R.I.P. [2.6] Explosive Arrow - Elementalist Build Guide (multi class + version, in depth theory)

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maclarca wrote:

i found that fire penetration is obsolete ( with ele equilibrium and flammability, i think that fire poenetration isn't necessary).

Fire pen works similar as a more multiplier does. Since monsters can get negative resistances there is no downside to this gem. The tool tip will not show its effect but believe me it does work.

Now Conc. effect is also good. If you use Beacon of ruin you might be able to use it. I am not sure, you'd have to test. Reduced duration is great for general mapping. Great quality of life and it adds some more damage. Increased aoe is not needed with Elementalist. Increased burning damage is not that bad but I'd take fire pen any time of the day over it. Don't forget about Empower ofc.

That being said, feel free to test the gems yourself. Get a tabula rasa and go nuts. Testing yourself is the best way to learn. ;)

my setup now is:
1-EA
2-GMP
3-EMP Lv 3
4-CHANCE TO IGNITE
5-AoE
6-FIRE PENETRATION (now i want to test less duration)

For boss i'll swap GMP and AoE for CONC and SLOWER PROJ

item (i have to changte the ring when i have reached enough dext since i don't have capped res)

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maclarca wrote:

my setup now is:
1-EA
2-GMP
3-EMP Lv 3
4-CHANCE TO IGNITE
5-AoE
6-FIRE PENETRATION (now i want to test less duration)

You can (potentially) do without aoe. Try just using conc. (TRY), assuming you have Beacon of ruin.

FLASKS! Get a Sulphur flask Quality up your flasks but first you need to get a dispel curse flask remove freeze flask on quicksilver and remove bleed flask!

Your rings are extremely bad. I'm sure you can get better rings (both) for 4c. Just do the chaos recipe.

You can try to keep fire pen over less duration if you feel like it. Damage will be better. The quality of life that less duration provides is nice too. Pretty sure fire pen is better than empower lvl 3. I think I would probably go for fire pen + less duration myself.

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Greengroove wrote:

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maclarca wrote:

my setup now is:
1-EA
2-GMP
3-EMP Lv 3
4-CHANCE TO IGNITE
5-AoE
6-FIRE PENETRATION (now i want to test less duration)

You can (potentially) do without aoe. Try just using conc. (TRY), assuming you have Beacon of ruin.

FLASKS! Get a Sulphur flask Quality up your flasks but first you need to get a dispel curse flask remove freeze flask on quicksilver and remove bleed flask!

Your rings are extremely bad. I'm sure you can get better rings (both) for 4c. Just do the chaos recipe.

You can try to keep fire pen over less duration if you feel like it. Damage will be better. The quality of life that less duration provides is nice too. Pretty sure fire pen is better than empower lvl 3. I think I would probably go for fire pen + less duration myself.

i have to take some dext and then i change the ring.
i don't think, empower lv 3/4 is better then any other skill in the game if ur build is focusing on level of the skill like EA (or SRS). Lv 21 ea and emp lv 4 is a must have. i use AoE for the overlap of explosion which is awesome

I'm sure you'll do just fine. HF ;)

Absolutely loving the build! 6L'd a Quill Rain a week back and decided to which to this build. I'd love your input on next steps for gear! I'm thinking either Jewel investments, or getting that unique ammy and switch to rare gloves for resists. Any input would be great!

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Regards wrote:

I'd love your input on next steps for gear!

Get a new rearguard! This is reducing your damage by a lot! Assuming you are using EE this will proc bad ee. (phiz to fire corruption) Make sure your attacks don't deal any fire damage!

GET EXPLOSIVE ARROW GEM LVL 19 MINIMUM!!

Then I'd say Ngamahu tiki. Jewels I can't comment. In general try to avoid the two toned boots if possible. They are nice, but if you can cap resists without them you can instead have a nice boot enchant on them. The helm enchant is nice. Maybe try selling the helm and get a new one.

If you need more damage you could try and get the Doryani's belt (if you play soft core). Your belt is nice tho.

After that you can check the gear that I linked in the thread. I did end up using rare quivers over the Rearguard. Getting a +1 to arrows would be awesome.

hello Greengroove, thanks for the great guide.
i have some questions.
1) would it make any sense to do: molten shell - immortal call - increase durate - cdwt
2) how much acc do i need. i have now 83% hit chance, is it good or bad, should i work on more acc?
3) is it somehow possibel to find out my dps, on my old arc char i can see it on tooltip on the spell, but with ae it is not working.

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Ironfrank123 wrote:

I have some questions.

1. You can do that, I prefer lightning trap for the 50% more damage. You can also use enduring cry if you see any porcupines in an area.

2. Your accuracy is fine. If you can get more that's great but really 80% is fine since we shoot so fast (many arrows).

3. You would have to calculate the dps since none of the damage is reflected on the tool tip.
You can only see the attack part of the "damage" which is negligible. It is only useful to see if you proc EE correctly. The calculus is not the easiest one since there is a few things you have to put in. (elemental damage, curses, penetration, El. Overload, EE) It also depends on your tree, gems, and even gear. So you need to gather a lot of info. Honestly I don't think it's worth it.

And then we have 2 parts of damage the explosion and the burn damage. So 2 calculations are needed.

The best answer I can give you is that you should do a lot of damage, if you are doing everything right. ;)

green, the trap doing 50% more damage because off mistermind of discord? (i dont have this ascondary)