[1.0.1] HvR's Ranger (Level 100) - Updated for Release

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AlexLiXus wrote:

Hey can i ask why u didnt go lower part of ranger starting point?? and also y not take the path of warrior at scion's part

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Havoc6 wrote:

- If you have a high phys bow - considering getting nodes such as Path of the Warrior (near scion) or Aspect of the Eagle (Ranger)

- Key thing to note on any PoE Character: This is your character and everyone has different play styles, if you feel you can drop some life and get more damage than do that or need more defenses such as life or armour or endurance charges than take them. The best builds are the ones that are tested.

What kind of bow would be good for your current build except Voltaxic?

Any chance we could get a lvl 50 build posted for the first two builds? (Non voltaxic)


Kind of lost on where to go first with your builds

Hey man!

I really digged the build and decided to do one myself, at first i used Ice Shot and Skilled the Bow-Pierce node in the tree (using Projectile wakness and Pierce Support). As soon as my first 5 Link dropped i Switched to LA-LMP-Chain-LGoH-BM and it ruled!

However i made some adaptions to the build and would really enjoy your (or someone else's feedback) as i feel this changes maybe interesting to someone.

First I decided that in every scenario a good harbinger Bow is WAY superior compared to a Voltaix Rift for the following Reasons:
- pure Phys Nodes are more powerful DMG-Wise than Projectile nodes
- i currently have a 500% (exactly :D) crit multiplier which makes the possible 9++ base crit chance of the harbinger superior to ANYTHING else. (i can post the maths if needed)
- the mixed phys/lightning on LA makes reflect of any kind way easier to deal with
- the Phys reflect of my Frenzy is mitigated by the Unique chest piece, and with LL linked to it really not much of a problem
- skilling Mind drinker is a HUGE buff to survivability and makes no/half regen maps really easy

Bcause of the high damage from the harbinger i don't really need a hatred instead i use the following auras/buffs:
- Purity of Lightning (INSANE reflect reduction and further mitigates Phys damage)
- Clarity (on fulll regen maps for obvious reasons)
- Quality LVL X arctic Armour (currently LVL 2, but with higher regen i plan to Lvl it as much as possible)

I also skilled Arrow Dodging fur further reflect/Physical dmg reduction


*Note that the last points can be spent in any direction (LIFE/Damage, I myself plan on skilling Eye of the Eagle)
**I plan on respeccing the Ranger starting Area as soon as i have enough points
***I Will skill Influence as Purity of Lightning will reach 5% max resist



I Wanted to thank you again for such a powerful build, and would really appreciate your feedback on mine. Everyone else is also invited to give me some feeddback.

Updated my current Gear and Passive Tree and added a note about when to get static blows. My Gear/Tree most likely won't change for the next couple of weeks since I don't have a lot of time to play.

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Zhenia wrote:

Man and i repair you builds take elemetalist, its take +20 int. This build have 154 itn for 20lvl gem wrath without int item. Sorry eng bed.

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAAdEEsxRNFSAXLxkuGjgdFCP2JLAn7SlPKaUqTSzpMok1kjbpPC0_J0p9SshN404qUFBUSVXGVdZW-lfiWGNZ81oaWkhbr18_ZOdmnmegZ71qk26qd-V9dYCkgpuG0Yd2iPGMz49GkAqQVZuhoSKiAKJAplenhKxZrKqv67XytkG3Prndu-O-p8APwBrEFcSixPbGrsbYzZjPZdDQ0k3TftSP1e3dDd7G42rnUudj6mLsOO4O7m_vDu967_DyL_T49kj6sfrS_MX-Cv6P_ro=

You don't necessarily need 154 Int from the passive tree because you will get int on gear (most likely on your jewellery, specifically your amulet).

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SaF7 wrote:

Hi Havoc,

In your first post, you mentioned a Voltaxic Rift build, but in the gear you showed yourself using a 6L Lioneye's. I'm hoping to get a very good voltaxic rift tree. Do you have one that would work for Voltaxic bow build? Or would this same build work for both bows?

