This build focuses on positive ability-oriented stats, with shield recharge induced from two augur mods. All other utilities such as armor, radar, looting, and weapon damage have taken a back seat.

[Synth Reflex] is there because it is assumed that [Gauss]'s signature weapons will be used ([Acceltra] and [Akarius]) which are designed for critical spray and elemental priming, respectively. This means you will probably be swapping a lot, and [Synth Reflex] makes sure your holstered weapon is topped up while you use the other one, while simultaneously reducing weapon switch time.

If your shields go down, I advise using kinetic plating to reduce the incoming damage and pair it with mach [Rush] or sprinting to ensure that the kinetic plating maintains maximum resistance as it converts battery charge into energy whenever you take a hit. The more charge you have, the higher your resistance. The more charge you have, the more energy you can get when you are damaged. The more energy you get, the more you can cast. The more you can cast, the more your shields benefit. [Adaptation] is included to compensate for the weaknesses of kinetic plating (it only blocks IPS, blast, heat, and cold damage), while arcane grace is included to mop up any damage that seeps through to keep [Gauss] topped up on health throughout long survival missions unassisted.

Arcane nullifier is there to prevent magnetic procs from draining your energy and shields. No energy = no abilities. No abilities = no shield boosts. No shields = panic time, due to a lack of armor and health.

Synth reflex can be swapped out for basically anything, from another augur mod, to mach crash, to any flat ability buff i.e. streamline. If you are willing to invest a forma, rolling guard could be used as well.