1.3 [Newbie Friendly] GROUNDSLAMMER BUILD

this build is good but leap slam, sweep, and ground slam all are crap

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wiceqq wrote:

How is it possible to reach 6k armor going right with this build that has zero armor nodes? I could really use and end game build with more points spent so i could get some clue about that. So far i'm confused after completing the build presented in the guide, what now, more hp/armor/damage nodes? Thanks in advance.

There are many options. I thought you will gather enough knowledge to decide what best for you. Generaly you can try to respec Blood Magic, and gather some mana leech equipment to run hatred and purity auras.

If you have high armor gear (every item is armor type and has armor mod, 3-4k?) -> go for armor nodes

If you have a lot of spare dex -> go for Iron Reflexes

If you want to mess us with auras -> Inner Force

If you dont know, and want to be most versatile -> health nodes

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bidoof01 wrote:

this build is good but leap slam, sweep, and ground slam all are crap

Thank you for your feedback! You've pointed many issues about the build, that will help me and majority of new players; especially due to those parts where you deeply investigate leap slam/sweep/ground slam useability!
Again! Thank you for your feedback!

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bidoof01 wrote:

this build is good but leap slam, sweep, and ground slam all are crap

wtf oO
How does help someone?
Make some suggestion atleast like:
"i think xxx is bad cause.....
I would take xxx cause ......"

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Halinn wrote:

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fusionwave84 wrote:

erm i have chaos res issue but i cant fixed it any advice on that master? i really need alot of res on that as now i am only standing at -5% even after my eqip n my hp is only 1080

Your problem is not a lack of resists. You have almost no life on your gear. Get gear with +max life. You only have it on the amulet. Did you not read the guide at all?

Yea i read of course but the items i am getting are only like that... be constructive with replies otherwise it is just wasting time. Thanks anyway

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bidoof01 wrote:

this build is good but leap slam, sweep, and ground slam all are crap

I didn't like ground slam when I started but at higher levels it can cover a big area clearing tons of mobs.

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fusionwave84 wrote:

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Halinn wrote:

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fusionwave84 wrote:

erm i have chaos res issue but i cant fixed it any advice on that master? i really need alot of res on that as now i am only standing at -5% even after my eqip n my hp is only 1080

Your problem is not a lack of resists. You have almost no life on your gear. Get gear with +max life. You only have it on the amulet. Did you not read the guide at all?

Yea i read of course but the items i am getting are only like that... be constructive with replies otherwise it is just wasting time. Thanks anyway

Go farm somewhere you're not dying. Pick up blue items and ID them until you get ones with +max life. Throw some orbs at the problem as well. Ignore armor. Ignore chaos resist. Ignore non-weapon sources of damage. Two stats matter: max life and %resist, and max life is something like at least twice as valuable as resists, when you have as little as you do.

I hit 70 two days ago and I'm currently farming high quality maps (finished Act 3 Merciless at 66) and had no huge problems so far like someone here claims.
Honestly, I don't understand what some people are complaining about... I think you're just taking the game at Merciless difficulty too lightly, just because you were able to rush throu Normal/Cruel acts way too easly.
And guess what? It was all thanks to the build making you able to kill stuff smashing buttons at random needing only a few HP gears, and you should know that this is true.
If you don't believe it, try rolling a different melee class and a different build and you will understand the difference.

If somewhere along the road you hit a brick wall that's because you need to change something, either gears or approach.

Right now, for example, I'm having huge problems in some maps because I need to work out around my resistances and that was mainly the only real problem I ever had when I hit Act 3 Merciless... but tweaking the gears around a bit I was able to overcome that too.
Just keep in mind you can't do all the damn maps in the same way, switch a flask or a piece around and deal with it.

Or, reroll a Bow Marauder or another ranged build/class and stick with it, because if you're expecting to find another melee build TOTALLY different from this that will make you able to do shit randomly and getting what you want, you're wasting your time.

I just entered Act 1 Merciless, and boy was hailrake a rude awakening I need to find better gear and farm somewhere can anyone recommend a place I'm level 52. plus i play in a group with my friend hes a bow shadow and im using this build. so everything hits harder, solo play its a bit different and easier. plus im a new player and i dont have access to gear from mains.

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Demianime wrote:

btw what kind of Flasks u guys are using?
Mine right now are: 3HP, 1Armor, 1Speed - Flask

These are the ones I'm using atm:


The Sapping-prefix is just so good with BloodMagic because you only benefit from it; this is my "need higher regen" potion.
The Seething one is a lifesaver because of it's instant heal. I don't wanna miss it :)
Granite with IronSkin let's your armor skyrocket for a short duration and REALLY helps with that 'low armor problem'.
The qicksilver flask does what a quicksilver-flask does best: race car.

I'm thinking of using another Granite as my fifth... The effect ist just so good imo. Or would you guys recommend something else? (another life-flask?)

Hey I just wanted to post and say thank you for making this guide. I started a sweep templar with a "oh this seems cool" kinda build. Got to act 3 crul and was close saying screw it and going back to wow till I found this guide. Currently lvl 57 and just got to act 2 merc with one death (due to my own complacency, letting EC drop after pull 30 plus lighting mobs) I am sitting at 3k health full rest (with 7 EC) and only about 850 armour. Sweep does 887 dps, HS at about 2.2k with 7% life leech. I am ready to break the bank next lvl for a nice weapon upgrade. I was just wondering when I should expect to hit my "brick wall" with those current stats. Once again thanks a lot for takin the time for this thread I hope I might of helped someone as well with postin my stats and progression.