Customizing slabs is part of what makes theDeathloopexperience so entertaining. Guns and trinkets already add personality to every player, but the slabs change the way the entire game works. Different slabs, or even the same slabs with different upgrades, will yield a playstyle unique to each gamer.
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Knowing this, it is wise to review each slab and upgrade before deciding on the rest of the build. Certain effects have wonderful synergy with trinkets and guns while others don’t maximize the potential. This is a breakdown of each slab inDeathloopand the servings of upgrades they offer up.
Reprise
Some players reading this will forget that reprise is a slab. Gained during the tutorial portion of the game, it feels like a permanent Colt superpower. And since it can never be unequipped, it kind of is.
Don’t forget that Colt is a Visionary himself. The ability todie twice before his permanent deathis likely a power that was intended for him and only him. Understandably, there aren’t any upgrades; imagine a Colt that could die four times or come back stronger with each death. Poor Julianna already has her hands full!
Aether
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Compared to many games where “almost” invisible still leaves a blatant trace around the player’s body, Aether is a much better invisibility.NPCs don’t pick up on Colt at all unless they are basically within melee range and opposing Juliannas only see Colt as a faint purple wisp. Even this effect is infrequent.
Shift
Teleportation in a game all about movement is as powerful as it sounds,allowing Colt to reach unreachable rooftops and sneak past laser grids and security systems without setting them off. It’s also handy in combat or against a Julianna where the only way to win is to run.
Havoc
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Havoc is ideal when there is going to be a fight and you know it,dealing extra damage while the power is effective. If players manage to get the drop on an enemy Julianna or Colt, Havoc is likely the best slab in the game for ending a firefight nearly instantaneously.
Karnesis
While most of the other slabs are utility pieces or means of boosting damage, Karnesis acts as a damage source all on its own.When holding a direction, enemies will be launched in the same way, including off of cliffs or into the air for easy headshots.
Nexus
Not only does Nexus bind enemies to share damage, but opponents aren’t even aware that they are under the effect of the Nexus. Being able to do damage to individuals and have it also hurt others is a great way to save bullets and devastating against Visionary bosses who are forced to receive the damage done to their minions.
