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

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dday_0612 wrote:

Hey, good build here. I am interested in running it.

Do you see any disadvantage to going Ranger with the exact same passive layout? I only ask as I am looking to level a ranger for the achievement.

What do you think the cons are while leveling towards full skill tree?

You will have lower damage in early leveling, but more defence.
It will take longer time to get to key passives.

But it would probably work just fine.

when using soultaker + claw do i actually get the leech from the nodes on my dualstrike?

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alfaPOWA wrote:

Currently for patch 1.0.0c

Build is now fully up to date with new sections too, like flasks etc.
Some ppl have started contacting me about the build and felt some parts where confusing.
Therefore i have now updated the writing of these sections for easier understanding.

Video section

Kole - Made this to show a little of how the build works
http://youtu.be/1LzpRsgjkPw

Update with Dominus boss fight(forgot sound, haha!)
http://youtu.be/OWemwVBAKKE

Insane damage indeed :)

can this build be viable at selffound(only 4links, pretty shitty gear)?

yes 4link works just fine but dont expect the high dps numbers

im actually moslyt selffound and i do just fine just a bit low on the dps end @10k atm but defensewise its all good

Hi,

I am now level 81, everything is going great! Etonnant saw my low armor.

I have been able to get this claw that increases my dps. I'm at 19K


275 DPS


My Gear:



Thanks !

Switched my Dualwield Duellist to this build now and am lvl 59 currently.
DPS with dualstrike is at about 4k only with hatred.
But i switched Melee Splash for LGoH, for better survivability, since i don't have vaal pact yet.
For larger packs i use Cyclone linked with Faster Attacks, LGoH and Meele Damage.
This works great so far.
Thx for the build.
Its good to see, that a tanky endgame char can be built without spending tons of currency for equip :)

It's great fun to see that people start to understand the build and having a great succés with it!
I'm currently developing an fire/burnbuild from a scion, prepering for the Changes to DoT's in the 1.0.2 patch. The Duelist is still my main char, the fireburner will be my playtoon =)
Hence the support for this build is always continued.
Currently i have dumped the two 4+4 speed in the duelist start to get more Life instead, since when i go under 0,15 tooltip speed i start getting leech problem, even with 4% leech and 40K dps, this could probably be solved with some mana from gear to increase the pool, and therefore the amount of mana that can be leeched/sec (12,5% of max mana/sec if i'm not wrong)

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cookiereloaded wrote:

when using soultaker + claw do i actually get the leech from the nodes on my dualstrike?

You get leech on the claw's hit, not the soultaker, so if lets say, you claw got the same speed/damage as the soultaker, then you would effectively do half the lifeleech compared to using two claws, and also. The inherit leech on claws adds up for both weapons, that means if you got two claws with 6/3% leech you add 9% leech to BOTH your claws + the leech from nodes, this is why claws are so good at leeching!

I watched the video and then started going over your build thinking about my next character, I really appreciate how you developed your build and pulled it together while keeping the equipment cost very reasonable.

Something in your build caught my attention, you may want to take another look at:

Unwavering Stance -------> "Cannot" "Evade" "Enemy" "Attacks" & cannot be stunned.

Evasion and as far as I know Block are pointless to take once you've taken Unwavering Stance, Energy shield users and heavy armor characters typically will grab it very early.

If you think my understanding has any merit and you don't mind giving up the cannot be stunned, you could easily regret back those three nodes and with one more skill point grab Ondars Guile to buff your projectile avoidance.

Regardless, I really like the build and good hunting....



Ishkabibble

what happened tho this build with patch 1.02. DPS is down to 10k, from 19k before the patch...

btw unwavering stance works fine with this build since all evasion is converted into armor cause of iron reflexes.