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The Bazaar Build

Kripp's Self-Destroy Stelle Build

Kripparrian
Stelle
Updated on Feb 16, 2026
Feb 16, 2026

Overview

The Self-Destroy archetype is all about setting up an explosive combo. The goal is to quickly accelerate your contraption until it goes off, then Repair and repeat!

It can be somewhat tricky to assemble every moving part, as many of the components don't mesh well with other builds. So unless you luck into it early, it's generally played as a mid to late game pivot.

Kripparrian's Video Guide

Example 10 Win Board

self-destroy stelle example board

Example Early Game Path

The Self-Destroy archetype usually doesn't come online until the mid to late game. The majority of its items exist at Gold-tier, making it more of a pivot build most of the time. However, if you happen to find Boosted Saucer early, feel free to explore some earlier synergies.

Otherwise, consider playing a more common opener such as Balloon Engine or Molten Ball Blaster.

Core Synergies

  • Boosted Saucer is a powerful Weapon with fast Damage scaling. It's the cleanest pathway into Self-Destroy, and becomes an immediate build-around.
  • Fire Bomb and Boom Boom Bot are the earliest Self-Destroy items available as they begin at Bronze-tier.
    • While upgrades can improve their aggressive output, the main purpose is to create Destroy triggers to Charge the Boosted Saucer.
  • Recycler Bot provides the first source of Repair to help keep Fire Bomb and Boom Boom Bot online throughout the fight.
    • Precision Calipers also works, but it's much slower and is restricted to only one item.
  • Freefall Simulator, Ornithopter, or Flycycle can be utilized for their targeted Flying support. This is a reliable way to Destroy Boom Boom Bot.
    • Headset is a great flex item to fill empty slots if you want to turn extra sources of Flying into Haste.

Tips & Tricks

  • Pay close attention to the timing of your items. The goal is that your items get Repaired before they would next be Destroyed (to maximize efficiency).
  • If you don't have enough items to piece the build together, feel free to Stash stuff until later on. Experiment with your setup, there is a lot of variety.
  • Toolbox is a worthwhile pickup early on to help improve your Economy.

Common Filler Items

  • Angle Grinder Drone
  • Flame Jet Drone
  • Gyro Gunsight
Boosted SaucerStelle
Fire BombStelle
Boom Boom BotStelle
Recycler BotStelle
Precision CalipersStelle
Freefall SimulatorStelle
OrnithopterStelle
FlycycleStelle
HeadsetStelle
ToolboxStelle

Example Mid Game Additions

Core Synergies

  • Seeker Probe can absolutely demolish the enemy board, especially if they rely on key Small items.
    • If you're able to find additional Crit scaling (usually via skills), it becomes even more reliable.
    • Honestly, this item is extremely unfair for its size and rarity. I'd expect to see changes in a future patch.
  • Joystick won't be of much use initially, but it's a key component later on to Charge some incredibly powerful Gold-tier Drones.
    • Ni-Kola is an alternative Charge item with more flexibility, but limited usage. Not recommended instead of Joystick, but a solid flex filler item.
  • Flashbang and Ice Bomb add two more Self-Destroy items into the mix, and both pack excellent disruption effects via Slow/Freeze.
  • Hydrogen Tank grants on-start Haste as long as you have a Vehicle.
    • It's best utilized once you've found a way to Destroy it.

Tips & Tricks

  • The Crash Site Expedition is absolutely nuts for Self-Destroy builds, giving you a chance at some exclusive items like Tractor Beam and Warp Drive.
  • It's okay if you've taken a few early losses getting here. The Self-Destroy archetype has an extremely high ceiling, giving you a good shot at late game fights.
Seeker ProbeStelle
JoystickStelle
Ni-KolaStelle
FlashbangStelle
Ice BombStelle
Hydrogen TankStelle
Tractor BeamCommon
Warp DriveCommon

End Game Build Breakdown

There are several viable win conditions, but the most popular include LavaRoller, The Big One, and Boosted Saucer.

Core Synergies

  • The Big One absolutely tears through foes with its percentage-based Damage, and in this build, its long Cooldown is irrelevant.
    • Stacking Crit Chance lets The Big One approach one-shot levels, so keep an eye out for useful skills.
    • Bomb Voyage is a passable alternative if found earlier, but won't reach the same heights as The Big One.
  • Parts Picker is the quintessential Self-Destroy support item, allowing you to take full advantage of any "When this is destroyed" trigger on your board.
    • Be mindful of your positioning and timing. Depending on Cooldowns, you may Destroy an undesired item before your Repair goes off on the ideal target.
  • Repair Drone is the glue that holds Self-Destroy builds together. Unlike Recycler Bot there's no size restriction for its Repair, and it's also much faster.
  • Joystick greatly ramps up your startup time, and is placed perfectly between Parts Picker and Repair Drone.
  • Oblivion Vortex fulfills a similar role to Parts Picker. It can either be used as a replacement, or work alongside it for even more Destroy triggers.

Tips & Tricks

  • Prioritize specialty vendors and events that provide off-Hero items. Antimatter Chamber is basically a free 10 wins with Parts Picker and Repair Drone.
  • Speed and startup time are the most important, but if you're on the slower side, consider looking for a Restorative/Shielded enchant to help provide sustain.
The Big OneStelle
Boosted SaucerStelle
Bomb VoyageStelle
Parts PickerStelle
Repair DroneStelle
JoystickStelle
Oblivion VortexStelle
Antimatter ChamberDooley