[1.0.3] Bringer of Entropy - 22K AoE DPS, 74% Block and Spell Block, 77% All Res Tank!

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sm0ke52 wrote:

So I've hit lvl 87 with this character and aiming for lvl 90 hopefully soon. Here are my thoughts and also pros/cons for the build.

Pros:
-Very tanky against almost every type of damage/attack
-Able to do every map mod in the game
-Great DPS
-Good mobility with leap slam
-Quite fun and my favorite character so far

Cons:
-Gear can be somewhat expensive
-Like most block builds when you don't block it hurts and can also possibly kill you (Dominus smash)
-Have to invest in very high resist gear (using purity is a waste of an aura IMO)
-DoT can be dangerous (Shock and Horror electric beam)
-DPS shines only in solo or small parties so not too helpful in large party play except tanking
-Chaos damage can be somewhat a problem
-Susceptible to stun

I'm currently running both Grace/Hatred and here are my current stats:
4.3k Life (Aiming to bump this up in my next 3 lvls)
7.5k Armour
75% all Resist
-35% Chaos Resist
74% Chance to block attacks
72% Chance to block spells
29k DPS AoE Dual Strike

Gear:

Spoiler

I see that some people are having problems with mana. My advicce is to get 4% Mana leech minimum with some mana regen on rings. Also the Mana Flows notable passive by the Duelist is a must IMO. If you happen to have capped resists without purity but cannot run grace with hatred I suggest running Vitality as it is only 40% reserve and should leave you with more survivability and no mana problems. I run both Hatred and Grace which leaves me at only 129 mana and I have very little problems with mana.

Passive Tree:

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgAAAdwB5wOHBS0R1RIgFCAUcRjbG60b-h3KHt8hYCP2Jd8otSjbKaUxnjIJNJM1kjboOuFAoEGqQ5xGaUd-Sn1KyE3jTipPVlBHVvpYr1pIW69ei2BLY3BlTWWnZ6BsRm5pbqpwcnJscql07XTxeA1673zZfPV9dYLkhNmHdojxiiKKr5ARlZuZK565pBmmV6cwqW6rxaxZrOqzP7XytkG9gb6Kvqe-vMCmwPPBi8S4z_jTftP81fjdDd_v4mHuDu9O73rv4-_w9zL3vvjr_MX-j_66

As for my passive tree I did not go the same path as OP. I actually took the path to RT by getting the Blood Drinker passive for the 2% Life Leech, this helped me with gearing as 4% Life Leech is absolutely required. I also got Heart of Oak so I don't get stun locked to death.

Everything else is up to you in terms of CWDT or CWS gem selection. I can try to help with questions as well if anyone has any.

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Myaghi wrote:

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sm0ke52 wrote:

So I've hit lvl 87 with this character and aiming for lvl 90 hopefully soon. Here are my thoughts and also pros/cons for the build.

Pros:
-Very tanky against almost every type of damage/attack
-Able to do every map mod in the game
-Great DPS
-Good mobility with leap slam
-Quite fun and my favorite character so far

Cons:
-Gear can be somewhat expensive
-Like most block builds when you don't block it hurts and can also possibly kill you (Dominus smash)
-Have to invest in very high resist gear (using purity is a waste of an aura IMO)
-DoT can be dangerous (Shock and Horror electric beam)
-DPS shines only in solo or small parties so not too helpful in large party play except tanking
-Chaos damage can be somewhat a problem
-Susceptible to stun

I'm currently running both Grace/Hatred and here are my current stats:
4.3k Life (Aiming to bump this up in my next 3 lvls)
7.5k Armour
75% all Resist
-35% Chaos Resist
74% Chance to block attacks
72% Chance to block spells
29k DPS AoE Dual Strike

Gear:

Spoiler

I see that some people are having problems with mana. My advicce is to get 4% Mana leech minimum with some mana regen on rings. Also the Mana Flows notable passive by the Duelist is a must IMO. If you happen to have capped resists without purity but cannot run grace with hatred I suggest running Vitality as it is only 40% reserve and should leave you with more survivability and no mana problems. I run both Hatred and Grace which leaves me at only 129 mana and I have very little problems with mana.

Passive Tree:

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgAAAdwB5wOHBS0R1RIgFCAUcRjbG60b-h3KHt8hYCP2Jd8otSjbKaUxnjIJNJM1kjboOuFAoEGqQ5xGaUd-Sn1KyE3jTipPVlBHVvpYr1pIW69ei2BLY3BlTWWnZ6BsRm5pbqpwcnJscql07XTxeA1673zZfPV9dYLkhNmHdojxiiKKr5ARlZuZK565pBmmV6cwqW6rxaxZrOqzP7XytkG9gb6Kvqe-vMCmwPPBi8S4z_jTftP81fjdDd_v4mHuDu9O73rv4-_w9zL3vvjr_MX-j_66

As for my passive tree I did not go the same path as OP. I actually took the path to RT by getting the Blood Drinker passive for the 2% Life Leech, this helped me with gearing as 4% Life Leech is absolutely required. I also got Heart of Oak so I don't get stun locked to death.

Everything else is up to you in terms of CWDT or CWS gem selection. I can try to help with questions as well if anyone has any.

Ty very much for suggestions. I just finished making this build following you'r build spec.

I am currently lvl 81 and i had to sacrifice many life nodes to get important passives like Heart of Oak, so my life is prety low atm but i can handle it with ease.

My current stats are:

3.3k life (many life nod's will follow)
75%+ all resistances
-60% chaos resist
74% Chance to block attacks
74% Chance to block spells
25k DPS AoE Dual Strike
Mana left after running Hatred and Grace is 118

My gear: (Gearing was a pain in the ass)

Spoiler

Now given the fact that i dont have a 6s WoE i had to improvise my own suport skill's setup.

Do you have any advice for me for a better management of my support skills?

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g00dguypete wrote:

Is this build viable on nemesis?

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vanadin wrote:

I'd love to play such kinda build, but I rly don't want to use Bringer of Rain..

did u come up yet with a Version using 6L-Wings and a 6L Chest? It's gonna dorp the Blockchance yes, but I'm just playing standard and I'm willing to sacrifice some blockchance for more dps due to 2-6Links available :D

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sm0ke52 wrote:

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vanadin wrote:

I'd love to play such kinda build, but I rly don't want to use Bringer of Rain..

did u come up yet with a Version using 6L-Wings and a 6L Chest? It's gonna dorp the Blockchance yes, but I'm just playing standard and I'm willing to sacrifice some blockchance for more dps due to 2-6Links available :D

Build will play out pretty similar. Just get rid of some resists and get unwavering stance (since no more blind). Having 6L Chest and 6L Entropy will allow for both single target and AoE Dual Strike.

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vanadin wrote:

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sm0ke52 wrote:

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vanadin wrote:

I'd love to play such kinda build, but I rly don't want to use Bringer of Rain..

did u come up yet with a Version using 6L-Wings and a 6L Chest? It's gonna dorp the Blockchance yes, but I'm just playing standard and I'm willing to sacrifice some blockchance for more dps due to 2-6Links available :D

Build will play out pretty similar. Just get rid of some resists and get unwavering stance (since no more blind). Having 6L Chest and 6L Entropy will allow for both single target and AoE Dual Strike.

Would u recommend using Abyssus then?

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Tyrkrol wrote:

Do you think it would be worth it to pick up the Endurance Charge next to the Duelist in the tree and another one from Oak and link Enduring Cry with Cast when Damage Taken? Or do you not get hit often enough to make the 5 Endurance Charges worth it?