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Learn how to create an overpowered Rafa Apophis Lance build in Borderlands 4, with skill synergies to melt bosses at UVH 5.
Rafa’s Apophis Lance Action Skill equips an arm cannon on his offhand to fire piercing shock blasts based on the charges available. Building around the ability, players can greatly enhance the Apophis Lance’s DPS with Shock damage buffs, more charges, and a faster fire rate using the People Person and Remote Agent skill tree passives. The build is capable of beating any boss encounter at UVH 5 with the use of a shock weapon in the main hand, preferably with a Taser under-barrel attachment.
Pros and Cons of Rafa Apophis Lance Build in Borderlands 4
Pros
- Incredibly high Shock damage and fire rate.
- Can defeat most bosses at UVH 5 without reloading.
- Flexibility in gear selection.
Cons
- Key skills like Metal Management and Fiesta are required for the build to work.
- No buffs to teammates
Also Read: Borderlands 4: Rafa Peacebreaker Cannons Build Guide
Borderlands 4: Rafa Apophis Lance Build Skill Tree Setup: Passives, Augment, and Capstone
Passives
People Person (Blue) Skill Tree
- The Thrill: 5/5
- Pa’ Dentro: 5/5
- Metal Management: 1/1
- First Impression: 5/5
Branch 1
- Conductivo: 5/5
- El Catrín: 5/5
- Fiesta: 5/5
Branch 3
- Per My Last: 5/5 (Class Mod)
Remote Agent (Red) Skill Tree
- Deft Hands: 5/5
- Juerga: 5/5
- Field Repairs: 3/3
- Maestro: 2/3
- El Valiente: 3/3
Metal Management is the most important skill to get for the build, as it provides unlimited gun ammo for two seconds after Rafa activates the Action Skill. This effect applies to underbarrel weapons such as spread launchers and tasers as well, allowing you to spam their powerful attacks.
Augment
- Battery Subscription Service
Apophis Lance gets an additional charge. Whenever Rafa consumes a minimum number of charges, his Action Skill Potency increases.
Capstone
The build does not require a Capstone since the default Action Skill already deals Shock damage boosted by passives.
Also Read: Borderlands 4: Rafa Arc-Knives Build Guide
Best Weapon and Gear Loadout for Rafa Apophis Lance Build in Borderlands 4
Weapons
- Vladof SMG
- Taser Alt Fire mode
- Shock
A Vladof SMG or other Vladof weapon with a Taser Alt Fire mode is recommended for this build. Having the Taser equipped is the most important part of the build’s weapon loadout. Having the Shock element on your weapon is ideal.
Class Mod
- Buster
- Apophis Lance has a 25% Chance of not consuming charges. Using more charges at once increases the chance.
- +5 Per My Last
Ordnance
A throwing knife with the Penetrator Augment is a powerful choice for the build. You can start battles by hitting the target with the knife, and all your attacks for the next five seconds will turn into critical hits. The knife is beneficial to have, but not essential to the build, so you can substitute it with any other Ordnance of your preference.
Repkit
Triple Bypass is one of the best Repkits in the game, but it isn’t essential for the build, and you can use other repkits effectively as well.
Best Specialization Options for Rafa Apophis Lance Build in Borderlands 4
- Sharpshooter
- Runner
- One Shot, One Kill
- Bullet Train
- Now With Caffeine
- I Am a Gun
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