2.2 - Shockwave Totem **UPDATED FOR ASCENDANCY** (atziri viable) - We buff now *ENDORSED BY KARV*

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wsbisev wrote:

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Ziiyo wrote:

Super interested in this build but the Shadow version mentioned by KarvarouskuGaming and OP in their Youtube Video.

I think I am going to try Assassin but need an updated skill tree for shadow once the tree is out.

_Thanks

I was in the twitch chat when the recording took place and they did posted a tree for SWT assassin:
http://poeurl.com/wSq

So they gave up on Shamans Dominion & Neighbours but these nodes were just buffed by 6%

Any Idea what's the best way to progress through this tree? When to get Dual totem / MoM and EB?

So Witch isnt the way to go anymore?

I'm looking for the simplest, tankiest, cheapest SWT build.


On a side note...man I miss SWT's 100% knockback...oh and totem placement distance sucks so badly now too. :-( Wish there was a way to increase that.

Any help on levelling progression with the shadow tree and when to switch properly to shockwave totem?

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Chameleon wrote:

So Witch isnt the way to go anymore?

I'm looking for the simplest, tankiest, cheapest SWT build.


On a side note...man I miss SWT's 100% knockback...oh and totem placement distance sucks so badly now too. :-( Wish there was a way to increase that.

the best defense is the offense.
they wont touch you if you position well, some will be KO some will be shocked or frozen.

If you didnt play SWT before and dont believe this just do the build HEGEMONY style with endurance charges and maybe trickster subclass but your clear speed will suffer

more defensive options include life regen (for lab, including stone golem) and/or flask nodes (KarvarouskuGaming: alchemist is good for any build)

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Eclipsedom wrote:

Any help on levelling progression with the shadow tree and when to switch properly to shockwave totem?

ill level with firestorm and firetrap. and rush to merciless and do 3x labyrinth after

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wsbisev wrote:

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Eclipsedom wrote:

Any help on levelling progression with the shadow tree and when to switch properly to shockwave totem?

ill level with firestorm and firetrap. and rush to merciless and do 3x labyrinth after

This VOD might help some: http://www.twitch.tv/dsfarblarwaggle/v/44261328

I've studied it and took some notes then tried it. I'm level 47 right now in Cruel act 3 and this is working perfectly. I've added SWT at the end of Normal linked with Physical to Lightning + Faster Casting + Increased Area of Effect. I'm still using traps though because they do so much damage with SWT. Works great so far ! I recommend taking at least the Saboteur passive and respec later when you ditch traps.

I'm still figuring out how to progress through the tree though. Prioritize crit? HP? Rush dual totem?

When is it effective to introduce MoM and EB?

Hello Sir, can u please update the Guide for 2.2 i want to play this in the new league :)

I am currently updating this for everyone in Ascendancy. Assassin and Inquisitor tree has been added. Debating if I should make another video for it.

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wabachaw wrote:

I am currently updating this for everyone in Ascendancy. Assassin and Inquisitor tree has been added. Debating if I should make another video for it.

Maybe add some info about differences in leveling between shadow / templar.
Looking at shadow tree, switch to dual totems + EB + MOM will be around 60-65. Before that shadow will level with Blade Vortex / Bladefall / Firestorm + traps.
Templar can start running dual totems at around 35-40.

Will we be using 2 auras? Hatred (for the freezing) and Blasphemy + Assassin's Mark? I'm not sure I'll be able to sustain mana while using Frenzy... Unless Vaal Clarity is near 100% up ...

Maybe we could use something like

Orb of storms + PCoC + CoH + Assassin's Mark instead of Blasphemy + Ass Mark?

Is Assassin's Mark obligatory since we already have a lot of Crit Chance and we generate Power charges with Frenzy+PCoC?