Ogre Character Guide
Pure Damage-focused Character With Simple Scaling.
This character is a hulking powerhouse that is great at area damage and is designed for players who want to swing an axe so hard it feels like the world is spinning with them. His core mechanic is infinite damage scaling, which grants him +1% damage per level with no cap. The main challenge is the long grind to unlock him, as it requires killing 15,000 goblins. A successful run results in a character with high damage and survivability that can clear waves with ease.
- Primary Mechanic: Ogre receives +1% damage per level, and it stacks.
- Scaling Strategy: The build scales by stacking damage multipliers on top of his passive damage scaling.
- Core Playstyle: A close-quarters, melee-focused playstyle that shines when in the thick of mobs, where multiple enemies can be hit simultaneously.
- Power Curve: The build is weak in the early game but becomes unstoppable in the late game as his damage scaling increases.
Passive Ability
Gain 1% Damage per level.
Quick Tips
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Prioritize survival items like armor and HP in the early game.
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Ogre's primary weapon is a melee weapon, so get close to enemies to maximize damage.
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His damage scales infinitely, so be patient and focus on leveling.
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The Axe is a good weapon with an orbiting, area-of-effect attack.
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Stay in the thick of mobs to maximize spinning axe damage.
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The unlock is a long grind, so take breaks and have fun.
Strengths & Weaknesses
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He has infinite damage scaling with no cap.
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The Axe has good range and a unique orbiting attack.
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He is great at area damage and can clear mobs with ease.
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He scales in a consistent and effective way.
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He is a simple, straightforward damage dealer.
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He is a melee character and is reliant on projectile weapons to maintain distance.
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The unlock is a long grind, requiring you to kill 15,000 goblins.
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He is not a great starter, as his early game is weak.
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He has low survivability in the early-to-mid game if you do not focus on defensive items.
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He does not have a unique secondary weapon and is reliant on finding a good one.
Build Core
Throwing weapon that launches spinning axes. Scales with duration and size upgrades.
Movement-based weapon that leaves a trail of fire behind you as you move.
Defensive weapon with 360° coverage. Damages enemies in area, stuns and prevents damage.
Ogre starts with the Axe, a melee weapon that is great at area damage and scales with damage, duration, projectile count, and size. His passive ability grants him a +1% damage increase per level, which stacks and has no cap.
- Why these are optimal: The Flamewalker leaves fire trails that can combo with Ogre's spinning axe to control space and funnel enemies into your AoE. The Aura and Chunkers are also great secondary weapons, as they provide additional area damage and crowd control to complement his melee playstyle.
- Upgrade Priority: Focus on upgrades that increase damage, duration, and size, as these are crucial for maximizing your area-of-effect damage.
- Key Mechanics: The Axe orbits around you, making it perfect for close-quarters combat.
Increases the base damage of all weapons and attacks. A universal upgrade for any build.
Reduces the cooldown between attacks allowing weapons to fire more frequently.
Increases the Armor stat which reduces the amount of incoming damage taken.
Tomes are essential for amplifying Ogre's damage and survivability.
- Essential Tomes: The Damage Tome is a must-have, as it stacks with his per-level damage scaling. The Cooldown Tome is also a great choice, as more spins per second equals more DPS. The Armor Tome and HP Tome are critical in the early-to-mid game to ensure survivability.
- Acquisition Order: Focus on Armor Tome and HP Tome early on, and then switch to Damage Tome and Cooldown Tome.
- Tome Synergies: The Duration Tome is great for making axe spins last longer, and the Lifesteal Tome is a good choice for staying alive in the thick of mobs.
These items are critical for a damage-focused build and are essential for reaching Ogre's full potential.
- Item Priority: Damage Multiplier items, Crit Chance and Damage, and Attack Speed boosters are top priority.
- Stacking: Stack as many damage-related items as possible to amplify the effects of his passive scaling.
- Item Breakpoints: The build becomes unstoppable at level 50+ when Ogre has a +50% damage bonus from his passive.
These items are strong supporting options that significantly enhance the build.
- How they amplify the build: Health, Armor, and Lifesteal items are great for survival and allow you to stay in the thick of mobs to maximize damage.
- Situational Use: You can use these items to fill out your build if you are struggling to survive.
These are optional items that provide quality of life improvements.
- Benefits: Speed boosters and Regeneration effects can help you survive a long run.
- Why they're not essential: The build can function and scale without these items, but they make the run smoother and more consistent.
Game Phase Strategies
The unlock is a long grind, so you should focus on efficient goblin farming. The counter persists across all runs, so don't worry about completing a run.
- Goal: Kill 15,000 goblins to unlock Ogre.
- Build Focus: Focus on characters with area damage to speed up the process.
- Resource Management: Focus on goblin-heavy areas and ignore other enemies.
💡 Quick Tips:
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Forest Tier 1 is an excellent location for farming goblins.
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Stay in the thick of mobs to maximize damage.
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Use the Axe's arc to hit multiple enemies.
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Play patiently and don't get frustrated with the grind.
Focus on basic damage upgrades for the Axe and learn its timing and positioning.
- Goal: Establish basic combat and survive early waves.
- Build Focus: Take any defensive items you find, as your passive is still building.
- Resource Management: Aim to stay in the thick of mobs to maximize damage.
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Learn the wind-up time for optimal positioning.
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Use the Axe's reach to stay safe while dealing damage.
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You are not a tank yet, so play cautiously.
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Focus on damage and survivability.
Your damage scaling becomes noticeable. You can now start focusing more on pure damage items.
- Goal: Become a true powerhouse with a significant damage bonus.
- Build Focus: You can now start playing more aggressively and can survive in the middle of large enemy groups.
- Resource Management: Begin experimenting with secondary weapons and learn advanced positioning techniques.
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Your damage scaling is now noticeable.
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You can play more aggressively.
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Start focusing on pure damage items.
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Master positioning to maximize your Axe's effectiveness.
At this point, you have incredible damage scaling. You can one-shot most regular enemies and focus on boss-specific strategies.
- Goal: Dominate the battlefield and become one of the strongest characters in the game.
- Build Focus: Focus purely on boss-specific strategies, as you can now one-shot most regular enemies.
- Resource Management: Stack damage multipliers for astronomical numbers.
- Victory Conditions: Your ultimate goal is to become a master of all content.
💡 Quick Tips:
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You can now one-shot most regular enemies.
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Focus on boss-specific strategies.
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Stack damage multipliers.
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Your damage scaling is now incredible.