New Player Pyromancer Needs Assistance

Grim Dawn Classes, Skills and Builds
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So I am [HC] level 24 just got a Marauders Belt (lvl26) to drop so I can dual wield. However I am finding my damage to be a little lackluster
http://grimcalc.com/build/fH31Yn
Is my build currently.

I am currently using a 1h gun and shield till i can dual wield. I have been looking for weapons that give higher dps via the tooltip. If someone could help me out or knows pyromancer in and out add me to steam. I am still new to this game that would be great

2

Firstly you should max static strike instead of firestrike, it gives more damage per point. 1 Point in firestrike is enough for now.
Also try canister bomb, it is very strong early on.

3

Now, I am playing 100% self found, Is there any components I should use early on to help?

4

More power to you on playing HC. I found my melee pyro to be very squishy in the early going. I think Blood of Dreeg is a great skill, but it doesn’t really help that much until you get some other regen sources and defensive procs going. In fact, I’d say the point where my survivability really started to improve was when I was able to start putting points in blast shield and by that point I had Chariot as well.

5

Just hit 26 and got my belt so I can dual Wield pistols. Was wondering if I should farm somewhere before moving on? Seems like levels are 4-5 above me, or is that normal?

6

Well, Just ripped going back through after getting my dual wield. Seems it wasn’t meant to be :open_mouth:

7

Aww, sorry to hear that. To answer your question, yeah it’s pretty normal for enemies to be above your level.

I am loving my pyro, but if you want to continue playing HC, I’d suggest giving something a bit hardier a try. Also, you may not realize it, but in this game shields make a huge difference. Unlike armor, which protects only against physical damage, shields can protect against other types of damage, which may be why that happened to you.

I also suggest playing through on SC veteran first at least once. Some of the bosses have attacks with multiple projectiles that can destroy you in melee range regardless of how tanky you are if you don’t know to expect them and get clear.