Tyr's **0.11.1** Pure Elemental Bow Spec

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LeglessCrab wrote:

After trying this build all the way through, I have to say, for Softcore it's fantastic. However, with the lag, I could not even imagine playing this build in Hardcore. It is far too squishy, and gear dependant, meaning unless you're willing to invest absurd amounts of currency on maximum defensive gear, this build will take longer to get to end-game than most just because of the high amount of gear farming.

I've so far tried three Ranger-type builds to end-game. and I'm finding the two Ranger builds I used a lot more successful, as they focus almost purely on HP and defense, and leave the DPS for Auras/Jewelry/Weapons. Fun build though if you have a group to stand behind.

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Galneryus wrote:

i guess to get damage reduction from the unique marketh bow, dark scorn and use blood rage as well as being immune to chaos damage is one of reasons i can think of.

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Vanguard28 wrote:

First off, great guide. Melted everything in cruel and about to step into merc. I have a quick question regarding gear. I was doin some maps on my other shadow and came across this lil gem.

Now. I'm not too familiar with the mod priorities on items for this build but this piece looks good imo. Is it worth exalting or should I save up for more "end-game" items? It's iLvl 67

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GraveDude wrote:

Hey,

i just saw this guide and i decided to start an elemental Shadow in HC. Due to the nature of HC and the need of life and resistance, i modified the build a bit and picked more Life nodes and Resistance.


End-Game-Build

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYAAnEEBwSzBToI9Ax9DkgPqxB_ES8RlhRNFr8Z1xzcHhofAiQ8JpUnqSpbLR8xiDKJMtE2PTZ7NsU74T1fRUdJOkk7SVFMs03YUlNTNVVLVcZWLVfiWm1dxmBtYeJnvW0ZbWxte3BScn5yu3YRd-V5A35Zfq9_xoFvgziEr4fbiGuLeow2jHaPRpeVm6GbtZ2AnaOePJ6hogCio6cIpyunXKx_r5u1BLVItve4k7yfwFTB88M6w23FzMaey0HPZdDQ0hnUGdbR2CTd8-L344Tjn-d06-7sGPAf8NnxdvPq_Kv_kw==

Life Nodes and Res. can be refunded when you get good life stuff or res.

I would lvl with ES and Armor Stuff. I pick some good ES Nodes therefore ES Gear won't hurt.
I'll pick soul siphon later in the Build - or maybe not - due to the fact that when i go straight to soul siphon i won't see cruel or even Piety normal.

I'm now lvl 22 and i rolled through Act 1 and Act 2 so far - but this is not so difficult -. Something i don't get is the fact, that Light Arrow or Ice Shot do only ~80 dps with Elemental Damage. I haven't picked some damage nodes so far, but i can't imagine a great increase in damage with the few damage nodes.

Something else i wan't to ask is the "gear dependence". I don't have such fancy bows or quivers like Death's harp or fluff n' stuff - but 25 Chaos and a few gps =) - and i fear that i won't be able to survive Cruel without those items.

Any thoughts? I really wan't to play a Shadow with bow (i dislike rangers =( ) ;D - besides Melee is not in such an good spot compared to ranged builds.

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Tyranthal wrote:

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LeglessCrab wrote:

After trying this build all the way through, I have to say, for Softcore it's fantastic. However, with the lag, I could not even imagine playing this build in Hardcore. It is far too squishy, and gear dependant, meaning unless you're willing to invest absurd amounts of currency on maximum defensive gear, this build will take longer to get to end-game than most just because of the high amount of gear farming.

I've so far tried three Ranger-type builds to end-game. and I'm finding the two Ranger builds I used a lot more successful, as they focus almost purely on HP and defense, and leave the DPS for Auras/Jewelry/Weapons. Fun build though if you have a group to stand behind.

Thanks for the feedback. Hope you had fun with it. Mind telling us your 'final' level & dps for your main attacks?

Since this is a farming build for people that enjoy farming, gear shouldnt be a concern. You farm and craft and trade for what you need.

Some people I have talked to are calling the build finalized in the high 60's, which is not finalized at all lol.

My HC shadow is lvl 27, I'm getting there to see for myself :P

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SabreWolf wrote:

The only "flaw" I see here, as well as in the original build, is the 4 points to get Deep Thoughts. This provides you with 26% increased mana. If you used those 4 points in the mana nodes just above Soul Siphon, you'd get 32% increased mana.

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GraveDude wrote:

Hey,

i just saw this guide and i decided to start an elemental Shadow in HC. Due to the nature of HC and the need of life and resistance, i modified the build a bit and picked more Life nodes and Resistance.


End-Game-Build

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYAAnEEBwSzBToI9Ax9DkgPqxB_ES8RlhRNFr8Z1xzcHhofAiQ8JpUnqSpbLR8xiDKJMtE2PTZ7NsU74T1fRUdJOkk7SVFMs03YUlNTNVVLVcZWLVfiWm1dxmBtYeJnvW0ZbWxte3BScn5yu3YRd-V5A35Zfq9_xoFvgziEr4fbiGuLeow2jHaPRpeVm6GbtZ2AnaOePJ6hogCio6cIpyunXKx_r5u1BLVItve4k7yfwFTB88M6w23FzMaey0HPZdDQ0hnUGdbR2CTd8-L344Tjn-d06-7sGPAf8NnxdvPq_Kv_kw==

Life Nodes and Res. can be refunded when you get good life stuff or res.

I would lvl with ES and Armor Stuff. I pick some good ES Nodes therefore ES Gear won't hurt.
I'll pick soul siphon later in the Build - or maybe not - due to the fact that when i go straight to soul siphon i won't see cruel or even Piety normal.

I'm now lvl 22 and i rolled through Act 1 and Act 2 so far - but this is not so difficult -. Something i don't get is the fact, that Light Arrow or Ice Shot do only ~80 dps with Elemental Damage. I haven't picked some damage nodes so far, but i can't imagine a great increase in damage with the few damage nodes.

Something else i wan't to ask is the "gear dependence". I don't have such fancy bows or quivers like Death's harp or fluff n' stuff - but 25 Chaos and a few gps =) - and i fear that i won't be able to survive Cruel without those items.

Any thoughts? I really wan't to play a Shadow with bow (i dislike rangers =( ) ;D - besides Melee is not in such an good spot compared to ranged builds.