Phalanx Legendary Shotgun

Learn the best ways to farm the Phalanx Legendary Shotgun in Outriders: Worldslayer, including Tarya Gratar boss farming and Trickster class perks.

Alright, let's talk about the Phalanx Legendary Shotgun in Outriders: Worldslayer. It's not exactly the top-tier weapon for most builds, but if you're set on getting it or want to squeeze the most out of it, I've got you covered.

How to Get the Phalanx

So, how do you actually snag this shotgun? The absolute best way to increase your chances is by using the Trickster's Shotgun Master class perk. If you're playing as a Trickster, this perk gives you a much better shot at finding shotguns from loot drops. This is huge for any new shotguns you're hunting, including the Phalanx.

Your next best bet is hitting up the bosses in the Trial of Tarya Gratar. Seriously, these bosses are your golden ticket for legendary gear. Each boss in a Tarya Gratar run will drop at least one legendary item, but the middle and final bosses are where you'll get the most drops. Keep beating these bosses, and you'll significantly boost your chances of getting a legendary shotgun like the Phalanx.

Here's a pro-tip for farming legendaries in Tarya Gratar: you can get a guaranteed Apocalypse item from the final boss. After you defeat them, you'll be presented with three random legendary options to choose from. Now, here's the trick: pick the one you want, then immediately return to the lobby. Relog back into your character, and you'll spawn right at the checkpoint before the final boss. This technique lets you fight that last boss over and over as long as you have attempts left, giving you way more chances at those sweet legendary drops. You get a maximum of four attempts at the final boss if you don't die or disconnect during the run.

How to Use the Phalanx

Honestly, the Phalanx isn't the strongest shotgun out there. But if you're committed to using it, let's make it work. The key is to synergize it with your armor mods. Look for mods that increase your damage against enemies afflicted with Bleed. Why? Because the Phalanx's Area of Effect (AOE) detonation on its Bone Shrapnel ability gets way stronger when enemies are bleeding. This really helps with clearing out groups of enemies up close.

If you're leaning into the bleed synergy, consider using a weapon that has the Omen mod. Omen inflicts bleed on enemies and also applies a 10% damage debuff to them. With Omen active, you can create a solid bleed build that consistently applies a 10% damage boost to your targets. This is a fantastic idea for any Devastator firepower build or any status debuff-focused build.

For survivability, you could slap the Sanctuary mod onto the Phalanx if you're finding yourself taking too much damage. However, most players find Fortress to be a better all-around choice. Fortress gives you a hefty 30% armor and resistance buff when fully stacked. While that might seem less impactful defensively than Sanctuary, it also provides a 20% damage buff, making it a more well-rounded mod for overall effectiveness.