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

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StKillerOne wrote:
Hello, I've been following this guide step by step but there are a few things that are troubling me.
1) Since I'm currently leveling up and I dont have 5/6L equipment, what would you recommend on a 4L equipment as far as skill gems are concerned? Is Ice Crash the always go to or should I use another skill for leveling? What gem setup would you recommend? I have 4 pieces with 4L.

2) Is there any unique required for leveling? Or should I just use whatever rare I encounter?

Thank you very much, so far this build is perfect for me!

Earthquake is the most powerful melee skill atm. Use the support gems in the order I have listed them.

There is no required unique for leveling. However, there are multiple uniques which make leveling easier and faster, some of which can be found in the first post.
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
Last edited by ComradeSerge#4604 on Apr 15, 2016, 1:53:15 PM
hi comrade nice guide,do you think it could work with a soul taker axe?,havent played for a long time now... could you help me with a reworked skill tree for axes using 100 points? thxs in advance !!
Last edited by betogemskill#2563 on Apr 16, 2016, 9:15:44 PM
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betogemskill wrote:
hi comrade nice guide,do you think it could work with a soul taker axe?,havent played for a long time now... could you help me with a reworked skill tree for axes using 100 points? thxs in advance !!

Just take axe nodes instead of mace nodes, nothing else to it.
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
Anyone tried this build with a Varunastra yet?

Nevermind, I found that part.
IGN: Prospectus
Last edited by Kiristo#2980 on Apr 22, 2016, 9:00:16 PM
So many people asking about Varunastra, I think I should implement it in the build :)
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
Hey guys! I always was fascinated about block builds and gladiator's ability to raise the block cap for spells was the last drop - in Perandus I made an ultimate blocker, following this build guidelines (but with few changes). I'm lvl86 now and killed atziri and legion commander*2. Maybe you have some advices on my gear? I leaned to more dps+life leech, sacrificng some hp.
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Tooltip dps for static is 46.6k or around 60k with bonuses during combat.
If you're looking for more DPS, then you could get even more flat physical damage on rings.
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
Hi, this is my first character and I think I want to respecc this build.

But I got two questions:

1. Is this a solo or a team build (due to the fact it is a tank build)?

2. Is there a discussion about witch attack spell to use (preferably with a list of pros and cons)?

Thank you in advance!
You can play it both solo and in a party.

Attack spell? Not sure what you're talking about. A skill in PoE can be either an attack or a spell, not both.
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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