[3.3] Unstoppable Gladiator 78% Max Block/Spells. Best Low Budget League Starter

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spartacusbringerofrain wrote:

Back to former setup, i just did some changes to the passive, looks better this way in my opinion. It's a bit more offensive with higher dps (like 3-4k more unbuffed tooltip dps) and like 40hp less. Since defenses are already decent, i believe this is the correct path.

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MrOleg wrote:

What is a good replacement in CWDT setup for blood rage? Would love to replace it during boss fights for something more useful.

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Proteusius wrote:

Why did you remove the skill tree for aegis aurora setup?

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Bugnaz wrote:

Hey Mas Mariano,

Thanks for sharing this build and the progress of it - I've been wanting to play a build where I can smack things in the face with an axe for ages, and I'm really enjoying using a shield properly for the first time too.

I started using Frenzy early on as I really don't like the negative affect of Blood Rage, and I'd just started using Frenzy on my Ranger so starting combat with it and keeping an eye on and refreshing the charges was still very much programmed into my play style.

There are a few changes I am probably going to try (I may pick the extra Endurance + Frenzy charges node's - and I'm looking to by pass the Beserking node below Constitution and go straight from Master of the Arena to Warriors Blood to try and free up some points to do that) but I'm only at about lvl 35 so it's still early days, and it is really nice to know that there is a tested format here that I can default back to, to get me through content.

I haven't read all 63 pages yet so apologies if this has been asked, but:

Is there any reason you haven't picked Unwavering Stance?

As all your Evasion is converted to Armour, I don't see that you'll be avoiding many hits, so the benefit of being "un-stunable" kinda comes without a cost (or am I missing something)

Also, any reason you've not picked Command of Steel? I'm thinking that maybe it's because the Passive Skill points are better spent elsewhere and the 4% Block you'd get from it can be made it with items / equipment? (but I am unsure ~ as this is my first Melee / Shield character)

Many Thanks! :D

~

SirChickenOfNugget.

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Tippies wrote:

Hey not sure if you guys do this but I am running this build and following the guide...lvl 82 atm...and I am kinda confused as to what parts of my gear need the most imporving so I know where to put my currency into. I know I need chaos res but other then that should i just be looking for higher dps versions while maintaining resists? Should I be going for higher quality gems first or gear? I just dont know what gives the best value.

Here is my gear. Any help would be appreciated.

Returning player from a few years ago btw

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mas_mariano wrote:

I suggest you go for:

- Atziri's Promise flask if you don't use it yet.
- Craft inc. elemental damage on belt.
- Q20 gems.
- Vaal Haste + Inc. Duration for damage boost against bosses.
- Flat physical on rings, new Steel Ring with essence craft (contempt) is great.
- Better roll on Soul Taker.

I made this list in order of importance based mostly on lowest cost for best improvement.

Hope this helps!