[1.0.0.4] Cadence Witchblade - 100% unkillable, 100% faceroll build

Well Markovian does have that proc which means Perma Overguard, More blitz spam if built around it which it wrecks. More heal if withcblade or blademaster. It also work on devotions. It’s pretty strong. More sheild block.

The thing is that Siegebreaker is such a strong standalone item and works really well with Warborng providing a total of 45-50% phys resist with the rest of items and devotions which compensates not having perma overguard.

And yes if you have time to post that video it would be nice to see.:slight_smile: I have no Warborn pieces at the moment.

Even with overcapped lightning resist always drink a Stormshroud potion. Valdaran is pretty much the only enemy i save that potion for.

you need overcap lightning resist against him or he will crush you, i dont know the exact value of his debuff but something like ~50 overcap seems enough.

His debuff is tied to the lightning bolt attack he only uses when you are out of range, though.

I actually checked my lightning resist on the second attempt, it never went below 85%.

i always switch one item against him in crucible and i can tell you the difference of his dps with/without the item is night and day.

Ok so since some people are interested to see how perform Warborn compare to Markovian, i had to post 2 videos to get the closest comparaison possible:
-Same map, same buff, offensive devotion on both build.
-Crucible buff: vanguard banner lvl 3, The Might of Amatok, Empyrion’s Guidance

[v1.0.0.6]Video: warborn 100-150 gladiator clear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YLQrZnPDstA

With +skills & devotions
http://grimcalc.com/build/eUuVd0W

[v1.0.0.6]Video: Markovian 100-150 gladiator clear
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=az3SSH9DbOg

With +skills & devotions
http://grimcalc.com/build/eUuVd0W

Final result: Markovian timer 21mins 33sec / Warborn timer 19mins 18sec (~11% faster clearspeed). Even if timer are very close, warborn just feel superior but you will need decent green items to cap your resist if you dont wanna sacrifice to much OA/DA from augments.

Ring: recommended prefix is “Incorruptible”
pants: recommended suffix is “Of Nature’s Bounty” (pants can be remplaced by green boots)

Markovian is still very good and have lower gear requirement in term of green item.

EDIT: polished a bit skill build & devo for warborn build.

From your screenshots you use different pants, badge and different rings. Should that not be the same for testing purpose?

there is also some variant in devo&skill build, you have to adapt since the gear is not the same.

What is the difference in dps with the standard Marko Ian set with the gavel?

Hm. Yeah, I think I want Warborn set instead. Markovian Shield is pretty meh, and the 5 piece proc honestly doesn’t do much. 2 seconds off every other Blitz use, and 4 seconds shaved off Overguard on average is not a 5 piece set bonus that’s worth equipping mediocrity over.

With the Earthsplitter, this build feels about on par with my random legendaires Savagery Warder, though I imagine it will be better overall once I get an ideal weapon and surpass the warder’s DPS (it is already noticeably tankier overall).

You’re wrong, Markovian’s 5-piece bonus is very strong. Not just because of proc, but also due to HP and damage bonuses.

Thanks for taking the time to do these. It shows that each set has it’s own advantages.

Finally got Formidable Solael-Sect pants. Feels good. :slight_smile:

Congrats:D

Where did they drop for you?

Farmed them from Guardian of Solael, got all sorts of Solael-Sect pants before these dropped today. Took around two, maybe three days of farming them, though I did do Cronley runs and also some Blood Grove vendor/Mountain Deeps-farming at the same time too so didn’t only focus on the Guardian.

whats with the skill plan in OP? i am 84 and i dont have nearly as many skill points to spend. i did hidden path on all difficulty levels

“GrimCalc, With +skills. +5 soldier and a few singles.”

so what should i do if i have no +skills? deduct 5 points from every skill in calc?

Page 36 has more updated build info.

I’m at page 18 :wink: