Witchblade_question

Hi ppl, below is my actual build+devotion
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/4VxmGnlZ

This is final skill setup (devotion setup = previos link).
https://www.grimtools.com/calc/gZwLAdjN

It’s very strong setup on standart game (my opinion). Can you help me with optimalization of armor for endgame? And, is this build useable in cruicible and SR? Thank you for your advice.

its really hard to say until you hit level 100 and start slaughtering stuff in ultimate. But witchblade well i have one that can do crucible easy SR 75 not so much but its a 2hander i dont think its what you want to play.

I don’t really have any experience with witchblade but I’d put Eldritch flame on pox and and flame torrent on cadence and abomination on charge. I think pox will proc so much better for eldritch flame

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/1NXmPpW2

Depends on how deep you want to go as well as your personal piloting skill. It’s gonna be hard.

Thank you for advice. I have some additional questions.

Stupid_Dragon
Sorry for incomplete devotins on 100 lvl (on 66 lvl is full).

  1. Why don’t use abomination with combination daying god? In future will be problem with CC’s duration time reduction and with attack damage convert to HP and attack speed? My vision is in compensation less dmg (shield) combinations daying god and abomination

  2. Why you using abomination proc on cadence skill? Is it for comfortable playing?:slight_smile: I use POX => every tick will have chance proc abomination. Cadence for eldritch fire. Is blitz necessary? On medal I have Northern Ram (glyph) => Better CD and I can safe 1 point. Hungering void = solael’s flame (no CD and small flat dmg).

Thank you for answers. Maybe, can you explain me important mechanics in your build? I have only 1 lvl 100 char and I’m newbie in grim dawn:)

  1. DG is considered to be a must have constellation for chaos, but I couldn’t find a way to get DG and abom while still having decent core stats. It’s a typical problem for chaos devotion route, not just for your chaos Witchblade. Part of the reason why chaos is frowned upon by experienced buildmakers.

  2. I haven’t been thinking all that much about it, just the first thing that looked ok at first glance. Consider the whole build I gave you to be a rough draft.

Anything specific that needs to be explained?

Ty for answers. I changed devotion settings for basegame. Link on build is below. Elite is now funny (realy big dmg and survival with nice hp pool). Problem is with resistance, but ultimate is far a way.

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/JVl6YPbN

Why you use doom bolt?

I got it to activate Dying God when I tried to fit it in and then just forgot to remove.

Definitely do not go for Chaos on a Witchblade if you want a strong endgame build. Physical is your best bet. I will shamelessly plug my build here:

Why? Can you explain it me pleas?

Cause RR is king and neither Soldier or Occultist have native RR. But chaos is also lackluster damage. It works well end game only with specific gear and even then isn’t impressive.

Basically what Nery said. Chaos is the weakest and least supported damage types and got just a few medium-strong archetypes. Soldier isn’t in any of them. If you want Shards and Crucible, don’t go for Chaos on your Witchblade. If you care only about campaign, sure, play Chaos, doesn’t matter much.

Ok, I studied about dmg types and you’re right. And this sword https://www.grimtools.com/db/items/9466 in off-hand is solution?

If you play DW physical builds, yes. It converts quite a lot of damage. For Cadence builds, DW are fine. For Blade Arc 2h. But basically physical is the strongest damage for Witchblades. But doesn’t matter if you enjoy playing chaos :slight_smile:

Ok, ty:) This class is created for first cruicible and SR experience, so once again, ty for informations:)

Hi ppl,
I have a question about dmg conversion mechanics. Which process is right? For example:

In both variant I have same equip (some items and devotions with chaos % dmg bonus and some with physical %dmg) and skills setup.

  1. 100 chaos dmg => 300 % chaos dmg bonus => 100 % chaos dmg conversion to physical dmg = 300 phys. dmg?

or

  1. 100 chaos dmg => 100 % chaos dmg conversion to physical dmg => 300 % physical dmg bonus = 300 phys. dmg?

Ty.

It is more complicated than that, but for simplicity let’s say it’s the second one. Stack % damage for your new damage type, not the old one.

Ty. And my last question about chaos witchblade. My last hope:) Can I cumulatively sum:

  • Eldrich fire - 35 % chaos resistance
  • Raise the Dead - 25 % resistance reduction
  • Acid Spray - 28 % resistance reduction
  • Soael’s flame - 10 % chaos resistance
  • Devil’s Cage Hauberk - 20 % chaos resistance
  • Essence of Ch’thon - 15 % resistance reduction

I think that I can’t cumulatively sum debuffs from raise and acid devotion. It’s right?:slight_smile: And for example is below devotion setup.

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/8NKOeRoN

Yes, you cant.

Nice link. Ty and have good day.