Draupner Build Guide Best Perks and Loadouts
The Draupner is one of those weapons that changes how you approach fights. Classified as a Legendary Ordnance and built on the Ripper heavy weapon archetype, its defining trait is the Return Wave mechanic: each shot launches three spinning sawblades that pierce enemies on the way out and then return to strike again. That two‑phase damage pattern turns a single trigger pull into multiple damage windows, which can dramatically increase effective DPS when used correctly.
What makes the Draupner stand out is not just raw numbers but the way its projectiles interact with enemy geometry and movement. In tight corridors or against clustered mobs, the returning blades can hit multiple targets or the same target twice, turning a single ordnance use into a devastating burst. Against bosses, well‑timed shots that let the return blades strike weak points can double or triple the damage you expect from a single heavy ordnance.
This guide focuses on the most reliable farming route — Research Center B‑0451 in the Ruined Sumplands — and expands into roll priorities, builds, encounter tactics, and practical tips to maximize your chances of getting the best Draupner roll.
How the Draupner works in practice
At a mechanical level, the Draupner fires three high‑velocity discs in a spread. Each disc pierces enemies and continues forward, then reverses course and returns along a similar path. The return is not merely cosmetic: it deals a second instance of damage that can crit independently of the initial hit. Because of piercing, a single disc can damage several enemies on both the outgoing and returning trajectories.
The weapon consumes ordnance charges and has a cooldown between uses. Two stats matter most in combat: cooldown (how often you can fire) and ammo/charges (how many uses before a reload or recharge mechanic). Rolls can vary, giving you different cooldowns, ammo counts, and elemental or status effects. The best Draupners balance a short cooldown with enough ammo to sustain pressure during extended fights.
Why Research Center B‑0451 is the go‑to farm
Research Center B‑0451 is a compact, high‑density area with predictable spawn points and multiple Hadron Abyss reward chest opportunities. The layout funnels enemies into corridors and rooms where the Draupner’s return blades shine. More importantly for farming, the takedown and Hadron Abyss mechanics in this region tend to spawn reward chests that include high‑tier ordnance in their loot pools. When you optimize your clear time and chest tier, you increase the number of chests per loop and the probability of a legendary drop.
The route is repeatable, fast to reset via fast travel or Encore respawn mechanics, and allows you to open multiple chests per loop. That combination of density, chest frequency, and reset speed makes B‑0451 the most efficient place to farm the Draupner.
Preparing for the farm: what to bring and why
Before you run the loop, set up for speed and survivability. Your goal is to maximize chests per hour while minimizing downtime. Equip movement and damage modifiers that let you clear quickly and survive takedown timers.
Loadout priorities
Mobility: Movement speed, dash, or teleport skills that shave seconds off each loop.
Damage: Skills and firmware that boost heavy weapon damage or ordnance effectiveness.
Cooldown reduction: Anything that reduces ordnance cooldown or increases ordnance charges.
Survivability: A shield or self‑heal that keeps you alive during quick clears so you don’t waste time reviving.
Bring a secondary weapon that clears trash fast so you can focus ordnance uses on takedown phases and chest triggers. If you have a character that can spawn allies or turrets to hold aggro, use them to speed clears without exposing yourself to unnecessary damage.
The minute‑by‑minute farming loop for Research Center B‑0451
This is a practical loop designed to maximize chest output and minimize travel time. It assumes you have Encore respawn or a nearby fast travel point.
Start at the nearest safe point. The loop is broken into phases: approach, takedown, chest sweep, reset.
Approach: Move quickly through the linear approach to the Research Center. Use mobility skills to bypass optional fights that don’t contribute to chest tier. Your goal is to reach the takedown area with the takedown timer active and as many enemies alive as needed to trigger the Hadron Abyss chest tier.
Takedown: Execute the takedown with a focus on speed. Use your secondary weapon to clear adds and save ordnance for the final burst. If the takedown spawns Hadron Abyss chests, prioritize opening them in the order that minimizes backtracking.
Chest sweep: Open every Hadron Abyss reward chest in the area. If you can reach Platinum tier, do it — higher tiers spawn more chests and increase legendary chances. Use movement buffs to chain chest openings quickly.
Reset: Fast travel back to the safe point or use Encore respawn to reset enemy spawns. If you have a short teleport or a vehicle that speeds travel, use it to shave seconds off the reset.
