Unit Alloys

Unit Alloys - DPS Hybrid Brand (with Equalizer & Salvo)

Last reviewed: 2026-04-25 · TU22.1 · Verified vs in-game

Unit Alloys is the underrated DPS brand. Most players ignore it because the AR damage 2pc looks like a worse Fenris and the rate-of-fire 1pc is small on paper. They miss the point: Unit Alloys also includes the Equalizer (Obliterate-talent gear) and Salvo (rate-of-fire gear) named pieces, which makes the brand a critical pickup for any AR or rate-of-fire DPS build chasing those talents.

At a Glance

• 1pc: +5% Rate of Fire
• 2pc: +20% Assault Rifle Damage
• 3pc: +20% Reload Speed
• Role: AR DPS / Rate-of-Fire hybrid
• Tier: A for AR, S for Equalizer/Salvo named-piece builds
• Best slot count: 2pc or 3pc
• Synergies: Fenris, Sokolov, Strained, Obliterate, Petrov, Eagle Bearer
• Special: includes Equalizer (Obliterate) and Salvo (RoF) named pieces

The brand identity is "AR damage with rate-of-fire and reload." The 2pc 20% AR damage is double Fenris's 1pc AR damage, the 1pc rate of fire is unique among brands, and the named pieces Equalizer and Salvo are top-tier talent sources.

Bonuses Detail

The 1pc +5% Rate of Fire is rare among brands - most brands give weapon-class damage or stat bonuses, not fire rate. Rate of Fire scales DPS directly because it adds bullets per minute, and it stacks multiplicatively with weapon damage, headshot damage, and crit damage. For Salvo named-piece builds (which add another 5% RoF on chest), Unit Alloys 1pc is the natural pairing.

The 2pc +20% AR Damage is the largest single AR damage bonus from any brand. Compared to Fenris 1pc (+10% AR), Unit Alloys 2pc is double. The trade-off is that Fenris's 3pc gives +15% crit chance, while Unit Alloys 3pc gives reload. For pure AR damage scaling, Unit Alloys 2pc + Fenris 3pc creates the highest cumulative AR damage in the game.

The 3pc +20% Reload Speed matches Fenris 2pc reload bonus. Reload speed is critical for AR play because of the constant magazine cycling. Stacking Unit Alloys 3pc reload with mod rolls drops reload to near-instant on most ARs.

Best Use Cases

Unit Alloys shines in four archetypes:

1. Equalizer Obliterate AR. Equalizer chest piece (Unit Alloys named) carries the Obliterate talent, which stacks weapon damage on kill. Unit Alloys 3pc base + Equalizer chest creates the highest sustained AR DPS profile.
2. Salvo rate-of-fire stack. Salvo chest (Unit Alloys named) gives +5% RoF on top of Unit Alloys 1pc. Combined with another RoF source (mods, holster), you reach the RoF cap on AR and SMG.
3. Hybrid Fenris-Unit Alloys AR. 2pc Unit Alloys (+20% AR) + 3pc Fenris (+10% AR, +20% reload, +15% crit) creates the maximum AR damage loadout.
4. Eagle Bearer DPS. Eagle Bearer scales with sustained fire. Unit Alloys 1pc RoF + 2pc AR damage + 3pc reload extends the sustained DPS window.

It is not the right pick for LMG, MMR, shotgun, status, or skill builds. Those want Petrov, Airaldi, Wyvern, Empress or Hana-U.

Items in Brand

Unit Alloys drops the standard six gear slots plus two named pieces. Notable rolls per slot:

• Mask: Critical Hit Chance, Weapon Damage, Headshot Damage
• Backpack: Weapon Damage, Critical Hit Damage, AR Damage
• Chest: AR Damage, Rate of Fire, Critical Hit Damage (Equalizer named with Obliterate, Salvo named with RoF)
• Gloves: Critical Hit Chance, Weapon Damage, AR Damage
• Holster: Critical Hit Damage, AR Damage, Rate of Fire
• Kneepads: Weapon Damage, Hazard Protection, AR Damage

The named pieces Equalizer and Salvo are the brand's biggest selling points. Equalizer chest with Obliterate talent is a top-tier DPS chest. Salvo chest with the rate-of-fire roll is the cleanest source of stacked RoF.

