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

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traceFFFF wrote:

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Greengroove wrote:

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wentza wrote:

Thoughts on The Gull over Devoto's for the helm slot? Do the shrines add more benefit than the attack speed? Assuming you have enough dexterity in other slots.

I am not playing EA this league and I don't really know how The Gull works in 2.6. However, the helm Hrimnor's Resolve is now a very good alternative to Devoto's Devotion. It got significant buffs in this patch! It now has life, more damage and some utility. In terms of clear speed Devoto is still better with 20% movement speed. But life and damage is something that might be worth looking into. However, dexterity might be an issue with this helmet.

That being said I'm going to try and test. If you or anyone else tests the helm I'd appreciate the feedback. The Gull can be a good option for ES based EA builds.

Now I'm intrigued, how would an ES based EA build work?

Copy this link and import it in Path of building. If you don't have Path of Building get it here. Please note that The build will be expensive and it is untested. I have no experience with it. A buddy of mine made it so the support I can give is a bit limited. If anyone decides to try it out I'd appreciate some feedback.

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Greengroove wrote:

The tool tip reflect the attack part of the damage witch is negligible. We deal damage with the explosions.

The short answer is EA scales the most with levels. That's why EA level 21 is so good and Empower is so desirable. As for damage... In end game you deal A LOT of damage and with Grand spectrum jewels you deal A SHIT LOAD of damage. I can assume 500k+ quite easy but probably can get much higher with all buffs and good gear. I think with a good explosion and ignite we can talk million/s.

https://github.com/Openarl/PathOfBuilding

Thanks for the answer. With PathOfBuilder i could see my ignite damage went from 11k to 21k in tonights session. that really helps a lot to see character progression. But now i hit a point where iam not sure what improvements are best for my character now.

would be awesome if you could have a short look at my Character "XeratiArrow" and maybe give me some hints on where to improve the best now.

profil link: https://www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/xeratas/characters

Thanks a lot for the guide and for the help

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xeratas wrote:

would be awesome if you could have a short look at my Character "XeratiArrow" and maybe give me some hints on where to improve the best now.

You can go for Grand spectrum. get 2x essence crafted Opal rings. If you are soft core get the Doriany's invitation. If resists are a problem drop rearguard, get a rare quiver with life and resists. Then corrupt it for +1 arrow.

If you go for grand spectrum get some rare gloves instead of winds.

Get a second Quill rain and quiver for single target. Get 2x 6 link quill rains with best colors. Get good enchant for Devoto.

DROP life leech!

Thanks for the build, been having a lot of fun!



Now I "just" need to 6-link two quill rains! ;D

hi! nice build you got here.
im thinking of making a EA build myself atm.

you mentioned that a +3 to skill gem is better for bossing.
do you think a legacy silverbough(+3) would be better for bossing?

cus atm i have a 6L quill rain and debating if i should 6L another one or go for a silverbough for bossing

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fabion93 wrote:

Now I "just" need to 6-link two quill rains! ;D

I ended up buying 2x 6 links because I was not able to link them on my own. I 5 linked quite a few of them. Hope you have more luck than I did.

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Xyreal wrote:

you mentioned that a +3 to skill gem is better for bossing.
do you think a legacy silverbough(+3) would be better for bossing?

cus atm i have a 6L quill rain and debating if i should 6L another one or go for a silverbough for bossing

Honestly I think Quill is better for bosses just because of the high attack speed. The other bow is much slower and I found out that quick evasions are harder on slower bows. I ended up dying more. The damage is better on +3 bows tho.

So I'd recommend just staying with the quill rain. But if you want the +3 option you want to have +2 to fire gems and NOT +2 to bow gems. You should essence craft a 1.5 aps bow.
If you have +2 to bow gems, only the EA gem will benefit. If you have +2 to fire gems up to 3 gems can benefit.

GL

Can u make recommended passive tree for leveling (20-40-60-80-finish) pls? I very need this :DD

p.s. sorry for my bad english

Can this build complete Hall of Grandmasters?

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TheDarknessGod wrote:

Can u make recommended passive tree for leveling (20-40-60-80-finish) pls? I very need this :DD

p.s. sorry for my bad english

Please search for "Leveling the Elementalist" spoiler. It's all there.

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Towlg wrote:

Can this build complete Hall of Grandmasters?

In 2.5 This build was able to do the halls quite easily. I know there are some new masters in there now, so I can't say for sure but I'm fairly sure it can do most if not all.

Proof: https://youtu.be/VSIV_3DlUcM

Hi all -

Was hoping for some validation on my "next steps". Currently shaping my atlas, cleared corrupted t12 for orb very easily. I'm having a hard time figuring out managing resists if I use winds of change/doryanis, but as I read above, maybe just use a rare quiver? I found my survivability went WAY up with rearguard though so I'm not so keen on getting rid of it.

https://www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/dperls/characters - MyArrowsGoBoom

1. Second 5L quill rain for bosses (maybe?)
2. 6L quill rain
3. opal rings
3.5 upgrade to doryani/winds and figure out resists
4. rearguard corruption if still using
5. devoto's enchant

Thoughts on that order? As for the 6L, I'm prob just going to save up the 5ex, but really was thinking about trying chance/scour from porcupine, but just seems like a trap.