[1.2.1.6] (Final Edition) Screaming Veilkeeper 2H spellbinder(Ravager of Flesh: 1m 14s, Callagadra 1m 24s, Mogdrogen 1m 24s, SR37+; no-MI, no-pharma doping, All 3 superboss killer)

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Subsequent to my no-MI 3 superboss killer “Cyclone Blazerush Elementalist” :
https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-2-1-6-final-edition-cyclone-blazerush-elementalist-no-mi-no-doping-ravager-of-flesh-1min-46s-callagadra-1m-47s-mogdrogen-2m-47s-all-3-superbosses-killer/137139

I present my (no-MI) 3-superboss killer, Screaming Veilkeeper, 2H spellbinder

  1. Original Edition
    Since there didn’t seem to be any (no-MI) 3-Super-Boss-Killers for the Spellbinder, I decided to create one with a pioneering spirit. I referenced several senior players’ builds, so I managed to make it in just three days. This Spellbinder features a global life steal approaching 35%, with an additional 24% provided for 8 seconds(= total 59% life steal) by the component “Haunted Steel”.

Gear/Skills/Devotion: (26/October/2025, Seoul, South Korea :kr:) : https://www.grimtools.com/calc/D2pRB46Z
Devotion Selection Sequence: (provided later)
Here, you can download a copy of the hero :
original Edition__veilkeeper spellbinder.zip (2.8 MB)

:yellow_circle:Performance
vs Ravager of Flesh(1min 22sec, no-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLRT3oLzIeo

vs Callagadra(1min 31sec, no-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3_IpOjfXpg

vs Mogdrogen(1min 54sec, 1-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbvEjIwUIoI

SR 30-31(4min 54sec) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRN8ahZlrsY
SR 32-33(violent fight, 7min 8sec) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvSR_zNRUJg
SR 34(4min 14sec) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yMoFwAbRTY
SR 35 : (will be tested later)

  1. Final Edition
    I incorporated a lot of Mad_Lee’s advice, and by swapping out the shoes and amulet, created a significantly improved final version. Mad_Lee’s advice contributed at least 50% to the completion of the Final Edition. Despite the OA and DA being lower, surprisingly, the time it takes to take down all the super bosses has decreased considerably, and due to its very high life steal and increased all resist thresholds, in SR battles, it really feels like a tank.

Gear/Skills/Devotion: (29/October/2025, Seoul, South Korea :kr:) : https://www.grimtools.com/calc/qNYgp0eV
Devotion Select Sequence: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdqnRNqdb90
Here, you can download a copy of the hero :
final_edition_2H_veilkeeper_spellbinder.zip (2.8 MB)

:yellow_circle:Performance

General fight (including Kra’vall, RaShalga, Morgoneth, Gargabol, Lokarr, John Bourbon):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdZdZMhr7nQ&t=1s

vs Ravager of Flesh(1min 14sec, no-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kPzX-pq4SNg

vs Callagadra(1min 24sec, no-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4EsEEZe4Gs

vs Mogdrogen(1min 24sec, 1-pharma doping) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5zBKmIksrHk

SR 30-31(=formerly SR 75-76, 6min 15sec, boss room : fight against 4 bosses at once): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uASOVx6geOM
SR 32-33(=formerly SR 80-81, 8min 15sec, boss room : fight against 2 bosses at once): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Prkq_kMEGgc
SR 34-35(=formerly SR 85-86, 9min 22sec, boss room : fight against 2 bosses at once): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mqD3Bqd69AI&t=67s

SR 36-37(=formerly SR 90-91(???), 10min 55sec) : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5a5-4_td6w&t=5s
(To clear it, death is more common than survival)

:yellow_circle: Specification
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For my other no-MI/no-doping 3 superbosses killers(Warder, WarLord, WitchBlade, DeathKnight, Pet Conjurer), see here:
https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-2-1-6-squeeze-out-edition-warborn-leviathan-death-knight-ravager-of-flesh-1m-1s-callagadra-1m-17s-mogdrogen-1m-25s-no-doping-no-mi-sr-86-all-3-superboss-killer/134237/50

If you have any improvements or questions to this build, I would be very grateful to hear them in the comments.

