Unleashing the Might: Mastering the Best Talents for Ogryns in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

No one faces more difficult decisions in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide than the Ogryn. This versatile character excels in single-target boss battles, ranged area damage, tanking, and utility. So, how do players decide which aspect of gameplay to prioritize?

To cater to the team's requirements, gamers must acquire the finest feats available in Warhammer 40,000: Darktide. While improved weapons and gear are undoubtedly helpful, they cannot replace the transformative impact that feats have on a character's gameplay experience.

Best Ability Talent

Updated on October 9th, 2023 by Hodey Johns: With the release of Path #13, the Ogryn, along with other operatives, has undergone a significant overhaul. This update brings numerous changes to the gameplay, combat, and leveling systems, resulting in a shift in the value and effectiveness of various weapons and abilities. Among these adjustments, the talent system has received the most significant revamp, replacing the old feats. Determining the optimal ranking for talents can be challenging, as different builds will require different priorities. Opting for the "best" talents may result in a lack of coherence in character development, as certain talents complement each other well. Nonetheless, it is beneficial to observe which talents are proving to be the most successful, as this information can contribute to the Ogryn's popularity within a party.

Best Choice	Description
Indomitable	Charge forward with great force, knocking back Enemies and staggering them. Gain 25% Attack Speed and 25% Movement Speed for 5 seconds. Charge is stopped on collision with Monstrosities. Cooldown: 30 seconds. +100% distance of Bull Rush.
Other Choices	Description
Point-Blank Barrage	Swaps to and reloads the Ogryn's Ranged Weapon. The Ogryn has a +25% Rate of Fire and +70% Reload Speed for the next 10 seconds. Cooldown: 80 seconds.
Thick Skin	+20% toughness damage reduction and a +20% health damage reduction.

Choosing the right ability can greatly enhance the Ogryn's effectiveness as an operative. Indomitable is particularly noteworthy, as it provides the Ogryn with exceptional mobility and positioning capabilities, surpassing most enemies. Additionally, this ability strengthens the Ogryn after the charge comes to an end.

Ranged operatives may greatly benefit from Point-Blank Barrage, as it increases the OPgryn's rate of fire and reload speed. This can transform a sluggish weapon into a highly lethal one. On the other hand, Thick Skin is ideal for Ogryn builds focused on being pure tanks. It is advisable to combine this talent with others that emphasize this specific aspect.

Best Blitz Talent

Best Choice	Description
Bombs Away!	Throw a box of grenades with great strength and enthusiasm for high Damage against a Single Enemy. Hitting an Enemy causes the box to break open, releasing 6 grenades around the target.
Other Choices	Description
Big Friendly Rock	Toss a big rock or hunk of junk at a Single Enemy. Reduced effectiveness against Carapace Armoured Enemies and Unyielding Enemies. The Ogryn picks up a new rock every 60 seconds and can hold up to 4 rocks at a time.
Frag Bomb	Throw an Ogryn-sized (the only proper kind!) frag grenade with a 16-meter blast radius, dealing increased Damage at the center.

The various options available are related to the type of ranged projectile employed. Big Friendly Rock serves as a specialized weapon for single targets and can be stacked up to four times. Nonetheless, its effectiveness is limited against Carapace Armoured and Unyielding adversaries. As a result, opting for one of the top-tier ranged weapons generally proves more advantageous than utilizing the Ogryn Blitz ability.

The decision between Bombs Away! and Frag Bomb is difficult. The Frag Bomb has a wider blast radius, making it more effective against large crowds. However, Bombs Away! offers the advantage of targeting individual enemies and causing damage to nearby targets as well.

Best Aura Talent

Best Choice	Description
Stay Close!	+20% Toughness Replenishment for the Ogryn and Allies in Coherency.
Other Choices	Description
Coward Culling	+20% Damage against Suppressed Enemies for the Ogryn and Allies in Coherency.
Bonebreaker's Aura	+10% Heavy Melee Attack Damage for the Ogryn and Allies in Coherency.

When utilizing the game's top melee weapon, Bonebreaker's Aura has the potential to be incredibly effective. However, it is important to communicate with allies and instruct them to use heavy melee attacks instead of regular ones. Similarly, Coward Culling works best when there is proper communication among allies, allowing them to target the same enemy and maximize its benefits.

In many builds, Stay Close! proves to be the most advantageous strategy as it enhances the Ogryn's and the squad's durability when they stick together. This increased toughness replenishment greatly simplifies runs, ensuring that the Ogryn maintains a sufficient amount of health throughout the level rather than running out.

Best Keystone Talent

Best Choice	Description
Feel No Pain	The Ogryn is blessed with 10 Stacks of Feel No Pain. Each Stack grants +2.5% Toughness Replenishment and +2.5% Damage Reduction. Taking Health Damage removes one stack. Stacks are restored every 6 seconds.
Other Choices	Description
Heavy Hitter	+5% Damage for 7.5 seconds on Heavy Attack Hit. Stacks 5 times.
Burst Limiter Override	5% chance of triggering Lucky Bullet and not consuming Ammo when making Ranged Attacks.

The inclusion of Feel No Pain skill sets the Ogryn apart as the ultimate tank in the game, enhancing their durability significantly. Regardless of their chosen build, this ability alone ensures that the Ogryn remains a formidable operative. While damage-focused builds may opt for alternative options, it is imperative for tank-oriented Ogryns to prioritize Feel No Pain above all else.

Heavy Hitter synergizes effectively with other melee weapon talents, reaching incredible levels of power when all five stacks are active. If you possess a weapon with exceptional traits and desire increased firepower, Burst Limiter Override will sporadically replenish ammunition for the specific weapon.

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is currently accessible for PC and Xbox Series X/S platforms.