Skip to content

Language

Builds

Rebel Pistol Desperado

RebelAoE farming / PvP burstAs of 2026-09 (SEA)

Build byMGamerJayzCHOWIISHIIMobi.gg

The Pistol Rebel teleports into packs with Fallen Angel and fires Desperado inside its bonus window. It's a top pick for early game and farming, and it keeps value in PvP and GvG thanks to mobility. It needs the Chain Barrage, Return to Heaven and Sacrifice special skills to shine.

Well sourced

Hunt these cardsOpen in Rune EngineOpen in Special Skills

Stat Priority

  1. 1. DEX
  2. 2. AGI
  3. 3. LUK

Max base DEX to 99 first (ranged P.ATK and HIT), then AGI, then LUK. AGI matters too since it shortens the global cooldown between Desperado casts. 70 AGI / 70 DEX / 30 LUK works as a general starting base.

Skills

  • DesperadoLv.10

    Pistol only. Fires wildly at nearby enemies, dealing 2 hits of 350% AoE Neutral Ranged PDMG to up to 10 enemies. Uses 5 bullets.Core AoE; everything else in the build feeds it.

  • Fallen AngelLv.10

    Pistol only. Teleports to a target location within 9 m. For 2 sec after teleporting, Desperado deals an additional 600% damage.Pistol teleport; for 2 s after landing, Desperado deals extra damage.

  • Platinum AltarLv.10

    Gains a shield equal to 18% Max HP for 120 sec. While the shield exists, ATK +50.Shield plus ATK; keep it on auto.

  • Chain ActionLv.10

    Each Pistol Normal Attack has a 55% chance to perform a double attack, but only consumes 1 Bullet.Pistol double-attack chance for filler basic attacks.

  • CrackerLv.10

    Fires a shot to scare the target, dealing 100% Ranged Neutral PDMG and inflicting Slow, reducing MSPD by 60% for 2 sec. When cast with a Pistol, has an additional 90% chance to inflict Stun for 1 sec. When cast with a Shotgun, has a 100% chance to inflict Stun for 2 sec.Slow and stun chance for PvP control.

  • DisarmLv.10

    Pistol and Rifle only. Shoots the enemy's hand, dealing 100% Neutral Ranged PDMG, with a 90% chance to inflict Weapon Disarm. When used on monsters, reduces their ATK and MATK by 25%. Lasts for 2 sec. Ineffective against Bosses.PvP tool that stops enemy basic attacks.

  • Last StandLv.10

    Enters final defense stance and cannot move. ATK +100, ASPD +20%. Use the skill again or wait 10 min to remove the effect. Cannot coexist with Platinum Altar.Big ATK/ASPD buff, but it roots you, replaces Platinum Altar and blocks Fallen Angel, so most Pistol players leave it off.

  • Armor-Piercing RoundsLv.10

    When using Basic Attacks, has a 40% chance to ignore 40% of the target's P.DEFPassive chance to ignore target P.DEF on basic attacks.

Rotation

  1. Keep only Platinum Altar, Fallen Angel and Desperado on auto.
  2. Platinum Altar first, then Fallen Angel onto the pack.
  3. Cast Desperado twice inside the 2 s Fallen Angel window, then repeat.
  4. In PvP open with Cracker or Disarm, then burst with Fallen Angel + Desperado.

Equipment: Early game

WeaponGold LuxLv.40 · ATK +122AGI +4, ATK +31For every Refine Lv. +1, ATK +5Lv 40 pistol that raises Desperado's multiplier; refining it to +10 is a good early target.ArmorFull PlateLv.41 · HP +2117Max HP +700, VIT +5For every Refine Lv. +1, Max HP +1%Lv 41 HP/defense armor for the early game.CapeSurvivor's ManteauLv.41 · Def +23Fixed PDMG Reduction +40For every Refine Lv. +1, Fixed P. DMG Reduction +4Early cape for survivability.ShoesHigh HeelsLv.42 · DEF +46Fixed MDMG Reduction +40For every Refine Lv. +1, Fixed MDMG Reduction +4Lv 42 shoes; a placeholder before the Gale set.AccessoryBison HornLv.40 · HP +454 · ATK +25AGI +3Refine +5, AGI +4Refine +10, ASPD +2%ATK, Max HP and AGI; wear two.HeadwearAngel WingLv.1 · ATK +30 · Atk +30Slotted headwear that leaves room for a card.

Equipment: Mid game

WeaponHeaven's Feather & Hell's FireLv.55 · ATK +121ASPD +4%, Ranged PDMG multiplier +4%Lv 55 pistol; the natural upgrade from Gold Lux. Get the Royal version for red quality.ArmorGale Robe ILv.56 · HP +3544AGI +4, ATK +14For every Refine Lv. +1, PDMG +0.2%Gale set (Lv 56) piece that gives Max HP and P.DMG; the natural mid-game upgrade from Full Plate.CapeEagle Wing ILv.56 · Def +30AGI +4, ATK +14For every Refine Lv. +1, PDMG +0.2%Gale-set cape; pairs with the rest of the Gale pieces.ShoesBlack Leather Shoes ILv.57 · DEF +59AGI +4, ATK +14For every Refine Lv. +1, PDMG +0.2%Gale-set shoes.AccessoryBison Horn IILv.55 · HP +760 · ATK +33AGI +5Refine +5, AGI +5Refine +10, ASPD +3%Refine +15, AGI +8Lv 55 upgrade of Bison Horn.

