BONKtide [Cruncher&Branx] Havoc 40 by NRGaa
 Ogryn Build - Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

Build is up to date and working. Still most enjoyable H40 Ogryn build for me.

BEWARE build requires time to get used to Branx/Cruncher timings, so I don't call it noob friendly. Pox Hound Poxburster incidents (when you are "stuck in animation") can be the norm, when you are using to a slow gameplay pacing.

• DO NOT bring Branx into ROTTEN ARMOR. Use this instead: https://darktide.gameslantern.com/builds/a2c5ada0-a649-4b32-8f4d-a4235dd06972/nrgaas-rotten-armor-ogryn-build
• BUT Cruncher works really well in Rotten Armor, because of endless cleave and tons of stagger.

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04.10.2026 

• Cruncher variant added
• Old info cleanup

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Cruncher:

Tried for a few days to make non-Unstoppable Force build work, but don't like any of results. So Unstoppable Force it is.

Krourk Mk IIa Cruncher BUILD: Carapace/Unyielding or Elites + Hammerblow/ Unstoppable Force 

• Remove: Get Stuck In and No Pushover from Feel No Pain cluster.
• Grab: Batter and Delight in Destruction.

Krourk Mk IIa Cruncher is a super simple weapon:

• Charge Heavy Strike on Hordes, even armor ones (endless cleave).
• Don't be greedy with charges of Heavy Strikes vs gunners and lighter targets, you need your toughness on hit to survive. Same goes for first 3 hits, when you have no Heavy Hitter stacks.
• Stack enemies together in tight spaces and enjoy the sight of the MASS BONKING.
• Charge Special Attack versus Bosses, Crushers, Mutant.
• Forget about Light attacks at all. If you want quick solo target source of damage (vs captain shields), just spam uncharged specials (better dps).

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Branx:

"Skitarii" patch Build HL:  www.twitch.tv/videos/2818457329

Book of Grudges:

1. Crusher HP buff: Lost Crusher oneshot with the recent changes, but Crusher will still fold to Charged Heavy Overhead+Light follow-up. 
2. Skitarii patch: Silent nerf of ~30% Carapace damage to all pickaxes.

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If you are struggling to survive, just pick "META Pickaxe" build from below, which is more mobile and more durable (because you don't charge heavy attacks):

• META Pickaxe build : https://darktide.gameslantern.com/builds/9e82f860-9f65-406d-8925-7d1e127b7b5a/meta-nrgaas-pickaxe-taunt-havoc-40

If you are still struggling on "META Pickaxe", use Confident Strike crutch, but try to move away from that as soon as possible.

• Light Spammer build : https://darktide.gameslantern.com/builds/9e96b909-fcb5-4283-85fd-998c413c625d/light-spammer-taunt-havoc-40

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Combat:

Solo target: Heavy>Light>Loop

On Captain shields: Spam Lights

Cleave: Light>Heavy>Loop or PushAttack>Heavy(Really useful when you are in a tight situation, because it will stagger most of targets. But watch your stamina, because block break can result in a big HP loss. Use taunt to win time and recover if that happens or try dodging away).

VS Scab Rager and Scab Mauler aim for legs, to cleave through multiple enemies at once.

Oneshot Mutant on charged Heavy1 headshot or on full stacks of Heavy Hitter . 

Cancel combo with quick block press and you are in a state of Heavy1 again. Use that for multiple Mutant or to snipe priority targets while kiting back.

Tips for Bulwark:

While using Branx you can just enter into the shield and BONK head with Heavy1. Or try to go around on left side with Heavy2.

While using Karsolas, just keep in mind what direction next Heavy attack will go out from and try to go around Bulwark from that side and hit it with that Heavy, which will leads to an opening and easy kill. 

On bosses just spam heavy attacks or try to land Heavy1 on a head if you got an opening.

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Ranged alternatives: 

1. OG setup with Achlys Mk II Heavy Stubber [Flak/Unarmored + Opening Salvo/ Surgical + ("Collateral" is dump stat)] 
2. Blastoom Mk III Grenadier Gauntlet [Unarmored/Maniac + Gloryhunter / Pinpointing target ("Melee Damage" is dump stat)]

Don't forget to adjust the build to return Toughness while bracing:

• No Pushover > Steady Grip 

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