Best Hell is Us Loadouts

A Hell is Us loadout bundles two weapons, two defensive gear pieces, one passive relic, one active relic, three glyphs per weapon (Grade 2+), and four drone modules. Defensive gear rarely changes outcomes — focus on weapons, relics, glyphs, and KAPI modules. This guide presents three verified setups aligned with community consensus and in-game acquisition order, then explains how to adapt them when Investigations gate new gear.

Always open the Datapad loadout screen from the pause menu before major Timeloops. Glyphs cost Lymbic energy drawn from successful hits or consumables like Lymbic Capacitors; running dry mid-fight leaves you with basic attacks only.

Early game — Acasa through Senedra (Act I)

Goal: Reach Grade 2 on one weapon, unlock Distract, learn Healing Pulse.

Slot	Recommendation
Primary	Polearm (first drop in second region)
Secondary	Sword or Lymbic neutral backup
Passive relic	Any stamina or Lymbic regen found in Vitalis side content
Active relic	Healing-focused pick if available
Weapon glyphs	Neutral sustain options; save Elite slots
Drone modules	Distract (first module), empty slots until Jova

Distract is the highest-value module in the entire game — it pulls one Hollow out of a pack, stunning until you engage. Acquire the base version immediately after your first Hollow fight. Use the polearm’s horizontal sweep to control two enemies while Distract isolates a third.

Practice Healing Pulse on weaker Walkers before Acasa Marshes Timeloops. Read PC controls or console controls so Pulse inputs are automatic.

Mid game — Auriga Museum and Lethe (Act II)

Goal: Add twin axes, equip Rage or Terror glyphs, slot Surge Step.

Slot	Recommendation
Primary	Twin Axes of Terror or Polearm of Rage
Secondary	Whichever family you did not main in Act I
Passive	The Entropic Enigma if recovered from Vault content
Active	Memoria of The Phol during weapon leveling sessions
Polearm glyphs	Rage Spike, Berserk, Animosity
Axes glyphs	Frightful Ambush, Feed on Fear, Recoil
Drone	Distract, Surge Step, Entropic Field placeholder, fourth flex

Surge Step acts as an extended dodge — find the base module near Jova’s blacksmith in Acasa Marshes, then upgrade to Elite in Auriga’s drone workshop after the Locked Computer mystery. Combine Surge Step with polearm reach to escape Juggernaut wind-ups.

Lethe library codes and Ministry quests often precede combat rooms; see Codes Hub if locked doors delay relic pickups. When both weapons hit Grade 2, mirror glyph layouts: one setup for crowds, one for single-target bosses.

Late game — Marastan and cleanup (Act III)

Goal: Elite glyphs, Elite drone modules, emotion-specific counters.

Slot	Recommendation
Primary	Fully mastered twin axes or greatsword stun build
Secondary	Polearm for spacing in open Marastan streets
Passive	Best Lymbic theft or combo damage relic from Vaults
Active	Situational — swap Memoria out once weapons cap
Glyphs	Elite tiers only; see glyphs guide
Drone	Distract Elite, Surge Step Elite, Shockwave or Entropic Field, flex

Greatsword stun builds — Wave of Wrath, heavy charge attacks, and drone Shockwave — excel against armored Revenants if twin axes feel too fragile on Merciless. Farm Elite modules in Auriga Museum Research Department and Marastan OMSIF sites listed on the drone modules page.

Sample community loadout (Wccftech-style)

Many players run Twin Axes of Terror plus Polearm of Rage with the glyph pairs listed above, Distract + Surge Step on the drone, and whichever passive boosts Lymbic regen. This covers crowd control, burst, and escape without overloading defensive gear slots.

Loadout swap triggers

Swap weapons mid-fight with L2 + Up (PlayStation) or LT + Up (Xbox). Swap when:

• Enemy emotion changes after Haze tether breaks — equip the matching sphere.
• Stamina is capped low from chip damage — greatsword guard stabilizes.
• Drone cooldowns align — open with Distract, swap to axes for burst.

Defensive gear reality check

Multiple guides note defensive gear provides minimal practical benefit. Do not delay progression hunting armor sets unless you enjoy collection completion. Invest time in relics tied to Vaults of Forbidden Knowledge instead.

Related pages

Compare raw weapon stats on the weapons tier list. Track damage patches on patch news. New players should read the wiki overview for exploration philosophy before copying endgame setups.