Dragon's Immortal Tank (Updated for 1.2)

Wow, insane cyclone character. Keep it up! :)

I made a witch version of it.

he isnt CI. should be low life to this build get work.

and using crown of eyes hubris. i dont know why he uses auxium but i guess he is using coz its legacy and high weapon elemental damage.


and he goes for weapon elemental damage nodes i guess.

i am still working on it aswell.

i have 34k cyclone dps (not weapon elemental damage rings yet and not blood rage)
9.400 armour
max resists

I will actually be up over 50k tooltip dps, which iir is double for cyclone so 100k(ish). I am currently using a LL gem in my 6L tho since I saved the defensive passives for last. Once I get my ES into a comfortable range, I will swap in MPD for LL. My gems aren't max level either but right now I am 49k dps w/o LL.

I really enjoy this build. Yes, it lacks the immortality of my other build, but when you insta gib rares and bosses, they don't have much chance to hurt you. And the bosses that can 1 shot me can also 1 shot my tank mara so its a wash imo. This build is just 10x faster clear speed and so much fun to play. Unfortunately, it is VERY VERY VERY expensive.

Like I said, I haven't perfected it yet. Even if I do, I am not sure I will make a guide for it since it is retardedly expensive to make.

BTW, I use legacy auxium for the chill/freeze mod since I don't like giving up a ring slot to become freeze immune. And with all 3 of the purity auras, I am overcapped enough to do ele weakness and still be maxed.

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Dragon585 wrote:

I will actually be up over 50k tooltip dps, which iir is double for cyclone so 100k(ish). I am currently using a LL gem in my 6L tho since I saved the defensive passives for last. Once I get my ES into a comfortable range, I will swap in MPD for LL. My gems aren't max level either but right now I am 49k dps w/o LL.

I really enjoy this build. Yes, it lacks the immortality of my other build, but when you insta gib rares and bosses, they don't have much chance to hurt you. And the bosses that can 1 shot me can also 1 shot my tank mara so its a wash imo. This build is just 10x faster clear speed and so much fun to play. Unfortunately, it is VERY VERY VERY expensive.

Like I said, I haven't perfected it yet. Even if I do, I am not sure I will make a guide for it since it is retardedly expensive to make.

BTW, I use legacy auxium for the chill/freeze mod since I don't like giving up a ring slot to become freeze immune. And with all 3 of the purity auras, I am overcapped enough to do ele weakness and still be maxed.

Roughly what has it cost you for all of the gear? And you could more than likely do it for alot cheaper all be it with a much lower dps, that helm last i saw was like 50 ex and maybe isnt needed, along with auxium i suppose. Have you tried this build as ci using the melee dmg on full life gem?

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Dragon585 wrote:

I will actually be up over 50k tooltip dps, which iir is double for cyclone so 100k(ish). I am currently using a LL gem in my 6L tho since I saved the defensive passives for last. Once I get my ES into a comfortable range, I will swap in MPD for LL. My gems aren't max level either but right now I am 49k dps w/o LL.

I really enjoy this build. Yes, it lacks the immortality of my other build, but when you insta gib rares and bosses, they don't have much chance to hurt you. And the bosses that can 1 shot me can also 1 shot my tank mara so its a wash imo. This build is just 10x faster clear speed and so much fun to play. Unfortunately, it is VERY VERY VERY expensive.

Like I said, I haven't perfected it yet. Even if I do, I am not sure I will make a guide for it since it is retardedly expensive to make.

BTW, I use legacy auxium for the chill/freeze mod since I don't like giving up a ring slot to become freeze immune. And with all 3 of the purity auras, I am overcapped enough to do ele weakness and still be maxed.

Yeah kinda agree with you. I ve decided to give up playing my aegis/st marauder when i got farmed for 3 times on residence dom(1 shot).

So decided to yolo like you mentioned. Point is to kill before they kill you and life leech on packs.

Atm, i have 40k cyclone tooltip with 4.2k ES without chest(testing with tabula right now) its like %160 or something on passive ES nodes. 12k armour with grace.

Got Vaal Pact, RT and IR. running 6 auras.

Only problem for me is getting RRRGGB on shavronne. I think scion would be better but its ok with witch aswell. I always liked the idea of going melee with my witch.


