Myth Vortex of Souls +2 shaman skills request

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#1

Quick and dirty request. This weapon saw use in vanilla primarily with primal strike thanks to the pass through mod. Haven’t seen many builds around it lately but all of @Duchy’s PS builds got my wondering how it’d perform now with modern conversion tools.

Decently performing Lightning PS (SR65-66 no death stable): https://www.grimtools.com/calc/a2EkQEJZ
Silly cold version (can do SR65-66 under right conditions, not especially well): https://www.grimtools.com/calc/qNYoJreV

Currently the only non-global conversion/non-weapon mod supported aether ranged skills are both shaman as savagery and primal strike have conduits. Lightning and cold conversion are supported by shaman as well. Sooooo…please add +2 shaman skills to this weapon and let its heart sing (also I wouldn’t complain about more attack speed because it’s a slow piggie)

edit: forgot cadence had a aether conduit but that’s not going to see the light of day

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[1.1.7.2 - 1.1.9.3] The Light Show - Vortex of Souls Primal Strike Druid | SR75+ | CR ~4:15
#2

I have never played with it. But I am not against it having +2 to shaman.
Builds look interesting. But you have low DA and lifesteal on those builds for my taste. But I like to play it safe :slight_smile:

#3

Definitely still being tweaked (lightning at least, cold is parked) but really just examples to get the concept across

#4

You are very smooth using this weapon for cold and lightning PS build because of it pass-through and converting base damage in @Valinov style. I also tried cold PS Druid with this weapon, my results weren’t impressive.

I played with this weapon aether Apostate and results were decent. I don’t know that Z will add the Shaman support but can see why you make this claim.

#5

Certainly would help Aether PS Ritualist.

#6

damn does the pass through also work for PS? :open_mouth: sounds broken

#7

It does! It’s similar to most passthrough firestrike builds. Delete button for groups, damage slows down considerably on single target

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#8

@Valinov made a very good build with it. But it needs some help.

Anything that helps the rave party that is Aether PS is very welcome

#9

I recently made a Bonemonger Apostate with this weapon. The pass through mechanic makes it pretty good for crucible/SR. Sadly the character died at endgame but I cleared 50+ SR shards on HC with it. No more of the conversion rings to make a new one :frowning:

There isn’t a build simply because no one has posted one.

I do have to say I find the weapon very weird with its Spellbinder support. Does not appeal to me at all because lack of RR, attack speed and wps that inquisitor offers (+bonemonger set isn’t for Arcanist).

This is somewhat true. The only nuisance I encountered was Valdaran, but I didn’t make an optimal build that used revenant RR.

My biggest gripe is that it is not easy to make this weapon work well. I need 2 well-rolled bonemonger pieces for conversion, well-rolled magelord rings and ideally (but not essential) a good weapon roll too.

I think +1 to all for inquisitor would be nice QoL for Apostate at least.

#10

Started looking at aether cadence options last night with this and ritualist or vindicator + bonemonger as well after @TomoDaK got my brain rolling. I’m actually leaning back towards my original idea which is just make it +2 all skills. It’s a generic single damage type weapon with no built in mods or conversion similar to silverbolt, so just let it support all the things.

Other fun stuff could be 100% pierce to aether conversion as that doesn’t currently exist (may cause issues on caster side?) and aforementioned attack speed increase to match the casting speed numbers.

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#11

Yeah. 100% pass through is an awesome stat but the lack of conversion and no item skill/mod on the weapon are what hold it back. I can only comment on Apostate as being viable for endgame activities and enjoyable (after gearing woes are overcome) but not great. I imagine that the other mastery combo would be worse dps however.

#12

Pierce to aether and aether to pierce conversions are missing. They should be added to the game.

+2 to all skills would be the best option

#13

I did a solid bonemonger apostate with vortex using beronath shard… Also as fluff mentioned a pretty solid aether primal strike ritualist

#14

Did you post your Vortex Bonemonger? I couldn’t see it. I’d like to take a look and compare, I struggled a bit with gearing and res.

#15

I never posted it. I’ll see if I have the link around somewhere still after I get home tonight

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