[DW Aether Warder] Dual Wield Aether Lightning Warder - Dual Mindwarp

#include <mindwarp.h>
int main() {
~ Dual Wielding Aether Lightning Warder - The Mindwarpz ~

Videos :
Warder Version :
~ Mad Queen
~ Fabius

Battlemage Version : (Please check 2nd post)
~ Mad Queen
~ Fast Kill Loghorrean
~ Notched Bone Fabius
~ Mad Queen w/o Mirror

Witchblade Version : (Please check 2nd post)
~ Ganked by Bosses and Nemesis
~ Mad Queen

After playing for a while with Dual Wield Ceno’s Zenith’s Skirmisher (Zenith is really Cool :cool:), it has nice synergies between Aether and Lightning.
Champion is Awesome ! (Very nice concept Ceno, I like the skills that increase your health pool when our HP is running low - remind me to Sacred 2 Inquisitor’s Purifying Chastisement, the lower your health, the damage getting bigger)
It looks interesting if we have new Grim Dawn mastery with skills like that. As an example, skills that increase Armor and DA if we getting more hit from enemies

Back to the topic, in this build we make use of nice synergy between Aether and Lightning in devotion constellations. Aether damage we get from Physical to Aether conversion with dual Mindwarp, and Lightning damage from Shaman and Devotion skills.

Now Mindwarp has 100% up time when attack, converting physical to aether. It’s not 100% physical to aether conversion like the old one (I used to play Dual Wield Cadence Aether/Physical Witchblade with old Mindwarp). So we need 2 mindwarps for getting more aether. Also Wrathstone component adding up the conversion.
Since Aether - Lightning has good synergies in Devotion, so Warder with Lightning Support is nice choice to go.
For Aether focus build, we go to Dual Wield Battlemage or may be Witchblade with Chaos to Aether Conversion.

Different from Lightning Elementalist, Trickster, or Warder that use Savagery as main attack, this time I use Cadence with Deadly Momentum as source of Physical damage for Aether conversion.

Aether Conversion :

  • Mindwarp has around 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (Mine 17%)
  • Mindwarp procs : 18% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (100% Chance on Attack)
  • Wrathstone : 10% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

So with double Mindwarp with Wrathstone component , we’ll get :
(15 + 18 + 10) * 2 = 86% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

In this build, I only use one Wrathstone on weapons, so the conversion is less than 86%

Offensive Setup
These setups using no MI’s, have more OA and DA than the previous ones.
The Exalted Treads can be crafted at BS, if you have better luck, you may get the better one. Mine only Stonehide Exalted Tread.
Chausses of Barbaros can be subtituted with Stormcage Legguards.

For Offensive one, we use Elemental Storm and bound it to Storm Totem (Nice AoE damage)

Offensive Setup Grimtools :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/xZy6O0Nm

*Note :
If you want to use Wind Devil - Raging Tempest, don’t take the Elemental Storm, since the RR doesn’t stack (GD RR Sheet)

Defensive Setup

Defensive setting use the last 3 points to Behemoth’s Giant’s Blood

Defensive Setup Grimtools :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/YZewnp28

Attributes :
Physique - 60
Cunning - 16
Spirit - 12

Skills & Devotion Binding :
Arcane Bomb --> Cadence
Wayward Soul --> Field Command
Elemental Storm --> Storm Totem (Offensive Setup)
Giant’s Blood --> Mogdrogen’s Pact (Defensive Setup)

OLD SETUP

These setups is using one MI (Bysmiel-Sect Legguards) for capped the poison resistance, have nice AoE from Reckless Tempest, Spear of the Heavens, and Elemental Storm.
You can change the Oleron’s Blood to Wrathstone in the second Mindwarp for more Aether conversion.

Videos :
~ Opening + Aetherial Mobs
~ Mad Queen (Defensive Setup)
~ Fabius
~ Benn’Jhar (Defensive Setup)
~ Bloodlord Thalonis
~ Loghorrean

Offensive Setup
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/0V0q6oZm

Defensive Setup
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/eZParlN0

return 0;
}

~ DW Aether Battlemage - Dual Mindwarpz ~
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BATTLEMAGE VERSION (CLAIRVOYANT’S - BSoD)
This is DW Aether Battlemage using Clairvoyant’s Set and Black Star of Deceit for flat RR
Has 100% Aether conversion.

Aether Conversion :

  • Mindwarp has around 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (Mine 17%)
  • Mindwarp procs : 18% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (100% Chance on Attack)
  • Wrathstone : 10% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage
  • Reckelss Power : 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

Dual Mindwarp with Wrathstone and Reckelss Power, we’ll get :
((15 + 18 + 10) * 2) + 15 = 86 + 15 = 101% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

Grimtools (Clairvoyant’s - BSoD Battlemage) :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/O2Gz8XNd

Videos (Clairvoyant’s - BSoD Battlemage) :
~ Mad Queen

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BATTLEMAGE VERSION (CLAIRVOYANT’S - Acid Spray)
This DW Aether Battlemage is using Clairvoyant’s Set and Acid Spray from Manticore for flat RR
Has 100% Aether conversion.

Aether Conversion :

  • Mindwarp has around 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (Mine 17%)
  • Mindwarp procs : 18% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (100% Chance on Attack)
  • Wrathstone : 10% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage
  • Reckelss Power : 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

Dual Mindwarp with Wrathstone and Reckelss Power, we’ll get :
((15 + 18 + 10) * 2) + 15 = 86 + 15 = 101% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

Grimtools (Clairvoyant’s - Acid Spray Battlemage) :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/mN4YDQ2g

Videos (Clairvoyant’s - Acid Spray Battlemage) :
~ Fast Kill Loghorrean
~ Notched Bone Fabius

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BATTLEMAGE VERSION (WARBORN)
This is DW Aether Battlemage version using Warbon gear.
Has more Aether conversion from Arcanist Reckless Power.

