[NOT UP TO DATE][11.0e] Vinz's 7-Aura Mass Shock 20k dps LS Build (With Gamplay Video)

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wherezmytofu wrote:

hello, i am fairly new to the game, and i love this build. only issue i have is:

Resolute Technique: Your hits can't be Evaded, Never deal Critical Strikes

from what i have seen, critical hits have a massive increase in damage. what is the reasoning in giving this up?

If your playing Softcore then not much.
In Hardcore you need to stack defense. But the reason to not go crit is because there are certain mobs that reflect damage.
If you do insane DPS then you have a chance to kill yourself.
Once of the safest crit builds is Spork. But you need end game gear to pull it off, from what I understand.

Hey Vinz, I was wondering if you could put an axe version really quickly of this build with the same amount of level 85 points. (maybe tweak the original a bit). I have this that I'm using right now, so I'm not sure how many points I need to change and where. Currently level 72 :)

EDIT: Maybe this works? http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAAdwEswUtDH0OrRB_FE0UdRjbGjgb-h0UIWAl3yftKaUyCTJ-Mok26TwtQKBDnEd-TeNVxlb6V-JYr1nzYEthIWVNZp5nvW5pbqpwu3KpdEF07XTxd-V4DXq4eu982YTZhO-PRpBVmSuboZ65ogCkGaTCpwinhKloqW6rxaxZrKquk7Xytz64k72Bvoq-p8APwBrE9saexq7PZdDQ0k3i6uNq7Djub-9O89322vrS_o9eExvIQzHS6pStZfCKIsDzfPXApuJhlZtlp6ZXOuGI8Q==

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HPftw wrote:

I like the shock effect so switched from a dual-wielding cleave build to this LS build. Feel that the carnage heart is almost a must-be equipment since the life leech is about half as effective as that with pure physical builds. Using a 2H weapon will not have any block chance as dual-wielders do, so I guess the survivability is boosted by high DPS and killing mobs fast.

Anything I miss regarding the survivability of this build? Comments appreciated.

A Granite (you can remove quicksilver and go with 2 granites) and life leech is all you need, I started maps with only 3.5k hp, don't roll a hard map mod if you feel its unsafe, mainly reflect / monster damage.

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Rasmillion wrote:

Hey guys, awesome build, I have a few questions. I am level 42 ATM running this build. 1500dps 1500hp before aura

1. Is there a reason why no to take the 3x 2h nodes in the duelist tree (taking 2x 10 str nodes instead) I realize the accuracy build in is wasted but the other stats are decent. Is this because of lack of total points or some other reason?

2. I recently got a carnage heart for 7 gcp. ( I'm on my phone or I would link it) it has 9% LL but only 12all res.
decent all stats.
Do u think I should be ok with that or get a better one/ Devine it/etc

Thanks , I'm pretty sure I had another question. Maybe I'll remember as soon as I click post. Lol

1. Those x3 2H nodes are a very small gain (its x1 str node vs x3 2H nodes), I wouldnt spend the 2 extra points to grab it, accuracy from Executioner is a waste. The Cruel Blade cluster is a better choice.

2. Depends how much resistance you need in order to hit 85%. My old carnage heart provides only 6% leech and it was good enough. The most important stats from carnage heart is the +stats, you will need 152 dex/int to use level 20 gems.

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wherezmytofu wrote:

hello, i am fairly new to the game, and i love this build. only issue i have is:

Resolute Technique: Your hits can't be Evaded, Never deal Critical Strikes

from what i have seen, critical hits have a massive increase in damage. what is the reasoning in giving this up?

It's not easy to get decent accuracy, you will need accuracy gears and nodes. Furthermore, critical chance / multiplier nodes are located at the top right of the tree. Reflect maps will most likely instant-kill your character. A critical build will requires a different build.

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IceIight wrote:

Hey Vinz, I was wondering if you could put an axe version really quickly of this build with the same amount of level 85 points. (maybe tweak the original a bit). I have this

that I'm using right now, so I'm not sure how many points I need to change and where. Currently level 72 :)

EDIT: Maybe this works? http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAAdwEswUtDH0OrRB_FE0UdRjbGjgb-h0UIWAl3yftKaUyCTJ-Mok26TwtQKBDnEd-TeNVxlb6V-JYr1nzYEthIWVNZp5nvW5pbqpwu3KpdEF07XTxd-V4DXq4eu982YTZhO-PRpBVmSuboZ65ogCkGaTCpwinhKloqW6rxaxZrKquk7Xytz64k72Bvoq-p8APwBrE9saexq7PZdDQ0k3i6uNq7Djub-9O89322vrS_o9eExvIQzHS6pStZfCKIsDzfPXApuJhlZtlp6ZXOuGI8Q==

I started map with an axe too, not much diff compare to sword. Don't grab the Hatchet Master node, it requires too many skill point. If you wish to have more damage, grab all those projectile damage nodes at the start of duelist. 410 dps weapon is decent, you might want to spend point on life node instead of the dps one.

