PAYDAY 2 Guide

Super Tactical Assault Rifle Build (Kingpin) for PAYDAY 2

Super Tactical Assault Rifle Build (Kingpin)

Overview

This is my main build, so it may not suit everyone’s playstyle. You need infamy 1 and like a f*ckload of dlc to use this to its full potential. You also need the Scarface Character Pack, which isn’t available on the store anymore… so if you don’t have that, reading this would be a waste of time

The Skills

Mastermind


Yes, no inspire aced. The speed buff from the basic is too good to not have, but the aced version isn’t necessary, as kingpin has the injector, and you can always just place a ♥♥♥ near a downed ally and have uppers assist you in that situation.

Enforcer


It’s all pretty standard here. Die Hard aced for the 70 armor LBV.

Technician


Faster drill repairs, better weapon stats and running while firing from the hip.

Ghost


Woah, what is that? the entire silent killer tree aced (-second wind)? Yes, most of the dps comes from here. Why unseen strike aced? I personally like having the 18s of 65 crit chance. If you feel like 18s is too much, and 4s should be enough, you can trade US Aced for Inspire Aced.

Fugitive


Oh wow, such empty.

The Guns

Ok, so with the latest balancing changes, 100 dmg assault rifles became really viable, so this build can use either 100 dmg or 60 dmg. Generally, 60 dmg assault rifles are easier to use, due to having pretty good pickup rates, while 100 dmg rifles are harder to use. It’s all up to personal preference. Which do you prefer? Reliability or DPS?

The 60 DMG Ones

AK-5

A nice, balanced gun, you can’t really go wrong with it.

Weapon Mods:

  • Cqb Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Karbin Ceres Handguard
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Speedpull Mag (you’ll see only this mag being used, so I hope you have the spec ops pack)
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight
  • Caesar Stock

AK Rifle

Just like its Swedish cousin, the AK is a gun you can’t really go wrong with. Its rate of fire is on the slower side, but it’s still good.

Weapon Mods:

  • Modern Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Scope Mount
  • Crabs Rail
  • Compact Laser Module
  • AK Plastic Grip
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight (I use the kobra sight from this mod [modworkshop.net])
  • Wide Stock

Union 5.56

This gun is actually just broken, if you want to use the best one, use this.

Weapon Mods:

  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight

Queen’s Wrath

This gun is actually pretty neat. It looks kinda weird, but it’s actually pretty good.

Weapon Mods:

  • Diminutive Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Versatile Foregrip
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Delightful Grip
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight

CAR-4 (1)

Well, the car-4 isn’t as good of a choice as some of the other weapons in this guide, but it does its job pretty well. It also appears twice, as there are 2 interesting ways to mod this, just because of the lower rof. This version sports less damage, but more accuracy. The breakpoints aren’t too far off from each other, but they could make a difference against a beefier foe.

Weapon Mods:

  • Long Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Concealment Boost
  • EMO Foregrip
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Titanium Skeleton Grip
  • Thrust Lower Receiver
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight
  • War-Torn Stock
  • LW Upper Receiver

CAR-4 (2)


Less accuracy, more damage. The extra breakpoint you get MAY help with minigun dozers, but otherwise this one’s kinda pointless.

Weapon Mods:

  • Long Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Auto Fire
  • EMO Foregrip
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Titanium Skeleton Grip
  • Thrust Lower Receiver
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Compact Profile Sight (I know, it’s awful, but it’s the only one that doesn’t affect concealment)
  • War-Torn Stock
  • LW Upper Receiver

UAR


Honestly, I hate this one, but it can be used.

Weapon Mods:

  • Short Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Concealment Boost
  • A3 Tactical Foregrip
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Raptor Polymer Body
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Compact Profile Sight

The 100 DMG Ones

AK 762

The good old, trusty AK chambered in 7.62×39. A true classic.

Weapon Mods:

  • Modern Barrel
  • TBTB Supressor
  • Concealment Boost
  • Scope Mount
  • Crabs Rail
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Rubber Grip
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight (I use the kobra sight from this mod [modworkshop.net])
  • Wide Stock

AK-12 AK-17

This is the union in the 100 dmg rifle world. It’s amazing. Best in-subclass pickup rates, best ammo pool, best default mag size. If you couldn’t tell, I really like this gun.

Weapon Mods:

  • TBTB Supressor
  • Accuracy Boost
  • Compact Laser Module
  • Rubber Grip
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Compact Profile Sight
  • Wide Stock

AMR-16 (cursed)

This is kinda cursed looking, but it does the job. It shreds dozers with its rate of fire, but you can run out of ammo pretty quickly.

Weapon Mods:

  • TBTB Supressor
  • Stability Boost
  • Blast From The Past Handguard
  • LED Combo
  • Titanium Skeleton Grip
  • THRUST Lower
  • Speedpull Mag
  • Your Favorite -1 Concealment Sight
  • Wide Stock
  • LW Upper

For the secondary we’ll use the Compact 40mm. You can basically generate “free” ammo for your rifle by shooting a couple grenades into a crowd of enemies. This also negates the mediocre crowd control abilities of the assault rifles. Just mod this one for 23 concealment. I think only a concealment boost should be enough, and a compact laser module if you actually want a laser on your grenade launcher.

The Equipment

Armor

We’ll be using the LBV. It’s pretty self explanatory. (I legit couldn’t find a good looking png for the lbv)

Deployable


First Aid Kits all the way. Low on health? grab a f a k. Got oofed by a green dozer? grab a f a k. Want to do a long objective, but it’s not entirely secure? I think you get it. Basically the best deployable you can bring for any health deck. (steam censors fa*k for some strange reason)

Melee


Just tase stuff, idk.

Oh yeah, we’ll be clearly bringing flashbangs for this one. s

Playstyle & Notes

Well, when it comes to the playstyle I’d suggest a semi-agressive one. Try to only go for headshots, make sure you always have jokers, and that’s pretty much it, if you have a basic understanding of kingpin’s mechanics.
Assault rifles, unlike lmgs, aren’t extremely easy to use, they have a learning curve, so keep that in mind if you want to use this.

And that’s pretty much the build. It is highly unlikely that I’ll make any changes to the skills, as its tailor-made for my personal playstyle. However, I do enjoy some constructive criticism, so if you have any suggestions, please leave them in the comments.

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