Kripp's Square Pygmalien Build

Core Synergies

• Crook is the origin of the "Square Pyg" archetype thanks to its front-loaded Damage for Medium Weapons. Great early, but later replaced with better options.
• Dog and Regal Blade are both excellent individual threats provided you can progressively complete their Quests. Once online, scaling isn't needed.
• Lumboars provides early access to Damage scaling while benefiting from buffs itself.
• Showcase, Weights, and Ganjo are reasonable Damage scalers if you lack better alternatives.
• Flail is a great early game host for Damage scaling/skills. It also pairs particularly well with Shadowed Cloak.

Tips & Tricks

• Crook + Atlatl is the classic pair, but won't be worth using until you've got far more Damage scaling. Still, you can grab and Stash an Atlatl if you see it.
• ATM and Rewards Card are low commitment Economy items worth buying. You can also buy Cash Register if Stash space isn't an issue.
• If playing Regal Blade, focus on buying/selling the cheapest tagged items as possible. Prioritize Weapons and Apparel, Properties aren't necessary.

Dog Route

• If you've taken the Dog route, make Chocolate Bar and Gumball events a high priority.
• Premium Piggles and/or Piggles can also be picked up, but are generally lower priority over other Stash items.
• As a rule of thumb, you'll want to leave five spaces open in your Stash to maximize obtained Chocolate Bars from the event.

Common Filler Items

• Atlas Stone (serviceable with Damage scaling and/or skills)
• Boomerang
• Briefcase
• Cash Cannon
• Ring King Gauntlets
• Robe

Core Synergies

• Belt is a solid flexible pickup for its excellent Health boost. It also pairs perfectly with Regal Blade, provided you've completed its second Quest.
• Large Appetites, Heavy Firepower, and Artillery Spotter are all excellent (normally restrictive) skills that this archetype can take advantage of.

Tips & Tricks

• Evaluate your Quest progress during the mid game. If you're feeling far behind, abandon ship and pivot to another build entirely.
• Crook does have the potential to carry you through the late game, but it ultimately comes down to how well you're doing, and whether you found upgrades.
• If you've taken a few losses, be on the lookout for stronger alternatives, as Crook generally isn't strong enough to contest past Day 10-11.
• Gumball Machine and Vending Machine provide additional Dog Food, although the latter occupies a lot of space.
• Business Card is another great low commitment Economy item if you can afford the slot.

Mid Game Filler Items

• Grindstone
• Jabalian Recurve Bow

Core Synergies

• A fully completed Dog and/or Regal Blade will generally define your final build as the primary threat(s).
• Belt is universally solid if upgraded and a definite inclusion alongside Regal Blade. Lion Cane can be added for the same reason.
• Gramophone can be used to accelerate Dog or Regal Blade at the cost of an active item.
• Atlatl is a welcome inclusion, but only if you've acquired enough front-loaded Damage buffs to minimize its Cooldown to one second.
• Caltrops is a super strong addition that can define certain matchups, provided you've got the scaling for it.

Tips & Tricks

• Identify your win condition and hone in on it. With multiple threats, go wide. If it's a single item carry, prioritize survivability and Cooldown Reduction.
• Enchantments can make a huge difference to the build's power level, so choose wisely.