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 Arbites – Aggressive Frontliner Control & Pressure (Auric Viable) 02/02/2026
 Arbites Build - Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

 Arbites – Aggressive Frontliner Control & Pressure (Auric Viable) 02/02/2026
 Arbites Build - Warhammer 40k: Darktide 

Class

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Weapons

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Cadia Mk IV Assault Chainsword
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Cadia Mk IV Assault Chainsword
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Shredder
[80/80]%
Penetration
[80/80]%
Finesse
[80/80]%
Damage
[80/80]%
Mobility
[60/80]%
10-25% Damage (Maniacs)
10-25% Damage (Unyielding Enemies)
Bloodletter

Bloodletter

14 Bleed Stacks from Special Attacks.

Rampage

Rampage

Hitting at least 3 enemies with an attack, increases your damage by +36% for 3.5 seconds.

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Exaction Mk III Exterminator Shotgun
Transcendant
Exaction Mk III Exterminator Shotgun
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Ammo
[80/80]%
Stopping Power
[80/80]%
Stability
[80/80]%
Damage
[80/80]%
Mobility
[60/80]%
10-25% Damage (Carapace Armoured Enemies)
10-25% Damage (Flak Armoured Enemies)
Full Bore

Full Bore

+20% Strength for 5s when every pellet in a shot hits the same enemy.

Execution

Execution

+20% Damage Bonus vs Staggered enemies.

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Curios

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Blessed Bullet
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Blessed Bullet
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+13-17% Toughness

+13-17% Toughness

+2-5% Toughness
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Mutants)
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Gunners)
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Blessed Bullet
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Blessed Bullet
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+13-17% Toughness

+13-17% Toughness

+2-5% Toughness
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Mutants)
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Gunners)
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Blessed Bullet
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Blessed Bullet
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+13-17% Toughness

+13-17% Toughness

+2-5% Toughness
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Mutants)
+5-20% Damage Resistance (Gunners)
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Description

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⚖️ Arbites – Aggressive Frontliner Control & Pressure (Auric Viable) 02/02/2026

🎯 Role

Aggressive frontline Arbites focused on:

  • Fast elimination of Ragers / Specialists
  • Constant melee pressure
  • Space control through stagger + shotgun
  • High resistance against Mutants and Gunners

Built to stay in close combat without collapsing.


⚔️ Primary Weapon

Cadia Mk IV Assault Chainsword

  • 80/80 Damage / Finesse / Penetration
  • +25% Damage vs Maniacs
  • +25% Damage vs Unyielding
  • Bloodletter (14 bleed stacks on special attack)
  • Carnage (+36% damage after hitting 3 enemies)

Function:

  • Smooth horde clear
  • Strong elite dueling
  • Bleed pressure on heavy targets
  • Excellent synergy with aggressive playstyle

🔫 Secondary Weapon

Exaction Mk III Combat Shotgun

  • 80/80 Damage / Stopping Power / Stability
  • Bonus Damage vs Carapace + Flak
  • Full Bore (+20% power if all pellets hit one target)
  • Execution (+20% damage against staggered enemies)

Function:

  • Instant Rager shutdown
  • Specialist punishment
  • Safety tool before melee engagement
  • Emergency reset when pressure spikes

🛡️ Curios

Triple Toughness setup:

  • +13–17% Toughness x3
  • Mutant Resistance
  • Gunner Resistance

Purpose:

  • Absorb chip damage
  • Stabilize frontline play
  • Reduce deaths from combined burst pressure

🧠 Playstyle

Aggressive but controlled:

  • Push before dueling
  • Heavy attacks to create space
  • Shotgun to secure
  • Chainsword special on elites

This build rewards intelligent tempo rather than pure spam.


🔥 Strengths

✔ Strong frontline presence
✔ Excellent Rager control
✔ High survivability under sustained pressure
✔ Auric-ready stability


⚠️ Weaknesses / Awareness

  • Do not engage Ragers without creating space
  • Watch isolated Snipers
  • Positioning is crucial

📌 Summary

An aggressive frontline Arbites built around constant pressure,
optimized for Auric survivability through:

Toughness stacking + targeted resistances + shotgun control.

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