Kripp's LavaRoller Stelle Build

LavaRoller doesn't have a clear early game path due to it existing at Gold-tier (making it more of a pivot build). However, it's easiest transition point is likely from an existing Balloon Engine setup, or potentially from Molten Ball Blaster. While they share few similar components, both builds make use of Burn skills, which can remain useful after pivoting to LavaRoller.

Core Synergies

• Balloon Engine + Freefall Simulator creates a fast and continuous source of Burn triggers, but does require some extra scaling to be effective.
• • Flame Jet Drone offers built-in Burn scaling from the get-go, making it a perfect early fit alongside Freefall Simulator.
  • Fire Bomb can slot in for extra Burn, assuming you can spare the targeted Flying support.
  • Marshalling Lights allows Freefall Simulator to "start" more than "stop".
• Headset is the earliest source of Haste and helps kickstart the build's fast Burn spam.
• Tethers gives the build some reliable Shielding, and pairs very well with early game Shield skills.
• Clockwork Disc provides standalone Flying triggers for Balloon Engine.

Tips & Tricks

• Scaling Balloon Engine's Burn should be the top priority. Consider taking Pip at level 2 and reroll for a Burn skill like Final Flame.
• Curio has some very good hits such as Salamander Pup and Rocket Boots.
• Prioritize upgrading Balloon Engine first for more Burn, then Freefall Simulator second for faster triggers.
• Always buy Orbital Polisher if found early!

Common Filler Items

• Aviators
• Flycycle
• Goggles
• Gyro Gunsight (alongside Clockwork Disc)
• Solar Drone

Note: Please refer to our Balloon Engine guide for more details about navigating the build during the mid game. If you're run is going well you can likely continue forward, but if not, here's some items to look out for that will help ease your pivot into LavaRoller.

Core Synergies

• LavaRoller is the sole win condition. All that matters is accelerating it and providing destructive support so that it can clean up.
• Parts Picker creates the mass Destroy triggers that are needed for scaling LavaRoller, all while simultaneously speeding up the board.
• Joystick helps Charge Parts Picker so that it can activate significantly faster. Ni-Kola can also be used to a similar degree.
• Smoke Detector provides some Haste support, but is best utilized alongside low Cooldown Burn items.
• • Since you'll be destroying items, note that this isn't an engine, but more of a jumpstart.

Tips & Tricks

• What's included on board is more or less flexible outside of LavaRoller + Parts Picker (although Joystick helps a lot).
• • Small filler items are serviceable, but prioritize those that either accelerate your board or disrupt the opponent's.
• A great strategy is to save your Orbital Polisher and upgrade it to Gold, allowing you to make Parts Picker Shiny!
• Hammer and Wrench are great pickups if you can spare the funds.