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Payday 3streamlines its skill system by making most skills interact with one of three buffs; Rush, Grit, and Edge. By focusing on one of these bonuses to get the most out of your chosen build, you’re able to dramatically increase your chances of success on a given heist.
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Knowing what Rush, Edge, and Grit do - and what they don’t - goes a long way toward helping you master the art of the heist in Payday 3. Read on to find out everything you need to know about these important status conditions.
What Do Rush, Edge, And Grit Do?
Rush, Edge, and Gritprovide stat bonuseswhen active. Rush increases movement speed, Edge causes your attacks to deal more damage, and Grit reduces the damage that you take from enemies.Each is a ten-percent bonus- big enough to be an advantage, but small enough that you aren’t doomed if you don’t have it.Some skillscheck whether Rush, Edge, or Gritis currently active.Having these skills gives you all the more reason to ensure that your chosen buff is active as often as possible.
If you have Edge, Rush, or Grit active, you’ll see anicon just below your targeting reticule.The white border will turn gray as the effect wears off.
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How Do You Gain Rush, Edge, And Grit?
Rush, Edge, and Grit aregranted by your character’s skills.The exact conditions for each are different for each skill. Some skills can cause a bonus toextend, refilling the timer before it expires. Since the timer is usually quite short, being able to frequently extend your buff is vital at higher difficulty levels.
While your exact build is up to you, try focusing on the following skill sets to get the most out of your favorite bonus:
