BUILD OUT OF COMMISSION....NO LONGER VIABLE DUE TO IDIOTIC CHANGE TO IRON REFLEXES

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iHaku wrote:

i just looked at the "last points" tree thingy. and... really? there is just a 10str node placed right next to the duelist start for no reason, while there are plenty of nodes to choose from.

also: why not unwavering stance? im sure that was already answered, but its not like you can never ever be stunned if you take a really bit hit (crit/extra damage)
since you cant evade anyway, there is no downside to this keystone

yes yes and yes for the 100th time since no one reads. I am aware of the random 10 strength node on the Last Point build for Lionseye version. It was a misclick and I have no changed it yet because I do not know how to make the links like its setup. Someone else did it for me.

If you look at the second version I have posted for ele bows, you will see that random node is not selected. Most people who view the build have enough common sense to realize thats a misclick point :P

If you really have no idea what to do with that extra point, you can refer to the second version I posted for Ele builds, which is quite similar to get an Idea...

Now moving on to your question, I think unwavering stance is sort of a waste of points, I dont plan on ever tanking mobs and the odd ocassion I do the stun is not game breaking by any means. I rather use those points elsewhere.

That does not mean you cant work it into the build. My build is pretty open to people creating their own versions. However for me, unwavering is not necessary.

Hope that helps clear up the atmosphere a bit.

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kenkickass wrote:

this might be a dumb question, is resolute technique good to have? i know it increase dps by alot.

If your running the ele version of the build like me, then yes resolute is pivotal :)

I've always had issues with 'archer' in this game. Bows have always been low damage, like the bow i have now. 18-53 attack speed 1.35. using lightning arrow, added cold, and life gain on hit. my damage is less then 190. fire arrow is about 270 (the highest). I'm at lvl 40 right now, following the build you have listed. Basically worthless (aka instakill) if I use blood magic right now (or soon). Not good alone, and really sucks in a crowd of adventures.
Extremely hard finding gear with enough sockets or right colored sockets. The only bow i found with another character, is only 20 points more, lvl43, +50% in elemental, but speed is 1.1 instead. Doubt that will be much on an increase. I just cannot comprehend ppl proclaiming 1k, 5k, 10k+, but yet i'm getting 0.2k.

So...how in the world can i increase damage? (BIG increase)

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computertech82 wrote:

I've always had issues with 'archer' in this game. Bows have always been low damage, like the bow i have now. 18-53 attack speed 1.35. using lightning arrow, added cold, and life gain on hit. my damage is less then 190. fire arrow is about 270 (the highest). I'm at lvl 40 right now, following the build you have listed. Basically worthless (aka instakill) if I use blood magic right now (or soon). Not good alone, and really sucks in a crowd of adventures.
Extremely hard finding gear with enough sockets or right colored sockets. The only bow i found with another character, is only 20 points more, lvl43, +50% in elemental, but speed is 1.1 instead. Doubt that will be much on an increase. I just cannot comprehend ppl proclaiming 1k, 5k, 10k+, but yet i'm getting 0.2k.

So...how in the world can i increase damage? (BIG increase)

Focus on survival first, then focus on damage..

also you should be using weapon ele damage gem with LA, get some decent jewelery with added elements, get the element nodes on the tree and you should do very well. Ele damage scaling in this game is crazy good.


If you have a high physical bow, use iron grip. Otherwise find a bow with at least 2 elements on it.

Also use thickets or any bow with at least 1.5 IAS...

Ive done this build 4 times now and never had issues finding decent stuff. I think you may be itemizing yourself incorrectly.

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computertech82 wrote:

I've always had issues with 'archer' in this game. Bows have always been low damage, like the bow i have now. 18-53 attack speed 1.35. using lightning arrow, added cold, and life gain on hit. my damage is less then 190. fire arrow is about 270 (the highest). I'm at lvl 40 right now, following the build you have listed. Basically worthless (aka instakill) if I use blood magic right now (or soon). Not good alone, and really sucks in a crowd of adventures.
Extremely hard finding gear with enough sockets or right colored sockets. The only bow i found with another character, is only 20 points more, lvl43, +50% in elemental, but speed is 1.1 instead. Doubt that will be much on an increase. I just cannot comprehend ppl proclaiming 1k, 5k, 10k+, but yet i'm getting 0.2k.

