CLAPTRAPOCALYPSE
CLAPTRAP THE FRAGTRAP BUILD
Last updated on August 31st, 2025
CLAPTRAPOCALYPSE
Level 70
Melee • Survivability
PLAYSTYLE
Claptrap is arguably the most complex character in Borderlands The Pre-sequel, and this is due to how his subroutines function. You need to accept early on that RNG plays a big factor in this character, which is why he isn’t picked often. However, certain builds can leverage this positively, and make use of his strengths to the fullest. With this Level 70 build, our focus is to boost his melee damage by a considerable amount so no matter what subroutine you get, you’ll still do an insane amount of melee damage to basically bash your way to victory.
The playstyle is fairly straightforward, and despite the numbers flooding your screen, all you really need to do is open the enemy by dealing a bunch of gun damage and follow that up with melee strikes that take out enemies. When you’re down on health, just hit the action skill for a new subroutine.
SOLO
At level 70, this build absolutely shreds through mobs, and it’s one of the most fun ways to play Borderlands The Pre-sequel. You don’t have to worry about enemies dealing damage back at you because of the investment in defensive and regenerative skills. Claptrap is still a bit of a difficult character to master, but his randomness is part of his appeal. If you play it right, and abuse melee, then you’re in for a great time.
COOP
Similarly, when playing in co-op, it’s an even more viable build thanks because Claptrap does need a bit of support from his teammates, especially to stay alive. He’ll be fighting real close to the enemies, and there are times he won’t get the best subroutine, which is why it’s important to provide him with any healing, or defensive buffs so he hits enemies longer. This is especially important against boss fights because it takes more than one hit.
GEARS
Slot 1: Bladed Fridgia
Slot 2: Evisceration Probe
Slot 3: Excalibastard
Slot 4: Laser Disker
Grenade: Longbow Storm Front
Shield: Warming Avalanche
MOD: Stable Roboninja Class Mod
OZ Kit: Arctic Acrobat Oz Kit
SKILLS
HIGH FIVES GUYS, All The Things Are Awesome! and Pain
Simulator is Painful increase claptrap’s maximum health by 80%, while You’re…
GOING TO LOVE ME!! creates a health supernova that heals you and your allies
for 15% of missing health.
Killbot transfers a portion of your shield into health after killing an enemy.
Second Wind (by Tediore) throws out a digistructed Claptrap that explodes near an enemy when you enter Fight for Your Life.
