i got bored and now i have this
 Veteran Build - Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

to be honest this was mashed together at 2am on a Saturday while stoned and it ended up working so I've kept it just a disclaimer.

i tested this on monstrous specials auric maelstrom and it was pretty consistent and I've used it steady for a month.

now alternatively use whatever melee you want but i prefer the knife

most cases youll 2-3 shot maulers, 2-3 shot reapers, 1-2 shot ragers and 1 shot gunners you can gun down plague ogryns and beasts really easy im sure its not just me but i struggle hitting shots on chaos spawns head but if you can do it good for you regardless it will still chunk it pretty good

the keystone is negotiable i just dont like switching weapons constantly and i dislike standing still so focus target! it is and if you go either route you miss out on the damage too ogryns and monsters so personally id reccomend focus target! tiny little team buff damage good mark damge on things and you can spam it alot

krak grenades are also optional i just dont feel like stabbing a crusher 4 times is optimal so i use em to drop patrols

if you go shredders you can go demo team to help the team or you can go field improvision or marksman for even more damage

personally this build has done me right nothing is truly set in stone dont forget to experiment and have fun fuck around in havoc and piss off your team use stupid meme builds in auric just remember to have fun do with this build as you please and share any ideas you have to make it better id love too see more

happy hunting >:)