CYROBOT
CLAPTRAP THE FRAGTRAP BUILD
Last updated on August 31st, 2025
CYROBOT
Level 50
Cyro • Explosive
PLAYSTYLE
Do you like explosions? What about cyro-explosions? What about Claptrap running around the battlefield and causing these cyro-explosions while getting his shields blasted to smithereens but still surviving? If the answer to all these is yes, then this is the build for you. No one said playing Claptrap would be easy, but that’s also one of the reasons he’s so fun to play and explore as a character.
With this build, you’re going to be using the Too Scoops weapon quite a bit, because it’s one of the few weapons in the Pre-Sequel that does cyro and explosive damage. Jump around, keep shooting down enemies, and see them turn into frosted explosions as you deal tons of damage as well. Your health and shields will go down, and right back up before your very eyes, so it’s a risky, but equally rewarding build to enjoy.
SOLO
This is a great build for solo play, and at level 50, you’ll have a lot of fun with it. Its mobbing potential is through the roof, and even with Claptrap’s RNG factor, you’ll have gear that does devastating damage regardless of the subroutine you’re blessed or cursed with. If you’re down on health, you can just activate your skill tree, and get it all back. Most of the skill investment is to ensure that he remains alive for the most part.
COOP
Similarly, Claptrap can be a very useful ally when playing in co-op, and he has great potential to turn the tide of any battle. Since he’ll be losing his shield quite a bit, thanks to his up close and personal playstyle, it’s recommended that other team members support him whenever they can. He has a few skills in this build that directly help allies as well, and a random action package activation could be just what everyone needs.
GEARS
Slot 1: Unending Fighter
Slot 2: Excalibastard
Slot 3: Too Scoops
Slot 4: Thorny Ol’ Rosie
Grenade: Homing Storm Front
Shield: Grounded Black Hole
MOD: Foolhardy Sapper Class Mod
OZ Kit: Arctic Bomber Oz Kit
SKILLS
Drop the Hammer increases Claptrap’s fire rate and reload speed by 25% while reducing accuracy by 10% whenever you reload, and All The Things are Awesome also increases his fire rate by 15%.
Second Wind (by Tediore) throws out a digistructed Claptrap that explodes near an enemy when you enter Fight for Your Life. Killbot transfers a portion of your shield into health after killing an enemy.
Fuzzy Logic increases your critical damage by 30% for 5 seconds and resets every time you get hit, so it’s recommended to not worry about taking damage.
