Dragon's Immortal Tank (Updated for 1.2)

@Argdel : here is your reply :)

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pablonaz wrote:
I have a question, I bought Bringer of Rain, and it bring me perm blind (-75% to hit), but it dont works with Unwavering Stance, do u think that if i quit this 4 points to get Unwavering, the build works fine??


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Dragon585 wrote:

Hello!
Unwavering Stance is mostly for bosses theses days since the majority of other mobs can't stun you when you stack hp. It is completely up to you, but the build will work without Unwavering. I suggest, if you plan to run higher level maps, that you keep Unwavering since a stunlock can be deadly. Also keep in mind that all charging mobs will be able to stun you as well.

My personal opinion on the using blind instead of Unwavering is... don't. The build can survive any type of non-boss mob on its own. A blind is completely unnecessary. In addition, Blind does nothing to help vs spells, which can stun you. Without Unwavering, each time you block an attack that would have stunned you, the block animation will play... which is basically a stun.

So my 2 cents, blind is never worth giving up Unwavering for this build. I suggest for those that have their hearts set on blind to use cyclone instead and get the best of both worlds.


-Dragon
Last edited by westbryan#7618 on Jun 24, 2013, 11:03:15 AM
Hey guys, building this on HC currently. Whilst I try to get the Unique Shield what stats should I look for?

High block?
High Armour?
High HP.

what level can this build function too without it?


would picking up extra endurance charges be useful up until I got it? then remove them when I did.

I tried getting one yesterday so I could have it when I hit the right level guy would only sell it for 10 Exalts which looking on the forums seems crazy high.


Thanks


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jayteeez wrote:
some guy asked me how to get the glowing shield effect and i told him they don't sell that microtransaction anymore.


Oh now that is just mean :P

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xJazza wrote:
I started at templar however I still want to do this build again. Anything that I should do differently compared to mara start?


Not especially. Just follow the same principles. Keep your resists high and get hp and regen nodes asap.

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westbryan wrote:
@Argdel : here is your reply :)


Thanks for helpin out :D

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ktwilson wrote:
Hey guys, building this on HC currently. Whilst I try to get the Unique Shield what stats should I look for?

High block?
High Armour?
High HP.

what level can this build function too without it?


would picking up extra endurance charges be useful up until I got it? then remove them when I did.

I tried getting one yesterday so I could have it when I hit the right level guy would only sell it for 10 Exalts which looking on the forums seems crazy high.


Thanks




Believe it or not, I used this
until I was level 70 and could afford my aegis aurora. This shield should not be underestimated. IMHO, it is the best shield to use until you get AA. Feel free to use others, but this shield is cheap and VERY good for the build.



Cheers guys! Lovin all the support :) Check out the new vid if you haven't already. I think it turned out so cool.


-Dragon
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The views and expressed opinions of Dragon are solely those of a drunken redneck and are not necessarily those of a sane person. Any likeness of intelligence is strictly coincidental and should not be taken seriously. His posts should not be read... by anyone.
Last edited by Dragon585#3483 on Jun 24, 2013, 2:13:57 PM
Thanks for the awesome reply. I have just got that shield now seems awesome. can I ask when did you stop using mana leech or was it thast you just picked up gear that that had %leetch?

Im mid 30's currently and my 4 link is IB+splash+Mana leech+LOH/multi depending on what I'm doing

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westbryan wrote:
@Argdel : here is your reply :)

Thanks guess I didn't read through carefully enough. I do have one train of thought that I need to throw out there for people to shoot down.

With Unwavering:
75% block chance no block recovery or take damage and no stun recovery time.

With Blind:
76.25% chance to evade, no stun recovery needed.
Then, 75% chance to block with a block recovery check.
Then take damage with a stun recovery chance.

It just seems to me that either way you have a 75%+ chance to all out avoid damage with no stun, but with Unwavering you are just taking the damage on the 1/4 shot. Whereas with the blind you have an additional chance not to be hit with the downside that a stun recovery check must be made.

So take Kole for example, say he managers to bypass your first 75% miss chance. Would you rather then take the damage or have another 75% miss chance then rolled at a cost of a stun recovery check or even a 0.35 second stun? It would seem to me that if he only has a 5.9ish% chance to bypass evade and block, getting stunned isn't much of an issue.

Thoughts?
Damn that new 70-74 boss video is nice

trying ur build on my lvl 74 in HC now, its alot of fun, but i almost died to reflect when a big pack died ( had about 100 hp left) that was really scary.

It works well even without the unique ammy and without the unique shield, i need the stats on my current ammy for my gems.

Looking forward to having all the gear

Big thanks for the guide and the build, you've done a great job
I hate the lab

SET FREE THE ASCENDANCY POINTS https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1609216
Hey dragon just wanted to come back on the daresso I was talking about yesterday. The price turns arround 1-2 gcp depending on roll. Got mine for 3 chaos 31% block chance and ~17% all resists. I think it is a good alternative to parandus while saving up for aegis aurora.
seriously how can you spam it dont you go out of mana really quickly?
blood magic im an idiot
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ktwilson wrote:
Thanks for the awesome reply. I have just got that shield now seems awesome. can I ask when did you stop using mana leech or was it thast you just picked up gear that that had %leetch?

Im mid 30's currently and my 4 link is IB+splash+Mana leech+LOH/multi depending on what I'm doing



I actually didn't level my mara using this build. At the time, MS and splash weren't in the game. I leveled as groundslam, but I did level my OS mara using this build. I would say, when you can outregen your attack cost, then swap to BM gem. To test this, stand outside with no monsters around hold down your IB with BM linked to it. If your hp/regen is keeping your life full, then your good to go. If you life begins to drain, I would keep mana leech.

DISCLAIMER!
The views and expressed opinions of Dragon are solely those of a drunken redneck and are not necessarily those of a sane person. Any likeness of intelligence is strictly coincidental and should not be taken seriously. His posts should not be read... by anyone.
Last edited by Dragon585#3483 on Jun 24, 2013, 7:09:55 PM

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