[0.11.0] Etup's EK Build

Hello Etup, i currently play on DEFAULT and am looking to make another character. Should i pick Marauder or Shadow

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NemoSushi wrote:

Hello Etup, i currently play on DEFAULT and am looking to make another character. Should i pick Marauder or Shadow

If you take a look at any of the linked passive skill trees you'll notice that the marauder is the easiest way to go. If you want to play another class try it out and tweak the skill tree as you like but most likely it will not be optimized.

but how much is the DPS dropoff ? Is it a huge difference ?

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NemoSushi wrote:

but how much is the DPS dropoff ? Is it a huge difference ?

As a typical EK build doesn't really skill any damage nodes. So the DPS would increase if you start as shadow (cast speed, spell damage) and you could skill a few hp nodes on the right of the tree heading towards iron reflex. BUT on the defensive side it will be a huge difference, cause you won't reach the marauder and templar nodes (troll's blood, heart of the gladiator, elemental adaptation, discipline and training and so on...) not to mention inner force.

Another thing is you are forced to play with BM Gem or have to manage the mana reg to support your skills, cause you won't get to the Bm keystone any time soon.

I don't see a reason to play shadow over marauder which perfectly fits into the build. If you really want to play shadow; take another build like Freezing Pulse (a bit less defensive, more offensive). Maybe it fits your style more. :)

hm , makes alotta sense. Thanks a ton!

Sorry for another noob question Etup, but is it normal to only have a 600 DPS EK in Merci A1?

I'll link all my gear/gems in the spoiler for anyone who wants to take a look, along with Defensive Stats (with auras)






I think I need to replace the gloves ASAP, and also thinking of switching from a Spell Damage Shield to a more defensive shield (Lose ~70 DPS, but I'd gain a lot of defense so IDK)

If you really want to kill yourself with this build, sacrifice a few health nodes, get all the regen nodes, add Righteous Fire. GUARANTEED you 1 shot yourself, regardless of armor.
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Hey there Etup, I was wondering, when first starting out in HC (I plan on making an EK marauder my first HC char) would it not be better to get a good wand and shield instead of a staff?

(Asking this since you have not finished the gear section yet.

its better how long you dont have Kaoms if u get it then u need 2h weapon for 5L or 6L

Ahh okay fair enough :) so for using this before Koams I should tweak the build a little for some shield notes as well?