Shield (Block) + Pure Evasion Ranger

Looks good, but don't want to overlook block chance.
Aiming only to 80~100% increased hp.

When I get to level 60+ I will be able to discern if I need more hp and compensate accordingly.

Ok, found the first great counter to this build: Rhoas.

As you should know they charge at enemies, which is the same to saying they use 'Shield Charge' (you can check it inside the helm below)



This makes a problem, because the attack always hits. The only troubling Rhoas are the ones in the Ship Graveyard (and Merciless, because everywhere else they can't really harm you). The others didn't seem so problematic.

Although do not despair. They are easy to dodge when at max distance from you, and when they are close the damage is not significant.

Will try to assess this issue and come up with a more 'lazy' solution.

So, I upgraded my gear and went from 800 to 1150 HP.

I am currently sitting at 63% chance to evade, 30% chance to dodge attacks and 20% chance to dodge spells.
Additionally I have 53% chance to block attacks and 27% to block spells.

This pretty much solved the problem exposed in the previous reply.

After finishing the big shield cluster I will probably be going Repartee + Acceleration.

From there, probably extra evasion from the central nodes or the extra block chance in the shadow east nodes.

This is how the tree looks like now.

Feedback is still appreciated.

I suggest you taking the new +20 hp/+8%/+12% hp node after acceleration in the shadow area, then decide if going for further evasion, block or hp.
Remember that block rate has a cap of 75%.

Oh I like that very very much!

It looks pretty final to me ^^

By the way, this is my current equipment. Swaped from Anger to Hatred since at the long run Hatred will always cost less mana.

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boneraiser wrote:

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did it :D

I have a similar build but even more defense oriented.

I am curious why you didn't go for Crest of Perandus shield? 48% block and some life in my experience works better than

I have actually tested it by changing shields and Crest of Perandus offered much more survivability.

My take on your build would be this

Note that with this and the unique shield you wouldn't even need to use tempest shield. With this amount of mana you should be able to run grace + all 3 elemental auras.

First off, thanks for your feedback!

I could get a crest of perandus for PvP purposes, but for PvE I find the current one just great. I do maps with so much ease and clear them so fast that is almost a joke.

If I eventually get a crest of perandus I will test it, and may run with vitality as well.

I get your idea on the passive tree, but remember 2 things:
1. This is not a PvP oriented build. Can be used with some changes on the equipment, but not as is.
2. I like the central Evasion nodes, so I think I will be speccing them all :p

Anyway, I liked your 3 points in accuracy, and I am considering them.

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kadrek91 wrote:

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boneraiser wrote:

Build posted in for appreciation in the build of the week thread.

Go support it! :D

did it :D

Much thanks mate! <3 :D

I see, I sometimes do things just because I like them as well :)

I would love to give you that shield to push the limits of this builds but sadly it's in legacy.

another thing I also would consider is getting Arcing blows. It is 30% lightning damage and 20 dex vs 30% all elemental damage. Since you're using hatred, added fire damage and any gear bonuses I think that it would be a greater damage boost although less "flavor" for the build.

Edit:

One more thought here

If you lose 3 evasion nodes from the center cluster you can go for nullification circle. 2 of the nodes have only 8% evasion instead of 10% but it saves one +10 dex node by giving another way to Arcing blows. Overall you lose 10 dex for 6% evasion rating and 10% all resists.