Elite Reaper
 Hive Scum Build - Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

💀 Hive Scum – Elite Reaper Build 💀

**This is the ultimate Hive Scum loadout for those who crave insane elite deletion, perfect horde control, and solo carry potential. With maxed autopistols, enhanced Desperado, Shivs backup, chem grenades, Anarchist Aura, and Vulture’s Mark, this build turns you into a walking nightmare for every enemy in Darktide. Follow the steps below to master your kit and dominate waves like a true God of the Hive.

🎯 Core Concept

You are the ELITE HUNTER and WAVE CONTROLLER.

• Autopistols = primary elite deletion
• Shivs = close-quarters cleanup, reload buffer, horde finishing tool
• Chem grenades = mob manipulation, cluster control, stagger & indirect damage
• Enhanced Desperado = burst DPS rotation, elite punisher
• Stimulant = maximized uptime, safe aggressive pushes

🛠 Weapon Swap & Combat Flow

1️⃣ Initial Engagement

• Start with autopistols drawn
• Target elites first with Vulture’s Mark active
• Keep moving, strafing, and predict enemy paths

2️⃣ Horde Approach

• When mobs start closing in, swap to Shivs during autopistol reloads
• Step into the horde, combo attacks with Shivs, staggering enemies and preventing crowd buildup
• Use Shivs as your buffer while reload completes → never lose DPS uptime

3️⃣ Burst Rotation / Desperado

• When elite clusters appear:
  • Activate Enhanced Desperado
  • Swap autopistols back in mid-Desperado if needed to maintain chain kills
  • Combine Desperado + Shivs melee hits for near-instant elite deletion

💣 Chem Grenade Usage

• Softening mobs: Throw chem grenades ahead of the horde, especially in choke points
• Elite manipulation: Bait elites into the chem cloud for extra stagger and damage
• Horde control: Use grenades mid-kite to split or slow enemy groups, making wave clearing smoother
• Timing: Throw just before engaging with Desperado, or to reset dangerous mob aggression

⚡ Stim / Anarchist Aura Management

• Stim: Pop during heavy horde waves, elite-heavy sections, or when kiting multiple max-armored elites
  • Maximizes Desperado uptime and autopistol fire rate
• Anarchist Aura: Always active when enemies are in range, increases overall mobility + damage output
• Synergy: Stim + Desperado + Aura = 1–2 second elite deletion, even for max-armored targets

📌 Advanced Tips & Tricks

• Kite & Dodge: Constantly strafe & dodge; let enemies run into walls or hazards
• Elite Prioritization: Always Vulture Mark high-threat targets first → Desperado rotation them instantly
• Environmental Exploitation: Use chem grenades and enemy momentum to control mobs in corridors, near walls, or explosive barrels
• Reload Buffer: Swap to Shivs during autopistol reloads → never lose DPS momentum
• Solo Carry: You can handle entire waves alone if teammates fail, but always be aware of map hazards

🔥 Summary Flow

1. Scout & Mark elites → start autopistols
2. Horde closing in → swap to Shivs for buffer
3. Desperado rotation on elite clusters
4. Chem grenades for stagger, control, or AoE bonus
5. Stim pop during horde-heavy or elite-heavy moments
6. Keep strafing, kiting, and chaining attacks

💥 With this setup, you will:

• Delete elites in 1–2 seconds
• Clear hordes efficiently with minimal downtime
• Maintain full mobility + survival in Heresy → Damnation difficulty
• Become the true backbone of your team, or even solo-carry runs

🌟 Recommended Tier: Heresy → Damnation (also works on Malice with ease; Auric requires perfect awareness)
Role: Elite Hunter / Wave Controller / Team Protector