The Boomeranger in Trove is one of those classes that feels like controlled chaos: part bow-ranged sharpshooter, part explosive demolitionist, and part melee skirmisher depending on what weapon you hold. This guide gives you everything you need for 2025 — clean build templates (Ranged DPS / Bomb-Farm / Hybrid Melee), gem & emblem recommendations, gear priorities, rotation examples, and progression tips so you can pick a style and actually stick to it.
Pick your Boomeranger Build
| Role | What it does best | Core stats |
|---|---|---|
| Ranged DPS (Bow) | Kite, poke, and shred bosses from safe distance | Physical Damage, Crit, Crit Damage, Light |
| Bomb-Farm (Class-Gem) | Max AoE clear with big bomb synergies and summons | Physical Damage, Light, Attack Speed, some HP |
| Hybrid Melee | Switch to melee weapons for close combat and cyclone procs | Health, Stability, Physical Damage, Attack Speed |
Boomeranger’s abilities change based on weapon equipped (bow vs melee). If you want chickens to peck everything to death, the class gem can convert your bombs into summon-spawners — a favorite community trick.
- pick bow for safe DPS, pick bomb/class-gem for insane clears, pick melee/hybrid for close-quarters and tankier solo play.
Boomeranger abilities & passive
Below are the abilities you’ll use 90% of the time. I explain what each does and why it matters for builds.
The Bow:
When the bow is equipped your basic attacks cycle between arrow types — often Fire (damage over time), Ice (slow), and Bomb (AoE). This makes bow Boomeranger great at kiting and staggered crowd control while still dealing reliable damage.
- Fire arrows: DoT and sustained damage.
- Ice arrows: Slow for kite control.
- Bomb arrows: AoE burst for pack damage.
Melee:
If you swap to melee weapons your basic attacks and some actives change to produce close-range effects — some melee variants spawn short-duration cyclones or other on-hit effects, which let you pivot into a hybrid close-range brawler role.
- Melee basics: Cyclone / close AoE procs on every Nth hit.
- Great for tighter Delves or when you’re intentionally tanking.
Big Bomb:
One of the Boomeranger’s signature toys is the Big Bomb / ultimate — a high-impact explosive that can clear terrain and melt clumps. When paired with certain class gems (e.g., Bawk-Bomb), this bomb can spawn smaller allies (chickens) for extra damage and distraction; it’s a core reason many players push the Boomeranger into farm builds.
- Big Bomb = massive AoE and utility (can break block types).
- Class Gem variant (Bawk-Bomb) spawns chickens that attack enemies.
Combat block & Mystic Gems: a 2025 New Systems
Two systemic updates you must account for when planning late-game builds are Combat Block and Mystic Gems. Combat Block gives melee and close-range classes a “safety net” — each point of block can absorb what would be a lethal hit — and it scales with defensive stats (HP, Stability). Mystic Gems are a later-tier gem upgrade route that increases late-game stat ceilings and reshapes how you invest in Light and Power Rank scaling. These systems both affect Boomeranger choices: if you’re melee-leaning, invest a little more HP/Stability to leverage block; if you’re ranged, prioritize Light and crit to pierce high-HP foes.
The Ranged DPS Boomeranger Build
If you want a Boomeranger that stays back and shreds bosses and delves, this is your build. It leans into the bow’s arrow cycle and maximizes crit + light scaling.
You kite, use ice arrows to slow priority threats, pepper with bomb arrows to soften clumps, and save cooldowns for damage windows. Bow ranges let you avoid most mechanics in Delves while continuing to pump DPS.
- Core stats: Physical Damage, Critical Hit, Critical Damage, Light.
- Gems: prioritize empowered gems that give PD/CH/CD and distribute Light into cosmics/mystics for late-game scaling.
Rotation: spam basic arrow cycle while keeping Ice for slows and Bomb arrows for packs — use your ultimate/bomb on dense pockets or boss phases. Keep movement and line-of-sight to avoid heavy AoE.
The Bomb-Farm Boomeranger Build
If you love clearing huge packs and enjoying chaotic visuals, build around bombs and the Boomeranger class gem that converts your big bombs into spawn-summoning mayhem (Bawk-Bomb). This build is extremely popular for farming because it converts your explosives into extra damage sources and disrupters.
- Core stats: Physical Damage, Light (scales into endgame), Attack Speed, some Max Health (for block).
- Gems: choose class gem (Bawk-Bomb) + AoE-oriented empowered gems (Pyrodisc / Explosive type) and spread Light into cosmics/mystics.
