Struggling with the Frenzied Killer penance in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide? Learn the best strategies, weapon recommendations, and builds to achieve 90 kills in under 30 seconds.
Alright, let's tackle the Frenzied Killer penance in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. This one's all about racking up a serious body count in a super short time. There are actually three tiers to this penance: the first asks for 60 kills in 30 seconds, then it bumps up to 90, and finally 120 kills in that same 30-second window. Basically, you need to go on a massive horde-slaying spree.
The good news? You can actually knock out all three tiers at once if you play your cards right. Our go-to strategy involves using a solid horde-clearing weapon and heading to the Smelter Complex HL17-36 map. This level is perfect because it naturally funnels enemies towards you as you progress towards the lava area and repair the complex. You'll be dealing with Corrupters and, of course, a ton of regular horde enemies.
Here's the main trick for Smelter Complex: push through to the end of the level and take care of those Corrupters. Once they're down and the facility is back online, you'll need to hold the final escape gate. Have your squad cover the stairs while you hold the gate. This is where the magic happens, especially if the 'Endless Horde' condition is active – you'll have constant waves of enemies charging right at you. This setup makes it super easy to rack up kills, especially with a good horde-clearing weapon. Plus, enemies tend to funnel through just three main paths, making them easy targets for your area-of-effect attacks.
Recommended builds and weapons to do this
To really nail this penance, you'll want to bring the right tools:
- Purgatus Staff (Psyker only)
- Devil Claw MK II (Heavy attack cleave is great for taking out multiple enemies with one swing - everyone except Ogryn)
- Ripper Gun or Twin Stubber (Ogryn only)
- Flamer (Zealot)
- Recon Lasgun (or any lasgun with good damage and a large magazine) and Volley Fire (Veteran)
Now, let's talk builds to make it even easier:
Psyker
For Psykers, feats like Ascendant Blaze are fantastic. It adds extra Soulblaze stacks to enemies caught in your Psykinetic Blast, and when combined with Purgatus Staff stacks, most enemies will just melt away. Also, grab Kinetic Flayer, Inner Tranquility, and Psychic Communion. These help you build Warp Charge stacks faster and reduce peril based on your Warp Charge, letting you keep your peril low and your flamethrower-like attacks going strong.
Ogryn
Ogryns don't need anything too fancy. A good Ripper Gun or Twin Stubber is usually more than enough for the hordes. You could also consider the feat that makes your grenade box drop explosives – if it lands right, it can add some serious cleave damage to packs.
Veteran
Veterans can benefit from Demolition Expert and Demolition Team to get more grenade opportunities. Grenades are absolute beasts for clearing out crowds. Combine that with the accuracy and damage boost from Volley Fire, and you'll be mowing down hordes in no time.
Zealot
Your Flamer should do a great job, but a fast, heavy-hitting melee weapon can also work. The Fury of the Faithful feat (level 30) boosts your attack speed after using Chastise. For melee, consider feats like Rising Conviction to quickly ramp up your DPS, and Thy Wrath be Swift (level 20) which removes stun chance and gives you movement speed when hit, letting you zip between hordes more effectively.
Important Note: Remember, this penance is best attempted when the 'Endless Horde' condition is active. Always check the mission modifiers before you start. While there might be other spots in the game where this is possible, Smelter Complex with Endless Horde is a known, reliable method.
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