Best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3

Knowing the best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3 will help players to slay enemies with ease. The game features a vast arsenal of 30 weapons across different damage types. KF3 also features six Perk classes, which are tied to specific characters in the game. There are three types of skills, and the effectiveness of the Perk depends on which type of skills are equipped.

This article gives players the list of the best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3.

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What are the best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3?

Here's an overview of some of the best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3:

1) Sharpshooter (Luna)

Best Sharpshooter Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

The best Sharpshooter build features the Artemis Marksman rifle, which can take out Zeds from a distance. The Disciple is a reliable sidearm with a fast fire rate, which allows it to kill weaker Zeds. It has high recoil, which can be a downside. The Pulse Lure tool is the final component of this loadout, which can lure the Zeds towards it when thrown. It's great for distracting opponents and creating escape routes. Here are all the components of this build:

• Primary weapon: Artemis Marksman
• Secondary weapon: Disciple
• Tool: Pulse Lure

Passive skills:

• Hunter (Level 2)
• Big Game Hunter (Level 26)
• Flight Response (Level 20)
• Big Shot (Level 8)
• Evasive Maneuvers (Level 14)

Throwable skills:

• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Blizzard (Level 16)
• Chilling Effect (Level 4)
• Frostbite (Level 28)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)

Gadget skills:

• Busy Bee (Level 6)
• Frosted Tips (Level 30)
• Sting Operation (Level 12)
• Cold-Blooded (Level 18)
• Target Run (Level 24)

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2) Engineer (Imran)

Best Engineer Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

The best Engineer perk build and loadout includes the Bonebreaker shotgun as the primary weapon. This shotgun can blast the enemies into shreds at close range. Players can also use the Contak CSG, which offers a similar danger range. For the sidearm, we'll be picking the Shuriken due to its fast movement speed. Finally, for the tool, players should use the Pulse lure, which can help distract enemies.

Loadout:

• Primary weapon: Bonebreaker
• Siderarm: Shuriken
• Tool: Pulse Lure

Passive skills:

• Major Damage (Level 8)
• Tool Up (Level 2)
• Man Of Steel (Level 14)
• Rally Beacon (Level 26)
• Scatter Plot (Level 20)

Throwable skills:

• Dismember the Day (Level 16)
• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Grounded (Level 4)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)
• Scrap Heap (Level 28)

Gadget skills:

• Wall of Sound (Level 12)
• Stabilize (Level 6)
• Clear the Area (Level 18)
• Reverb Pedal (Level 30)
• Clear the Area (Level 18)

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3) Commando (Foster)

Best Commando Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

The X295 Wraith is the primary weapon in the best Commando perk build in Killing Floor 3. This powerful assault rifle will help players to survive the higher-level enemy waves in the game. The Krait sidearm comes from the Engineer class, and it can clear hordes of enemies. The final component of the loadout is the Ammo Bag tool, which will prevent Foster from running out of ammo.

Loadout:

• Primary weapon: X295 Wraith
• Sedodnary weapon: Krait
• Tool: Ammo Bag

Passive skills:

• Preferred Customer (Level 8)
• Fire Sale (Level 2)
• Booster Shot (Level 14)
• A Real Rager (Level 26)
• Get Loaded (Level 20)

Throwable skills:

• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Think Fast (Level 4)
• Scavenger (Level 28)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)
• Corrosion Explosion (Level 16)

Gadget skills:

• Business Expansion (Level 24)
• Market Panic (Level 6)
• Smog Warning (Level 30)
• Slow Dance (Level 18)
• Widen Out (Level 12)

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4) Medic (Obi)

Best Medic Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

Players can pick the K&W MP6 SMG as the primary weapon in the Medic build. This SMG is effective in close to medium range, thanks to its powerful fire rate. The KH-380 is the default sidearm, which can be used for healing in tense situations. The Syringe Bag tool can provide syringes to the team, which they can use to recover lost health. Mentioned below are all the components that you'll use in the best Medic Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3.

Loadout:

• Primary weapon: K&W MP6
• Secondary weapon: KH-380
• Tool: Syringe Bag

Passive skills:

• Chemical Reaction (Level 26)
• Social Distancing (Level 20)
• Stronger Prescription (Level 8
• Symbiosis (Level 14)
• Healing Hands (Level 2)

Throwable Skills:

• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Gas Expansion (Level 4)
• Anesthetist (Level 16)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)
• Lingering Cloud (Level 28)

Gadget Skills:

• Steroid Injection (Level 18)
• Storm Shelter (Level 24)
• Burn Unit (Level 12)
• Health Benefits (Level 6)
• Resuscitator (Level 30)

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5) Firebug (Devlin)

Best Firebug Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

Devlin players can get the Dragon's Breath shotgun, which is exceptional for clearing early-game content. This powerful weapon can easily destroy low-tier Zeds. The Pyre 357 is a decent sidearm, effective in close to medium ranges. It can do good damage when targeting the weak points of certain enemies, like the Husks.

Firebug players use a lot of ammo due to the class's aggressive playstyle, so to avoid running out of bullets, gamers should pick the Ammo Bag tool. Here are all the items in the best Firebug Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3:

Loadout:

• Primary weapon: Dragon's Breath
• Secondary weapon: Pyre .357
• Tool: Ammo Bag

Passive skills:

• Hotfoot (Level 20)
• Too Hot to Handle (Level 2)
• Focus Fire (Level 8)
• Fuel to Burn (Level 14)
• Extinguisher (Level 26)

Throwable Skills:

• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Boom Out (Level 4)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)
• Out With a Bang (Level 16)
• Hot Mess (Level 28)

Gadget Skills:

• From the Ashes (Level 30)
• Hot Streak (Level 24)
• Red Carpet (Level 18)
• Ready for Action (Level 6)
• Footlights (Level 12)

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6) Ninja (Nakata)

Best Ninja Perk build and loadout in Killing Floor 3 (Image via Sportskeeda Gaming || Tripwire Interactive)

The Katanas are among the most unique weapons in the game, best used in a Ninja build. They have fast movement speed and allow Nakata to slash down hordes of weaker Zeds. This weapon also has a shock mode that can be used on powerful enemies like Fleshpounds. The KH-380 is a must-pick for this build, as it provides healing support in the absence of the Medic class. The Shock Trap tool can shock and slow down incoming Zeds when triggered.

Loadout:

• Primary weapon: Katanas
• Secondary weapon: KH-380
• Tool: Shock Trap

Passive skills:

• Demon Stance (Level 14)
• Kenko (Level 2)
• Chi kai ri (Level 20)
• Unyielding (Level 26)
• Roaring Tiger (Level 8)

Throwable skills:

• Capacity Increase (Level 10)
• Hard Rain (Level 16)
• Capacity Increase (Level 22)
• Swift Current (Level 4)
• Hard Rain (Level 16)

Gadget skills:

• Iron Castle (Level 24)
• Punishing Chain (Level 30)
• Shogekiha (Level 6)
• Dead Calm (Level 12)
• Blood Hunt (Level 18)

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This concludes our list for the best Perk builds and loadouts in Killing Floor 3. Follow Sportskeeda for more news and updates.

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