So...how in the world can i increase damage? (BIG increase)

I know this isn't my thread or anything, but I've found that the best increases in damage are high attack speeds with added elemental damage on rings / gloves / amulet / quiver, with weapon elemental damage % on belt and quiver. Also if you aren't using Anger / Wrath, those will give you a nice boost. As for the Blood Magic Issue, I waited till around 1500 HP to get it. You need Lesser Multiple Projectiles and life on hit on your lightning arrow (Chain if you have 4 link, and Weapon Elemental Damage if you have 5 link). With at least lesser Multiple Projectiles the life on hit will be more than enough to heal you to full from casting Lightning arrow.

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Doomherald26 wrote:

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computertech82 wrote:

I've always had issues with 'archer' in this game. Bows have always been low damage, like the bow i have now. 18-53 attack speed 1.35. using lightning arrow, added cold, and life gain on hit. my damage is less then 190. fire arrow is about 270 (the highest). I'm at lvl 40 right now, following the build you have listed. Basically worthless (aka instakill) if I use blood magic right now (or soon). Not good alone, and really sucks in a crowd of adventures.
Extremely hard finding gear with enough sockets or right colored sockets. The only bow i found with another character, is only 20 points more, lvl43, +50% in elemental, but speed is 1.1 instead. Doubt that will be much on an increase. I just cannot comprehend ppl proclaiming 1k, 5k, 10k+, but yet i'm getting 0.2k.

So...how in the world can i increase damage? (BIG increase)

I know this isn't my thread or anything, but I've found that the best increases in damage are high attack speeds with added elemental damage on rings / gloves / amulet / quiver, with weapon elemental damage % on belt and quiver. Also if you aren't using Anger / Wrath, those will give you a nice boost. As for the Blood Magic Issue, I waited till around 1500 HP to get it. You need Lesser Multiple Projectiles and life on hit on your lightning arrow (Chain if you have 4 link, and Weapon Elemental Damage if you have 5 link). With at least lesser Multiple Projectiles the life on hit will be more than enough to heal you to full from casting Lightning arrow.

If I had more time, I woulda responded like this, so ya, WHAT HE SAID :)

so basically, go for gear with elemental damage and % ele damage.

Hmm, i seem to have issues there as well, most gear i find is weak, or adding very little 2-5 here (mostly), 1-14 there. only one for 9% ele increase. Seems my gear i'm wearing is mostly adding hitpoints, giving me 850+ so far. I'm working toward the other hp nodes now. My equipment add 5-28 damage, 9% ele damage. If i drop the hp gear, my hp will drop alot (130 not counting the node % increase on that number). Never seen any belts that ever added damage, except 4-5% psychical damage.

My gear, if i change out for ele damage, will only add 22 more. Pretty sad, huh? My critical ice witch is doing very well, ironically. Even able to solo (or group), no real issues. No great equipment either.

(And i did take the 3 10% elemental damage nodes as suggested in the build.) LOL!

Great guide!

how do you deal with lightning thorns?

Im using LA, lmp, chain, WED and LGOH.

I`m currently lvl 70 on HC (going safe and steady:p), i was trying to get the ribbon spoon in battlefield, merciless, met a few of those mages, fired twice, and almost died.. 3500 hp..

I dunno if this has been pointed out already, but you can save a point in the top left corner of the tree.

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQBAecCcQSzBS0MfQ6tEH8UIBRNFm8XHRjbGS4ZhRm0GjgaVRpsIWAkqiftKU8ppSzpMgkyiTWGNug26TpSOrNAoEOcRtdKfVBHUFBUSVXGVvpXDVfiWGNZ81uvXcZfP2BLYSFjp2SjZ6BnvXKpdO108Xfleu982YKbhO-HdouMjM-Nfo9GkFWbLZuhnaqdrp65ns2iAKcIpzCnhKyqtQS3triTuc253b6nwA_AGsaextjK082Yz2XQ0NIh0k3Uj9lh3Q3dRt7G37_hc-Nq5CLnUupi7DjtIO5v7w7vTvAf8i_z3fZI-rH8TvzF

By taking some different +10 Intelligence nodes you can get to all the important stuff in the top left of the tree with one less point.

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Mechem wrote:

Great guide!

how do you deal with lightning thorns?

Im using LA, lmp, chain, WED and LGOH.

I`m currently lvl 70 on HC (going safe and steady:p), i was trying to get the ribbon spoon in battlefield, merciless, met a few of those mages, fired twice, and almost died.. 3500 hp..

The day they added lightning thorns was the first time I ever 1 shotted myself since launch. So to answer be VERY careful with LA thorns.