[1.2.0.5][HC][DW Melee] Acid Shadow Strike PURE Nightblade: Lokarr's set (Level 1-100) to Deathguard set [Lokarr, SR66, Cr170][vid]

[Ekkhrono]

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INTRODUCTION

• This will be added to my Hardcore Build Collection
• includes contents from Ashes of Malmouth and The Forgotten Gods expansions of Grim Dawn
• not a detailed guide - only Grimtools links and in-game performance videos
  • skill/attribute/devotion points allocation and items can be found in the Grimtools links
• not a beginner build - Lokarr’s set is obtainable in Ultimate difficulty

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LEVELING BUILD

GRIMTOOLS LINK

• SR was not yet done at that point so there are missing attribute and skill points
• crafting bonuses:
  • % Physique on belt
  • % Armor on medal
• pure Nightblade or solo Nightblade can wear Lokarr’s set (from Level 1) and 2 Leovinus’ Rings (from Level 10) up to Level 100
  • everything else is flexible
    • weapons could be better
    • there are other gloves and pants that have offense stats
    • augments can be adjusted depending on Faction Reputation
  • pay closer attention when fighting:
    • Voldrak, the Destroyer
    • The Master of Flesh ~ Theodin Marcell
    • Okaloth ~ “The Messenger”
    • Manifestation of Korvaak, the Eldritch Sun

IN-GAME PERFORMANCE

• VS Korvaak
  
  
  • consumables used:
    • Ugden and Royal Jelly potions
    • OA and DA
    • fire, cold, and lightning resist

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FINAL BUILD

GRIMTOOLS LINK

• no rare/green MI
• crafting bonuses:
  • % Armor on helm, ring, and medal

IN-GAME PERFORMANCE

• VS Lokarr
  • consumables used:
    • Ugden and Royal Jelly potions
    • OA and DA
    • fire resist
    • acid damage and life steal
• VS Ultimate SR 65-66
  • consumables used:
    • Ugden and Royal Jelly potions
    • OA and DA
    • freeze resist
• VS Gladiator Crucible 150-170
  
  
  • This character’s first Gladiator Crucible run went from wave 1 to 170 but only 150-170 was video recorded
  • consumables used:
    • every craftable 900 and 450 second duration potion that helps the build
      • lower risk of death in Hardcore, the better
    • acid damage and life steal
    • Aether Cluster in skillbar just in case but did not use it

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CLOSING

I played many Nightblade characters already and it feels good accomplishing this!

This post be like, “I need more bullets! I need more bullets!”
Anyway, I’ll update my Hardcore Build Collection at some point. See you there, maybe. “Hasta la vista, baby”

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