1.3 [Newbie Friendly] GROUNDSLAMMER BUILD

Just a quick reminder, there is a thread with free Uniques for new players (Standard League) here: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/512409

Guys, may I ask sth??
1. By reading this guide, I believe that a Marauder (based on writer's thought) wouldn't want to look for an "increased accuracy rating" passives since we have the Resolute Tech. <T/F>
2. Any critical multiplier would also be ignored as we don't focus on critical strike. <T/F>
3. Any elemental damage shouldn't be added for a Marauder. <T/F>
It's a True or False statement. Any reply would be appreciated.^^
Nickname: Necktwister
Lvl: 8 (which is a horribly horrible newbie)
Gateway: America
Great thanks to this guide too, if it wouldn't for this guide, I wouldn't know what is the ideal path for a Marauder.

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thepun1sh3r wrote:

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1. By reading this guide, I believe that a Marauder (based on writer's thought) wouldn't want to look for an "increased accuracy rating" passives since we have the Resolute Tech. <T/F>
2. Any critical multiplier would also be ignored as we don't focus on critical strike. <T/F>
3. Any elemental damage shouldn't be added for a Marauder. <T/F>
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All true for this build.

For the first time since closed beta I actually managed to get to the highest difficulty with a variation of this build.

I am starting to struggle a bit now though, my damage is fine however it seems like my armor is too low (I didn't take Iron Reflexes yet, and I don't think it would really do much for me) I'm looking into dropping Blood Magic and run some auras in the future like Determination and use Blood Magic gems for damage skills.

That item works with that build?

That item would be pretty useless for this build.

5.3k hp
6.5 armor
hs 14.2k
gs.7.2k

lvl 79



lvl 75 with 23k dps one shotted mi in pvp i dont know what to do increase my dps anymore.I thought i was going good but it seems i am not.Should i change my mace maybe i should buy that unique mace or maybe i did do something wrong about my gear?.What should i do afternow?(and also bought attack speed 2xring and gloves.)

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eladir wrote:

I'd advise in upgrading rings and gloves. Get as much attack speed as you can from the possible 13+7+7=27% without sacrificing survivability.

And also thinking to go steel skin node to increase my survivabilty

Can someone please help me out? My damage seems to be pretty low... My armor seems to be very low as well but I don't know what to upgrade. Am I aiming to acquire a Marohi Erqi before getting a 5L or 6L? It can't be that I don't have enough damage nodes because I'm following the OP's build. I tried some 66 maps yesterday but I had to do them very slowly because of my lack of damage. It also gets pretty scary at times tanking huge mobs because if at any point my lose my endurance charges I'm pretty sure I would die. Armor is at 2.6k (24% reduction)

Currently I have 5.7k HP and 250 hp/s regen. All capped res except fire which is at 63% I believe and chaos which is -21% (I know my cold res is way over max). 24% IIR. Running 7 endurance charges. Only have 2% leech from blood drinker node and then additional leech from the gem.

3k GS
5.8k HS

This is my actual first post here cause I was compelled to ask this after reading multiple pages including everything on the front guide (very helpful btw!).

I had done the Bandits quest already before finding this forum and on Normal difficulty had killed them all instead of getting Oak's +40 health. After reading how that gets modified by all our health boosting passives and nodes, just how much health am I going to be losing out on exactly by 50+ (currently in mid-40s level wise) and beyond? Did I make a terrible mistake by taking the passive skill point at the time or is this not all that bad a mistake?

Also once again I'd like to thank the OP for this informative guide, thanks to him I'm transitioning away from Axes and Swords and using refund points to slowly fix my errors in my build like taking Dex I really didn't want anyways.

--- Disclaimer: i am not an expert! ---

@Marshy61:
First of all let's get something strait: This is not a max-dmg build!
Like the title says this is a "newbie-friendly"/"cheap to gear"/end game-viable build, a starters build that will not let you down.
First-timers that don't follow builds have one common problem: once they get to Cruel/Merciless they hit a wall and realize that their "build" is crap, and these is no saving it (can't do a 40-point respec), so the char and the time invested so far goes down the drain, disappointments sets in and General Discussion gets one more "game too hard/complicated, i am leaving" thread...
With this build you can have a great time as a new player, enjoy the game and be able to play all of it's content including maps without having to grind months on end for gear/currency, and get some experience in the game and how it's mechanics work ;)

Second, PvP isn't very popular atm (at least not the same as the rest of the game), so most players that join use specific PvP purpose-build builds. A "normal" build will not have many chances against those...

Also there will always be people that do more dmg than you, even if you do twice the dmg you do now:
Someone that uses properly this 785DPS Axe will do crazy DPS! http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/547409/page/10#p5129144
People using the uber-expensive Soul Taker can do more DPS than you plus use a shield and have crazy block chance http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nd-1ssli4UQ&feature=youtu.be
And ofc there are crazy 200K+ DPS builds around http://i44.tinypic.com/211mbdh.jpg

You are doing ok in my non-expert opinion, your 446DPS Mace is sweet and your life/armor/DPS seem all good for you lvl (at least i don't see a "problem").
For more DPS you could try out the MultiStrike gem, read about the benefits/drawbacks of ConcEffect for GS use, and try to get rid of the LL gems for a dmg-giving one.
Also at about your lvl it is not unusual for players to spec out of BM in order to run a few Auras: just a thought though, others like LastMFtoBreathe keep BM (his "end game" build/gear/stats here: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/73072/page/287#p5727150)
Also see my previous posts for screenshots using IAS gloves/rings, you might get 500-1000 more DPS but don't expect any miracles ;)


@AndrewGK:
Well traditionally people in Hardcore leagues put survivability before damage for obvious reasons, but your DPS (and armor) do seem low for your lvl...

I don't know what is the problem with the AR, gear AR seems "ok", tree-related issue maube? A 30% AR node is a sweet one, but don't expect a huge boost in end AR rating...
Using your high-lvl MoltenShell and your Charges should help.
No CwDT gem? That would also help a lot, linked with EndCry and maybe MoltenShell and/or one curse like Enfeeble?

For DPS try MultiStrike and FasterAttacks, in my experience (and my tree) AddFire gives less DPS than those (99.9% sure on FasterAttacks)...


@PhazonXenomorph:
Just use a piece of gear with +40 Health and see for yourself. For me now (242% HP total from tree), i get around 3 times the life in final HP pool (so one +40 life stat gives around 100-150 HP).

Personally (didn't follow this build's tree/"rules" until i was lvl70 or so) i have taken the skill point in all 3 cases, i don't see any problem with that, it's not a make-or-break thing...


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