[2.0] Dr. Strangelove's CoC AoE or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Discharge

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Vadler wrote:

I must say that the new format of the guide is very pleasant and that it's very easy to read now, thanks :)

I'm glad it's appreciated! If you want to discuss anything or need any advice with this build (if you try it) let me know!

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"Well I'm actually just making a google spreadsheet to demonstrate - and yes I read Physics at Sussex University and in my chosen Career I do use math regularly."


This is a classic!

I laughed out loud when I read this.

I've been playing this build of yours for a while, it's pretty good. Sometimes it takes a while to proc, but when it does ... it pops!

I don't think that it's as fast clearing as my last build, which was a 100% CI Incinerator, though.

Nevertheless, it is definitely more spectacular.. :D

Once you get it up and running, it's almost like a chain effect and you can take out packs quite easily.

Apart from the small amount of proc lag, the thing I miss most on this build is Whirling Blades. "Blades" is just so damn fast for moving around and covering ground quickly. I really miss it.

I hope that you continue to develop this build as I believe that it could be very strong in the end game situation and high end mapping.

I would like to see you try a cyclone version of this build. A 'spinner' with this setup could be great fun.

Thanks...

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Rayzabladez wrote:

I've been playing this build of yours for a while, it's pretty good. Sometimes it takes a while to proc, but when it does ... it pops!

I don't think that it's as fast clearing as my last build, which was a 100% CI Incinerator, though.

Nevertheless, it is definitely more spectacular.. :D

Once you get it up and running, it's almost like a chain effect and you can take out packs quite easily.

Apart from the small amount of proc lag, the thing I miss most on this build is Whirling Blades. "Blades" is just so damn fast for moving around and covering ground quickly. I really miss it.

I hope that you continue to develop this build as I believe that it could be very strong in the end game situation and high end mapping.

I would like to see you try a cyclone version of this build. A 'spinner' with this setup could be great fun.

Thanks...

Hey, good to see you persevered with the build. I just did some testing and I cleared a rare Plateau Map with my 'end of one month league' gear (i.e. I haven't played since the temp leagues ended so everything is still the same) in 5 mins and 10 seconds.

I'm pretty sure that if I levelled to 100 and maxed out my gear I could get it down a lot more. If you want I can upload the video of that run but it's a bit messy, I could probably do a lot better even as is - it was only my second ever speed run attempt at anything, I did a Mountain Ledge map just before in 4 mins and 50 seconds (I have a video of that too I can upload if anyone is interested).

Anyway to increase clear speed I didn't use Arctic Armour to give me more mana and I used Lightning Warp + less Duration + Faster casting instead of Flame Dash. I've now decided that Lightning Warp is far, far superior to Flame Dash. Oh and I was using Ball Lightning and not Firestorm, it's way better in terms of clear speed.

Unfortunately I don't tend to play anything but temp leagues and then the only time I've ever not played Hardcore is the 1 month flashback that just happened and when I play with friends who hate HC. This means it's highly unlikely I'll ever get this character to 100 or get really great gear - I mean I could but it's a huge time investment and I want to enjoy my time playing PoE rather than grinding for the sake of testing the limits of a build I played in a previous league.

Anyway! If you have the time and resources feel free to try different variations and see if you can get the clear speed up!

I respec'ed a few points and actually tried your build as a cyclone setup, it worked ok.

Like you, I usually don't bother leveling over about 85, I dislike map grinding.


When I tried your original build out I was using very good gear, top class gems etc.. I don't have any trouble obtaining any sort of gear I need, and currency is never a problem either.

I test a lot of different builds out, it's part of my Guild duties/job.

Anyways, thank you again for the opportunity to give your build a try, it was quite enjoyable.. :)