Gear right now

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Sirjohnny1 wrote:

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Dragon585 wrote:

I will actually be up over 50k tooltip dps, which iir is double for cyclone so 100k(ish). I am currently using a LL gem in my 6L tho since I saved the defensive passives for last. Once I get my ES into a comfortable range, I will swap in MPD for LL. My gems aren't max level either but right now I am 49k dps w/o LL.

I really enjoy this build. Yes, it lacks the immortality of my other build, but when you insta gib rares and bosses, they don't have much chance to hurt you. And the bosses that can 1 shot me can also 1 shot my tank mara so its a wash imo. This build is just 10x faster clear speed and so much fun to play. Unfortunately, it is VERY VERY VERY expensive.

Like I said, I haven't perfected it yet. Even if I do, I am not sure I will make a guide for it since it is retardedly expensive to make.

BTW, I use legacy auxium for the chill/freeze mod since I don't like giving up a ring slot to become freeze immune. And with all 3 of the purity auras, I am overcapped enough to do ele weakness and still be maxed.

Roughly what has it cost you for all of the gear? And you could more than likely do it for alot cheaper all be it with a much lower dps, that helm last i saw was like 50 ex and maybe isnt needed, along with auxium i suppose. Have you tried this build as ci using the melee dmg on full life gem?

Helmet, soultaker, shavronne is 3 must items for this build actually. It is the point to get more scaled damage from auras with CoE hubris. And with going CI you will loose like %30 physical damage low life node. Also low life and soultaker is the only way reserving both mana and hp for auras which basicly core of the damage scale. And i guess MPD serves better than Melee Damage on Low Life.

HI Dragon585,

Thanks for posting your build. I have created my marauder based on your instructions. I have tried to pickup all the life nodes and elemental resistances till lvl 50 and was able to kill dominus in normal version in 1st run <honestly Piety gave me a tough time compared to dominus. For some reason almost 80% of Dominus's attack had literally no effect on me and I was using 2 Handed weapon with Spectral Throw> It was a piece of cake back then, however now i moved to cruelty level and I feel my build is lacking the damage:

a) My DPS is merely 150+ for 1 handed and 300+ for 2 Handed.I am not able to switch to 1 handed as i didn't received my Mana Leech Gem. I still have to rely on Spectral Throw and 2 handed infernal blow
b) My Mana is way low. Only 200+
c) I Equipped myself with 80% rarity, but unfortunately I found only two Legendary items as of now

Please advice how am i suppose to proceed further in order to have a stable character. I saw your vid of how you were able to stack up so many auras at once using Blood Magic gem. I'm not sure if that is possible

Actually Dragon I happen to have a similar situation to the above poster. Up until lvl 61 I have followed your build with a slight few modifications to allow me to use a 2h mace as a leveling weapon. Now that I have switched to a 1h axe and shield I have found the dps unmanageable in merciless. Sure its possible to tank mobs for a period of time with this build but you do so little damage that you simply get dpsed down by trash mobs.

Is this build at all viable without Soul-Taker and a 6-L? If not it looks like I will have to build another character to just farm with until I can get the equips for this guy.

just had a look and for around 230-240 ex for this build with todays prices, and that price only includes, Crown of Eyes helm with 4/2%, Soul Taker with 168/23%, Auxium with 19% ele dmg and 9 ES from max, Shavronnes revelation ring, 6L 188% shavronnes wrappings (not correct colours), new rainbowstrides and prism guardian shield, so would still need belt, gloves, ring and amulet, but im sure you could pick up some usable ones for less than 10 ex, so lets say 240-250 ex for this build to do a tad less dps than in the vid. But it does look like alot of fun... might sell all my gear from your old build... :p

I get so many pms each day with similar problems. Everything I know and have experienced with this build is all in the guide. If you are having an easier time leveling with a 2h, then continue to do so. You cannot expect to just follow the passive tree and have the same results I do. This build is BUILT around key uniques. If you do not have these uniques, well... then you will not have the same experience as I do.

Trust me, it is all in there. Take the time to read, or look at my gear. I am not hiding anything.

Here you go.

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Leveling Guide

20 Point Passive Tree

40 Point Passive Tree

60 Point Passive Tree

80 Point Passive Tree


When leveling this build DO NOT slap on a shield from the start. You will hate the build immediately and will probably look for a different one. It is very frustrating in the beginning to try and get your dex and int. The build is starved for it. You will either need to skip the things that req dex/int, or get it on your gear, or use passive points.

