I just got Koumei and I’ve been hearing she’s a great status spreader, which really excites me! I’m curious if anyone has suggestions for the best weapons or companions to pair with her. I’m particularly interested in Infested weapons for my primary, secondary, and melee options. I currently have a Duriga set up for shock and gas, but I’d love other companion recommendations. Also, I heard that the Contagious Bond mod doesn’t work with her—can someone confirm if that’s true?
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For Koumei, I’d recommend using Cedo Prime or any weapon that has a Condition Overload effect. They synergize really well with her abilities. You might also consider running a full Mecha set with a Kubrow. It acts like Contagious Bond but with added bonuses—it’s room-wide and gives armor boosts, which is super helpful!
It’s tough to suggest specific mods without knowing where you are in the game, but make sure to look at the Archon mods for your build—they’re really key! I personally like using Arcane Impetus for the energy boost. Many people also subsume over Koumei’s second ability instead of her first; I find it easier than dealing with her challenges! Just remember, it’s about having fun, so don’t get too hung up on the details.
One classic recommendation for Infested weapons is the Dual Ichor. I’ve also heard good things about the Bubonico. As for secondaries, I’m not too sure—might want to check out some recent guides for that! For companions, going with a full Mecha set with a Kubrow or Predasite is a solid choice. They can boost her status effects really well!
A Predasite sounds awesome! Any favorites from the line-up? Also, I found a build online for Koumei; what mod would you suggest swapping for the Mecha?
Totally agree! I don’t see why Contagious Bond wouldn’t work either. It’s all about your companion getting the kill to spread those status effects, right? But yeah, I think the Mecha set is actually more reliable than waiting for that to happen.