[1.2.x] AlfaPOWA's Dualstriker - Update under construction. TBA

Currently updating for 1.2.x

Build is now under reconstruction to be in line with 1.2.x patch.

Video section

TBA - Old video's in spoiler below...




Progress
Currently lvl 53, working up to 70+ to make an accurate build to post in the near future(1-2weeks from now 2014-08-26)

What is this build about?
This is a build that focuses on strong physical damage with dualwield to utilize both dual strike, and the passive node blocks with dualwield for some extra survive.. It is built upon a HP based playstyle with enough regen for chaos maps, and good leech since we are melee, and that abyssus is just soo good for dualwielders. Curse will be deployed for autodefence on hardhitters(Might opt for Poachers to get some better manauseage and frenzy charges). Curse of choice is Enfeeble.(enfeeble for harder bosses in maps 70+ and that brutus etc.)


Passive tree progression
All of the info below is 1.1.x patch, it will be rewriten in the weeks to follow.



Bandit Quest Reward Choices
Normal: Kill all the bandits for an extra passive skill point(you can also choose healthbonus)
Cruel: Help Kraityn for 8% attackspeed(If u know you got fast endgame claws, take +18%phys instead from helping oak)
Merciless: Kill all the bandits for an extra passive skill point

Pros and Cons of this Build
Pros
1. An extremely fun build, being able to take on any map mods
2. High accuracy being high dex build
3. Highspeed farming due to high killingspeed and whirling blades for movement(Great for maps)
4. Very easy to level up, as soon as u get a 4L, use dual strike, melee splash, melee phys and multistrike in the chain and it's a cakewalk until 65+ with find only gear!
5. Very easy to gear for, since the only thing that is mandatory is dual claws and 2% or more manaleech from gear, that's it!
6. Can take on dual reflect of both phys/elemental(not with abyssus, unless high armor/enfeeble)
Cons
1. For late game you want many 20 Q gems, it's gonna cost.. but not needed at all
2. Hard to find gear with all the stats wanted on the same item
3. A tad low HP since we are focusing on DPS instead(around 3-3,5K)(getting higher with
4. You need to get a Ranger to cruel act1 to get your hands on Herald of ash gem(Or just start from the ranger!)
1.2.x build, around 4,5K hp now!)

Gear


Flasks


Suggested links on gear

Under revision for 1.2.x



Stats


Leveling gems


How do i go about crafting?


My own little finders shop

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/559483

There's a couple of 2% manaleech gloves in there for sale. For those that need to get a hold on some.

My new Infernal avatar build! in progress
http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/677740

Looks about right, haha. May I ask how you run 6 auras on base mana pool though in .11.4, since you're not using EB and there is not a BM gem link in that?

Have you considered Bringer of Rain?

How far into maps have you gotten, and which league is this? I'm guessing sc/ana, but would like confirmation.

(You're not the first guide for dual claws, but I can completely understand that you reached it independently. Life leech tanking is GOOD STUFF. =D)

"

Kirielis wrote:

Looks about right, haha. May I ask how you run 6 auras on base mana pool though in .11.4, since you're not using EB and there is not a BM gem link in that?

Have you considered Bringer of Rain?

How far into maps have you gotten, and which league is this? I'm guessing sc/ana, but would like confirmation.

(You're not the first guide for dual claws, but I can completely understand that you reached it independently. Life leech tanking is GOOD STUFF. =D)

anger, grace, and wrath runs on bloodmagic when i switch the covenant chest on. then i switch back to my regular armor and cast purity, hatred and determination on regular mana ;)

I can run 72 maps atleast without any problems, so i would say far.

Haven't checked bringer of rain at all yet. :)
I am considering using the anvil thou, since i already block about 34%(41 when build is done).
the anvil would add some nice armor and block chance.

Have tested using the anvil now, it really bumps the toughness of the build, but the slowness of it is a tough pill to swallow :)

and the dps goes down 2,5K compared to my regular amulet

Can you post a link to your passive tree please?

That's not Brutus.

"

tokinsmoke wrote:

Can you post a link to your passive tree please?

i edited first post, and put the link under the "passive summary" section for easier location :)

"

Without_Pause wrote:

That's not Brutus.

Ooops! Should have been kole, i keep mixing them up =D

Trying how the build would perform with 6L by swapping out life on hit gem for added fire.
the result is 28K listed dps without anger/wrath, if i swap out melee splash(for double reflects) for weapon elemental gem i hit 39K listed, still without anger/wrath.. piety dies fast with this singlesetup, it's great for bosses that doesn't have hordes of adds :)

i am currently pondering on if my leech is totally wasted, i'll post a screenshot of my attackstats, if my calulations are correct, i leech almost 6k health/sec, but the softcap only allows 20% of my health/sec(2932*0,2=586,4) unless i use vaal pact with this node setup, i could just as well ditch the leech nodes, and release myself from the strains of only having claws to choose from, and pic up some more attackspeed or phys damage nodes instead!



The ultimate question is, does the life leech specified on both hands add up on the one hit just like the damage part, or is it applied once?

You have 18% total LL.

The reason mainhand/offhand is specified is because, well, say you're using an offhand Soul Taker and have the 12%LL nodes at shadow. Your main hand would leech 18% (6+12), your offhand would leech 6% (the 12, being claw-specific, is not included) and your total leech would be 18% of damage dealt by mainhand + 6% of damage dealt by offhand.

Similarly, it is possible to crit with one hand only, if your weapons differ in crit chance.