Are you running a level 20 clarity? I don't see how you can have problems with A Chained LA, with that much manaleech, and clarity.. doesn't add up.
79 mana per sec with clarity and 6% in total mana leech from phys and i can still see my mana go down when i use frenzy on single targets. and i have 1350 mana dammit. cant see where im doing wrong to have so much mana issues since it shouldnt be there![/quote]
Oh... Frenzy. Are you using mana leech linked to frenzy? You will have mana problems single target without mana leech supporting it.
Are you running a level 20 clarity? I don't see how you can have problems with A Chained LA, with that much manaleech, and clarity.. doesn't add up.
79 mana per sec with clarity and 6% in total mana leech from phys and i can still see my mana go down when i use frenzy on single targets. and i have 1350 mana dammit. cant see where im doing wrong to have so much mana issues since it shouldnt be there!
Oh... Frenzy. Are you using mana leech linked to frenzy? You will have mana problems single target without mana leech supporting it.[/quote]
i used to. alltho i have the same type of problems with or without honestly..didnt really see any big difference swapping to faster attacks imo!
Are you running a level 20 clarity? I don't see how you can have problems with A Chained LA, with that much manaleech, and clarity.. doesn't add up.
79 mana per sec with clarity and 6% in total mana leech from phys and i can still see my mana go down when i use frenzy on single targets. and i have 1350 mana dammit. cant see where im doing wrong to have so much mana issues since it shouldnt be there!
Oh... Frenzy. Are you using mana leech linked to frenzy? You will have mana problems single target without mana leech supporting it.
i used to. alltho i have the same type of problems with or without honestly..didnt really see any big difference swapping to faster attacks imo![/quote]
You're always going to have problems using the single target attack. Maybe try to get a quality mana leech support gem to it? You may have to tip into the which area, and get deep thoughts - since you're doing power charges, it is right below one, so that might work out for ya. I dunno tho, haven't seen your tree.
You're always going to have problems using the single target attack. Maybe try to get a quality mana leech support gem to it? You may have to tip into the which area, and get deep thoughts - since you're doing power charges, it is right below one, so that might work out for ya. I dunno tho, haven't seen your tree
this is my specc. got pretty heavy in mana regen and extra mana and such.going higher crit and crit dmg should increase mana regen considering crit dmg = more phys dmg = more mana regen ? shouldnt that be a valid statement ? (: dont know what im going to do except that!
You're always going to have problems using the single target attack. Maybe try to get a quality mana leech support gem to it? You may have to tip into the which area, and get deep thoughts - since you're doing power charges, it is right below one, so that might work out for ya. I dunno tho, haven't seen your tree
this is my specc. got pretty heavy in mana regen and extra mana and such.going higher crit and crit dmg should increase mana regen considering crit dmg = more phys dmg = more mana regen ? shouldnt that be a valid statement ? (: dont know what im going to do except that!
Here's an idea. Ever consider running Ranged attack totem? Throwing an elemental hit on it could be a good alternative instead of frenzy for single target attacks. You could still run a non linked frenzy for getting stacks if you wanted. The totem would also be a decent distraction too.
Ok guys, time to pick me apart. "WOW WHY DID YOU DO SO AND SO, LOLSCRUB"
I don't care and I won't be offended. I just want to optimize my build and my gem-setup. I'm currently capped on fire and about 10% off cold and lightning from being capped.
I run Haste, Hatred, Purity, Determination, Grace, Wrath, and Anger. I find that my DPS tooltip looks much better with all these auras vs. the BM keystone build. I wanted to experiment a little with my build for softcore seeing as if I took all the lifenodes in the original build I'd be over 7K (ish). I'd like to have at least 5K life capped resist and MAX DPS! My friend is making a MF character and I will be tasked with killing the maps mostly with just support such as freezing totems from him.
Now that my essays over, here is my gear setup and talent tree. Feel free to rip me to shreds! Keep in mind I want Life nodes, but I also want DPS nodes because of the above. Help me optimize my build, find the shortest node trees to the main nodes I need.