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Introducing a new build after a long time… Since there didn’t seem to be any (no-MI) 3-Super-Boss-Killers for the Spellbinder, I decided to create one with a pioneering spirit. I referenced many senior players’ builds, so I managed to make it in just three days. :grinning:

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Hey, sk_choi, I think you could’ve done few things better here (besides not limiting your build to legendaries only):

  • You wasted points on wps but Reaping Arc does not proc wps. Those skill points went into nowhere
  • You seem to be picking up a lot of extra skills just to proc devotions. Very suboptimal way to go about melees (you end up interrupting your own melee attacks way too much). I would recommend dropping some of those (you have Omen as free proccer)
  • why not take Krieg boots? Wraithwalkers are giving you useless resists and stun res.
  • Taking Titan Plating when your armor absorb remains uncapped is just a waste of a component slot. Plus you don’t need Pierce res for this.
  • Resists overcaps and devotions seem all over the place. Imo if you are building with tank in mind try overcapping most important resists (elemental, acid, chaos, vitality) by 30. Three points Sailor’s guide feels like a weird choice too.
  • why not one point Mental Alacrity and Null? Extra casting speed won’t hurt here for sure (and null cast adds safety)

There are plenty, here is one spec I’ve been testing yesterday for example that casually kills Ravager and Calla (Mogdrogen would be a walk in a park for it). There are few more around.

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  1. You wasted points on wps but Reaping Arc does not proc wps. Those skill points went into nowhere :
    —> Because of your shocking remark, I’m lying here dying.

  2. You seem to be picking up a lot of extra skills just to proc devotions. Very suboptimal way to go about melees (you end up interrupting your own melee attacks way too much). I would recommend dropping some of those (you have Omen as free proccer)
    —> I completely agree. Pressing so many buttons makes my fingers hurt, and I’m acutely aware that my main attacks frequently get interrupted, degrading performance. However, that was my best option at the time. I’ll try to improve it in the final version.

  3. why not take Krieg boots? Wraithwalkers are giving you useless resists and stun res.
    —> Actually, I was planning to test it by switching to Krigger boots. However, I don’t currently have them and The Krieg set couldn’t be transmuted into different parts either, and even if I did switch, I’m a bit concerned that adjusting the resistance and losing the 30% chance to avoid melee attacks might negatively impact the fight against Kalagardra.

  4. Taking Titan Plating when your armor absorb remains uncapped is just a waste of a component slot. Plus you don’t need Pierce res for this.
    —> Hearing your words, I collapsed once more.

  5. Resists overcaps and devotions seem all over the place. Imo if you are building with tank in mind try overcapping most important resists (elemental, acid, chaos, vitality) by 30. Three points Sailor’s guide feels like a weird choice too.
    —> Unless I redesign my devotion, I have no other choice due to the low slow resist and elemental resist.

  6. why not one point Mental Alacrity and Null? Extra casting speed won’t hurt here for sure (and null cast adds safety)
    —> I didn’t invest points since it didn’t seem very helpful, but seeing your recommendation makes me feel good about it. I’ll definitely try it in the final version.

  7. There are plenty, here is one spec I’ve been testing yesterday for example that casually kills and Calla (Mogdrogen would be a walk in a park for it). There are few more around.
    —> Of course, on Grim Tools, I saw your build too and only watched videos beating Ravager and Crate. Also, I saw two builds (that were not registered on GrimTools’ build collection) on Japanese YouTube that defeated Callagadra extremely quickly, like your build, using rare items (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xM0mIZA4wcg). However, There were no other builds on Grimtool that defeated Callagadra without kiting. That’s why I became interested in the Spellbinder and decided to develop this build.

  8. All your points were very sharp and appropriate. Once again, I’m amazed by your deep knowledge and feel grateful.

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I hope only metaphorically :laughing:

Worth testing it when you farm those boots out. Extra 120% damage on a melee is also “defense” in a way that it increases your leech (and makes fights shorter)

No problem, thanks for taking feedback so well!

Useless trivia: my nickname partly comes from my surname “Li” which is Korean, because my great great grandpa was from Korea. So in a way it’s one Korean builder helping out another :scorv:

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I incorporated a lot of Mad_Lee’s advice, and by swapping out the shoes and ring, created a significantly improved final version. Mad_Lee’s advice contributed at least 50% to the completion of the Final Edition. Despite the OA and DA being lower, surprisingly, the time it takes to take down all the super bosses has decreased considerably, and due to its very high life steal and increased all resist thresholds, in SR battles, it really feels like a tank.

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