Rogue Build

This page contains a complete guide to creating a high DPS Rogue build in Grounded 2. This build focuses on critical hits, mobility, and stealth-based burst damage using dual-wielded weapons. Learn the optimal gear, weapons, trinkets, mutations, and strategies to master the Rogue playstyle.

BiS gear is highlighted in each section.

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Recommended Rogue Build

Rogue Critical Ambush Build Overview
Weapon	Wolfsbane Fangs
Armor	Weaver Hood, Weaver Spaulders, Weaver Leggings
Trinket	Volatile Capacitor (Shock Attack, Haywire)
Mutations	Assassin, Ambush
Consumable	File:Sticky Liquid Rage.png Sticky Liquid Rage

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BiS Armor

The Weaver Armor Set provides the best offensive capabilities for Rogues, enabling high critical hit potential with Rogue Armor and Dual Dasher mods. It has low defense, so mobility and perfect parries are crucial.

Item	Tier	Slot	Mods	Notes
Weaver Hood	II	Head	Rogue Armor, Dual Dasher	Increases crit chance on dashes and 3-hit combos
Weaver Spaulders	II	Body	Rogue Armor, Dual Dasher	Offensive body gear for dual-wield builds
Weaver Leggings	II	Legs	Rogue Armor, Dual Dasher	Enhances critical consistency in melee

Crafted from: Orb Weaver parts (analyze after defeat)

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BiS Weapons

Dual-wield weapons with fast attack speed and crit synergy are optimal. The Wolfsbane Fangs offer top-tier damage with venom and high crit rate.

Item	Tier	Type	Damage	Mods	Notes
Wolfsbane Fangs	III	Dual Wield	Slashing	Venom Attack	Highest crit chance, poison burst
Weaver Daggers	II	Dual Wield	Stabbing	—	Reliable early-game crit option

Crafted from: Wolfsbane – Wolf Spider resources Tip: Start with Weaver Daggers, transition to Wolfsbane later.

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BiS Trinkets

The Rogue build benefits from on-hit effects. The Volatile Capacitor adds electric burst damage, which synergizes with fast hits.

Item	Tier	Mods	Notes
Volatile Capacitor	II	Shock Attack, Haywire	AoE burst damage, great vs. O.R.C. units

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BiS Mutations

Mutations that increase critical hit chance, dagger damage, or stealth multipliers are essential.

Item	Type	Effects	Notes
Assassin	Fighting Style	Assassin, Dagger Master	Crit damage boost, kill-based crit buff
Ambush	Combat Ability	Ambush, Cloak and Dagger	Stronger sneak attack burst damage

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BiS Consumables

Powerful temporary boosts can help Rogues burst enemies down before detection or in sustained fights.

Item	Effect	Notes
File:Sticky Liquid Rage.png Sticky Liquid Rage	Increases attack damage	Use before stealth attacks for one-shot potential

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Gameplay Tips

• Use 3-hit combos to trigger crits from Rogue Armor.
• Time dash strikes for guaranteed bonus damage.
• Replace early weapons with Wolfsbane Fangs ASAP.
• Trinket shock procs help control crowds.
• Stealth + Ambush = instant kill on unaware targets.

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