Witch - [3.6] Vowel's Crit Storm Brand Elementalist - Flaskless Uber Elder - Forum

I play a MoM - EB version of Storm Brand using the new Devouring Diadem. The character is very durable as I get life leech + ES recharge almost all the time and a big burst of Life + ES heal every 5 sec. Aspect of the Spider adds another layer of defense on top of 9k life + ES. Damage-wise, it's better, or at least on par with any other version (500k per Brand in PoB, and my helmet doesn't have any relevant enchant yet). The damage is so good I don't bother using any trap even vs Uber Elder. Brand build simply excels at that fight anyway due to its "immortal totem" playstyle.	Posted by Taxi_Driver#0073 on Jan 7, 2019, 10:41:10 AM Quote this Post
is celestial pnishment worth it? from what i gather you only get 5% to freeze etc but thats it? isnt that pretty trivial? wouldnt more cast speed or more life be a better use for those 2 passive points?	Posted by BasedDong#4160 on Jan 7, 2019, 2:32:53 PM Quote this Post
Im using Loreweave right now ? Should I swap for CJ?	Posted by dmoniak#0368 on Jan 7, 2019, 4:01:52 PM Quote this Post
Already posted here, I'm just wondering what else I could improve? I recently spend most of my currency on my loreweave and got like 130c. I did do hydra deathless for the first time, but felt like my dps was on the lower side. Hopefully someone can help me!	Posted by Fiddlebutts#4479 on Jan 7, 2019, 5:05:01 PM Quote this Post
" Taxi_Driver wrote: I play a MoM - EB version of Storm Brand using the new Devouring Diadem. The character is very durable as I get life leech + ES recharge almost all the time and a big burst of Life + ES heal every 5 sec. Aspect of the Spider adds another layer of defense on top of 9k life + ES. Damage-wise, it's better, or at least on par with any other version (500k per Brand in PoB, and my helmet doesn't have any relevant enchant yet). The damage is so good I don't bother using any trap even vs Uber Elder. Brand build simply excels at that fight anyway due to its "immortal totem" playstyle. could you post your version too please?	Posted by Giammafix#2456 on Jan 7, 2019, 6:38:31 PM Quote this Post
" Taxi_Driver wrote: I play a MoM - EB version of Storm Brand using the new Devouring Diadem. The character is very durable as I get life leech + ES recharge almost all the time and a big burst of Life + ES heal every 5 sec. Aspect of the Spider adds another layer of defense on top of 9k life + ES. Damage-wise, it's better, or at least on par with any other version (500k per Brand in PoB, and my helmet doesn't have any relevant enchant yet). The damage is so good I don't bother using any trap even vs Uber Elder. Brand build simply excels at that fight anyway due to its "immortal totem" playstyle. Yeah I'd be interested in seeing the Devouring Diadem alternative as well. Got a POB? Your profile is set to private. /popcorn always, because people	Posted by deadamaranth#4371 on Jan 7, 2019, 6:44:28 PM Quote this Post
" Kraiwen wrote: " Do you think intuitive leap would be a nice bit of QoL for the build? Overcharged for frenzy charges would be handy + dreamer is a fair bit of mana and mana regen. Dunno what you would give up, might be worth if you push to level 100 though No Fair enough XD Thanks for the response, loving the build :) Last edited by JamieBunpup#0889 on Jan 7, 2019, 7:36:36 PM	Posted by JamieBunpup#0889 on Jan 7, 2019, 7:36:23 PM Quote this Post
" axxidentprone wrote: Just want to say this is a great build and I am absolutely loving the skill. I've cleared all content with it and hit 95 for the first time. It's extremely tanky, great clear, great damage, and super fun to play. I've crafted a couple dank pieces and made a few tweaks to my gem setups to fit my playstyle a bit better, but overall, mostly what you've outlined here. Thank you for the guide! How the MGoH and LHoH feels with storm brand? is it worth it to craft a ring with those mods? Idem for warlords on hit, it seems good but I don't know if its worth it to sac mod quality on the rings, especially with the 0.4% leech on the ammy.	Posted by 1nfest#2925 on Jan 7, 2019, 11:27:29 PM Quote this Post
" Taxi_Driver wrote: I play a MoM - EB version of Storm Brand using the new Devouring Diadem. The character is very durable as I get life leech + ES recharge almost all the time and a big burst of Life + ES heal every 5 sec. Aspect of the Spider adds another layer of defense on top of 9k life + ES. Damage-wise, it's better, or at least on par with any other version (500k per Brand in PoB, and my helmet doesn't have any relevant enchant yet). The damage is so good I don't bother using any trap even vs Uber Elder. Brand build simply excels at that fight anyway due to its "immortal totem" playstyle. I call complete b.s on this post. Not only you have LESS penetration + damage by running your build, not having light trap just makes boss kills take 30x more lol Pro Tip get something like that. Last edited by Seqqsy#2291 on Jan 8, 2019, 1:10:32 AM	Posted by Seqqsy#2291 on Jan 8, 2019, 12:14:13 AM Quote this Post
" BasedDong wrote: is celestial pnishment worth it? from what i gather you only get 5% to freeze etc but thats it? isnt that pretty trivial? wouldnt more cast speed or more life be a better use for those 2 passive points? Celestial Punishment is one of the strongest nodes on the tree for this build! 5% shock and freeze chance - we need a chunk for consistency. 25% increased damage against frozen/shocked - Thats a straight 25% increased on single target, anything that needs the damage will be shocked 15% increased ailment effect - that's 15% increased shock effect, effectively a more multiplier. Even if you weren't going to grab celestial judgement, so it was a 3 point node, you would still get it. As you do want judgement for the pen, it;s a no brainer for 2 points.	Posted by Carlovski#7040 on Jan 8, 2019, 4:55:21 AM Quote this Post