THE V75 SCAR ADVANTAGE
Season 2 drops June 2nd, but the VandalCombat meta for ranked solo is already set. The V75 ScarAR assault rifle is the primary weapon carrying Vandal players to extraction in the current patch cycle. With 18 damage per shot at 120 RPM and Volt Battery ammo, the V75 delivers consistent mid-range pressure that synergizes perfectly with Vandal's Combat Flow passive and Microjet mobility.
The weapon's energy-based damage profile cuts through most shell configurations without the reload timing vulnerabilities of ballistic weapons. Vandal's medium-fast speed lets you maintain optimal V75 engagement ranges while Combat Flow movement speed boosts keep you mobile after eliminations. This combination is climbing Holotag tiers because it solves Vandal's core weakness: getting caught in extended firefights where heavier shells have the advantage.
Pair the V75 Scar with the Pinpoint BarrelBarrel MODSuperior mod for greatly increased stability and range. The weapon's moderate RPM becomes a strength with this setup — every shot counts, and the stability boost ensures you're landing precision hits consistently at 30-40 meter engagements.
SECONDARY WEAPON AND MOD CONFIGURATION
Your secondary should cover the V75's close-range blind spot. The V22 Volt ThrowerSMG SMG is the optimal pairing — 18 damage at 507 RPM with Volt Battery ammo creates energy weapon synergy across your loadout. This eliminates ammo type management issues and ensures both weapons perform consistently against shielded targets.
Mod the V22 with the Flechette Split ActionBarrel MODPrestige for the BRRT SMGSMG cross-compatibility. This prestige mod increases stability, handling, and hip-fire accuracy — exactly what you need for Vandal's aggressive positioning plays. When Combat Flow triggers after an elimination, you can push immediately with the modded V22 and maintain accuracy while moving.
The energy weapon stack also future-proofs your build for Season 2's unknown balance changes. Volt weapons have shown consistent performance across patches, while ballistic weapons face more frequent adjustments. Building around the V75-V22 core gives you meta stability heading into the new season.
IMPLANT AND CORE OPTIMIZATION
Your core should be Calling Card — the prestige Vandal core that makes Disrupt Cannon also hack targets. This transforms your tactical ability from area denial into direct combat utility. Hacked opponents take increased damage and can't use abilities effectively, giving you decisive advantages in 1v1 encounters where Vandal excels.
For implants, run Graceful Landing V4LegsSuperior in legs (50% fall resistance, 20 agility, 20 melee damage), Sprint Kit V4HeadSuperior in head for energy management, and Helping Hands V4TorsoSuperior in torso for the hardware boost and revive speed. This configuration maximizes Vandal's natural mobility advantages while covering defensive gaps.
The build win condition is simple: control mid-range engagements with the V75, use Microjets for positioning superiority, and finish weakened targets with the V22 when Combat Flow triggers. You're playing for quick eliminations and immediate repositioning, not sustained firefights.
RANKED CLIMB STRATEGY
Queue this build during peak hours when mechanical skill matters most. The V75 Scar rewards precise aim and positioning — advantages you'll have over casual players in ranked solo. Avoid early-morning queues where you'll face coordinated teams running DestroyerCombat or TriageSupport combinations that can outlast your damage output.
Target Holotag extraction sites with vertical control options. Vandal's Microjets give you access to elevated positions that force unfavorable angles on ground-based shells. The V75's range advantage becomes decisive when you're shooting down at opponents who can't effectively return fire.