Early game can be hard for dps as well. If you are starting in a new league and do not have gear for leveling, it will be VERY slow and frustrating to level this build. This build gets its offensive stats from gear and skill gems.

The build provides very little in terms of offensive passives. Because of this, your dps may be pretty low for bosses. Aoe is not much problem due to the corpse explode, but vs the more difficult bosses with tons of hp it can feel impossibly frustrating to do with low damage.

There are a few ways to handle this. First, you can level up a Lightning Strike or Spectral Throw gem while you level your char. You can then swap Infernal Blow with Lightning Strike or Spectral Throw to safely attack from range for bosses like Vaal.

Another thing that you can and should do, is manage your gems for boss fights. When you get to a boss, take out your Melee Splash gem. For the majority of bosses, you will not need splash and removing it will increase your single target dps by quite a bit.

Your absolute biggest dps increase via a support gem will always be Weapon Elemental Damage. So if you are not already using this, when you remove splash replace it with WED for an even bigger dps increase.

And finally, have faith in the build. Some people have a very hard time giving up life leech in their main attack. If you are at a point where you have taken all of the hp regen nodes, most of the hp nodes, and are running max resists, ditch the LL gem for a dps gem. Give it a try, get a feel for if you can survive without it. On my mara I RARELY link life leech to my IB.

The best way to begin this build is by dual wielding 1 handed axes and using cleave for aoe, and dual strike for single target. (Another option is to use a 2 hander with spectral throw. This ability is simply amazing with LMP and can be used safely until merciless.) Continue using this until you are able to use a mana leech gem. At that point, switch from cleave to infernal blow with splash and mana leech. Add life gain on hit if you have the links available. This will save you time and frustration as cleave is incredibly good as a starter attack. It is low in mana cost and very effective with dual wielding.

The reason behind using 1handed axes with cleave is because you will most likely lack the dex to use anything else. In addition, axes are usually higher in damage per hit and lower in attacks per second which is PRICELESS while leveling, unless you enjoy chugging mana pots every 5 seconds. Slower, harder hitting attacks are very mana efficient and that is the aim in the beginning.

Keep a good 1hand and shield on weapon swap for dangerous situations. Generally, if you think you might need to use the shield, you probably do. When you get your mana leech gem and have infernal blow linked to splash and mana leech, that will be your queue to go to 1h/shield full time. While leveling, I HIGHLY recommend this shield.

I know some of you are thinking this shield sucks and there is no reason to use it past level 25, but you are so wrong. For leveling this build, your shield serves one purpose only. To provide as much block as possible. You will not find a rare shield with 40% and until you get your hands on an aegis aurora, this cheap low level unique shield will be better than anything else you can get.

Some important things to keep in mind while leveling. When you switch to 1h/shield full time you will want your stone of lazhwar equipped always.

The spell block this provides is priceless. Magic damage is almost always what gets people killed and the ability to block it is almost overpowered. This amulet will also provide you with much needed intellect for you to begin leveling up your auras.

Try your absolute best to keep your resistances high while leveling. I know this can be difficult at low levels due to the unavailability of gear. A good idea is to keep 2 of each resist rings in your inventory. When you get to an areas that appears to have a lot of fire damage dealers, swap to your fire damage rings. When you get to piety you definitely want to be maxed lighting resists even if it costs you 2 ring slots.

Keep auras turned off! At very low levels your mana is precious and no aura is worth sacrificing a chunk of your mana pool. For normal act 1-3 there is only 1 aura you should be running. Hatred. Leave the rest of them turned off. When you get to the point where your mana leech gem is keeping you sustained, THEN you can start turning the auras on. Early in the game, it is just more frustration than benefit to try using auras.

Keep your gems socketed. Make a note of all the gems the build uses and do your best to keep them socketed in your gear. Even if you are not using them, keeping them in your gear will gain them exp. Your gems can even gain exp while socketed in your items that are in weapon swap.

Early levels this build suffers from the same things that all builds do. You won't have the gear, hp, or resistances to really be tanky. So treat it as such. Realize that this build does not blossom until late act3 merciless.

P.S. If you think my response rude or harsh, take a second to remember that I spent DAYS writing this guide. When people ask me questions that I have already answered many times, I get a little irritated. For all of you that read the guide, and have been enjoying the build, I sincerely thank you! For the rest of you... your killing me.

-Dragon