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Community Buff Suggestions for Apocalyptic Ingenuity Perk

ThreeCQ ThreeCQ
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Apocalyptic Ingenuity (Rick Grimes' pallet rebuild perk) has a very low pick rate (~0.15%) and is considered D/C-tier by the community due to its high setup cost (2 chests), fragile pallet weakness, and chest dependency. Below is a comprehensive, unique list of all community-suggested buffs/reworks compiled from Reddit, BHVR forums, and discussions (July-Dec 2025). Ideas are grouped by category for clarity, with sources noted.

  1. Easier Activation (Most Popular Theme)

  • Idea: 1 Chest/Token SystemDetails: Unlock/rummage 1 chest = 1 token (max 2-3). Spend 1 token + 4s hold to rebuild fragile pallet.Sources: Reddit [1o2tw08], [1mmk5kd], [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Gen Progress ActivationDetails: Complete 20-25% gen progress = 1 use (like Chemical Trap). Aura of broken pallets.Sources: Reddit [1n6y4jx], [1mlnox3]
  • Idea: Scrap/Debris CollectionDetails: Press Ability 1 (2-4s) on broken pallet = collect 1 scrap (aura shown, 24/28/32m). 2 scraps = 1 fragile pallet (4s build). No chest dependency; "party pallets" don't drop scraps. Alt: 4/3/2 total scraps needed.Sources: Reddit [1n6y4jx], [1o2tw08], BHVR [453225], [451762], [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Consume ItemDetails: Hold any item → 5/4/3s hold next to broken pallet = consume item + build fragile. Unlimited aura (no range). Bring item or loot chests.Sources: BHVR [453225]
  • Idea: Cooldown OnlyDetails: 80/70/60s cooldown between uses (no chests). Fragile auto-breaks after 1.5s.Sources: Reddit [1mmk5kd]
  • Idea: 1 Chest or TotemDetails: Unlock/rummage 1 chest OR bless 1 totem.Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Gen-RechargeableDetails: Gain charges via gen progress (e.g., % completion).Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]

  1. Stronger Fragile Pallets

  • Idea: Delayed BreakDetails: Doesn't insta-break on drop: Killer breaks 30-50% faster, or auto-breaks after 1.5-3s.Sources: Reddit [1o2tw08], [1mmk5kd], [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Full/Normal PalletDetails: Rebuild as full pallet (kickable, reusable). Limit: 1x per spot/trial.Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: God Pallet VariantDetails: Full pallet, but falls apart after 3s if not used.Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]

  1. Other Tweaks/Balance

  • Idea: Unlimited + LimitsDetails: Unlimited after 2 chests, but 1 pallet up at once + long cooldown (e.g., 2min like old AMN). Shack pallets 1x only.Sources: BHVR [453410]
  • Idea: Aura BuffDetails: Increase range to 48/56m; show pallet spots.Sources: Reddit [1o2tw08]
  • Idea: Rummage Open ChestsDetails: Rummage open chests for "planks" (slows you) → infinite resource.Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Switch w/ Last StandDetails: Swap activation reqs with Last Stand.Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]
  • Idea: Alt UtilityDetails: Board up windows/doors mid-chase. Or stack multiples in loops (+ per-spot cooldown).Sources: Reddit [1mljkyd]

Community Consensus: 1 chest + tokens + delayed pallet break is the most balanced (would boost pick rate to ~5-10% like AMN). Scrap system adds fun side-objective without chest reliance. Full pallets risk being OP without strong limits.

Please consider a PTB test! Thanks for reading.

Best,
ThreeCQ

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