[0.11.0] Etup's EK Build
" Not really a point to use multiple 5l or 6l with ek as it would just be for mass bear traps. You could definitely use a 5l or 6l staff with say a 4l chest with INSANE stats like 2k+ armor 90+ life dual resists. I'm pretty sure people undervalue stuff like that if its not 5l/6l so you could get a 5l staff for cheap and then have a sick chest and work on your other gear. As long as your chest is strong you can afford to give up your shield (which is why kaom's is rough because the armor is so low + no shield). Also fully updated guide finally! Last edited by Etup#1088 on Apr 9, 2013, 7:03:38 AM
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At what point would it be ok to run grace with bm gem (with IR ofc) in terms of hp? Right now im running everything blood magiced with haste vitality and hatred, so I would have to drop one of the three to run it with mana.
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Hi, I had a question for anyone in the thread..
Would these pieces be good for EK Mara once you hit IR? I think they are, but just want a second opinion!
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Also, Etup, is Inner Force really not worth it? I'm currently running a very similar build to yours, but I chose to run off towards IF. It seems that the bonus to all the auras you run make it a really good choice for this build, to me at least. Here's where my skill tree will sit eventually Last edited by Detrites#1189 on Apr 9, 2013, 11:43:40 AM
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"Well before bm gem u can run it off the keystone as soon as u get it. With bm gem id probably run it 2.5k+ hp. " The gear is "ok" but nothing special. You would probably find upgrades relatively soon in the 60's. For the Inner Force question i don't really understand it because i do pickup inner force i just do it later. It's not really needed until 80+ IMO so you're better off getting hp/armor. | |
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Thanks for sharing your build and I'm looking forward to see the "Gearing up"-Section updated! :)
Ingame: Fasbi Last edited by Fasbi#5940 on Apr 9, 2013, 3:43:59 PM
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" owow im dumb, i didnt even see it. thank you for both replies, and yeah i figured the gear is okay as a placeholder but nothing that wont be replaced. |
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running this build and im now 55 in act 1 merc. farming ledge at an ok speed but i feel it could be faster. my issue is single target damage. do i just ek everything to death? cuz using ek against something like kuduku takes a bit long imo.
im running 4 link BM - EK - faster proj > iron will. after using 4 auras (BM grace and running hatred/det/haste/reduced mana off mana pool). i have about 60 mana left. with that i can use maybe 1 bear trap but thats it. when i ran my EK shadow i used bear traps for bosses / tough rares with great effect. i was an EB shadow though so i had tons of mana to run auras as well as my attacks. any advice on this? thanks Last edited by godhand456#4576 on Apr 9, 2013, 8:41:52 PM
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Yo Etup, regarding your recomendation for running iron will over added fire in a 4 link: why exactly is that? swapping it with added fire I do something around 70 more dps and my cast speed doesnt decrease. It might be because im low level yet (49) and dont have too much str.
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" Take the BM Keystone -> you have enough "mana" to spam your traps (of which you can take 2 gems) and you can take another support gem for ek (like added fire) to increase the damage output. And my advice to everyone: Ignore Kuduku if you can't kill him fast enough. " Stick with added fire then, but don't miss the point where "iron will" will get stronger, cause of your increased strenght. Ingame: Fasbi Last edited by Fasbi#5940 on Apr 10, 2013, 6:12:56 AM
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Sorry I'm still learning the mechanics, but wouldn't the Iron Grip ability be worth picking up since you are right by it?
[e] Think I'm misunderstanding the difference between projectile attack and projectile spell so it won't work. Feels like the build goes a ways out of the way for 84% life. Last edited by Boozler#7979 on Apr 10, 2013, 10:16:26 AM
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