to 5-20% Strength based on the charge time of your heavy attacks. Stacks 3 times.
3.5-5% Strength for 3.5s on Hit. Stacks 5 times.
14-20% Strength for 5s when every pellet in a shot hits the same enemy.
Suppress Enemies within 5-8 Radius on Close Range Kill.
Close range expert, specialized at bosses and heavy elits.
For hords, use side to side dodges in rhythm with your heavy side to side attacks. Combine with periodic block pushes.
For regular elites, charge the hammer and hit them with an overhead heavy attack in the head.
For bosses, use Shroudfield, activate special attack and charge the attack to a max and then try to hit it from behind, preferably in a weak spot.Use your shotgun to take out people on short to medium distance. A good tactic is to slide in and shoot from close range.
The immolation grenades are perfect for bigger hords and to clear the way to the bosses.It's also a great combination with the Shroudfield to pickup downed team mates.
Maniac and Faithful Frenzy helps with the slower speed of the hammer.