As far as I know there are not so much cadence melee builds on elemental damage (3 builds so far) and there are no builds on lightning cadence. Let’s have a fun and cover the gap.
Desclaimer: The guide will be updated in future with new builds and required descriptions.
[1.0.6.1] Templar of the Storm
2H Lightning Cadence & Blade Arc Battlemage
Damage: Lightning
Active skills: Cadence, Blade Arc, Blitz, Battle Cry, Nullification, Mirror of Ereoctes, Aether corruption
Passive skills: Oleron’s Rage, Field Command, Iskandra’s Elemental Exchange, Stormcaller aura
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/aZqvGJdN
- Screenshot with Fighting Spirit, Deadly Momentum and Prowess active
As an alternative to medal Badge of Mastery wuth +5 to BA you could try this setup: https://www.grimtools.com/calc/b286vopZ
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[1.0.6.1] Blade of the Strom
2H Lightning Cadence Battlemage - “lazy” variant
Damage: Lightning
Active skills: Cadence, Blitz, Battle Cry, Nullification, Mirror of Ereoctes, Aether corruption
Passive skills: Oleron’s Rage, Field Command, Iskandra’s Elemental Exchange, Stormcaller aura
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/RZRlRz92
- Screenshot with Fighting Spirit, Deadly Momentum and Prowess active
Alternative gear setup without BoM mdeal: https://www.grimtools.com/calc/YNndRObV
The builds jave the following advantages and limitations
Pros:
- No non-legendary or non-epic items in gear setup
- High skill disruption protection
- No problems to complete campaign content except some super bosses
- Nullification - useful skill in many situations
- Saves: Mirror of Ereoctes and Menhir’s Will
Cons:
- Not the highest possible lightning RR - need more time to deal with enemies with high lightning/elemntal resistence
- Not the highest possible Cadence lightning damage
- Badge of Mastery with +5 to skill bonus is required - not an easy to craft it
- Can’t win fight with Avatar, Lokkar and Ravager on Ultimate
Credits: Veretragna for useful builds discussion.
To be continued …