Tears of Metal · Guide
Tears of Metal Weapon Build Guide
Pick a weapon identity early. Bleed melts light enemies; stagger handles big targets — build the weapon that matches your fights.
Tears of Metal builds start with the weapon. These notes use starter data to establish the planning pattern — verify live stats as the game updates.
Bleed versus stagger
| Weapon | Identity | Best vs |
|---|---|---|
| Rust Ripper | Bleed, fast attacks | Scrap Scavenger swarms |
| Anvil Buster | Stagger, heavy hits | Big armored targets |
Mod slots
- Overdrive Mod adds damage but conflicts with Stability — choose one direction.
- Match mod tags to weapon tags for free scaling.
- Run the build planner before spending materials on a mod you cannot slot.
Upgrade order
Weapon level first, mods second, armor last. Use the upgrade calculator to check scrap and bolt gates — a weapon stuck at level 2 blocks the whole build.
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