Cards

WeaponSkeleton Worker CardDMG vs Medium% +10.8%~18%Includes up to 2 random affixes.DMG vs Medium; a solid mid/late weapon card since players are Medium size.WeaponFemale Thief Bug CardATK +6~10Includes up to 2 random affixes.Early flat ATK.AccessoryOrc Archer CardRanged PDMG% +3%~5%Includes up to 2 random affixes.Ranged P.DMG% on accessories.AccessoryZerom CardDEX +3~5Includes up to 2 random affixes.DEX; a solid early accessory card.ShoesEggyra CardDEX +3~5Includes up to 2 random affixes.DEX; works well as a pair.ShoesMatyr CardDEX +6~10Includes up to 2 random affixes.Larger DEX roll; a mid/late shoe card upgrade.CapeCondor CardATK +6~10Includes up to 2 random affixes.Flat ATK early.CapeEclipse CardVIT +4~6Includes up to 2 random affixes.VIT for survivability later.HeadwearHornet CardATK +9~15Includes up to 2 random affixes.Flat ATK.HeadwearMirage: Orc Hero CardDMG vs Medium% +3.6%~6%Includes up to 2 random affixes.DMG vs Medium on headwear; a late-game pick.FacewearMirage: Dracula CardDMG vs Human% +3.6%~6%Includes up to 2 random affixes.DMG vs Human on facewear; a late-game pick.BackwearMirage: Mistress CardDMG Reduction vs Demi-Human% +3.6%~6%Includes up to 2 random affixes.Damage reduction vs Demi-Human; useful for PvP.ArmorArgiope CardDefense attribute changes to PoisonIncludes up to 2 random affixes.Changes armor element to Poison; a late-game pick.

Rune Engine

  • Layered BladeSlot 1 · Aqua Crystal

    Stacks when dealing DMG. Each stack increases DMG by 0.8%, up to 20 stacks, lasting 10s. After acquiring , gain 5 stacks each time DMG is dealt.

  • Special Skill MasterSlot 2 · Gale Crystal

    When using the same skill consecutively, ASPD increases by 12% for 5s. After acquiring , ASPD increases by an additional 5%.Boosts special-skill (affix) effects such as Chain Barrage.

  • AoE AmplificationSlot 3 · Aqua Crystal

    Increases AoE skill DMG multiplier by 2~12%Increases damage since Desperado is an AoE skill.

  • Deadly FinaleSlot 4 · Aqua Crystal

    Increases DMG multiplier by 4~24% to targets with HP below 20%Burst finisher for the kill.

  • Agile DefenseSlot 5 · Gale Crystal

    Increases DMG by 1~6% when stationary. Reduces DMG taken by 1~6% when movingMobility-friendly defense that fits the teleport playstyle.

ResonanceGale (all stats +15, ASPD +8%, fixed cast -25%, periodic Haste) plus Aqua (P.DMG up, DEF ignore, bonus skill-damage proc), each at level 3 as a target. For PvP, Fire (Pyro) is also worth considering.

Special Skills (Affixes)

  • Crimson MarkerAccessory

    Enemies hit by your attacks or skills are affected by Crimson Marker, FLEE -10 for 30s. Damage dealt to enemies affected by Crimson Marker 1~55%Alternative pick; marked enemies take more damage, but it fails on immune bosses so it is better for PvP.

  • Return to HeavenAccessory

    Fallen Angel can now store 2 charges. Fallen Angel extends Desperado's Enhance duration by 0.1~5.5s.Fallen Angel stores 2 charges and extends the Desperado window.

  • SacrificeAccessory

    When the Platinum Altar is active, it deals 10~550% Holy ranged PDMG per second to up to 10 nearby enemiesPlatinum Altar burns nearby enemies; the third core trait for this build.

  • Chain BarrageWeapon

    Desperado has a 2~100% chance to deal additional damageGives Desperado a chance at extra damage.

Pets

MiyaSupport pet.AliceSurvival and damage reduction.GolemTank pet.Garm BabyTank pet for a fragile damage dealer.DeviruchiDamage pet; other options include Pudding, Baphomet Jr. and Gryphon.

Tips

  • Two copies of the same special skill on different gear do not stack; spread different ones instead.
  • Gold (yellow) rarity special skills need God-Forged Ember from Arena points or dismantling.
  • Enchants: use the attack-speed enchant ('burst speed') on weapon and accessories, and Magic Immunity on armor.
  • Desperado is the early-game choice, with Gatling Gun taking over as the late-game option; Pistol overall is rated the best farming build.
  • Set auto-battle range small so one Desperado clears the pack.

Sources