Top Builds

Build 1: Equalizer Obliterate AR

• Equalizer chest (Unit Alloys named) with Obliterate
• 2pc Unit Alloys (gloves, holster) for 20% AR damage
• 3pc Fenris (mask, backpack, kneepads) for crit chance and reload
• Backpack talent: Glasscannon
• Weapon: ACR or P416
• Result: Obliterate stacks + Fenris crit + Unit Alloys AR damage = top AR DPS

Build 2: Salvo Rate of Fire Stack

• Salvo chest (Unit Alloys named)
• 3pc Unit Alloys (mask, gloves, kneepads) for RoF, AR damage, reload
• 2pc Sokolov (backpack, holster) for crit damage
• Weapon: ACR or AK-M
• Result: maximum sustained AR fire rate with crit damage scaling

Build 3: Eagle Bearer Sustained DPS

• 3pc Unit Alloys (chest, gloves, holster) for AR damage and reload
• 3pc Sokolov (mask, backpack, kneepads) for crit
• Weapon: Eagle Bearer
• Result: extended high-DPS windows with sustained fire scaling

Build 4: Strained Famas Burst

• 3pc Unit Alloys (chest with Strained named, gloves, holster)
• 2pc Fenris (mask, backpack) for crit chance and AR damage
• 1pc Sokolov (kneepads) for crit damage
• Chest talent: Strained
• Weapon: Famas
• Result: high-burst Strained AR with stacked damage

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Largest 2pc AR Damage bonus in the game (20%)
• Unique 1pc Rate of Fire bonus
• Equalizer chest piece carries Obliterate talent
• Salvo chest piece is the cleanest RoF stack source
• Synergizes with Fenris, Sokolov, Strained

Cons:

• 1pc RoF is small without supporting RoF sources
• 3pc Reload overlaps with Fenris 2pc Reload (redundant)
• No skill, status, armor or crit chance scaling
• Easy to overlook because Fenris is more popular

FAQ

Q: Is Unit Alloys 2pc better than Fenris 1pc for AR damage? A: Yes. Unit Alloys 2pc gives +20% AR Damage versus Fenris 1pc +10% AR Damage. The standard top AR build is 2pc Unit Alloys + 3pc Fenris for maximum AR damage and crit chance.

Q: What is the Equalizer named piece? A: Equalizer is the Unit Alloys chest with the Obliterate talent: "Weapon Damage on Kill" stacks. It's one of the top three AR chest talents in TU22.1 and a primary reason to farm Unit Alloys.

Q: What is the Salvo named piece? A: Salvo is the Unit Alloys chest with a built-in +5% Rate of Fire roll, stacking with the brand 1pc 5% RoF. Used for rate-of-fire AR builds and Eagle Bearer.

Q: Should I run 2pc or 3pc Unit Alloys? A: 2pc is the standard pickup for AR damage. 3pc adds reload, which is redundant with Fenris 2pc reload. Run 3pc only if you skip Fenris.

Q: Does +5% Rate of Fire affect Eagle Bearer? A: Yes. Eagle Bearer is an AR and benefits from RoF, AR damage, reload and crit identically to other ARs.

Closing

Unit Alloys is the AR DPS brand most players sleep on. The 2pc 20% AR damage is unmatched, the 1pc rate of fire is unique, and the Equalizer and Salvo named pieces are critical talent sources for any AR or rate-of-fire build. Keep one full set rolled with AR Damage on chest, gloves and holster, Critical Hit Damage on backpack, and Rate of Fire wherever it appears. Pair with Fenris, Sokolov, or Strained for the highest AR DPS in the game.