[2.3] Explosive Arrow Build - Uber viable - 100 hc/sc proof - Scion, Witch, Duelist, Mara versions

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Kelyus wrote:

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ricesteam wrote:

I wish there was a search feature just for the thread...I don't want to swift through 80+ pages.

So far, this build is efficient at killing packs. However, with single target...

I reached 55+ recently and switched to this build's EA playstyle. How do you guys deal with the low single target dps? It takes me forever to kill bosses.

It's tedious to switch from GMP to Slow Projectile, etc... all the time. Even then with the single target setup, it takes a long time to down a boss. I also tried the Frost Wall technique but it seems buggy. The arrows don't always stick to the frost wall.

I'm also leveling with a Tabula and a 5L Quill.

Is it because I'm leveling a Champion instead of a Scion? What am I missing here?

Singletarget:

go for these gems for singletarget. Most of your singletarget dps is getting the ignite to proc. if it does, it usualy kills the boss/mob in a few seconds. Depending on mods etc.

This 4-link works good also. just take out slower projectiles. I was even using a 4-link single target for low map bosses when I started new league. Ignite is your friend with this build.

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TinCanSailor wrote:

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malarix1222 wrote:

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TinCanSailor wrote:

Def need some input on what leveling skill/links to use here.

Like I said, any fire skill is good. I suggest some combination of Flame Totem, Fire Trap, Firestorm, Searing Bond, etc. Whatever of that kind of thing you prefer. Then just go for the early life and fire damage in the tree while making your way to BM. Of course, it's nice to have a Tabula while leveling to put gems on your leveling skill of choice.

If I recall, I leveled with with Flame Totem up to like level 45 or something when I switched to EA (wouldn't recommend switching that early, still relatively weak at 45 compared to Flame Totem to me).

I ended up using Burning arrow with mediocre results at best.

I threw a blood magic gem in the 5L Quill with the other links just to tst EA and it uses HUGE amounts of life. How does this become viable? The regen? @ level 55 how would I be able to sustain the amount of life loss it would take to fire a 5L skill?

Sorry, that's my bad, when I said fire skill I meant fire spell. Attacks like Burning Arrow won't do anything with this build because it takes no attack nodes etc at all.

As for how you sustain it later on, you get lots of flat life on gear that is then scaled by your tree to give you a huge life pool (7000+) which then gives you a ton of regen from +% life regen from the skill tree. Personally atm I think I'm at like 750-800 regen or something like that, and I have a relatively low life pool compared to some people I've seen on here (just barely about to reach 8k). Until you get the huge life pool, the flat regen from a stone golem can also be phenomenal.

Also to add to this, you were using the blood magic gem, which I highly recommend against. This is probably one of the causes of your problems so far, as the gems adds a massive mana multiplier (245% at level 1) and takes up a slot on your gem links that could be used for damage. Try waiting until you get a bit more regen and pick up the actual Blood Magic keystone on the skilltree, then get back with the results; though again, I recommend against switching to EA until level 55+ unless you already have a 6l bow and other really nice low level gear.

Rarity: UniquePoacher's AimViridian Jewel--------Limited to: 1--------Item Level: 1--------You are Immune to Silence--------15% chance of Projectiles Piercing10% increased Projectile Damage--------A sharp eye can be more deadly than a sharp blade.--------Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.--------Corrupted
guys this jewel work ?

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cellune wrote:

Rarity: UniquePoacher's AimViridian Jewel--------Limited to: 1--------Item Level: 1--------You are Immune to Silence--------15% chance of Projectiles Piercing10% increased Projectile Damage--------A sharp eye can be more deadly than a sharp blade.--------Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket.--------Corrupted
guys this jewel work ?

I do not Recommend using that because having pierce chance on your Explosive arrow will actually do worse for you since it will not explode on them.

Just find a double damage one with any of the affixes like Increased Damage %, Fire Damage %, Area Damage %, and Projectile Damage %. those affixes are the main ones but you also can look for the Increased Attack Speed ones if wanted also.

ty e lot for the help again

No. There is no need for "Immune to Silence" and pierce is quite detrimental, as EA only leaves the charge on the LAST enemy it hits.

Frost wall is your friend for single target dps.

Why has OP decided to add elemental overlord?
What skill does he use to proc crit?

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Recovary wrote:

Frost wall is your friend for single target dps.

Why has OP decided to add elemental overlord?
What skill does he use to proc crit?

He uses it because the build does not need crit multiplier. so we get 40% Elemental damage from it. also we still use the same Explosive arrow to get crit's. just need some not much crit on your gear to get it active with the GMP.

Hope that helps :).

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shockertrent wrote:

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Recovary wrote:

Frost wall is your friend for single target dps.

Why has OP decided to add elemental overlord?
What skill does he use to proc crit?

He uses it because the build does not need crit multiplier. so we get 40% Elemental damage from it. also we still use the same Explosive arrow to get crit's. just need some not much crit on your gear to get it active with the GMP.

Hope that helps :).

how much crit should we aim for to utilize the passive?
It seems really unreliable if we can't get them crits :(