ABILITIES:

On level 1, you should choose either %Thrusters/Jetpack or %Percussive Burst. This depends on whether you'll be fighting for the first camp with enemies. If you have good teammates who can use their abilities to stagger monsters, you should always take %Thrusters/Jetpack first.

After that, you'll want to unlock every ability first. Later on, you should max out your %Thrusters/Jetpack to level 3, then the %Shocktrap Drone to level 4, and finally max out %Percussive Burst. And of course, you should upgrade your %Overkill Rounds every time you can.

Why I prefer maxing the Shocktrap Drone

If you're wondering why I prefer maxing out the %Shocktrap Drone, it's because of how good it is in the late game. It gives you a 6-second cooldown reduction, and the cage stays active for so much longer, which is really valuable when the circle is small.

Maxing your dash isn't a bad idea either. With enhanced upward velocity on the air dash, you can fly over walls more consistently. However, the difference isn't that big, which is why I find maxing the %Shocktrap Drone more impactful.

You should never max out your %Percussive Burst because the additional damage doesn't do much, and you won't always be able to stun your opponents with it. I also feel that a 4-second cooldown reduction isn't a sufficient reward.

THE GRIPS:

@Longclaw Optics > This grip is arguably the best in the game for hunters who can properly utilize it, specifically ranged hunters whose primary source of damage comes from basic attacks, like those from a Carbine. In a game like Supervive, having a longer attack range is a significant advantage. It allows you to trade damage with opponents much more easily, especially if they don't have the same range extension. Conversely, if an opponent has this grip and you don't, you'll be at a clear disadvantage. It's also excellent for keeping aggressive, close-range characters in check when they try to rush you. It's also increase range on %Overkill Rounds .
@Burning Palm > Very good poke damage, works well with every Carbine's ability.

THE RELICS:

@Sunweaver > This is the best and most consistent relic for a damage boost. I use it over other relics because it either has better damage output or is much more consistent and easier to use. For example, if you use @Harmonic Edge, you have to hit your boosted primary attack or it goes to waste. With @Thunderbolt, you are also forced to attack in a specific sequence to activate its passive. Also, don't think about using @Black Rose or @Sword of Seven Suns ; these relics have too many downsides and @Rampager is an overrated item. That's why I decided to choose @Sunweaver because of how good and easy it is to use. It's also has good synergy with @Ardent Songbow .
@Ardent Songbow > This is the best relic in the game for hunters who can easily land their primary attacks. It provides a huge cooldown reduction on all abilities, and I don't need to explain how valuable that is. Compared to other items that reduce cooldowns, this one reduces the cooldowns of both regular abilities and dashes, while others only affect one type. It also has great synergy with @Sunweaver: reduced cooldowns lead to more ability uses, which in turn means more activations of the @Sunweaver's passive and, ultimately, more damage.

THE KICKS:

@Rocket High-Tops > By far, these are the best kicks for Carbine because they have great synergy with the %Thrusters/Jetpack, making your flight faster and farther. If you don't have them, then @Feystriders would be a great alternative due to the additional dash haste. I'm not a fan of @Bloodlust Boots. It's difficult to get 5 stacks, and you lose those stacks after only 3 seconds. Since the Carbine moves slower while shooting, you barely feel any difference from the additional movement speed and overall, dash speed is a superior stat to movement speed, and with the possible exception of Felix, every other hunter prefers @Rocket High-Tops over any other kicks.

THE PERKS:

@Swiftness > Reduced cooldown on dashes.
@Amplified Haste > Reduced cooldown on abilities.
@Glider Booster > This is an underrated perk. You'll feel a significant difference while gliding with it, allowing you to travel across the map much faster. It also makes it easier to chase enemies or escape from them.
The other two slots you can use for whatever you want.

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