In Deadzone Rogue, void damage stands out as a top-tier option for crowd control and group elimination. It thrives by connecting enemies, distributing damage across entire clusters, and scaling with high-damage builds. While other damage types may outperform it in single-target scenarios, void dominates in chaotic, enemy-filled environments.
Mechanics of Void Damage
- Creates links between enemies to distribute damage across groups
- Excels in tight corridors or densely packed enemy formations
- Shared damage scales directly with the player’s primary attack strength
- Minimal effectiveness against solo bosses lacking additional enemies
Key Advantages
- Unrivaled efficiency in missions with relentless enemy waves
- Outperforms single-target builds in clearing large swarms
- Synergizes with burst abilities and sustained damage effects
- Enables rapid room clears by targeting vulnerable enemies first
Notable Limitations
- Underwhelming in 1v1 combat scenarios
- Requires clustered enemies to reach full potential
- Struggles in boss fights without minions or adds
Top Void-Based Abilities
Void Tendrils
Essential for all void builds – establishes connections between enemies
Area Bursts
Instant damage triggers like grenades or AoE weapons to activate links
Sustained Ticks
Bleed, burn, or poison effects to maintain pressure on linked targets
Optimal Build Strategies
- Burst-Link Build
Combine Void Tendrils with high-damage nukes for explosive chained damage - DoT Spread Build
Leverage damage-over-time effects to wear down entire groups simultaneously - Tank Hybrid Build
Pair linking mechanics with survival skills for extended combat endurance
Pro Tips
- Force enemies into choke points to optimize link efficiency
- Prioritize low-health targets to initiate chain reactions
- Coordinate cooldown usage with enemy clustering patterns
FAQ
What’s unique about void damage?
It shares damage between connected enemies, turning groups into weak points.
Effective against solo bosses?
Only if they summon adds – focus on other damage types for pure boss fights.
Core ability for void builds?
Void Tendrils is mandatory for creating enemy connections.
Best complementary skills?
Area-of-effect attacks and persistent damage sources.
Maximizing effectiveness?
Cluster enemies, focus fragile targets, and synchronize bursts.