Playstyle tip: drop your big bomb into the densest clump, let the spawned minions distract and chip, then sweep with Bomb Arrows / melee cyclone if you swap. This build is excellent for Candoria/topside farming and many Delve speed routes.
The Hybrid Melee Boomeranger Build
Not all Boomerangers are pure ranged. With a melee weapon you swap into a closer, more sustained role — excellent for players who solo deep Delves or enjoy hybrid play. The melee side often relies on every-Nth-attack cyclone procs or on-hit effects that make sustained fights comfortable.
- Core stats: Max Health, Stability, Physical Damage, Attack Speed, Health Regen.
- Gems: hybrid PD + MaxHealth spreads on greater/empowered gems; cosmic gems focused on survivability and Light.
Gems, Class Gems & Subclass synergies
Gems are the engine of your long-term growth. Community consensus for Boomeranger usually emphasizes empowered gems that boost Physical Damage and Crit, with class gems used deliberately (Bawk-Bomb is the most famous) for bomb/summon playstyles
- Class Gem note: the Boomeranger class gem Bawk-Bomb converts certain bomb effects into chicken spawners — it’s a massive change in playstyle and can turn farming into an utterly ridiculous and effective affair
Subclass picks: pick a subclass that augments what you lack — Chronomancer/Neon for cooldown or mobility, Knight/Vanguardian if you want extra defense, or a damage subclass for pure DPS synergy. Try a subclass that balances your chosen build’s weakness.
Emblems, Flasks & Allies — how to round the kit
Emblems and flask choices heavily shape run safety and windows of opportunity:
- Martial Emblem is a default for physical DPS builds.
- Surestrike pairs well with crit builds.
- Chronomancer helps bomb cooldowns for a bomb-farm build.
- Death-Defying Vial is extremely popular for soloers and high risk Delves because it prevents death.
Allies: pick allies that boost Physical Damage, Attack/Movement Speed, or provide utility (shield/heal) to compensate for your role. i prefer vary, but damage allies are a safe default for DPS setups.
Gear priorities by slot for Boomeranger
| Slot | Ranged DPS | Bomb-Farm | Hybrid Melee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hat | Crit Damage / Light | Physical Damage / Light | Max Health / Stability |
| Weapon | PD / Crit Damage (bow) | PD / Attack Speed (bomb staff) | PD / Max Health (melee) |
| Face | PD / Crit | PD / Attack Speed | Max Health / Health Regen |
| Ring | PD / Energy Regen | Light / PD | Stability / PD |
| Banner | Light / PD | PD / Light | Health / Stability |
Progression roadmap: early → mid → endgame
- Early (0–PR5k): Learn both attack cycles (bow vs melee), get comfortable switching on the fly, and build survivability so you can actually survive Delves.
- Mid (PR5k–PR20k): Lock in your preferred role (Ranged DPS or Bomb-Farm), hunt class gem (if you want Bawk-Bomb fun), and upgrade empower/gems toward PD + Crit.
- Endgame (Long Shade / Shadow Tower): Invest in Mystic/Cosmic gem upgrades, tune Light, and optimize emblem/flask combos. If you go melee, add HP/Stability for Combat Block leverage.
Rotations & combat
Ranged boss phase: maintain distance → basic arrow cycle → Ice to kite → Bomb arrows + ultimate in burst phases → kite.
Bomb-farm: place big bomb on pack → let spawns distract → sweep with bomb arrows or melee cyclone if needed.
Hybrid: swap to melee when pulled in → use cyclone procs and basic hits while juggling pot/flask.
The Boomeranger class in Trove offers a dynamic and versatile gameplay experience, catering to various playstyles through its unique builds. Whether you prefer keeping your distance with the Ranged DPS setup, Farming Flux With Bomb-Farm Build, or engaging in close-quarters combats with the Hybrid Melee build, there’s a style to suit every adventurer.
With the integration of Combat Block and Mystic Gems in the 2025 updates, players can further refine their builds, maximizing survivability and damage output. As you progress from early to endgame, focusing on core stats, gear priorities, and adapting your playstyle will ensure your effectiveness in tackling challenging content.
By mastering the intricacies of the Boomeranger's abilities and strategically engaged rotations, you can dominate both Delves and boss encounters, ultimately carving out your niche in the world of Trove. Embrace the delightful chaos that the Boomeranger brings to the game and enjoy the adventure!