In this Warborn Battlemage version I only use one Wrathstone on weapons, so the conversion is < 100% Aether conversion.
For DW Battlemage with Iskandra’s 100% Aether conversion, please check Kasatscho’s build here

Grimtools (Warborn Battlemage) :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/qNYxnBZ6

Videos (Warborn Battlemage) :
~ Mad Queen w/o Mirror

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WITCHBLADE VERSION
I used to play Aether Witchblade with old mindwarp.
Now with new mindwarp that has 100% uptime when attack, we don’t have to wait the Mindwarp’s procs to cooldown.

Aether damage got nice attention since 1.0.0.7 when aether resistant of certains mobs had been reduced.
Here is an example of Aether Melee builds using chaos to aether conversion.

In this Witchblade version, I use dual Albrecht’s Duality rings for Chaos to Aether conversion, and dual Mindwarp for Physical to Aether.
For Chaos to Aether using Clairvoyant’s as suggested by Korsar, you can check on Kasatscho’s thread.

Aether Conversion :
Physical to Aether

  • Mindwarp has around 15% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (Mine 17%)
  • Mindwarp procs : 18% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage (100% Chance on Attack)
  • Wrathstone : 10% Physical Damage converted to Aether Damage

Chaos to Aether

  • Flat Chaos damage from Occultist skills and Devotion skill Solael’s Witchfire, Possession, Dying God
  • Albrecht’s Duality has around 50% Chaos Damage converted to Aether Damage (My rings with 52% and 47%)

Grimtools :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2mPODNj

Alternative Gear :

Alternative Gear Grimtools :
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/d2jlxmZ9

Videos :
~ Ganked by Bosses and Nemesis
~ Mad Queen

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Build looks good mate!
I dont wanna hijack your thread but you wrote; “For Aether focus build, we go to Dual Wield Battlemage or may be Witchblade with Chaos to Aether Conversion.”

I just got my Battlemage to lvl79 and i made it because i had 2x Mindwarp.
Do you mind posting me a grimtools-link with what you think the dualwield mindwarp battlemage should look like?

I thought you never used any MI’s in your builds so that kind of surprised me :stuck_out_tongue:

Idk the build seems out of place at some parts especially on the devotions. I’d rather focus more on one damage type instead spreading bonuses.
I think OA is really lacking, i wouldn’t mind on other build types like CT, casters but this particular one needs a lot higher OA imo.

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/r2BYDKNA you can change boots with Golemborn and one component to cap resistances without any rares.

Thank you,
No, you didn’t hijack the thread. It’s okay :slight_smile:
Yes, it’s good to go for aether using Battlemage or Chaos conversion Witchblade

Here’s the grimtools for Aether Battlemage : http://www.grimtools.com/calc/qNYxnBZ6
Video : Mad Queen

I use Warborn set in my build.
If you want use Iskandra’s, and reach 100% Aether conversion, please check this thread : http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=54671

Hope it helps you :slight_smile:

Yes, it’s finally dropped from Bysmiel :stuck_out_tongue:
It’s so rare and have nice poison resist, help me a lot to cap resistances

Aether - Lightning, I just got inspired by Ceno’s Zenith.
Btw it’s nice setup, has high OA and nice DA.
Perhaps I’ll try it later when I have spare times

Thanks :wink:

Thanks alot for taking the time to help out!

My gear is much shittier than yours, but i had the chest laying around and could make the helm :slight_smile:
Gonna go for your build now, but also check out Kasatschos build later.

Thanks again! :slight_smile:

You’re welcome :slight_smile:

Build Updated.

New Gear with no MI’s and new Setup
New videos available

I have had the same idea in my head for forever and a day.

No Warborn Visor BP, yet… :frowning:

There’s alternative gear for Hat, please check the Witchblade version on the first post.
It required more spirit to equip (You may need around 15 point investment on spirit)

Build Updated

Two new setups in Battlemage version with 100% conversion.
New videos available.

Good to see another Battlemage player using Acid Spray. :slight_smile: Found this to be the most effective combo, due to the massive +% Aether Damage the class provides anyway.

Also, great efforts on the builds and presentations, well done. :slight_smile:

Why name the video Notched Bone Fabius when he was not wielding this axe?

Currently there’s no Aether flat RR, so Acid Spray or BSoD is our option.
With BSoD we can save more devotion skills, but Acid Spray has more flat RR than BSoD.
Yes you’re right, Arcanist has more Aether support, % Aether Damage, and also more Aether conversion

Thanks :slight_smile:

I was thinking he wield a Notched Bone.
Perhaps I was wrong

Would be great if you could add a skill leveling guide to the builds.

I know this is a DW Aether series of builds, but any thoughts on doing a Battlemage with shield using Will of the Living?

With a Mindwarp and Wrathstones, you’d still get pretty good Phys-Aether conversion with strong Soldier defense.

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my version of this build im curently playing
just wnt to share because its pretty cool and easy
but u need to sell ur soul for badge of amstery’s roll
53k+ dps on dummy without fighting spirit arcane will etc

peace

Using a similar build with offhand clairvoyant wand instead, the insane boost to aerher damage gives me 150k crits when active