Could use some help choosing a build

Grim Dawn Classes, Skills and Builds
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Hey people!

So after a long break from the game, my girlfriend and I are very excited to delve into the new expansion coming up.
I went onto Grim Dawn Build Calculator and came up with 2 different builds with but since I lack experience with the game I turn to you for some advice.

I’m very excited about the new whirlwind skill (aka Eye of Reckoning) crate is bringing to the table and definitely want to try it.
Both builds rely on pulling in the enemies with Judgment and then obviously melting face with whirlwind and debuffing enemies with additional skills/passives.

Q#1) I have is will I be able to bind whirlwind with devotion skills?
Q#2) Will whirlwind be classified as a Default weapon skill?

So build #1 is Fire orientated.
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/8NKyLyWV
Pull the enemy in, flashbang, Vire’s might (the rush skill) across the pack and whirlwind away. Use the pet for the debuff.

Build #2 is Lightning orientated.
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/Q2z7yA4V
2 handed build. Pull the enemy in, primal strike and have wind devils on the flanks doing all sorts of electric boogaloo.

Am I missing something? What could I do to improve?
All constructive criticism is welcome!

Cheers!

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You defenitely want to pump that Demolitionst mastery up and get thermite mines

The “pull in” will not work against bosses that have knockback imunity, and trash mobs dies pretty fast anyway so I really dont see a point in using that mechanic at all.

Big Mistake not using Presecense of virtue for OA and other good stuff.

Smite does not activate from Eye of Reckoning (is not a default attack replacer)

And binding devotion procs to skills that activate from default attacks are not a good idea.

Here is something I will do the minute I get FG installed https://www.grimtools.com/calc/Q2z77eaV (not polished but you get the idea)

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  1. Yes, you can bind Eye of Reckoning to a devotion.

  2. No, it’s not. Righteous Fervor is a default weapon attack replacer.

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Cheers guys! Suppose that’s true about the pull in mechanic. And max out Presecense of virtue, gotcha. Thanks!

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If you wait a couple of days, Grim Tools will get updated with the new devotions and items :slight_smile:

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Ok so it seems the database is updated and i have adjusted my build.

So i might want to go for Paladin instead, and heeding to malawiglenn’s advice, more points in Presence of virtue.

Bit more tanky with shield. not set on the ranged weapon yet but i’m open to suggestions.

This build would maybe help tank a bit more for the gf :slight_smile: (she normally plays the pewpew builds hanging in the back)

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/a2dv0oLZ

I love grim tools!

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Alright, I came up with something different, hopefully, this makes a bit more sense.

Could anyone have a quick peek? I’m not as experienced as some of you here.

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/d2jwRRnV

I see a lot of players focus on 1 to 2 main skills, would this be too many active skills or still fine?
The idea is to be a bit tanky with decent physical damage.
I also added a bunch of devotions in for some proc action.

cheers.

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You want Break morale and war cry. Dmg reduction and resistance reduction.

With 3 points only into overguard you might actually skip it completely.

I changed medal and skills https://www.grimtools.com/calc/eZPWnOBV

There have been Warlord octavius builds posted here http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81386 so if you assign 30 min scrolling you will find them :slight_smile: