Often, builds in Borderlands 3 primarily aim to deal a lot of damage. However, this Zane player opts for a somewhat unusual variant to defeat his enemies – and it looks like a lot of fun.
This is what makes the build special: The YouTuber ThiccFilA has created a build for the agent Zane that he calls “The Extreme Yeet Machine.” You can already tell by the name: This is probably not a typical build.
The first few minutes of his video show that the build works somewhat differently than, for example, the Maliwan build or solo build for Zane. Instead of constantly dealing a lot of damage, ThiccFilA simply throws his enemies off the map in critical situations.
This is not only effective but also looks extremely funny. However, the build can also be convincing when there are no chasms to throw enemies into – as the YouTuber impressively demonstrates during a successful run through Maliwan Takedown:
If you can’t defeat them, throw them off the map – here’s how
This is how the build works: First of all, it is noticeable that ThiccFilA plays an unusual variant of Zane. The agent is actually characterized by being able to equip two action skills simultaneously when he forgoes throwing grenades. However, ThiccFilA does not utilize this option.
Instead, he only uses the Digi-Clone skill and retains the ability to throw grenades. This is also urgently needed, as the “Quasar” grenade is crucial for causing your enemies to say goodbye to the map.
But it not only allows the throwing of enemies: It can also help to gather them in one location and prevent them from shooting. After all, those flying through the air cannot aim.
These are the weapons used by the build: The YouTuber utilizes various legendary weapons that benefit from this build. These include:
- The Vigorous Scoville, which covers a large area with damage
- The Hive – this rocket launcher deals a lot of damage and allows for health regeneration through Zane’s kill skills
- A Cutsman for corrosion damage
- A Brainstormer for electric damage
All weapons work perfectly when enemies are grouped in one place. An effect caused by the Quasar grenade.
This shield, artifact, and class mod you need: In the build, ThiccFilA uses the “Big Boom Blaster,” which helps regenerate ammo. Additionally, there is the Snowdrift artifact that also provides ammo, makes you faster, and favors damage while sliding.
As a class mod, he uses “Seein Dead” from the Handsome Jackpot DLC. This allows Zane to use his kill skills extremely often – also favored by throwing grenades.
This is what the skills look like
Which skills are used? As already mentioned, the build only uses the Digi-Clone action skill. ThiccFilA distributes the remaining skill points mainly so that Zane receives many upgrades from kill skills that are triggered extremely often with the equipment. His distribution of points looks as follows.
From the Doppelagent skill tree, he uses the following skills:
- Digi-Clone
- Synchronization
- Preamunitius
- Uproar
- Fractal Grenades
- Breather
- Bag Full of Grenades
- Old-U
- Supersonic Man
- Bang and Better
- Schadenfreude
- Double Sprinter
This distribution makes the Doppelgänger a useful teammate who also reveals enemies with Quasar grenades. Additionally, it offers the possibility of saving oneself using Old-U when things get critical.
From the Hitman skill tree, he uses the following skills:
- Tempo over corpses
- Brutal swing
- Cool hand
- Rescue
- Death lurks everywhere
- Raw violence
- Dirty trick
- Good misfortune
Here, there are many kill skills that make Zane faster and stronger. There is also health regeneration involved as well as several bonuses to action skill duration. The Undercover skill tree, on the other hand, is not used.
This build is definitely worth replicating – after all, it’s not only fun but also really strong. If you’re looking for another exciting build for Zane, you can find it here:
