Few Shaman Question

[Xion_Kale]

this is my first time theory crafting a build for my own so i have a few questions about the mechanics of a few skills.

1. Does passives like Upheaval proc off of Primal Strike?
2. Does Upheaval proc Hand of Ultos?
3. Does " 20% reduced target elemental resistance" means -20% on Fire,Cold and Lightning or 1/3 on each? (Viper devotion)
4. If i am building a 2H Ranged lighting damage Shaman should i put points on Spirit or Cunning for maximum crit and damage?

[Evil_Baka]

Does passives like Upheaval proc off of Primal Strike?

No.

Does Upheaval proc Hand of Ultos?

If it’s bound to it yes. Upheaval will always crit since it only procs on a crit.

Does " 20% reduced target elemental resistance" means -20% on Fire,Cold and Lightning or 1/3 on each? (Viper devotion)

It’s multiplicative. For example, it sounds like you’re thinking of a Lightning character. After all of your -x% Lightning/Elemental resistance are applied:

• If the current enemy resistance is above 0, Viper multiplies it by 0.8.
• If the current enemy resistance is below 0, Viper multiplies it by 1.2.

If i am building a 2H Ranged lighting damage Shaman should i put points on Spirit or Cunning for maximum crit and damage?

Spirit gives you more damage, Cunning gives you more Offensive Ability for hitting/crits easier. Invest in either and Physique as your build needs. Don’t forget gear requirements either.

[Xion_Kale]

what if i put most points on Cunning and boost Physical and get about 100% physical damage convert to lightning… will it also get %Lightning Damage modifiers?

[tqFan]

No it doesn’t work like that. Imo put all possible points into Physique. Get OA to crit to proc Ultos / Tempest / Korvaak from other sources than Cunning. Leave Spirit / Cunning dumps for where you’re more experienced with the game and mechanics. You may still be dumping everything into Physique then.

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Btw read the whole official game guide

If you have an amulet with 10% of physical damage converted to fire, that means that 10% of all physical damage you deal (regardless of source) will be dealt as fire instead. This calculation is done before any bonuses you receive to physical damage from Cunning, skills and equipment. What this means is that you can change the damage your weapons and skills do to suit the % damage bonuses on your equipment, opening up exciting opportunities for hybrid builds.

[Monceaux]

to complete what TQ said, %damage applies after conversion, so only focus on the final element

[Xion_Kale]

can someone please review my build??? and maybe change things to make it better?

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/M2gPLOYV

[tqFan]

The build in the link is scuffed. No gear there
And gear is the most important part of the build.