NUKE
AXTON THE COMMANDO BUILD
Last updated on March 13th, 2026
NUKE
Level 51
Fun • Explosive • Nuclear blast
PLAYSTYLE
As the name suggests, this build is all about explosions. When the Sabre Turret is deployed it sets off a nuclear blast that deals a good amount of damage to enemies, even through walls. This build also improves Axton’s overall damage and focuses on weapons with explosive damage, so you don’t have to completely rely on the Sabre Turret.
With this build, you want to initiate the fight by deploying your Sabre Turret close to enemies so they get hit by the nuclear blast. Then let your Sabre Turret distract the enemies while you take enemies down with explosive-elemental weapons. Unlike the other builds, the Sabre Turret doesn’t have much power and use, apart from the nuclear blast and distracting enemies.
SOLO
The Nuke build shines in solo as a fun build to play with. Deploy as often as you can your Sabre Turret to enjoy the nuclear blast. However, this build is going to make it difficult for you to solely rely on the Sabre Turret, meaning solo play will be challenging and there will be more threats for you to deal with. But the explosive damage and fun of this build make all that well worth it.
COOP
In coop, the Nuke skill can be a bit weak, however, Axton’s damage-dealing skills are in the Nuke skill tree, meaning that Axton can serve as a good damage dealer for the team. You can also send in your Sabre Turret to distract enemies and create openings for you and your team.
GEARS
Slot 1: Ravager
Slot 2: Ogre
Slot 3: Unkempt Harold
Slot 4: Grog Nozzle
Shield: Antagonist
Grenade: Magic Missile
MOD: Rifleman MOD
Relic: Elemental Relic: explosive damage
SKILLS
As this build name suggests, the most important skill is Nuke. Additionally, investing in the Longbow skill enables Axton to deploy the Sabre Turret from a longer distance and deal good damage to enemies with the nuclear blast.
You will also have two kill skills Metal Storm and Onslaught which improve Axton’s gun damage, movement speed, fire rate and recoil.
