[1.0.3] Vaine's Blood Magic & Critical Frenzy/LA Build

I just prefer evasion and acrobatics. :)

how do you tackle reflection?

With care. Switch to AOE Frenzy for ele reflect, controlled use of frenzy to maintain stacks and LA for phys reflect.

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vaiNe_ wrote:

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Riakkek wrote:

I see alot of people choosing not to take Iron reflexes today. What is the reason for this? Do you think its viable to go full evasion now due to the buff of acrobatics?

That, and the fact that you no longer get evasion from dexterity if you take IR. :)

Hmm. Interesting. I'm still rebuilding my archer so inputs like this is very appreciated.

Also, you said you are left with 2.6k hp after reserve. Is this really enough? how much did you have pre-patch?

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Riakkek wrote:

Also, you said you are left with 2.6k hp after reserve. Is this really enough? how much did you have pre-patch?

Pre-patch I had about 2,7k after reserve, with Anger, Wrath and Grace.
2.6k is enough as long as I dont get one shot, which doesnt happen unless I'm not paying attention.

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Riakkek wrote:

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vaiNe_ wrote:

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Riakkek wrote:

I see alot of people choosing not to take Iron reflexes today. What is the reason for this? Do you think its viable to go full evasion now due to the buff of acrobatics?

That, and the fact that you no longer get evasion from dexterity if you take IR. :)

Hmm. Interesting. I'm still rebuilding my archer so inputs like this is very appreciated.

I was IR before and decided not to take it with the respec. It seems to be working out pretty well. I don't have great gear, but I was running level 67 maps last night without a problem. I even went for Phase Acrobatics, but I'm not sure if the 5 points to get 30% chance to dodge spells and 10% chance to dodge attacks was worth 5 points. It's a tough call. I have good enough d, but I could have used those points to add more dps. I will probably respec those in a couple of days depending on how I do in some higher level maps and what everyone else figures out.

Updated the current tree with your tweak Palmer82. That strength node turned into a 15% phys dmg node. :)

Nice build, my old Ranger build also was an LA/Frenzy BM build but without crit chance which was basicly the only disadvantage. I actualy like shock stackings but I went the save way with the good old Resolute Technique/ Grace/IR method after ZiggyD's nice guide. He updated his build to 1.0 and I still have not updated my Ranger beacuse not sure what to use.
Problem is, I don't have this Lioneye's Bow and I doubt I will ever get it (solo player/selffound, means no currency to buy) so it will get complicated to not miss (much) and still do Critdamage for Shock. I really want to shock because LA would be so much better with that. Old build worked without crit because of low crit chance (5%) and better hit chance (100%) but I could imagine to try this kind of build here, never had an dodge Ranger so far. :) It's just bad that PoE calculates crit by Attack, not by hit, otherwise I still would have nice crits with only 5% chance but LA+Chain+LMP. :D

alternate LA/Frenzy build by ZiggyD which would be the direct replacement build of my own old one if I choose this:


Aura nerv (boooh, GGG!)needs a radical decission so either my "old" Grace/IR LA build or your Wrath/Crit LA build...hmm, cit is great but the Resolute Technique build is basicly gear-independent,... I hate decissions! XD

I'm a noob but can someone please explain to me why Lightning Arrow / Lesser Multiple Projectiles is desirable as your primary AoE as opposed to Split Arrow / Faster Attacks? Both LA and LMP reduce the amount of your damage that goes through?

I have been following this build and am only level 24, I just received LMP as a quest reward. For me right now:
LA + LMP = 132.8dps
SA + Added Fire = 244dps

I'm debating whether I should keep leveling LA and LMP as the guide advises, or stick with Split Arrow. What I missing?