Repeat. With practice, a single loop can take under five minutes depending on your character and clear speed. That translates to a high chest per hour rate and many chances at a Draupner roll.
Roll priorities and what to chase
When a Draupner drops, not all rolls are equal. Prioritize the following attributes in this order:
Cooldown — Shorter cooldowns mean more frequent ordnance use. A Draupner with a 32s cooldown is far more usable than one with a 42s cooldown, especially in extended fights.
Ammo/Charges — More charges let you use the ordnance multiple times without waiting for a full recharge cycle. Look for 13 charges over 10 when possible.
Elemental or status effects — If you prefer elemental synergy, a fire or corrosive Draupner can add consistent damage over time. Elemental rolls are situational; prioritize cooldown and ammo first.
Damage roll and critical multipliers — Higher base damage and crit multipliers are always welcome, but they’re less valuable than a usable cooldown in many encounters.
Perk affixes — Rolls that add bonus effects on hit (life steal, armor shred, or ordnance‑specific perks) can be the tiebreaker between two otherwise similar Draupners.
If you’re farming for a specific build, adjust priorities. For example, a crowd control build might accept a slightly longer cooldown if the Draupner has a strong area or status effect.
Best characters and builds to pair with the Draupner
The Draupner rewards characters who can control space and manipulate enemy positioning. Characters with mobility, crowd control, or cooldown reduction shine.
Burst DPS build This build focuses on maximizing single‑target and short‑window damage. Use skills that boost heavy weapon damage and critical hit chance. Mobility skills let you reposition between volleys so the returning blades hit the densest cluster or the boss weak point.
Crowd control build Pair the Draupner with abilities that group enemies (gravity wells, stuns, or tether effects). Fire into the grouped mass and let the return blades pass through multiple targets. This build benefits from elemental rolls that add damage over time.
Sustained uptime build If you prefer to keep ordnance available more often, stack cooldown reduction and ammo regeneration. This lets you use the Draupner more frequently across long fights, turning it into a semi‑sustained damage tool rather than a single burst.
Combat tactics: how to land the most damage
The Draupner is a precision tool disguised as a heavy ordnance. Its effectiveness depends on where you fire and how you move after firing.
Aim for chokepoints and predictable enemy paths. Fire into the path of an approaching group so the outgoing blades pierce and the returning blades hit the densest cluster. Against bosses, time your shot so the return blades cross the boss’s weak point on the way back. If the boss moves unpredictably, use a short dash to reposition and let the return blades catch the target.
Don’t waste ordnance in open arenas where returns miss. In those situations, use your secondary weapon to soften targets and save the Draupner for phases where enemies are forced into narrow corridors or are stunned/immobilized.
Ammo management and cooldown tricks
Because the Draupner uses charges and has a cooldown, managing those resources is crucial. If your build includes cooldown reduction, use it to shorten the downtime between volleys. If you have skills that grant extra ordnance charges on kill or on critical hits, prioritize those to extend your burst windows.
When you have multiple ordnance types, rotate them intelligently. Use the Draupner for burst windows and a sustained ordnance for prolonged fights. If you’re running a cooldown‑heavy build, time your Draupner use to coincide with other damage buffs (temporary crit boosts, damage multipliers) to maximize each volley.
Farming efficiency: how to squeeze more runs into an hour
Small optimizations add up. Use movement speed buffs, skip optional fights, and learn the fastest path between chests. If your character has a teleport or vehicle, use it to reset faster. Use Encore respawn or fast travel to reset the area quickly.
If you play with a group, coordinate roles: one player clears trash, another triggers takedowns, and a third opens chests. Group farming increases chest throughput and reduces RNG time per player because more chests spawn per takedown.
Track your average loop time and chest yield. If a route change saves 10 seconds per loop, that’s several extra loops per hour and more chances at a legendary drop.
