Discussion Cold-Blooded is Tier 3 -- plan the ladder

Cold-Blooded sits in Tier 3. That's the actual loadout puzzle -- the tier split, not the individual perks. Map out all three tiers first, then decide what you're giving up.

Good writeup. One thing I'd tack on -- bring more consumables than you think you need.

This is the stuff that actually keeps your gear. Aim and reflexes are downstream of good decisions.

Yeah the Cold-Blooded is exactly as you describe. Good call starting this.