**Amon the Forgeknight** in *Borderlands 4* is designed as a resilient damage-dealer. His shield abilities, elemental synergy, and bulky armor make him adaptable across different playstyles. Whether tackling story missions, playing solo, or teaming up, his skills adjust to remain effective.
- Key Builds:
- **Vengeance Cryo Tank**: Focuses on survival during the campaign.
- **Calamity Incendiary Bruiser**: Specializes in solo melee combat.
- **Cybernetics Hybrid DPS**: Excels in multiplayer with elemental support.
Top Campaign Build: Vengeance Cryo Tank
This setup prioritizes durability and Cryo crowd control for prolonged boss fights. Shield management and freezing enemies are critical for success.
- **Cryonic Thrum**: Taunts foes and heals allies in co-op.
- **Blastchill**: Adds explosive Cryo waves for solo play.
- **Eternal Winter**: Unleashes a free Forgewave without depleting Vengeance.
The capstone **Ring of Frostfire** transforms Firewall into a dual-element trap. Equip Maliwan shotguns with element-swapping to exploit its effects.
Essential Skills:
- Wrath of Nature: Boosts Cryo damage during action skills.
- Ballistic Bulwark: Grants Overshields on Ordnance hits.
- The Thrill: Restores health when absorbing non-elemental damage.
- Ancient Ways: Enhances overall Cryo output.
Top Solo Build: Calamity Incendiary Bruiser
Built for aggressive melee combat and survivability. The **Onslaughter** skill allows rapid enemy clears, transitioning to ranged attacks during cooldowns.
- **Pyroclast**: Extends Onslaughter’s duration with each kill.
- **Hoarcleave**: Converts Molten Slam into a freezing Forgeaxe wave for crowd control.
Essential Skills:
- Metal Urge: Reduces Onslaughter cooldown via gunfire.
- Bloodlust: Grants lifesteal post-action skill.
- Forged in Steel: Provides temporary invincibility.
- Harbinger: Increases melee damage and shields per kill.
Top Co-op Build: Cybernetics Hybrid DPS
Combines elemental debuffs and ranged attacks to support allies. **Crucible** applies status effects and summons Forgeaxes.
- **Endless War**: Enhances team gun damage against debuffed enemies.
- **Storm Surge**: Replaces Cryo with Shock for shield-stripping AoE bursts.
Pair with Jakobs weapons for critical-hit synergy and fast reloads.
Essential Skills:
- Executioner: Boosts crit damage after melee strikes.
- Tempered Pyre: Summons Incendiary Forgedrones.
- Lightning Rod: Triggers Shock bolts on crits.
- Wrath of Nature: Amplifies Cryo during Onslaughter.
FAQ
What gear pairs best with Amon?
Maliwan shotguns for elemental swapping, Jakobs crit weapons, and gear amplifying Cryo/Incendiary damage.
What build works best in co-op?
Cybernetics hybrid balances crowd control and elemental support for team synergy.
Is Amon good for solo play?
Yes—the Calamity build offers lifesteal, melee dominance, and solo adaptability.
What is the best Amon build for the campaign?
Vengeance Cryo Tank maximizes survivability and Cryo crowd control.