[3.1] JUGGERNAUT/BERSERKER 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank, Atziri Killer+a BoR version
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Why are there Axe nodes in your BoR build?
Last edited by mozom#5863 on Mar 7, 2015, 11:01:21 AM
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" Not really sure, haven't done the math on that one, but there definitely is a point where Soul Taker is worse, even with all the free DPS nodes you get from not having to invest into mana nodes. Since top roll ST reaches almost 300 DPS, I'd say a 1H weapon with 320+DPS should definitely be better. Doryani's Catalyst can reach almost 320 DPS, plus, it also gives you a very nice ELE DMG boost, which isn't negligible, so there's that. It's also cheaper than Soul Taker, and the mace nodes in the tree are in general better for us (cause they mostly go with +armour, while axe nodes go with +accuracy, which is useless for us), that's why I've decided to simply go for Doryani's over Soul Taker. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995
Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888 |
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" Damn, thanks for pointing that out, was an old tree designed for Soul Taker. Fixed now. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995
Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888 |
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Currently playing this build in Bloodlines, lvl 67.
So far this is my only character that wasn't instakilled by something in merciless, thanks to Aegis which becomes the best shield once you get past 5k armour. Using SS instead of IB in order to avoid ripping to ele reflect, since IB explosion is unblockable while SS explosions are attacks which can be blocked. Doesn't break any clearspeed records but much safer to play than most other melee builds. The only weakness is chaos dmg, chaos res is needed on every single non-unique piece of gear that can roll it. Reckoning + Vengeance with Endurance charge on Melee Stun is an excellent combo for keeping charges almost all the time without reliance on EC. Increasing Field of View in PoE: /1236921 Last edited by Shajirr#2980 on Mar 12, 2015, 7:08:22 PM
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" Just to add to this, in another build I switched from a pretty decent Catalyst to a non-legacy ST and was actually somewhat disappointed at the results, especially given the price differential between the two. Don't get me wrong, the dps did go up with the ST and there are obvious benefits not easy to quantify in terms of not having to chase mana nodes and being able to devote virtually all mana to auras and something like Tempest Shield. Just don't expect to make the switch and see a huge bump in damage - unless you're outlaying for a 350dps legacy! |
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" Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Yes, using Static Strike instead of IB is a great way to avoid dying to reflect. SS works the same way as IB (certain amount of phys converted to ele dmg), so there's no need to change any nodes at all or anything with the gear. As for chaos res: your remark is true, you can see that by my gear as well ;) 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995
Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888 |
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Tried this build but insta dead to reflect, going now with static strike
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Hi there,
Quick question about block.. my ctb is at 56% right now. Same setup and skill tree, can't get much higher without going away from the marauder nodes? Nice build btw IGNs:
[STANDARD] @Icemyst @Hailfire @Sylixa |
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" Yes, that's about it without stretching yourself through the entire tree and losing a lot of hp and dps nodes. Buy a Rumi's Concoction and you'll have max block. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995
Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888 |
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Excellent suggestion, I saw that in the build... Looks like i'll have to get one.
The only thing i'm missing is alot of Armour for physical dmg reduction as my armour has only 8xx. I'll get back to you once i've perfected him a bit ;) Cheers and thx for the quick reply! IGNs:
[STANDARD] @Icemyst @Hailfire @Sylixa |
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