Taste Of Blood
All movement speed is increased by 8% when a melee weapon is drawn.
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The maniac / Melee pressure
Hugo
A close-combat kit with movement benefits while carrying a melee weapon.
Community Playtest 5.0 / build 48811 records were reviewed on 20 October 2026. They are reported observations, not independently tested game results. Older records remain historical where no matching build data is available. 20 October hotfix → · Beta baseline →
Community-reported abilities · checked 20 October 2026 · community Playtest 5.0 / build 48811
Ability kit
Zealot
Absorb 100% of damage dealt by the next ranged weapon shot. Lasts 10 seconds.
Maniac
Take 25% reduced damage for 10 seconds.
How to approach a run
Scout the space before closing distance. The reported beta Zealot window is ten seconds. Confirm the current tooltip and use cover while closing distance.
This is editorial advice, not a tested build or tier ranking.
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Ability levels and effects are reported for community Playtest 5.0 / build 48811. The seven rebalanced abilities now have replacement community observations, clearly separate from official confirmation. Check your current character screen before investing resources.
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