The 1.0 notes changed Accelerator ammo behavior, burst and elemental interactions, and stacking rules. The collected sources do not verify a complete post-launch grid or best setup.
What an Accelerator build needs to solve
The Accelerator is a burst weapon whose upgrades can change its ammo loop, projectile behavior, and elemental interactions. Older player material emphasizes ammo sustain first. It does not provide a complete, independently verified 1.0 grid that can be called the best setup.
One Early Access gameplay recording discusses generating ammunition over time while sprinting and applying bees. Use that as a historical lead for testing, not a current recipe: the video predates the 1.0 balance pass.
Accelerator changes listed for 1.0
| Upgrade | 1.0 note | Build implication |
|---|---|---|
| Confident Queen | Other-weapon damage no longer refills the Accelerator magazine; ammo capacity increases. | Do not assume the old swap-to-refill loop. |
| Combustive Rounds | Can imbue bullets with rot when paired with an Acid Grenade that applies rot. | Element choice and grenade effects are linked. |
| Ruptured Spleen | Increases damage of normal Accelerator bullets. | Compare normal-shot damage with burst-focused effects in game. |
| Requeening | Now has a duration stat and lasts longer after bees stop being fully applied. | Bee uptime is a separate variable to check. |
| Unstable Recursion | Can only be stacked in Ouroboros. | Do not assume this stack rule applies to standard missions. |
| Honey Sweet / Number 5 To Go | Both can be stacked; Number 5 To Go increases burst size. | Check the grid and stack limits in the current item text. |
These entries summarize the official 1.0 release notes ↗.
A cautious way to test a setup
- Choose one goal: reliable ammo, larger bursts, or rot synergy.
- Use the current upgrade descriptions to select pieces that serve that goal.
- Record the weapon, grenade, employee, and mode. Keep Ouroboros-only stacking separate from normal missions.
- Retest after changing one upgrade; old damage numbers and exploit-based videos are not a 1.0 benchmark.
The build index labels the Accelerator page as an upgrade reference rather than a finished meta loadout.
Sources and limits
- Official 1.0 notes ↗ — upgrade changes and stacking conditions.
- Early Access gameplay example ↗ — historical ammo and bee-route discussion.
- Community upgrade index ↗ — upgrade names; not an official balance database.