[2.5] Tempada's Dreamfeather Lightning Flurry Raider: Acro, Alpha's/Blood Dance/QotF, 200k+ DPS

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Catchafire2000 wrote:

I might try this for the 1 month league.

Cool, I'd like to hear how this goes. The trouble is that there are a number of required high level uniques, so the build won't really take off until higher levels (and that's assuming you make enough currency to trade for the items; I have no idea what the economy will be like). You can level with two high aps elemental swords, and Queen of the Forest isn't necessary, it's just a big part of the build's fun factor.

Now level 95.

I really like this build, really do. Did you try Dual Strike + Melee Splash, I wonder?

DS / Splash / Multistrike / Faster Attacks / WED / Added Lightning, maybe?

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CantripN wrote:

I really like this build, really do. Did you try Dual Strike + Melee Splash, I wonder?

DS / Splash / Multistrike / Faster Attacks / WED / Added Lightning, maybe?

I'm glad you like it :)

Dual Strike deals less damage with that setup (and has a higher mana cost). The only skill I've found that has a comparable tooltip dps to Cleave is Lightning Strike.

If your build can work with Lightning Strike, I'd like it even better. What DPS can you reach then? Also, it makes Light Pen even smarter...

Hi there, just tried your build, really liking it :) Just wondering, if I only had 4 links what should I run for cleave?

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CantripN wrote:

If your build can work with Lightning Strike, I'd like it even better. What DPS can you reach then? Also, it makes Light Pen even smarter...

I only have a lvl 16 Lightning Strike right now, and that deals 40k dps with Lightning Penetration (I get 39k with Cleave) and 47k with Added Lightning (48k with Cleave). So that's pretty close, but the Lightning Strike mana cost is higher.

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RadianceZ wrote:

Hi there, just tried your build, really liking it :) Just wondering, if I only had 4 links what should I run for cleave?

Cleave + Faster Attacks + Weapon Elemental Damage + Multistrike/Added Cold Damage/Added Lightning Damage/Culling Strike. You have some options for that final slot.

Playing this build in SC, I find that on a 4L with cleave sustaining mana is a little challenging. Playing this for HC will be challenging slightly.

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Catchafire2000 wrote:

Playing this build in SC, I find that on a 4L with cleave sustaining mana is a little challenging. Playing this for HC will be challenging slightly.

Hmm, do you have Clarity? You should be able to run that on mana early on if you can get the gem. And you can get an Elreon ring from the Master pretty early too.

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AllSunsDawn wrote:

(I'm new to POE so this might sound a little dumb)

What else should I keep an eye out for when low level? I realize that the core of the build doesn't activate until in the 60's, so what kind of Uniques would be good in this case?

And because the full tree at 80 is posted, are there any specific nodes I should be rushing when I start a new character? Or can I just follow the Passive Point progression through?

This doesn't sound dumb at all. Aside from the gems, keep a lookout for swords with high elemental damage and attack speed. In terms of leveling uniques, Wanderlust boots are just awesome for the movement speed, mana regen, and Cannot Be Frozen mod, or there's Sundance for attack and movement speed. Slitherpinch gloves might be useful when you hit level 27. Asenath's Mark helm gives more attack speed and mana regen to sustain it, and there's Deidbell at level 33 with its increased melee damage... Really life and resists are most important outside of movement and attack speed.

For the leveling progression, grab Heart of Oak first, then Herbalism, then Acrobatics, then I'd alternate between heading for Phase Acro, Trickery, and Quickstep (pick up Thick Skin or Revenge of the Hunted if you want more life). After that it's a long trek to Amplify. I'd probably grab Forces of Nature and Celerity along the way. After that, it's up to you.

I actually didn't level this character from scratch (I turned an old level 80 archer into this build with a free respec), so some other players might have more specific tips.