The title and most of the op content as well as the comments refer to the previous version of the build whose performance was substandard because I tried to use the benefits of an off-hand on a build that works best with bonuses from dualwielded weapons.
This is the updated version which is much faster (8:26 with my shitty piloting): GT and YT
- As always all criticisms more than welcome
- No-Green Setup - not tested
FOREWORD and CREDITS
This is my third build posted in these forums and my first ever attempt at a vitality build. I do not credit myself for much original input here. All credits ought to go to my predecessors Sir Spanksalot and Weyu who were beating the shit out of Ravenous Earth when I was still in GD Kindergarten. Also, I openly admit to shamelessly ripping devo setup from the former (after a dozen failed attempts at creating something different) so please don’t shoot…
PLAYABILITY and STRATEGY
Main Campaign. Melts all. Some energy issues so might wanna invest in an ectoplasm.
Crucible. Kinda testy. Kiting and repositioning, RE placement as well as MoT/TD/heals handling is key. Also, can’t just do the crazy pianist routine (like me), make sure you know your buttons. Kuba is a problem as his heals and million vit res make him a bitch to kill. Besides, BUILD HAS ZERO FREEZE RES so don’t make the mistake I made in the video and don’t go kiting around Moosie’s turrets. Surprisingly, Reaper and Zantarin are welcome as their summons make for a good Foul Eruption meat.
GEAR FAQ
Why Bonespike and not Pandemic? Way I figure, extra 2s RE uptime is nice but it’s also about global % dmg. Base Bonespike has more +%vit that Pandemic and affixes allow for over 200% more. It does not make up for Pandemic’s flat to RE but this huge extra % go to everything - and specifically to healing procs with built in adcth which form the foundation of the build’s sustain.
Why the off-hand and not dw? Conversion, %cdr (translates to 0.4-0.5s to RE so no loss in this department) and proper relic. Besides, double Pandemics and double Bonespikes are boring.
In the updated version uses both Pandemic and Bonespike.
What’s up with that Stonehide SG of Kings? Don’t you know they don’t exist? Tbh, that of Kings isn’t much needed. CC doesn’t hurt as much as it would an autoattack build. Any affix, even non-stun res, will do. The only reason I’m not using Ill Omens is that Stonehide. Not having it forces too many compromises.
Barbaros again? Yes, it’s a shame not to use them when Time Dilation is available.
Thank you for reading and in advance for commenting. Have a grim day!