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Kripp's Hydraulic Press Dooley Build

Kripparrian
Dooley
Updated on Feb 13, 2026
Feb 13, 2026

Overview

Hydraulic Press is a unique combo build that stacks item tags to maximize its Damage. Once it's got the right setup, it's capable of bursting the enemy with just 1-2 activations.

Assembling this build requires finding Hydraulic Press early, as it takes time to stack up the tags. It's not recommended as a pivot build during the late game.

Kripparrian's Video Guide

Example 10 Win Board

hydraulic press dooley example board

Example Early Game Path

Core Synergies

  • Hydraulic Press is a one-item win condition that can easily kill with just 1-2 hits. It's best pursued when found between Day 2-5.
    • Early on, prioritize destroying items with multiple tags to quickly boost its base Damage. Dinosawer is a great starting point.
    • You'll also want to eat your Core ASAP. This gives you a chance for easy upgrades via Machine Learning.
    • Afterwards, be on the lookout for rare tags outside of Dooley's item pool. Specialty vendors and PvE Encounters can help fill in the gaps.
    • What you include on board during the early to mid game almost doesn't matter, as long as you can survive long enough for Hydraulic Press to go off.
    • Be very mindful of your positioning so that you don't accidentally destroy the wrong item!
  • Battery helps accelerate your win condition with its reliable targeted Charge.
    • Upgrades definitely help, but its limited Ammo generally doesn't matter as the goal is to win ASAP.
  • GPU provides targeted Haste support once you've eaten your Core.
    • Cog is a fine alternative, but less flexible than GPU due to positioning restrictions.

Tips & Tricks

  • Maximizing your Damage output (via tags) is the most important thing early on.
    • Acceleration options are very limited at the start, so make sure you only need one shot to win.
  • Sat-Comm and Temporal Navigator are both solid Economy items early on.
    • You'll probably want one at most, as collecting unique tags (to eventually be destroyed) will occupy your Stash space.
  • The nature of this build allows for very flexible setups, as Hydraulic Press is the only mandatory item. Feel free to get creative with off-Hero items!

Common Filler Items

  • First Aiden
  • Levitation Pad
  • Plasma Grenade
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DinosawerDooley
Machine LearningDooley
BatteryDooley
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Sat-CommDooley
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Example Mid Game Additions

Core Synergies

  • Red Button is a key combo piece that greatly accelerates Hydraulic Press. This makes it far more realistic to get two hits in if necessary.
    • Outside of Hydraulic Press itself, Red Button should be the highest priority upgrade to improve the build's startup time.
    • Once acquired, Battery should Charge Red Button instead of Hydraulic Press.
  • Metronome is a solid option for more reliable Haste triggers, as long as its positioning isn't a detriment with your setup.
  • Radar Module can be a great Damage amplifier by providing Crit support. However, its strength does vary depending on the matchup.
  • Atomic Clock gives the build some disruption, and can be useful for triggering skills that activate on first item use.
  • Z-Sword and Z-Shield (use either one) are an excellent source of Cooldown Reduction for Hydraulic Press.

Tips & Tricks

  • Prioritize kill potential and startup time over everything else. When looking to fill in empty gaps on board, Haste/Slow items are a fine choice.
  • The Crash Site Expedition can provide incredible value, particularly with its unique off-Hero items and tag support. Try to get a ticket if you can!
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Atomic ClockDooley
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End Game Build Breakdown

Core Synergies

  • Red Button and/or Battery are core Charge components usable from beginning to end, provided you're able to upgrade them.
  • Charging Station enables even crazier combos, allowing another desired item to also Charge the Hydraulic Press.
    • Dooltron Mainframe can mostly fulfill the same role, if you have some fast Friends.
  • Fiber Optics can sometimes be included, but is somewhat awkward due to the positioning requirements.
    • Hydraulic Press typically ends up on the leftmost side of the board, but you could opt to play it as the rightmost item (and give up one board slot).
  • Nitro is solid board-filler if you have the space thanks to its low Cooldown + Charge.
  • Chronobarrier can be a great inclusion if you're playing a full Tech setup. Best used at Diamond, in order to justify its Medium-size.
  • Icicle slots in nicely to provide an immediate on-start Freeze. A great deterrent since the goal is to 1-2 shot the enemy.
  • Dino Saddle takes Hydraulic Press to the next level by granting it Multicast, IF you were able to stack the Vehicle tag.

Tips & Tricks

  • As stated before, speed is everything. If you're looking to optimize further for the late game, keep an eye out for on-start effects/synergies.
  • Always purchase Scrap Metal if you have the time and funds to complete the Quest.
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BatteryDooley
Charging StationDooley
Dooltron MainframeDooley
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NitroDooley
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IcicleCommon
Dino SaddleDooley
Scrap MetalDooley