I Cast Magic Missile! - Cantrip's Guide to Ethereal Knives

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CantripN wrote:

Updated tree is more or less this: TREE

Nice, thanks. I was going to try this build out in the new leagues since I haven't really played in a while.

Also can you update the OP with that updated build? Great OP btw!

Currently level 58 in invasion using this build.

I'm having to spend about 10 points on resist nodes to even have a chance to survive. Using grace and clarity for now, hoping to add discipline once I get EB+MoM.

Having fun so far.

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dota_is_better wrote:

Currently level 58 in invasion using this build.

I'm having to spend about 10 points on resist nodes to even have a chance to survive. Using grace and clarity for now, hoping to add discipline once I get EB+MoM.

Having fun so far.

10 is quite a bit :D

I admit I did have a few of those while leveling, but it was more like 2-3 of them until I got the gear. Trading ftw.

I just speced this with poeplanner, it looks like shadow can do this almost better...what you say?

I'm following this build on my first hardcore character, level 23 so far in the Invasion League.

What is your suggested skill tree progression? More specifically, at what levels should I have keystones like Eldritch Battery and Iron Reflexes?

I've picked some life and mana nodes already, now I'm heading towards EB:
24 points tree

Currently leveling with Spectral Throw and Bear Trap, but I'm already leveling an EK gem and the Projectile Speed support.

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Os_Pirata wrote:

I'm following this build on my first hardcore character, level 23 so far in the Invasion League.

What is your suggested skill tree progression? More specifically, at what levels should I have keystones like Eldritch Battery and Iron Reflexes?

I've picked some life and mana nodes already, now I'm heading towards EB:
24 points tree

Currently leveling with Spectral Throw and Bear Trap, but I'm already leveling an EK gem and the Projectile Speed support.

There is no one "best" way, but I think going for the Shadow area first, followed by Ranger, followed by IR + MoM, and then Templar. Depends on what you think you need more, and your gear.

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Taiberius wrote:

I just speced this with poeplanner, it looks like shadow can do this almost better...what you say?

If you're going for max DPS, that is correct. If you want more tankiness, Scion is still somewhat better (not a lot better, though).

Been playing around a again with the talent tree for this build and come up with some different path with the new 1.1 tree:

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMBBAcEfgVCBfkMfQ5IEH8RlhXwFy8Y2xmFGYoabBqPGtsdqh8CI_YkPCSqJLAmlSepKaUsnC0fLYMvbzbFNuk6WEGWRKtGcUlRSn1Ms04qUDBQQlM1VUtVrlXGVdZWLVb6WkhabVuvXfJfKmNDZOdnoG0ZbWxte2-ecFJwu3DVdPF_xoCkghCCHoMJhTKG0YcZh3aIQow2j0aPppcGm7Wdo52uoi6io6cIp1ysf66ztUi4k8BRwfPDOsSixp7KSs9l0NDYJNkT2wvbXt0N37DhiONq44Tr5O4O7_DyHfPd9tr5Y_rS-wn8q_zF

It has all important aura nodes, 202% life, decent crit + PS for dmg. And ofcourse EB\MOM\AA\IR.

So, started a new guide, Cold Snap this time around. Feel free to try it, too! :D

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/858444

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foojin wrote:

Been playing around a again with the talent tree for this build and come up with some different path with the new 1.1 tree:

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMBBAcEfgVCBfkMfQ5IEH8RlhXwFy8Y2xmFGYoabBqPGtsdqh8CI_YkPCSqJLAmlSepKaUsnC0fLYMvbzbFNuk6WEGWRKtGcUlRSn1Ms04qUDBQQlM1VUtVrlXGVdZWLVb6WkhabVuvXfJfKmNDZOdnoG0ZbWxte2-ecFJwu3DVdPF_xoCkghCCHoMJhTKG0YcZh3aIQow2j0aPppcGm7Wdo52uoi6io6cIp1ysf66ztUi4k8BRwfPDOsSixp7KSs9l0NDYJNkT2wvbXt0N37DhiONq44Tr5O4O7_DyHfPd9tr5Y_rS-wn8q_zF

It has all important aura nodes, 202% life, decent crit + PS for dmg. And ofcourse EB\MOM\AA\IR.

How are you going to get power charges? With the gem? This would be the only decent option I think, because using Voll`s Protector would cut your mana in half and that would be disastrous for your mana regen, so you wont be able to use a high level Arctic Armour. Your build is also made for a level 100 character, which is not very realistic. (I reckon you take +Life, +Physical damage, +1 power charge as bandit rewards)

This build would be extremely difficult to gear properly as well. You have no resistances from the tree and no increased Evasion/Armour rating, which makes your build a lot more like a Glass Cannon. The Sentinel and Reflexes nodes are really powerful too boost your defenses. Other than that you want Life, mana regen, cast speed, spell damage and Crit chance/damage on your gear.

I just started a Shadow a week ago using self found gear, which does pretty well, especially defensively (single target damage is the weak spot). He is level 77 right now, using this skill tree:

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgYAEZYVIBXnFy8Y2xmFGYYZihpsGo8c3B2qJDwkqiaVJ6ko-imlKk0s6S1HLYMvbzGeNZI26T8nQYdGcUlRSn1KyE3jTipQQlVLVdZWLVptW69k52egbXtuqm-ecLtzs3Txf8aApIIegseDCYUyh3aIQojxjDaTJ5cGm7WdrqZXpwinXKxHrH-0DLXytz64k8HFwzrEospK1U_ZE9sL3FfdDd534Yjjauss6-7wa_Id89322vno-tL7CfzF_gr-jw==

I am even using Purity of elements so I can focus on other things than resistances on gear.