The Thick of It
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| Name | The Thick of It |
| Season | 25 |
| Type | Artifact Perk |
| Rarity | Legendary |
| Description | Rapid final blows, while surrounded, grant you Armor Charge. BOOST: While you are surrounded, your weapons have increased handling. Swords gain increased charge rate. |
| Source | Slayer Baron Apothecary Satchel Artifact |
The Thick of It is a Seasonal Mod from Episode: Revenant.
Contents
Acquisition
Unlocked on tier 3 of the Slayer Baron Apothecary Satchel Seasonal Artifact. This perk was added in Act II of Episode: Revenant.
Usage
This perk rewards aggressive close-quarters combat by granting Armor Charge when surrounded.
Activation Requirements
- Surrounded: At least 2 enemies within 15 meters
- Kill Count: 3 rapid final blows (triple kill)
- Time Window: Approximately 3 seconds
- Armor Charge Granted: 1 charge (2 with Stacks on Stacks)
BOOST Effect
With Tonic of Brawling active:
- Handling Bonus: +30 to all weapons while surrounded
- Sword Benefit: Increased heavy attack charge rate
- Always Active: Buff persists while surrounded (no kills required)
Surrounded Mechanics
- Range: 15 meter radius
- Enemy Count: Minimum 2 enemies
- Visual Indicator: Screen edge darkens when surrounded
- All Enemy Types: Works with any combatants
Strategic Applications
- CQC Builds: Rewards aggressive positioning
- Sword Builds: Enhanced charge rate for heavy attacks
- SMG/Shotgun Builds: Handling bonus improves performance
- Armor Charge Generation: Consistent source in dense combat
Synergies
Particularly effective with:
- Emergency Flare: Maintains charges after Emergency Reinforcement
- Finders Keepers: Multiple Armor Charge sources
- Surge Mods: Weapon damage with Armor Charges
- Stacks on Stacks: Doubles Armor Charge generation
Build Recommendations
- Titan Striker: Thrives in close combat
- Hunter Arcstrider: Combination Blow builds
- Warlock Voidwalker: Devour sustain while surrounded
- Glaive Builds: Melee kills count for activation
Weapon Recommendations
Benefits most from:
- Swords: Direct charge rate benefit
- SMGs: Handling helps in CQC
- Shotguns: Faster ready/stow speed
- Sidearms: Improved swap speed
PvE Applications
- Onslaught Activities: Constant surrounded state
- Gambit: Dense enemy spawns
- Patrol Zones: Easy activation
- Seasonal Activities: Designed for high enemy density
Notes
- Surrounded buff updates dynamically
- Works with weapon and ability kills
- Handling bonus affects ADS speed
- Sword charge rate stacks with other sources