Comparison: Draupner versus other legendary ordnance
A short comparison helps place the Draupner in context. The table below highlights the Draupner’s strengths and tradeoffs compared to a typical legendary grenade or heavy ordnance.
| Criterion | Draupner | Typical Legendary Grenade/Heavy |
|---|---|---|
| Multi‑hit potential | Very high due to return blades | Medium; often single explosion or single pass |
| Best role | Burst single target and clustered mobs | Area denial or sustained damage |
| Cooldown dependency | High; cooldown determines usability | Varies; some have instant use but limited charges |
| Skill synergy | Rewards positioning and timing | Often rewards raw damage or status effects |
| Farming ease | Chest‑dependent but highly rewarding | Varies by drop pool |
The Draupner’s unique return mechanic gives it a niche that other ordnance rarely match. It’s not always the best choice for open, mobile fights, but in the right environment it outperforms many alternatives.
Practical examples: encounter breakdowns
Imagine a takedown where a wave of enemies funnels through a narrow corridor. Fire the Draupner into the choke point as the wave enters. The outgoing blades pierce the front line, and the returning blades slice through the rear, hitting multiple enemies twice. The result is a rapid clear with minimal ordnance uses.
Against a boss that phases into a stationary state for a short window, time your shot so the return blades cross the boss’s weak point. If you have a damage buff active, the second hit often crits and deals massive damage, shortening the phase and reducing the fight length.
In open arenas, use the Draupner to finish off groups that have been corralled by your allies or environmental hazards. Avoid firing into empty space where returns will miss.
When to stop farming and switch strategies
If you’re not getting the rolls you want after a long session, consider switching to a different chest pool or farming method for a while. RNG can be stubborn; sometimes a change of pace (different takedown, different region) breaks the streak. Also, if your character’s clear speed is suffering due to poor synergy with the Draupner, switch to a different ordnance or weapon while you continue to farm in the background.
Pro tips and lesser‑known tricks
Use the environment to your advantage. Fire into walls or objects that force enemies into predictable paths so the return blades hit reliably.
If you have a companion or turret that can hold aggro, use it to keep enemies in place while you time the return.
Learn the exact timing of the Draupner’s return on your roll. Different cooldowns and projectile speeds slightly change the return window.
If you’re farming in a group, coordinate who opens which chest to avoid wasted time and to maximize the number of chests opened per takedown.
Keep a log of your loop times and chest yields. Small improvements compound quickly.
Troubleshooting common issues
If your returns are missing, check your positioning. The Draupner’s return follows a predictable path; if you move too far or the enemy moves unpredictably, the second hit will miss. If your cooldown feels too long, look for rolls with cooldown reduction or perks that shorten ordnance cooldowns. If you’re getting low ammo counts, prioritize rolls with higher charges.
If you’re not seeing Draupner drops at all, verify you’re opening the correct chest types and that you’re reaching the highest chest tier possible. Some chests have different loot pools; focus on Hadron Abyss reward chests and the specific Research Center B‑0451 pool.
Minimal checklist for a single optimized loop
Fast travel to safe point
Use mobility to reach takedown quickly
Clear only necessary enemies to reach Platinum chest tier
Open all Hadron Abyss reward chests
Fast travel or Encore reset
Repeat
This checklist is intentionally short so you can memorize it and shave seconds off each loop.
FAQ
What exactly is the Draupner’s Return Wave mechanic The Draupner fires three piercing discs that travel forward, pierce enemies, and then reverse course to return along a similar path, dealing a second instance of damage on the way back.
Where is Research Center B‑0451 located Research Center B‑0451 sits in the Ruined Sumplands region. It’s compact and chest‑dense, making it ideal for repeated Hadron Abyss reward chest runs.
How do I increase my chances of a legendary drop Increase chest tier by optimizing takedown clear time, run higher difficulty equivalents, and open as many Hadron Abyss reward chests as possible per loop. Group farming and Encore respawns also increase chest throughput.
What stats should I prioritize on a Draupner Prioritize cooldown first, then ammo/charges, then elemental or perk affixes. A short cooldown with decent ammo is more valuable than a slightly higher damage roll with a long cooldown.
Is the Draupner better for solo or group play It excels in both but shines in group play where teammates can corral enemies into predictable paths. Solo players who master positioning and timing will also find it devastating.
Can I use the Draupner in open arenas You can, but it’s less efficient. Save the Draupner for chokepoints, boss phases, or situations where enemies are immobilized or grouped.
How long should I farm before switching targets If you’ve done several hours with no desirable rolls, switch to a different chest pool or region for a while. RNG streaks happen; a change of pace often helps.
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