[1.0.0.9] Witchblade w/ Shield Build Viability

Hi everyone! Just coming back to Grim Dawn after a hiatus to play my level 55 Witchblade and I was wondering at the viability of my planned build going forward. Any tips or criticisms are welcome.

Build (with devotion):
http://grimcalc.com/build/1009-2i3Mj4

I’m still not sure if Overguard or Warcry would be better for a 1 point skill. Also would Zolhan’s be worth some points as well?

Basically trying to go for a pretty tanky chaos/vitality/melee type Witchblade, but I’m not sure about the practicality of this build going forward into Elite and eventually Ultimate. I’ve had a blast playing with the character so far and it has a lot of survivability up to this point.

Thanks :slight_smile:

Not bad but i would consider taking Deadly Momentum if you can sacrifice some other skills (likely some of Sigil, Markovian’s Advantage and Squad Tactics). It’s flat damage would convert due to Abominable Might and Consecrated Blade into Chaos.
Also if you aren’t desperately need that 130 DA reduction from Scorpion you can put this points into the Spider, remove Green Crossroad and add Dying God flat chaos damage node.
At Elite it will be ok but at Ultimate you’ll have some problem with survivability and dealing damage to high chaos/vit/lifesteal resistant enemies (mostly Chtonics). Eldritch Fire will help a bit but you’ll need some more RR on your equipment as you completely lack Vit resist reduction dropping Curse of Frailty/Vulnerability.

Man this is such a hard balancing act :rolleyes:

Good spot on the devotion: I changed it over to the spider. I also didn’t realize Deadly Momentum procced for all attacks. That skill is amazing!

I’m still a huge noob, so your input about later enemies is indispensable for me planning ahead. I think I will add Curse of Frailty and put a few points into Vulnerability.

Thanks for the input :smiley:

maybe this build can help you:

http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50655