Hi, i started playing the game, currently i am stage 8-2. Time to decide what to buy. I want to be a Sword-Bomb Hybrid, here is my build idea:
Swords: Combuster/Voltedge(?) + Acheron
Bombs: Nitronome + Shivermist Buster
Helm: Divine Veil
Armor: Volcanic Demo Suit
Shield: Barbarous Thorn Shield
Does this work well as an allround build? Elemental + Shadow Brandish, a Nitronome to make kaboom, a freeze bomb for nice CC, armor gives defense against all attack types, +sword damage, -bomb charge time and some resistances.
Didnt checked this out yet, are there parts in this build that are super expensive?
You may find my detailed sword guide useful. Some of the early sections discuss coordinating weapon types, bombs on the side, etc. There is also an armor section near the end. In the middle is plenty of discussion of Combuster vs. Voltedge and stuff like that.
Yes, your build works. You have at least two non-normal damage types in your swords. Your armor gives good defense against some of the main threats, particularly fire and shock. The shield can absorb a fair amount of damage. It is adequate for Firestorm Citadel, even though it is not actually matched to FSC's threats. Nitronome is useful in compounds, Unknown Passage, and some other places. Some parties like having a Shivermist Buster for FSC.
That said, here are some "improvements" that you should consider:
* Chaos Cloak/Cowl would give huge benefits to both your swords and guns. Of course, the status resistances are dangerous.
* In my experience, starting players tend to like freeze and especially the incomparable Shivermist Buster. But after a while players tire of freeze. It doesn't help you kill monsters quickly. In some ways it hinders your fighting, by preventing knockback, kiting, shield-bumping, and other important tactics. So make Shivermist Buster if you like. But don't be surprised if you stop using it pretty soon. And therefore consider just skipping it entirely.
* What are you going to use against fiends? In my opinion the easiest weapon is Dark Briar Barrage. Nitronome also works, although the knockback can be hard to manage. Final Flourish/Barbarous Thorn Blade is another option. So are piercing guns of course. Consider swapping out Shivermist Buster for one of these.