Builder: Slingshot Gigaturret
Danger 5Mediumfor v1.1 + Paws & Claws · updated 2026-11-01
Your turret copies your best ranged weapon and grows from the materials you leave on the ground. Get one Slingshot to Tier IV fast, then stop picking things up.
Stat priority
Weapons
| Weapon | Copies | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slingshot | 1 | core | The weapon the turret copies. Upgrade it to Tier IV as fast as you can. |
| Taser | 2 | tech | Slows enemies while the turret does the killing. |
| Spiky Shield | 2 | tech | Cheap protection that hits back when you're cornered. |
Items
| Item | Priority | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Pile of Books | must | Lets your structures crit, turret included. |
| Fish Hook | should | Locked weapons can turn cursed. A cursed copy makes a stronger turret. |
| Sharp Bullet | should | Extra piercing for the copied shots. |
| Nail | should | +5 Engineering and weapon damage scaling with Engineering. |
| Goblet | nice | Sustain from every kill the turret makes. |
Avoid
- Baby Gecko — Pulls materials to you. Builder's turret grows from materials left on the ground.
- Sifd's Relic — Same problem: it collects everything the turret wanted.
- Strange Book — Builder doesn't stack Elemental Damage, so the conversion gives almost nothing.
Run plan
Early (waves 1–5)
Pick materials up yourself and rush one Slingshot to Tier IV.
Mid (waves 6–15)
Leave materials on the ground. Aim for turret Tier III before the first elite and Tier IV around wave 15.
Late (waves 16–20)
Max HP and armor. Kite the boss in circles around your turret.
Why it works
- The turret picks your highest-tier ranged weapon, so one strong Slingshot beats six average guns.
- Uncollected materials become turret attack speed and range, which is why the pickup items are a trap.
- Revolver works too. Slingshot is the pick most guides agree on.
See the Builder page for the full stat line and unlocks.