And of course the gear (sucking not having many slots due to Kaoms, just enough to run my auras and 2 main skills only.. leap slam is on alternate wep slot)
Spoiler
Can't bring myself to run the Destruction Mesh Boots, they lower my HP by almost 100 and keep my Fire/Light 15% under the cap :\. I get a 500 DPS boost with them though <3.
Hope my essay wasn't too long. But, HELP! I just feel like theres something I could fix with my build to optimize it a little more. Please post alternate trees that are somewhat similar to what I am tryin to accomplish (AKA MORE DPS, Medium Life).
Thanks so much in advanced for your guys help! GO LA DUELISTS!!!!
Over all seems pretty standard build - few things I noticed that I don't like, although if it is softcore it really doesn't matter but...
I really dislike frenzy charge nodes, unless any build is running right past it, or if you are a pure physical based bow user. Otherwise, it's normally not worth the 2-4 points you waste getting them. Can go to better things.
Secondly, inner force is really a waste of points. I'd really only consider taking it if you are a tank-health based build (not LA) and want the boost from grace/determination/vitality. Otherwise, it's not really worth it.
Lastly, Blackgleam isn't really that good in LA. If you were going 100% elemental, and using a tri-elemental bow and got a few more +elemental damage passives, it would be worth it - but, I think you will get more benefit from a 30%+ WED life/resists/ias quiver instead.
Hope that helped.
Inner force isn't worth it even though I run Haste/Hatred/Determination/Wrath/Grace/Anger? It is 5 points total. Those 5 points would just be going to HP nodes otherwise.
I am looking for ways to increase my DPS, but I don't know how to do so without taking 20+ points into the ranger tree.. :\.
Please help me with a hyrbid build that actually helps up the DPS a lot with the amount of points used!!
I thought blackgleam was highest DPS quiver? If I'm wrong I guess I'm buying a new quiver ASAP! :)
Thanks for all your help sorry for all the questions.
Lastly, Blackgleam isn't really that good in LA. If you were going 100% elemental, and using a tri-elemental bow and got a few more +elemental damage passives, it would be worth it - but, I think you will get more benefit from a 30%+ WED life/resists/ias quiver instead.
Hope that helped.
I just bought a 30% ele dmg quiver with 2-28 lightning damage on it and it lowered my DPS over the blackgleam.. what kind of quivers are you talking about??
One with 1-90 fire 1-90 cold and 1-90 lightning? Hahah. If you could maybe show an example of a quiver that would be higher DPS than Blackgleam that would help a lot in searching for a better quiver.
I just can't seem to think of a quiver that would be better? If I'm wrong please show me one because I'm so confused about this one :\.
Again thanks for all your help this thread is much needed, no one ever helps us LA archers anymore.
IGN: ReflectDeezNutz
Last edited by Stonehill on Jul 30, 2013, 3:11:24 AM
Went pure DPS.. heres my spec if you wanna take a look and make any sweeping changes or upgrades. I think its a decent one for softcore.. probly required Kaom's to make up for lack of life nodes lol. Thats all I'll be adding into my 80's now.
I'm lvl 70 now and I follow your "level 90 blood magic keystone build."
My la only gets 850 dps and frenzy 1500 dps,with anger/wrath aura.Is the dps way too low for a lv 70 la duelist?
This is my first character in this game;therefore I have only a few currency to spend(have about 3 exas).Are you willing to give me some advices of my equipments?
I'm lvl 70 now and I follow your "level 90 blood magic keystone build."
My la only gets 850 dps and frenzy 1500 dps,with anger/wrath aura.Is the dps way too low for a lv 70 la duelist?
This is my first character in this game;therefore I have only a few currency to spend(have about 3 exas).Are you willing to give me some advices of my equipments?
From what gear you have, I would say get some WED on your quiver, and IAS on your gloves. Also get a tri-elemental bow. The tooltip damage for LA chain users is always not correct. You just have to think of it as, your tooltip damage x3(LMP) and that x6(chain). The tooltip does not account for all your projectiles dealing damage nor the chaining projectile's damage.
But the only real way to boost damage at your point is to A) start getting better gear that has resists, life, AND IAS/WED. or B) Get Alpha's howl, thunderfist, get a 6L, and go blood magic gem spec for 7 auras.
