by bit_ on 28/02/2025

Deepcore GK2
Zhukov NUK17
Loadout Guide
🟢 YES 🟡 MAYBE 🔴 NOPE
/ Deepcore GK2 / AI Stability engine
- T1 / 2 🔴 accuracy 🟢 rate of fire 🟡 reload
- T2 / 1 🟢 damage 🟡 ammo
- T3 / 2 🔴 recoil 🟢 magazine
- T4 / 1 🟢 weak spot 🟡 armor
- T5 / 2 🔴 special 🟢 rate of fire 🟡 stun
/ Zhukov NUK17 / Gas Recycling
- T1 / 1 🟢 ammo 🟡 damage
- T2 / 3 🔴 magazine 🟡 rate of fire 🟢 reload
- T3 / 2 🟡 damage 🟢 accuracy
- T4 / 1 🟢 blowthrough 🔴 weak spot 🟡 ammo
- T5 / 2 🟡 electricity 🟢 movement speed
/ DESCRIPTION
50/50 use of both weapons for maximum efficiency. NUK17 is your bulk swarm clearance weapon. Just use your grappling hook to kite the swarm and plow them with your high damage, armor breaking, blowthrough rounds. GK2 with AI Overclock is basically like an arcade-style automatic rifle (no recoil, high accuracy, extra weak point damage) so use it to clear any leftover bugs, take down Spitters, Mactera and all other single targets, big or small. As Scout struggles with small swarmers I like to use boomerangs to help in those situations. Also helps with slowing down swarms when you get overwhelmed and gives you some breathing room. Consider using GK2 T5/3 and NUK17 T5/1 with boomerangs for extra damage and stun, if that suits your playstyle. Pheromones also work great to group bugs for NUK17 clearance.
/ RECOMMENDED PERKS (fits my playstyle, swap to fit yours)
🔸 deep pockets 🔸 thorns 🔸 vampire 🔹 iron will 🔹 dash