[3.1] GLADIATOR 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank + a BoR version

Hi, playing ur build and i enjoy it. played a 1h+shield build back at ambush.
i will use Sunder or EQ as my main skill. im lvl54 right now at cruel a4.

regarding to what someone here said:

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tl;dr IB/IC/SS + Hatred will have WED give you more, using EQ or Sunder AFD should give more.

If you're going for Earthquake or Sunder Soul Taker or another weapon might give you better damage since Doryani's is really focused on high elemental damage.

and to plan my Equipment.
as weapon, regarding to the Quote, it will be Soul Taker or am i wrong?
(i really like the weapon, but never used it)

so, if i use ST, i could reserve 100% of my mana -> HoA+Blasphemy+Hatred/Grace/Haste? idk what would be best
that means i would need Alpha's Howl = Evasion Base -> Iron Reflexes to make use of it

or better to use BoR/Rare/Abyssus? with a Rare Weapon ?

u can see my current gear+skillTree at my Character Screen, Lexur_iga_serr_roth

edit: Abyssus crit Multi got buffed, lol now max is 225% crit multi

OP .Why u dont use Varunastra?

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damalore wrote:

OP .Why u dont use Varunastra?

it's pDPS range is 220 - 270 , and has to be tested what nodes are the best one's

edit: guess u would go for the dmg nodes close to ur path, like: Splitting strike's, blade of cunning and maybe cleaving. ans skip the bloody bludgeon mace node at duelist

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MrZimz wrote:

Hi, playing ur build and i enjoy it. played a 1h+shield build back at ambush.
i will use Sunder or EQ as my main skill. im lvl54 right now at cruel a4.

regarding to what someone here said:

"

tl;dr IB/IC/SS + Hatred will have WED give you more, using EQ or Sunder AFD should give more.

If you're going for Earthquake or Sunder Soul Taker or another weapon might give you better damage since Doryani's is really focused on high elemental damage.

and to plan my Equipment.
as weapon, regarding to the Quote, it will be Soul Taker or am i wrong?
(i really like the weapon, but never used it)

so, if i use ST, i could reserve 100% of my mana -> HoA+Blasphemy+Hatred/Grace/Haste? idk what would be best
that means i would need Alpha's Howl = Evasion Base -> Iron Reflexes to make use of it

or better to use BoR/Rare/Abyssus? with a Rare Weapon ?

u can see my current gear+skillTree at my Character Screen, Lexur_iga_serr_roth

edit: Abyssus crit Multi got buffed, lol now max is 225% crit multi

Abyssus didn't get buffed, because how crit multiplier works got changed. It was multiplicative before, now it's additive (which is technically a nerf), so items which have crit multi on them were "buffed" to compensate. In effect, you will have the same crit multi as before.

Blasphemy is 35% mana reservation, so you couldn't do it like that unless you had quite some mana reservation reduction. You can go hatred/determination+herald of ash+arctic armour, for example.

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damalore wrote:

OP .Why u dont use Varunastra?

Never tried it yet.

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ComradeSerge wrote:

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MrZimz wrote:

Hi, playing ur build and i enjoy it. played a 1h+shield build back at ambush.
i will use Sunder or EQ as my main skill. im lvl54 right now at cruel a4.

regarding to what someone here said:

"

tl;dr IB/IC/SS + Hatred will have WED give you more, using EQ or Sunder AFD should give more.

If you're going for Earthquake or Sunder Soul Taker or another weapon might give you better damage since Doryani's is really focused on high elemental damage.

and to plan my Equipment.
as weapon, regarding to the Quote, it will be Soul Taker or am i wrong?
(i really like the weapon, but never used it)

so, if i use ST, i could reserve 100% of my mana -> HoA+Blasphemy+Hatred/Grace/Haste? idk what would be best
that means i would need Alpha's Howl = Evasion Base -> Iron Reflexes to make use of it

or better to use BoR/Rare/Abyssus? with a Rare Weapon ?

u can see my current gear+skillTree at my Character Screen, Lexur_iga_serr_roth

edit: Abyssus crit Multi got buffed, lol now max is 225% crit multi

Abyssus didn't get buffed, because how crit multiplier works got changed. It was multiplicative before, now it's additive (which is technically a nerf), so items which have crit multi on them were "buffed" to compensate. In effect, you will have the same crit multi as before.

Blasphemy is 35% mana reservation, so you couldn't do it like that unless you had quite some mana reservation reduction. You can go hatred/determination+herald of ash+arctic armour, for example.

to reduce my mana Reservation i woul use Alpha's Howl with Conqueror's Efficiency Jewel, that would put me at 100% reservation for HoA+Blasphemy+Hatred according to poe.miklat.com (Aura calculator)

edit: don't know if i would still need Blasphemy+Warlod's Mark if i use SoulTaker, but could use an other cuse

[General over-view with a twist!1!!11!]

