Deep Rock Galactic – Best Solo Scout Build Guide

Having trouble with solo missions? Fear no more! This guide tells you how to make your Scout the best solo-dwarf this side of Hoxxes IV!

Guide to Best Solo Scout Build

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Simple Overview

I have used this build for a while, and it has served me very well… almost too well.

I have created a list below with pictures.

Hopefully this build helps your DRG experience to brighten!

DRAK-25 Plasma Carbine Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a HUGE part of this build to work.

This part of the build is required.

The overclock it needs is called Thermal Exhaust Feedback.

This overclock adds heat to your shots when you are close to overheating. This allows for more damage, but overheats faster.

If you don’t have the overclock… then good luck! It’s a RNG (random number generation) drop, so hope you don’t grind 400 hours to get it!

Overview

It will sometimes electrocute enemies, it will fire faster when overheating, set enemies on fire when close to overheating, then make you run faster when the DRAK-25 overheats. If paired with Bosco’s cryo-rockets, a talented dwarf could get some BIG damage numbers. This setup is PERFECT for hit-and-run tactics.

ZHUKOV NUK17 Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a HUGE part of this build to work.

This part of the build is required.

The overclock it needs is called Embedded Detonators.

It’s just like the name of the overclock. If you shoot a non-armor part of an enemy, it embeds detonators that will explode once you reload, or press the reload button. It’s not an actual AOE, but this does MASSIVE damage to your target if you land every single shot. However, it does much less direct damage, you have less ammo overall, and the reload time is longer.

If you don’t have the overclock… then good luck! It’s a RNG drop, so hope you don’t grind 400 hours to get it!

Overview

The more shots you land on a target, the more damage you will do, especially with this configuration. It’s specialized to be a hit-and-run weapon, and can do A LOT of damage in the correct hands.

Grappling Hook Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a BIG part of this build to work.

Overview

This grapple is perfect for hit-and-run strats, because you can grapple to things far away, AND it grapples onto the object really fast, and has a decent recharge time.

Bosco (APD-B317) Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a BIG part of this build to work.

Overview

Cryo rocket the flaming enemies, get some big damage numbers, get a bigger possibility of electrocuting enemies, and have 2 extra revives because we all make mistakes here and there. Its a higher chance of finishing a mission, after all.

Grenade Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a BIG part of this build to work.

Overview

This grenade helps when you are in a bad situation. If you can’t get enough time to resupply, this grenade (if used correctly) will get you that time you need. It also helps you get some time to breathe and escape as the bugs attack each other (Note: if on hazard level 5, the time it takes for the bugs to kill each other is actually kind of scary…).

Perk Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a DECENT part of this build to work.

• First will make enemys take some damage when they bite you. This will instantly kill Swarmers and Shockers on Hazard Level 5 (not when you are downed though).
• Second reduces the movement penalty when walking in goo/web, and carrying items.
• Third is very important. Extra health AND movement when you eat Red Sugar.
• Fourth can essentially be 1 extra revive, but only if you can find health!
• Fifth will help you get out of sticky situations fast. It has a cool-down, but can be used indefinitely.

In multiplayer, i would HIGHLY recommend replacing the dash with the ‘field medic’ perk.

Flare Gun Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a MINOR part of this build to work.

Overview

Long lasting flare life, and you can unload some flares here and there in rushed situations.

“Fox” Armor Rig Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a MINOR part of this build to work.

Overview

When your shield will inevitably break, you will release an AOE damage area, and the shield will recharge sooner rather than later.

It’s better to have more health, and if you get the ‘Red Rock Blaster’ drink, you’ll have much more health.

Pickaxe Configuration

This picture shows you the configurations needed for a TINY part of this build to work.

Overview

This configuration allows for the power attack to recharge faster. Helps with mining, and can help when you have run out of ammo.

You’ve Made It To The End!

So whether you like playing solo mode, or you don’t want to play with other people (which i totally understand), this scout build will help you on ANY mission that you could run into. I can almost guarantee you that you will never want to play as any other class, or use any different weapons when you use this powerful build.