Builds

DPS Build Guide — Soulbound: Online

How to gear for damage output and faster dungeon clears.

What a DPS Build Is Doing

A DPS-oriented build focuses on clearing enemies and bosses as quickly as possible, trading some survivability for damage output. In a 3-player party, this is usually paired with at least one player leaning tank or support.

What to Prioritize

Weapon archetypes and abilities that maximize damage per hit or per combo chain
Relic paths that amplify offensive stats, since relics are earned mid-run and can meaningfully warp a build's damage output
Positioning and mobility, given the bullet-heaven combat style relies on dodging incoming fire while dealing damage

Solo vs. Party DPS

Playing solo, you'll likely need to blend some DPS with enough defense to survive, since there's no tank absorbing hits for you. See our Solo Build Guide if that's your main way of playing.

Framing note: Soulbound: Online is classless — there's no locked-in "class" to pick. Everything below is about what gear, abilities, and relics to prioritize to lean into this role; you can switch out of it anytime by changing gear. Specific ability and relic names aren't public yet, so this guide focuses on strategy rather than a fixed loadout — we'll add exact picks once Early Access is out on July 21, 2026.