[Strongest Solo Variation: Projectile Madness Spectres] LMP/GMP Ice Spear 2x Totem 2x Curse 3x Traps

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mcurtis wrote:

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renroval wrote:

Holy crap the dps of this build is low. O_O How the heck do people claim clearing maps quickly??

The point of this build is you can clear maps solo even in merciless, although it probably will be at a slower pace. If you are a burn through the map as fast as possible type of guy, then this build isn't for you. With this build you have an amazing crowd control ability that most do not have. Point in case: My ranger friend and i did some merc zones last night and while he could out dps me and clear quicker, I could sit back and just freeze everything coming while he knocked it down. He would retreat often as he couldn't lock them down and keep them from chewing his face off. I never had that problem. On mini bosses, they would target my ranger buddy and with me, they would target my totems which allowed me to throw traps on it and burn him down very quickly.

Also, something worth mentioning which are probably an over looked benefit. With the 2 permanent curses, they are persistent through death and even better is in dark zones, those curses really light up how many enemies you have. Next time you are in a cave and can't see and you are thinking there is only a couple, then throw a curse or two in that area and now all of a sudden you have 15 mobs.

Remember, this is more of a utility build and not an all out dps beast.

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EllieHXO2 wrote:

im intersted in trying this though i have 0 spell totem support gems, whats the going rate for them ?

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Scruffy wrote:

How do you guys feel about using Taryn's Shiver compared to a wand/dagger and shield?

Do you think the 20% increased damage to frozen enemies from all party members, 18% faster casting, and 8% chance to freeze is worth my drop is single DPS and Energy Shield?

Thanks for any feedback.

My tree if anyone is interested:
http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAAP0C4wL-B2MHpQ5IES8RUBGWFLAV5xa_FvMXUBdUHRQigSY8J6kspyy_L505UjowO-FCw0NjSbJMLU5tTrpXK1gHWK5Y9VnzWitbWV3yXyph4maebRlwUnDVcU1zU3OzdFV8zn5Zf8aCEIIeh9uIQot6jDaOPI9GkFWZmprPm6GdxJ-0oi6io6PypyusmKyqtve3MbvWvDfAGsBUwcXB88Nt0NDVT95334TfsOL341bk6-aB6XPrY-vk7Bjwa_Id8-r31_rS

NOTE: I had to sink 3 nodes on getting strength until I find a couple +STR ammys/rings that have needed stats on them so I can meet the staff STR requirement.

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bidoof01 wrote:

Got to lvl 17 and this build is exremely boring early level. I'm drop this character and go with Ravnos's build

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Scruffy wrote:

How do you guys feel about using Taryn's Shiver compared to a wand/dagger and shield?

Do you think the 20% increased damage to frozen enemies from all party members, 18% faster casting, and 8% chance to freeze is worth my drop is single DPS and Energy Shield?

Thanks for any feedback.

My tree if anyone is interested:
http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAAP0C4wL-B2MHpQ5IES8RUBGWFLAV5xa_FvMXUBdUHRQigSY8J6kspyy_L505UjowO-FCw0NjSbJMLU5tTrpXK1gHWK5Y9VnzWitbWV3yXyph4maebRlwUnDVcU1zU3OzdFV8zn5Zf8aCEIIeh9uIQot6jDaOPI9GkFWZmprPm6GdxJ-0oi6io6PypyusmKyqtve3MbvWvDfAGsBUwcXB88Nt0NDVT95334TfsOL341bk6-aB6XPrY-vk7Bjwa_Id8-r31_rS

NOTE: I had to sink 3 nodes on getting strength until I find a couple +STR ammys/rings that have needed stats on them so I can meet the staff STR requirement.

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blackspiral wrote:

That staff is really nice!
I think the problem is what you potentially could stack from a 1h and shield. You could get the spell dmg, cold dmg and cast speed from a wand (good luck with that!) plus a shield with good ES or hp, some resistances and even more spell dmg or crit %.

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renroval wrote:

The only problem is the ES from the shield. If you go CI, you really need the ES. If you go EB, you need the ES for mana. The staff's stat is really nice though. Plus you can get 2 6-slot skills too. But I think the safer bet is to have a shield and a wand+shield combo can easily have more spell damage.