PRO SNIPER
ZER0 THE ASSASSIN BUILD
Last updated on March 13th, 2026
PRO SNIPER
Level 80 OP10
Sniper • Critical
PLAYSTYLE
Zer0 is a versatile character who can work effectively in several archetypes, but he’s especially competent with a Sniper rifle. Paired with Decepti0n, Zer0 can easily dish out massive damage from a distance, relying on headshots while disregarding melee skills to a degree. This build is also a bit less gear-dependent and largely uses the Sniping skill tree to maximize damage, but it’s also one of the most fun ways to play the character.
Your game plan is simple and largely comes down to ensuring your hits land, especially headshots which the Headsh0t skill boosts. You’ll switch between your two main snipers that deal a ridiculous amount of damage thanks to skills like Critical Ascensi0n which rewards critical shots and its effect can be stacked up to 999 times. You will need to maintain distance for the most part to avoid direct damage, but even up close, your snipers deal serious damage even when non-scoped.
SOLO
Since you’re mostly playing from a distance, this build is easily viable in solo play. You don’t have to worry too much about losing health, and thanks to Decepti0n, you have some control over how combat encounters play out. This is certainly one of those builds that will rely a bit on your sniping abilities, but even if you aren’t popping off headshots, you’ll do enough damage to make it out of most encounters. The Transfusion grenade comes in very handy here, thanks to its healing capability if you do get overwhelmed.
COOP
Similarly, this build works quite well in co-op as well. You aren’t expected to be on the front, but provide damage assistance from a distance while liberally using Decepti0n. Skills like Ambush and Death Mark will continue to provide you with bonus damage when enemies are either marked or engaging with your squad. Zer0 can stand his ground and doesn’t need any particular support here either. Your role here is to offer damage utility rather than direct support to another teammate.
GEARS
Slot 1: Barking Pimpernel
Slot 2: Razrez Lyudmila
Slot 3: Banbury Chere-amie
Slot 4: Skorry Droog
Grenade: Sticky Longbow Slag Transfusion
Shield: Hoplite
MOD: Legendary Sniper Class Mod
Relic: Heart of the Ancients
SKILLS
This build is centered largely around sniping, which is why you’ll be filling out most of the Sniping tree.
Critical Ascensi0n is the star here, which is why it’s important to have snipers equipped in all four slots so you don’t lose your stack bonuses. Additionally, At 0ne with the Gun is another skill that is essential for this build to function thanks to its Sniper-specific bonuses.
You’re only investing a few points in Bloodsheed, largely for movement bonuses and the lower action skill cooldown.