I took another approach to the idea of curses. instead of blasphemy at all, double doedre's ring + wind screams, with cast when set ups.

I love the 100% spell block with gladiator, still a bit premature on my aegis aurora, but with a soul taker, (all the abundant axe nodes +onslaught) I've been having a lot of fun with this build.

Currently I'm using lionseye remorse (upped from crest of perandus) + tabula rasa [50% defence] + items already mentioned w/ ascendancy buffs + the anvil. (Awesome with windscream, final ascendency buff gives +12% attack speed (helps cover the anvil)

Over-all, I run 4 curses punishment/warlordsmark/enfeeble/temp chains. Though all around they're like under level 5.

In addition CWDT set ups for tempest shield, and blood rage. I opted out of the bleeding +10% because I run infernal blow, and opted for the increased dmg/move speed with shield.

Over-all, I'm resist capped, looking to six link some armor, probably belly of the beast with the scion wheel for at least over 5k hp by 85-90. All the while running defiance + Hatred with soul taker.

I'm a little squishy just yet with tabula rasa, but barring that, this has probably been one of my most effective builds, and for those of you looking for maybe something a little "different", this character really comes together around 85. So if you're looking for a good 90+ kind of char, I think I've nailed it quite well.
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It's also comparatively a lot cheaper, something like 60c. (cheap tabula, cheap soul taker); So far, It's been going quite smoothly few hiccups around Malachai on merciless but with some anticipation/expectation, it's been quite a hard-pressed build to beat, particularly since i was capable of 76-78lvl maps @ 71.

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Doedres @ 3c x2 + meginords +windscreams (anvil @ 48), 250+ dps axe (around 60) using unique axes up to jack the axe, and transitioning into your tabula rasa/goldrim/lions eye/soul taker.
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[Side notes]

[Offensive, screens]


[Defensive, screns]

how is ur clear speed and pls a screenshot of ur offensive tab
and why only lvl5 curses ?

Here's my current setup, level 76



https://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQCAAGRAecEhwSzBS0GOQaLCiYM9w3NEuEUIBRNFewYkRo-GlUcziDjJy8oKitQLdIvzDB3Mk426DrYPQ9AoEa3R35NRlBHUWBXDVn-Xz9f2mEhYuxkUmVNaPJs2HKpdO12rHk5eu98u3zZfuKCB4TZhO-K8ItPj5mQVZHOlmyXeZ7NogCi6qcwqZWsr62Nr2yvp7kdvJ-9Nr54vqfAZsC_wYLBo8T2xYrKkM9-0iHTb9lh2sHiYeRR6Ubp1eoY7w7wH_JB8wb3Mvjr-6r8S_5U?accountName=Hodari&characterName=SunderHa

Still needs Aegis Aurora and phys doryani's belt, but can already facetank Izaro(even third phase, depending on what buffs he has from the first 2)

that's awesome. I had a little trouble with izaro; but more so for doing ascendancy @ level; with over level easy! :)!

But --- to reply to the other asking, Posted screens of offensive/defensive, little bit of fluctuation, as far as why 4 curses .... my answer is going to be lengthy. I originally started with characters that used rathpith+lightning strike, and used quill rain +6link to debuff.

I'm a huge fan of curses, I think for melee chars they are somewhat under-utilized, and with the spell block change, it seemed like a really cool way to troll around with more or less the cheapest survivability build. Though, it's retro-active. And I will be the first to admit, ANYTHING THAT HIS ORIGINAL BUILD WAS AFRAID OF, IS SOMETHING YOU WILL MORE THEN LIKELY STILL CONTINUE TO BE AFRAID OF. [even with curses!]!!!!!

The reason for the the sub level curses has to do more with having a lot of little perks, versus 1 over-powered perk, while also keeping it at a decent level of casting with a low cast when damage taken, dmg %. If you go too high in level on those curses CWDT won't help you because the dmg trigger doesn't take place. Now, you could wager that up to about 50% or effectively a half shot, and save yourself from a 2nd blow that would otherwise kill you. (hence the terminology of retro-active). I'm gearing up for a larger HP pool since this plus a higher 6l armour later will help seal out more of the 1SHOT potentials.

My clear speed is hard to gauge since relying on the DPS meter is a bit special. With punishment it applies an extra 30% more dmg (+12%Increased attack speed), on top of whatever is there. Enfeeble + temp chains give you a nice defensive bonus as well with warlord's mark endurance charges. I would say my clear speed is more so limited by my run speed then my damage, and to compensate I run 2 quick silvers and a staunching. So far --- Doing pretty well! :)!

Also, thanks OlderPoster :p for your gear check! Very interesting stuff! That same Lightning strike build from long ago (3-4, maybe even 5 seasons now) was BoR builds :p Love to see it!