Machoke's 1H groundslam (Currently lvl 86 Hc)

Yo..

I spend a few hours investigating the Marauder build since I feel kinda stuck from my current position.
My plan is to run 1h + shield (probably a mace, cuz I feel that's what allows me to use the skills I want to, and also has the increased stun chance)


Here's a link that shows my current build:
http://oi48.tinypic.com/eu3rwi.jpg

Here's a link that shows how I kinda wanna end it:
http://oi50.tinypic.com/dgo21y.jpg

(I've used the PoeSkillTreeBuilder to create the builds. Both builds are calcuated as if I were level 1 and without any gear. Equals = shows only the raw statpoints.)


I might have some doubts that my damage will be way to low, and that I won't really have enough chance to stun either.
Could you throw some tips and tricks my way? Cuz from what I see and read from ur playstyle, that's kinda how I want to be when I get high level as well :D


Cheers!

Anyone tried Concentrated Area of Effect Supporter with Ground Slam ?
Since you get a lot of +AoE from the Aura's it shouldnt do too much due to the AoE but 50% higher damage compared to e.g. higher phys dmg 30% . I'm curious about how this would work out , kinda want to try it out if i can lay my hand on 5Linked RRRRB / RRRGB

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killbilly wrote:

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icarus716 wrote:

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Aggnog wrote:

Why in the world would you take 3 skill points..

what should you grab?

oak health normal
oak phys dmg cruel
skill point merci

imo this is the best pick ups for HP/Phys dmg chars

no it is not.

reduced mana doesn't work with auras D:

2 questions

does this build use enduring cry?
and i see you're using bear trap, when would you use that over heavy strike?

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Advaanze wrote:

reduced mana doesn't work with auras D:

... but you never tested it yourself right ? ....
How can you be stupid like that ? He played HC 'till lvl 86 and you think he is using a support gem which isn't working ?
Next time read carefully , maybe you won't post crap like that again ...

+Quality % Bonus on a Reduced Mana Gem doesn't work for Aura's. The Base reduce mana multiplier on the Gem works very well for them. At leat i can say that for Anger/Wrath/Grace/Clarity/Discipline

It may very well be, that reduced mana doesn't work for Auras which reserve a percentage of your Mana Pool (Determination/Vitality/Haste/Hatred/Purity).

Yes, i tested this myself.
And yes , im running the Auras with Blood Magic and the reserved life is also reduced.


@Nati - If you have a 20% Quality Warlords Mark gem you won't need Enduring Cry, you have like 55% Chance on an Endurance charge per killed enemy.
I guess he used Bear Trap for the immobilizing effect versus Ranged champions. Don't let em run.

I personally think Enduring cry is worth being in setup for any act boss and maybe if you feel you have low armor or resistances while leveling to keep up endurance charges 100% of the time.

Bummer to hear you died dude was really hoping to see some melee in the upper ladders.

I'm still probly going to work on a melee alt and just hope melee changes are coming and have a char ready to do maps.

This looks like a great build, might have to try something like this out.

so whats best the best bandit reward for cruel for this build?
12% dmg or the skill point?

Why would you pick up the One Handed Physical Damage (Strong Arm)?
Isn't Ground Slam not affected by pure "Increase Physical Damage"?
I've tried picking up a 12% node, resulting in an +0 DPS increase with Ground Slam; while a 8% Increased Physical Damage With Maces upped the damage, so wouldn't the points be more well spent on continuing to grab mace damage after Bone Smasher/Smashing Blows?

Nice guide