CONTROL Resonant

CONTROL Resonant

Endgame builds

Curated Endgame builds with their core abilities, weapon form, artifact options and requirements.

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Endgame builds

Every build below lists core abilities, weapon form, artifact options, requirements and alternatives.

4 builds
Ability-focused·Endgame

Ability Pressure

Keep Combat Abilities firing so enemies never get a clean turn.

Complexitymoderate
Durabilitylow
Core abilities
  • Barrage

    Fires a stream of projectiles for safe ranged pressure.

Optional abilities

  • Push

    Knocks enemies back into hazards, walls or off a ledge.

  • Volatile Anomaly

    Summons a throwable anomaly that detonates on impact.

Weapon setup
  • StrikePrimary Form

    A fast attack with a high Critical Chance.

  • DrillSecondary Form

    A quick attack. Charge to continuously drill the target. Charged attacks deal Falter.

Artifact options

  • Whetstone

    Melee attacks and Combat Abilities deal more damage.

  • Bout Guard

    Recover Power faster.

Artifact options reflect currently verified artifact data. Options without a verified source are not listed.

How it plays

Cycle your abilities, use the weapon only to fill gaps, and re-engage as soon as your core ability is back. This build rewards uptime far more than weapon damage.

Requirements
  • Two Combat Ability slots
  • Cooldown upgrades for your core ability
Strengths
  • Constant pressure from ability uptime
  • Handles groups without committing to melee
Tradeoffs
  • Falls off hard if you stop cycling abilities
  • Low durability while casting
Alternatives
  • Ranged Control

    Take this instead when you want to pressure from a distance.

  • Endgame Hybrid

    Take this instead when you want to survive longer fights.

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Ability relianceHighFalter focusModerateWeapon dependenceLowArtifact dependenceModerate
Ranged Control·Endgame

Ranged Control

Hold the space you want and make every enemy come to you on your terms.

Complexitymoderate
Durabilitylow
Core abilities
  • Barrage

    Fires a stream of projectiles for safe ranged pressure.

Optional abilities

  • Spore Burst

    Fires rapid Mold projectiles that apply Infected.

  • Ground Slam

    Drops from the air for area damage that grows with height.

Weapon setup
  • GlaivePrimary Form

    A wide attack that can hit multiple enemies at once and push them away.

  • ExtendSecondary Form

    A long range attack that may hit multiple enemies. Charge for Falter and extra Damage – a perfect charge deals more.

Artifact options

  • Pickpocket's Tool

    After a Perfect Dodge, use a Combat Ability for free.

  • Bout Guard

    Recover Power faster.

Artifact options reflect currently verified artifact data. Options without a verified source are not listed.

How it plays

Keep distance, control the approach, and punish enemies with abilities while they close in. The weapon form only matters once something gets too close.

Requirements
  • A long-range weapon form
  • Ability upgrades before it feels smooth
Strengths
  • Controls spacing instead of trading hits
  • Safe against heavy melee enemies
Tradeoffs
  • Struggles against enemies that close fast
  • Needs open space to work
Alternatives
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Ability relianceHighFalter focusLowWeapon dependenceLowArtifact dependenceModerate
High Falter·Endgame

High Falter

Break enemy posture and turn every stagger into a burst window.

Complexitymoderate
Durabilitymoderate
Core abilities
  • Shield

    Raises a barrier and adds Shield Bash to close the gap and stagger.

  • Ground Slam

    Drops from the air for area damage that grows with height.

Optional abilities

  • Push

    Knocks enemies back into hazards, walls or off a ledge.

Weapon setup
  • CleavePrimary Form

    A balanced attack that does extra Damage when performed from the back.

  • CrushSecondary Form

    A slow, high Damage attack that can knock enemies down. Can be charged to do more damage. Charged attacks deal Falter.

Artifact options

  • Practice Knot

    Attacks on Heavy enemies build more Falter.

  • Medical Alert Bands

    All attacks build more Falter while your Health is low.

Artifact options reflect currently verified artifact data. Options without a verified source are not listed.

How it plays

Build Falter with your weapon and abilities, then commit to the stagger with your strongest hit. This build is about timing one window, not constant pressure.

Requirements
  • Upgrades for whichever abilities build Falter
  • A weapon form that fits your close-range timing
Strengths
  • Very strong burst after a stagger
  • Breaks dangerous enemies out of their rhythm
Tradeoffs
  • Weaker between Falter windows
  • Depends on actually landing the window
Alternatives
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Ability relianceModerateFalter focusHighWeapon dependenceHighArtifact dependenceModerate
Survivability·Endgame

Endgame Hybrid

A fully developed setup that mixes survivability, Falter and ability damage for New Game+ and beyond.

Complexityhigh
Durabilityhigh
Core abilities
  • Shield

    Raises a barrier and adds Shield Bash to close the gap and stagger.

  • Astral Rebuke

    Bursts from below to launch enemies into the air.

Optional abilities

  • Barrage

    Fires a stream of projectiles for safe ranged pressure.

Weapon setup
  • CleavePrimary Form

    A balanced attack that does extra Damage when performed from the back.

  • DrillSecondary Form

    A quick attack. Charge to continuously drill the target. Charged attacks deal Falter.

Artifact options

  • Heart Monitor

    Prevent death and instantly restore a large amount of Health.

  • Bout Guard

    Recover Power faster.

  • 1996 Commemorative Coin

    Health Elements restore more Health.

Artifact options reflect currently verified artifact data. Options without a verified source are not listed.

How it plays

Open with your defensive tool, control the fight with abilities, and switch to weapon pressure when the enemy staggers. It expects you to read the fight and change roles mid-encounter.

Requirements
  • The full ability set from the Resonant you chose
  • Endgame artifact upgrades you are willing to commit to
Strengths
  • Handles long New Game+ encounters
  • Covers both burst and survival
Tradeoffs
  • Needs several upgrades before it comes together
  • High demand on ability and artifact choice
Alternatives
  • High Falter

    Take this instead when you want Falter to be the whole plan.

  • Ability Pressure

    Take this instead when you want a simpler pressure build.

Next step

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Ability relianceModerateFalter focusModerateWeapon dependenceModerateArtifact dependenceHigh

What endgame builds focus on

By this point every slot is available, so the question changes from access to synergy.

  • Fully developed abilities
  • Synergy between abilities, weapon and artifacts
  • Survivability in long encounters
  • Falter windows and burst timing

NG+ and NG++

Every endgame build here stays viable in New Game+ and New Game++. Plan what carries over before you rebuild.

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Build Power

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What is Build Power?

Build Power is a game-facing indicator that summarises how strong and complete your current loadout is in context. It is not a damage number: enemy level, upgrades and the abilities you picked all change how it reads.

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