Petrov's Elemental Bow Ranger Build(s) (0.10)

By no means do I claim to be even remotely qualified to post a build and expect any kind of well done from anyone of knowledge in this game.

But... with that said, I looked at the changes to the passive tree and it appears that the only changes to Petrov's Tanky build I could find are.

1. The Berserking node got moved 4 spots closer from the direction we start from.

2. The ignore Armor penalties node is nowhere to be found, so far.

Everything else seems the same.

Now watch someone find a ton of things that change the build and I just made a foolish post.

Oh well..

Ish..

I can verify the Resolute Technique/Iron Grip Petrov build does not require any reworking. In fact, you get Berserking much earlier than before, so that's a plus.

Couple questions:

1. Why do we use anger & wrath but not hatred?

2. Is elemental hit or frenzy better for single target?

3. I use a blackgleam - is it better for me to get phys damage on my bow? Or should I try for the ele damage?

4. Do people recommend seething or bubbling flasks?

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1. Why do we use anger & wrath but not hatred?

If you have 30% life to spare...

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BMPrimaL wrote:

Couple questions:

2. Is elemental hit or frenzy better for single target?

Frenzy increases your lightning arrow dps so keep that in mind. I personally would just get max frenzy stacks and use LA full time and bear trap single targets.

Got a free respec today on my lvl 74

taking the "most popular" build

woot

What do you guys think about this 10.2 variation?

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mbrig120 wrote:

What do you guys think about this 10.2 variation?

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIBAnEEswUtCC4MfQ48Dq0QfxQgFE0UcRjbGS4Zjhm0GjgdFCFgJ-0otSmlLOkyCTKJNZI26TpSQKBBqkOcSn1OyFBHVcZWBFb6V-JZ81uvYEtgiGFSY6dmnmegZ71yqXTtdPF35XrvfNmGYId2j0aQCpBVm42boZ65ogCnCKcwp4Ssqq_ruJO53b6nwBrGnsrTzZjPZdDQ037Uj90N3Ubext-_42rqYuw47YPuDu5v7w7vTvIv8933Mvjr-rH60vxO_MU=

I think it lacks Iron Grip.

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F1aws wrote:

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mbrig120 wrote:

What do you guys think about this 10.2 variation?

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIBAnEEswUtCC4MfQ48Dq0QfxQgFE0UcRjbGS4Zjhm0GjgdFCFgJ-0otSmlLOkyCTKJNZI26TpSQKBBqkOcSn1OyFBHVcZWBFb6V-JZ81uvYEtgiGFSY6dmnmegZ71yqXTtdPF35XrvfNmGYId2j0aQCpBVm42boZ65ogCnCKcwp4Ssqq_ruJO53b6nwBrGnsrTzZjPZdDQ037Uj90N3Ubext-_42rqYuw47YPuDu5v7w7vTvIv8933Mvjr-rH60vxO_MU=

I think it lacks Iron Grip.

You have forsaked +39% Max Life and +1.9% Life Regen for Projectile damages and some Attack Speed.

Bear in mind that in LA AoE Build, Projectile Damage only affects the target you hit but not the ones the AoE hits.

Personally, I'm using chain and LMP in maximizing the AoE damage when the mobs cluster together. This is also made possible with the use of Decoy Totem and positioning.

Seeing the new Duelist revamped skilltree does gives me the itch to path over but after making a few variation and compare stats vs stats, I realised that HP + Weapon Elemental Damage still outweigh what Duelist is offering such that I feel it is not worth to trade them for Projectile Damage or some Attack Speed.

I favor a balance build over one siding the scale.

For consideration please.

If anyone is not sure which path to take, and rather not the the risk, why not try out a Witch and get that Incineration Gem or a Duelist to try out the newly buffed skill tree area while waiting for an update? Otherwise, I agree that the current build is still pretty optimal and is fine to follow with.

Cheers

I am working on two versions of Iron Grip build for people with Lioneye's Bow (no need for Resolute Technique so reasigning points)

So far, I have two builds.

#1 Build
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STR, DEX, INT, Life %, ELE DMG, RESIST
344, 220, 134, 46, 0, 6,

#2 Build
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STR, DEX, INT, Life %, ELE, DMG, RESIST
254, 230, 154, 0, 41, 25,
1.5% Life Regen
+1 Frenzy Charge

So, basically, my question is: Is +90 Strength and +46% Max life from Build 1 worth sacrificing to get +41% Elemental damage, +19% Resistance to Elements, 1.5% Extra Life Regen per second, and +1 extra Frenzy Charge (Not to mention some extra int that will allow for zero +int gear to max Wrath)?