Payday 2 Ghost Build Guide

Find out which skills to unlock in these Ghost Builds to successfully pull of heists in Payday 2.

Getting the job done makes you filthy rich in ‘Payday 2.’ Some heists are fun when in the ‘loud style,’ but stealth runs are much more rewarding when talking in terms of raw cash. This considers the level and character-build progression system dedicated to stealth.

If you’re playing in a team game – which this guide will assume you are- you will want specialized players working together. One of the most important is the Ghost, aka the stealth ninja dude (except he can’t wield a sword or throw shurikens). This makes Ghosts relatively weaker than the rest but works well with the Technician.

Payday 2 Ghost Build: GhostTech

Mastermind (18)Stockholm Syndrome = Basic  
Cable Guy = Aced  
Fast Learner = Basic  
Combat Medic = Basic  
Leadership = Basic  
Endurance = Basic
Enforcer (5)Transporter = Aced
Technician (32)Sentry Gun = Basic  
Unlocking The Sharpshooter = Basic  
Rifleman = Basic  
Improved Crafting = Aced  
Silent Drilling = Aced  
Drill Sergeant = Aced  
Hardware Expert = Aced  
Nerves of Steel = Aced
Ghost (72)Lucky Charm = Basic  
Lockpicking Expert = Aced  
Assassin = Aced  
Fast Hands = Basic  
Dead Presidents = Aced  
ECM Overdrive = Aced  
Martial Arts = Basic  
Chameleon = Aced  
The Professional = Aced  
Silent Killer = Aced  
Cleaner = Aced  
Cat Burglar = Basic

Ghost Tree has limited choice, so we take assistance from the Technician Tree to broaden the scope and prevent pointless SP investments.

Basic Skills for Ghost Tech Build

For the basic skill tree, we will consider Dead President for this build and invest only a wee bit in Cat Burglar.

Best Weapons for Ghost Tech Build

Silenced weapons are the Ghost’s favorite toys.

Best Skills for Ghost Tech Build

Ramp up the build with Silent Killer and The Professional. These two skills are a must-have for any stealth player.

Payday 2 Ghost Build #2: Time to be Nobody

Mastermind (18)Tactician = Basic  
Cable Guy = Aced  
Equilibrium = Aced  
Leadership = Aced  
Endurance = Aced
Enforcer (5)Transporter = Aced
Technician (13)Demolition Man = Aced  
Hardware Expert = Aced  
Nerves of Steel = Aced
Ghost (81)Assassin = Aced  
Fast Hands = Aced  
Dead Presidents = Aced  
ECM Overdrive = Aced  
Chameleon = Aced  
Sprinter = Aced  
Moving Target = Aced  
The Professional = Aced  
Silent Killer = Aced  
SMG Specialist = Aced  
Cleaner = Aced  
Cat Burglar = Aced

Basic Skills for Ghost Build 2

This build uses all basic tier 1 skills like Dead President, Sprinter, and Cat Burglar.

Next, we’ll work our way up the third column, but let’s not forget about the all-important Assassin (a very wrongly named skill, in my opinion) and Fast Hands while on the way.

Weapons for Ghost Build 2

ECM Overdrive is good if you’re into using jammers, but most of the time, it’s something folks running stealth skills tend to avoid. Either way, it’s not a bad pick.

Skills for Ghost Build 2

You’ll need Chameleon for a ‘Nobody’ build, and it helps that you can wear a mask and still seem normal.

This build is more suited for solo stealth runs than team games. If you get caught, there isn’t much to do other than run away, which isn’t something your teammates would be happy to see.

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