Bump for an awesome build!

Great build, stolea few some of the ideas here for my "melee" (LS) witch!

Why a melee witch you might ask, well, ive always liked the idea of a squishy mage/witch chargin in and smashin faces :)

Some other games where i have had allot of fun with it would be "dragon age" and ofc "diablo 2" (zeal sorc!).



Current skill tree.

Have yet to specc into 1H or 2H nodes (i always savie the dmg nodes for last, if i can) and i am still not sure wich way i will go i see allot of posts in favor of 2h, eh, i guess il see what kind of weapon i can get and go from there :)


Some input/changes/ideas/(questions?) on the tree would be appriciated as i am sure i have overlooked/missed something.


I enjoy the 1h + shield combo, feels like a safer way to level, for chickens like me anyway (get it, my forum name is spychicken, hah!) atleast untill you reach the resistance cap or are close to it (without a shield equipped).

Current stats/gear:
*life: 3.7k
*LS dps: 4.1k
*resistance: 83/83/83/-60 (with purity)
*Armor: 8600
*Auras on life: wrath/anger/grace/
*Auras on mana: Purity, determination and hatred.


Edit 1:

conductivity or elemental weakness?
youre doing all three elemental damage types, however extra chance to shock is rather nice,
or are you perhaps using projectile weakness unless they have x resistance?

Edit 2:

*Stats/gear and skill tree uppdated

*30 fusings later and im a 5 link richer! - that BM helped allot as i was starting to have mana trubble wich led to hp trubble (as im not leeching when i dont hit). Atm im farming lunaris + piety with ease, no deaths yet (not counting the time i died from a gamecrash!).

*Tried a kaoms primacy, however, it lowered my dps, and defence by a considerable amount so i quickly got rid of it.

Going to specc into some sword nodes as soon as i get leather & steel + acceleration, This way il be restricted to swords instead of 1h/2h, wich works for me as i prefer the sword look to the axe/mace anyway :)

Which curse would you use? I'm torn on conductivity and projectile weakness.

Depends on your party setup, I have 3 quality dps curses - Conductivity, Elemental Weakness, Projectile Weakness. Conductivity when im doing solo Maps, or with my MF farming partner (he's a dual totem spark build). Elemental Weakness is the most common one, with added fire damage support gem, you will always want to go with elemental weakness. Most of the common builds may get bonus from this curse. Projectile Weakness is an alternative for Elemental Weakness if you have a full group, the 100% pierce effect speed up clearing speed by a lot.

If you have a Koam's, you will most likely use Elemental Weakness (may swap with Enfeeble and Conductivity).

New random vid (group play): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YO2gcNOuNRE&

Hey Vin,

what do you think about picking an Alpha's Howl for the %based auras?

Otherwise, thanks a lot for the build, I'm level 74 now and doing just fine, dying only to my own stupidity. About 9k dps (no haste aura yet), 4k life and capped resists (fire and lightning capped before purity).

My equip:


What would you say, where's the weak spot and what should I get for it (want to keep the Aurseize for some MF). Items should be around 2-3 exalts, not rich enough for Kaoms and the like... also I don't know if I want to re-start 6socketing this sword. Blew about an exalt's worth of jewellers already, ran out of currency and settled for the 5s 4l...
Also would added fire dmg be better than faster attacks?

Cheers,
muesli

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biomuesli wrote:

Hey Vin,

what do you think about picking an Alpha's Howl for the %based auras?

Otherwise, thanks a lot for the build, I'm level 74 now and doing just fine, dying only to my own stupidity. About 9k dps (no haste aura yet), 4k life and capped resists (fire and lightning capped before purity).

My equip:

Spoiler

What would you say, where's the weak spot and what should I get for it (want to keep the Aurseize for some MF). Items should be around 2-3 exalts, not rich enough for Kaoms and the like... also I don't know if I want to re-start 6socketing this sword. Blew about an exalt's worth of jewellers already, ran out of currency and settled for the 5s 4l...
Also would added fire dmg be better than faster attacks?

Cheers,
muesli

I would like to try Alpha's Howl as well, +2 levels for 3 auras is decent, but Howl does not provide the best stats that I want (chaos resistance and life). Your current life is good enough to run most of the map, just play carefully. You may grab a better belt and replace the gold ring, try to over cap your resistance, Elemental Weakness map / curse is quite dangerous if you do not have enough resistance for it.

If you have extra currency (alteration -> fusing), you may always try to 6L your weapon, try to grab a better 2H first before doing that. You will get lucky and get a 6L, its a massive dps boost in a party situation cos of 3 stack shocks in just a second. No support gem can out-dps Elemental Proliferation in a large party situation.

Added Fire Damage vs Faster Attack, I will always go for Faster Attack due to how multistrike works, the slower you attack, the longer the attack animationx3 will "root" your character in-place. Faster Attack stacks shock better as well.