Hey there,
Im looking for some help with my current main. Last time I played him was around B[31] (2016) so many things could be outdated and not work like they used to.
Link for the current character: http://www.grimtools.com/calc/wV1w9RYN
Here’s a link to the Build thread I based it on http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36115
Back then I cleared all the Vanilla content (Quest, Nemesis, Hidden path etc.) on Ultimate with him.
Im kinda stuck at the new content as I feel like Im way to squishy, which is nothing new as I usually had to kite a lot to survive, but now it’s nearly impossible for me to progress further.
I would greatly appreciate any help with devotions, gear or skills.
It doesn’t have to be the same concept of build I have right now. A pure poison or vitality caster is alright with me, especially since I have like 8 tabs of lvl 85 and lower legendaries for that.
Also if by any chance somebody got a cool Cabalist poison build I would love to see that!
Hey there.
I share in your pain as my main is a pure Acid/Poison melee caster Witch Hunter, too, and the DLC content was a huge eye opener that I need to learn to take hits better.
In my case, I ended up switching out my gloves (to Runic Bracers), pants (to a generic green pair of pants with a lot of health), and boots (currently wearing Golemborn Greaves … but anything tanky will do) to help my defenses. If a fight gets really hard, I usually switch out the helmet to the “Glory of the Silver Knight” for additional health (since I do not have the Dreeg set yet).
Also … I don’t know if you’ve changed anything since this post, but maxing your heals and dual-wielding is the way to go … but why haven’t you invested more points into damage moves? You won’t have to fight for nearly as long as you murder them. 
I didn’t change any of your gear or devotions, but this is what I essentially did (while maintaining the same remaining points): (since I’m new, I can’t post links but, after the Grim Tools base URL, put /calc/RZRAKRPV.
TL:DR
- Switch out your gloves and boots (maybe more) for tankier items (suggestions above).
- Consider more points in damage so that you do not have to be in the fights as long.
- Shadow Strike mobs on the “outside” of packs so that you can get out and re-activate Lethal Assault while people are confused (from either Tainted Eruption or Bloody Pox) and/or after Shadow Striking.
I hope this helps!
You say you are a hybrid melee/caster but the only caster part of the build seems to be bloody pox. You are currently in squish city because your armour and DA are just far too low for the new content and the new level cap. This is my lady as she stands. She is still a work in progress but she is getting there;
http://www.grimtools.com/calc/bVAvpklZ
You need to press the switch weapon tab to see her actual weapons which are mad queen’s claw and mythical basilisk claw. There is pretty much only one fight I’ve encountered so far that she can’t do but it is the hardest fight I’ve done. I haven’t tried the two higher levels of crucible with her yet because she isn’t finished but she can comfortably farm aspirant level.
You really need to work on your bleed resistance and try to get that overmaxed.
Your attack speed is super low for what is essentially a melee character and no attack damage converted to health on what is essentially a melee build might be an oversight.
Finding the mythic replacements for your equipment probably goes without saying.
Your DA being so low means that heroes and bosses will one shot crit you. I’m not sure how far in you are and I don’t want to give any spoilers but lets just say that your life total is dangerously low and yes so is mine but I’m working on that.
Also be aware that some enemies can kill you through blade barrier. I’m not sure if it is a bug or not but be very aware of that.