Devotions are going to need a rework, and maybe some suggestions on gear. I’ll have to see what I got gear wise, hopefully I’ll be able to reuse most of the gear I’m currently using. If I don’t have the gear to make the switch, then it might not be worth it and that’s another variable I’m taking into consideration.
I got all the clairvoyant pieces minus the hat. If that’s needed I could probably trade for it.
Only 1 Iskandra’s piece, the pauldrons, so if I need this set I’m screwed.
Unsure of what other pieces would be better for rings/amulets/medals for this build.
Here is the gear I’m using (Warpfire in the main hand slot now, and the legs are different, posted below. Better HP/resists, lost a little DPS)
I did respec with a character backup, dropped AAR and put the points in CT just to see what the difference would be, and surprisingly, with out any gear changes, CT was nearly as strong as AAR as an effective DPS tool, and considerably lower energy cost (basically I can’t run out of energy) but the issue I got is I’m just too squishy to really make use of CT to its full potential.
So I don’t even know if its possible to go from something similar to the above and transition into a viable CT build. I don’t like the game limiting you to using a caster offhand to be able to cast spells like devastation, because a shield could really help a CT build, but I want to be able to use devastation as well. I detest the limitation enough where I’m looking into a mod to remove the limitation if needed be. I don’t think its justified. Melee already craps on casters enough where the later certainly doesn’t need any skill limitations based on gear selection.
The main skills I’d like to use are CT, devastation, flashbang, OFF. Thermite mines for chokepoints and for boss fights only.
You may want to look into a few defensive devotions. I personally use the Iskandra’s set, which gives me quite a bit more defense, but it is doable with the Clair set if need be. Ulzuin’s Torch can be nice, but on mine I use Tree of Life, and it provides a ton of regen and healing.
2 piece clairvoyant + Outcast is ideal imo, don’t want set. You do want an Albrecht’s Duality to go with the conversion of shoulder/chest pieces though, not a huge issue. For others you want black star of deceit + agrivix malice though you probably know that. I’ve never used herald of apoc I know some people use it though, but most people use peerless. Crit damage is significant esp if you have high oa, 1 all is great, and ofc +ele res is better than +fire res. Don’t see that as a big issue, but I’d say the other 3 are pretty important especially black star and agrivix
Points on spirit will def hurt you, I have like 3k hp on you or so. Iskandra’s Set makes you a lot tankier if you can get it
In my variant, I am using the Mark of Anathema, +3 to CT and +2 to Reckless Power, plus some resist boosts, OA and a nice little damage proc in addition.
Ok, thanks guys. I think I have an albrect’s duality in one of my tabs, but I’m not 100% sure.
I’m not committed to keeping Herald of the Apocalypse. I think the spell is borderline trash IMO, its energy cost is quite high, and it takes too long for the spell to land after using it, and the spread is way too random. And by then most groups of mobs are dead just from all the other stuff going on. Although its OK vs bosses and multiple hero packs for a little extra DPS. I was scared to attempt the BoC shrine on this build, because even my very tanky 2H warder got clubbed like a baby seal, but surprisingly things went really smoothly. I doubt it was a record kill, but the stuff died pretty fast. I’ve heard of people losing retaliation/reflect warders at that shrine on HC. Apocalypse helps in those situations.
The RNG gods haven’t blessed me with Iskandra’s pieces. I’ve found a grand total of one piece. Iskandra’s head is one of the handful of blueprints I’m missing too. But I don’t see Iskandra’s head being better than Outcasts secret unless I’m going with the full set or at least 4 pieces of it.
