Paradox build guide

KINETIC CARBINE MAXXING (ANNOTATED)

by cracksmokerVersion 32Updated Aug 28, 2026Guide #692744

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Observed usage

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Published guide

As written by the author · latest version · not affected by filters

In-game favourites: 46 (as last synced by the API; not match usage)

Author's notes

Easy to understand build for Carbine Maxxing Remember that Weapon Damage scales your Kinetic Carbine, not Spirit Power

Item categories

1Early game
Game stage · 6 items
1. 1
  Mystic Shot
2. 2
  Mystic Burst
3. 3
  Slowing Bullets
4. 4
  Sprint Boots
  Choose wisely what you're going to upgrade this item to, read annotations
5. 5
  Weighted Shots
  Built from Slowing Bullets
  Always buy Sprint Boots before this. Being too slow will make you an easy target
6. 6
  Extra Stamina
2Laningoptional
Author's category · 4 items · FAIRFAX APPROVED
1. 1
  Headshot Booster
  If you're going to upgrade to Headhunter
2. 2
  Weakening Headshot
  If you're going to upgrade to Crippling Headshot. Buy if they have tanky heroes
3. 3
  Long Range
  If you're going to upgrade to Sharpshooter
3CORE
Author's category · 10 items · Try to rush getting the damage items from here
1. 1
  Express Shot
2. 2
  Improved Spirit
3. 3
  Glass Cannon
4. 4
4FUN STUFF TO CONSIDER...optional
Author's category · 10 items
1. 1
  Sharpshooter
  Built from Long Range
  Makes you be able to stay far away from enemies and deal high damage at the same time if that's your playstyle. Useful against heroes like Vindicta, Abrams, Victor etc.
2. 2
  Headhunter
  Built from Headshot Booster
  Good for both damage and healing but only if you can hit your shots
3. 3
5Vitalityoptional
Author's category · 22 items · More specific options for Laning should be here as well
1. 1
  Healing Rite
  Sell later
2. 2
  Extra Regen
  Sell later
3. 3
  Rebuttal
  Sell later
4. 4

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Published ability order

Published ability order: unlocks and upgrades in the author's order, one row per ability in slot order
Pulse GrenadePulse Grenade		Pulse Grenade: Ability unlocked, step 2					Pulse Grenade: 1 AP upgrade, step 7							Pulse Grenade: 2 AP upgrade, step 14