Also another question, there are several nodes and even gear that give good bonuses to physical damage such as 2% life/mana leech from physical damage etc. If I had voltaxic, I wouldn't be able to take advantage of any of these characteristics, right?

Look at Build 3 for the Build. You "could" use the same build with a phys or ele build and use Ondar's Guile to be "immune" to reflect, however there will always be a certain set of circumstances (shock stacks, double-triple reflect, -max res, quad curse, etc) that will beat your character. Do you gimp your character to survive a large majority of the circumstances or do you faceroll xx% of the content, while going through hell trying to clear the remaining %. It's viable and I know people that do it, however my opinion is that one day the stars might align and that small chance of death could occur, it only takes one death in HC to lose a character.

You could use phys/mana leech on gear but the amount gained would be insignificant so its almost useless.

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Ixar wrote:

I see you're using Lightning Coil. Is a single Grounding pot enough to deal with shock stacks to yourself when mobs crit you?

I think I can count the number of times I was shocked by a physical hit with one hand since I've started using it. A single grounding pot should suffice.

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NeOZealouS wrote:

Bump. This build needs to be on page 1 always... I dunno why people keep posting new LA builds that are worse than this one that has been used FOREVER (inb4 people saying 1.0 changed the build) Use this as a skeleton (or even follow exactly) for any new LA build. Its super basic/good.

Congrats on the Voltaxic in ~226 chance/scour. Wish I had that RNG ;D

ty!

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AlexLiXus wrote:

Hey can i ask why u didnt go lower part of ranger starting point?? and also y not take the path of warrior at scion's part

I don't think the nodes are that strong and I would rather use the points somewhere else (like more damage). Aldasar answered the second part quite nicely.

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Zerfailz wrote:

What kind of bow would be good for your current build except Voltaxic?

You could use a strong rare thicket/harbinger/imperial but I've outlined above why I wouldn't do that.

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KouGrizzle wrote:

Any chance we could get a lvl 50 build posted for the first two builds? (Non voltaxic)


Kind of lost on where to go first with your builds

Try this maybe:

@Exort_Trivial

I agree, a harbinger build is really strong and is something I considered running. However, I like my builds to be versatile and able to run a large majority of map mods. That is why I chose voltaxic (although expensive), I am not scared of any map mod and can stack as much damage as I want.

If you are playing under set circumstances than sure, reflect is not really an issue. But occasionally when you group with others or do hard map mods, it may become an issue. I explained this in the post above.

Lastly, this is more of a personal opinion/play style but I don't like arctic armour since it only works on some maps and clarity feels like a waste of mana when you are running a physical crit build. Mana leech from the tree or gear should be enough to sustain you.

Hi, Hvr.

Can u tell us how many dps u got w/o charge and with all frenzy charge (and why not with Power charge, but without a 6L i can't play power charge :p) ?

Got another question (Build 3), u don't take Iron Reflexes, u r enough tanky without armor bonus ? u keep playing dodge with Ondar Guile, what do u think about Acrobatics btw ? All my gear is only Evasion, i don't have gear like Armor/Eva so m wondering if i keep Iron Reflexes or if i play with dodge but m afraid about taking hits after that.
Or simply, this build 3 just need Lightning Coil ?


Btw, thx for ur build, a bit gear dependant at start but look's like amazing with a nice bow and nice rings/ammy.

I agree to your points, thank you for the feedback :)

So what do I need in order to not 1 hit myself to death from reflect mobs? I know it's going to happen if I proceed with this:



Do I need Blood Magic + Life Leech + LMP + Chain + LA (5L) before I can start? I know you posted the Blood Dance boots but I was curious if it was possible to do this prior to lvl 44'ish + 5L.

Edit - Obviously items like:


Won't help because that is physical damage only and I'm sure it won't work with the LA 4L I'm equipped with. 5L's are too hard to come by, was hoping to stop using Rain of Arrows around lvl 42 in Cruel...is it possible without a 5L?

Build 3: Voltaxic Rift Crit Build (Not beginner friendly)

i have Voltaxic how need lvl for use start build?