LEVELING UP GUIDE
CLAPTRAP THE FRAGTRAP BUILD
Last updated on August 31st, 2025
LEVELING UP
Level 1 to 32
Balanced • Survivability
PLAYSTYLE
Claptrap is one of the most unique characters in the entire Borderland series, and that’s down to how his action skill behaves which picks a random action package with different bonuses, and potential debuffs as well. His randomness makes him one of the most fun characters to play because he’s basically a walking slot machine. That doesn’t make him a weak character though, because with the right build, he can do tons of damage, no matter what subroutine or action package he’s bestowed by Lady Luck.
SOLO
Claptrap is a really fun character to play with in solo, and there’s a lot of flavor to his gameplay that other characters simply don’t have. He excels at dealing explosive damage, which can often mean he’ll have to take on enemies up close and take some damage as well. Seeing the health bar go up and down is part of the routine, so that’s something you’ll have to get used to.
COOP
He’s always a great addition to any team, and the element of randomness can lead to some awesome co-op moments. If you want to make your playthrough exciting, there’s no reason to not bring the little fella along. He does not support from time to time because of his close-quarters playstyle, but overall, you don’t have to worry about keeping him alive, TOO MUCH.
SKILLS
Level 0 – 3: Unlock VAULTHUNTER.EXE
Level 3 – 6: 3 Points in Fuzzy Logic
Fuzzy Logic increases your critical damage by 30% whenever you get damaged.
Level 6 – 11: 5 Points in Drop The Hammer
Increases Claptrap’s fire rate and reload speed by 25% while reducing accuracy by 10% whenever you reload
Level 11 – 16: 5 Points in Kill Bot
Killbot transfers a portion of your Shield into Health after killing an enemy.
Level 16 – 21: 5 Points in Coincidental Combustion
Your Non-Explosive guns have a 35% chance to deal %115 Bonus Explosive Damage.
Level 21 – 22: 1 Point in Second Wind (by Tediore)
Second Wind (by Tediore) throws out a digistructed Claptrap that explodes near an enemy when you enter Fight for Your Life.
Level 22 – 27: 5 Points in Best Buds 4 Life
Extends your Fight for your Life Duration and during it, you gain increased Gun Damage. Whenever you gain a second wind or you revive an ally, both of you gain Health Regeneration and Damage Resistance for a short time.
Level 27 – 32: 5 Points in All The Things Are Awesome! Increases your Fire Rate, Weapon Swap Speed, and Maximum Health. Each ally further increases these Bonuses as well.
