Reasonably powerful builds

[thepowerofmediocrity]

To keep the #petfriendly tag alive, it looks like Thunderpets is making a comeback. All credit goes to scruize 0079, whoever he is in these forums:

The video is only 140-150, but it looks like you can extrapolate that and give it similar clear times to the other builds, though this build relies on buffs/banners. That means it isn’t as dominating as the other builds that can do it without these buffs, but it should fulfill your requirements nonetheless.

I should repeat, I had nothing to do with this build, and my name should not be anywhere near this. I just wanted to bring scruize’s work to the forum’s attention.

[sconkoo]

To OP : do you use GDStash tool for testing these builds?

[reapersgaze]

Hard to say really. First of all, decide which you want to play: brawler, shooter or caster. Only one shooter here (they generally suck in this game) and you’ll still probably want to level it as a melee, because it’s legendary pistols are a huge part of it’s stength.
As a caster I’d probably recommend a spellbinder or a ritualist. Just stack the chosen damage (aether/vitality) on all gear and they will peform fine.
For brawlers there is a large variety really. You will probably be levelling as a soldier with cadence and blitz and since the class is so strong won’t encounter serious problems. I’d recommend two-handed warder or the fresh added commando.

EDIT: I don’t think most of them are gear dependant, all will work. Better watch some videos in authors’ posts and decide which gameplay you like most.

The question being “least” gear dependent has a pretty one sided answer.

[Zhuugus]

To keep the #petfriendly tag alive, it looks like Thunderpets is making a comeback. All credit goes to scruize 0079, whoever he is in these forums:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rqLx8LPYsY

The video is only 140-150, but it looks like you can extrapolate that and give it similar clear times to the other builds, though this build relies on buffs/banners. That means it isn’t as dominating as the other builds that can do it without these buffs, but it should fulfill your requirements nonetheless.

I should repeat, I had nothing to do with this build, and my name should not be anywhere near this. I just wanted to bring scruize’s work to the forum’s attention.

Looks promising! I’ll try it.

[sconkoo]

@Zhuugus
I assume you use GDStash tool for testing these builds.
But how about different level 100 toons?
What make you can leveling fast many toons in short time?

[Myzar]

The question being “least” gear dependent has a pretty one sided answer.

and the answer is???

[reapersgaze]

and the answer is???

Any decent pet build imho. (I might be biased though.)

[oLaudix]

Any decent pet build imho. (I might be biased though.)

Most of the builds look like: “Level to 50 with forcewave/blade arc/whatever then find half of the gear and you can respec”. Your Skelemancer actually works from level 1 and you can gear it properly while leveling, it was most fun to level and I actually beat the game on Ultimate with it while wearing mostly greens (it was painful sometimes) and could step right into farming afterwards.

Cabalist is love, pets are life.

[Anyx]

Should add a section at the bottom of the list for superbosses and maybe an all-star section for builds that can farm gladiator AND kill superbosses/nemeses, if that’s even a thing.

Y’know… if you’re looking for more to do

Love the list, thanks.

[Stg]

How many of these builds are going to be destroyed with the next patch and the Seal of Blades fix?

[griffisu]

@Zhuugus
I assume you use GDStash tool for testing these builds.
But how about different level 100 toons?
What make you can leveling fast many toons in short time?

You can use GDdefiler and use the same lvl 100 char over and over again

[reapersgaze]

Most of the builds look like: “Level to 50 with forcewave/blade arc/whatever then find half of the gear and you can respec”. Your Skelemancer actually works from level 1 and you can gear it properly while leveling, it was most fun to level and I actually beat the game on Ultimate with it while wearing mostly greens (it was painful sometimes) and could step right into farming afterwards.

Cabalist is love, pets are life.

[sephelutis]

Anyone know why the skeletomancer cant run crucible gladiator?

[reapersgaze]

Anyone know why the skeletomancer cant run crucible gladiator?

Since when?

[somnium]

Since when?

from the OP:

• Pet/Fire Hybrid Pyromancer by DaShiv
  http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52972&highlight=Dracarris
  I have not tried this myself and I believe it really struggles in Crucible. However, people really love pet bulds, so here you go. #petfriendlythread

• Unimaginative Skelemancer Cabalist by reapersgaze
  http://www.grimdawn.com/forums/showthread.php?t=56793&highlight=unimaginative
  Again, pets. Forget crucible farming with this one. For pet enthusiasts. #petfriendlythread

Someone clearly dislikes pet builds :D.

[reapersgaze]

Well, in all fairness he updated his thread to post them.

I happen to agree with him about none of the posted pet builds being ideal for farming crucible. (I acknowledge there are some DAMN good players out there that probably can and do, I’m just not one of them.)

[sephelutis]

Well, in all fairness he updated his thread to post them.

I happen to agree with him about none of the posted pet builds being ideal for farming crucible. (I acknowledge there are some DAMN good players out there that probably can and do, I’m just not one of them.)

I personally having trouble with anesthesia wave specifically, Cronley spawning in any of the boss wave is also a pet killer and a pain in the ass to kill.

Think triple nemesis might be doing too much damage together.

[Zhuugus]

@Zhuugus
What make you can leveling fast many toons in short time?

[Zhuugus]

Should add a section at the bottom of the list for superbosses and maybe an all-star section for builds that can farm gladiator AND kill superbosses/nemeses, if that’s even a thing.

Y’know… if you’re looking for more to do

Love the list, thanks.

You’re welcome!
About superbosses, I know at least 2 builds presented here can kill Ravager, who is the strongest one.
Build 8, aether death knight

Build 10, vitality ritualist, see author’s post.
Maybe some others can also do it, haven’t tried.

Nemesis are a joke obviously, some builds here clear wave 150, which contains 3 nemesis, in 25 seconds. Won’t even notice one in the campaign.

[Zhuugus]

How many of these builds are going to be destroyed with the next patch and the Seal of Blades fix?

If you think that these builds rely on Seal of blades to be powerful you are completely wrong. Half of them don’t use it even now, others won’t even notice, maybe loose like 3-5% damage.
The only one who will be hit is pierce DW blademaster, since his aoe damage will suffer and to compensate he will have to use annoying blade spirit again.

Regarding nerfs not connected with seal of blades some say electrocute warder may get a hit. But this is a popular build, so the devs watch it, pick the one unpopular yet and you’ll be safe.