[Top 5] Fallout 76 Best Heavy Gunner Builds That Wreck Hard!

Updated:

21 Feb 2022

1. ICE ICE KITTY

Okay so you don't HAVE to have Mr. Fuzzy's costume, but why the heck not? This build paired with the Cryolator brings enemies to a standstill. It's also mildly embarrassing to get owned by a Cryrolator.

What the PVP Cryolator Excels In:

Damage to other players
Slowing enemies
High AP
Tanky

Build Details

Weapons:

Must have Cryolator
Two-shot
Instigating
Quadruple Ammo Capacity
Assassins

Weapon Mods:

Crystallizing Barrel
Recoil Compensating Stock

Armor Mods:

Custom Fitted
Ultralight build
Core Assembly
Kinetic Servos

Legendary Armor Perks:

(T-65 if you prefer power armor)

Increase AP refresh
Assassin's

Mutations:

Bird Bones
Marsupial
Carnivore
Adrenal Reaction
Speed Demon
Grounded

Perk Cards:

All Heavy Gunners
Demolition Expert
Taking One For The Team
Born Survivor
Fireproof

Items:

Watermelon Gum
Nuka-Cola Quantum
Vodka
Honey
Blackberry Honey Crisp

2.Tanky Junkies

A high health build with higher damage output is a win-win. It works great at fighting scorchbeast because you can take the hits they throw your way and deal massive damage their way.

What the Junkies Build Excels In:

Tanky
Increased damage output

Build Details

Weapons:

Your choice
Must have a Junkies effect
10% damage while aiming

Weapon Mods:

Your preference

Armor Mods:

(Power Armor is preferable)

Medics Pump
Reactive Plates

Legendary Armor Perks:

Your preference

Mutations:

Adrenal Reaction
Egg Head
Marsupial
Scaly Skin
Empath (if a team player)

Perk Cards:

Traveling Pharmacy
Pharma Farma
Chem Fiend
Life-Giver
Ghoulish
Fireproof
All Heavy Gunner
Bloody Mess

Items:

Daddy-O
Daytripper
Med-X
Mentats
Any other chem of your choice
(must be addicted to 5 chems for max damage boost)

3.Bloodied

Everyone and their mom has heard of this build. There is a reason it is mentioned time and time again. It is one of the highest damage output builds you can have. Need I say more?

What Bloodied Excels In:

Damage output
Ranged attacks
Ridiculously high S.P.E.C.I.A.L attributes

Build Details

Weapons:

The Bloodied effect is mandatory
Explosive is a bonus
Two-Shot
Reduced carry weight

Weapon Mods:

Your preference
The splitter

Armor Mods:

Deep Pocketed
Emergency Protocols
Reactivate Plates

Legendary Armor Perks:

Unyielding (the more pieces equipped, the more damage you deal)
Life-Saving (one piece could be beneficial)

Mutations:

Scaly Skin
Marsupial

Perk Cards:

All Heavy Gunners Maxed
Traveling Pharmacy
Bandolier
Nerd Rage
Bloody Mess
Legendary Perk Power Armor Reboot if you wear Power Armor

Items:

Psycho
Psycho Buffs
Ballistic Bock
High Voltage Hefe

4. Lazy

So you found a heavy gun and wanted to jump right in? Maybe you’re new and want to find the right build. Whatever your reason is, take the easy way out. If your motto is “Work smarter not harder”, this was made for you.

What the Lazy Build Excels In:

Minimal effort required
Fewer supplies
Tanky

Build Details

Weapons:

Final Ward
.50 Caliber
Gatling Gun
Aristocrats
Faster Fire Rate

Weapon Mods:

Your preference

Armor Mods:

(Hellcats Power Armor is preferable)

Kinetic Servos
Recon Sensors
Jet Pack

Legendary Armor Perks:

Increases action point refresh
Fire resistance
Flexible with your choice

Mutations:

Marsupial
Healing Factor
Speed Demon

Perk Cards:

Stabilized
Dodgy
Adrenaline
All maxed Heavy Gunners
Bloodied Mess

Items:

No food needed
No aids needed
No drinks needed

5.The Shredder

This is often an overlooked Legendary effect. Bashing damage makes your gun a two-for-one. You can use it as a melee and ranged weapon without switching perk cards around. If it's a two-shot it doubles the damage of bashing damage. You can easily shoot a scorchbeast and then bash it when it lands.