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

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ComradeSerge wrote:

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

Sorry, I used the wrong term. I was talking about the primary attack (e.g. Ice Crash vs. Infernal Blow vs. Eartquake and so on)

It's very simple: Earthquake is currently the most powerful melee skill in the game, there's nothing else to it :) ice crash/infernal blow are also fun if you just want to have fun.

Okay thanks!

Glad to help!

Thanks for the wonderful build/guide (set out beautifully might I add!) ComradeSerge!!

I'm currently sitting here tabbing between 4 builds for the 2W starting tomorrow (on HC as usual hehe) - this has peaked my interest but am concerned around the longevity of the 2W League and not building the currency to see some of the 'better' items for this build.

With that in mind and also the fact I'm starting out from Level 1 rather than a previous League respec - would you suggest this is a good idea? I really wanted to try out Reave, but as you said above Earthquake in its current form is just so strong (inc 2.3 nerf no doubt). Any other suggestions/modifications to build/passive/items?

One thing I didn't see in the 'Leveling' section is what Skills to use until we unlock EQ/Reave - I see some suggest Molten Strike? Any leveling Weapons come to mind?

Thanks!

I usually buy any items I need by day 3-4 of the league, especially in Perandus, that shouldn't be a problem.

You can use molten strike or sweep, both are pretty powerful. You can use any good 2h weapon before specing into 1h nodes, like geoffri's baptism or whatever. There's good unique 1h maces for leveling too.

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ComradeSerge wrote:

I usually buy any items I need by day 3-4 of the league, especially in Perandus, that shouldn't be a problem.

You can use molten strike or sweep, both are pretty powerful. You can use any good 2h weapon before specing into 1h nodes, like geoffri's baptism or whatever. There's good unique 1h maces for leveling too.

Been going wonderfully - currently 83 in the PFBHC. I did have one question as to how Reave would look with this build. Would I be gimping myself to think Reave could compete with EQ in its current overpowered-form?

Beating in mind this would be using a Varunastra + 5 link chest + OPs current skilltree, I have yet to go right into Deadly Diletante.

Reave is ok, up there with other good melee skills, but maybe not as powerful as EQ, especially with Resolute Technique.

Hey Serge,

Very nice build, level 75 and having lots of fun with it so far.

Quick question, I am currently using Infernal Blow after I got bored with EQ. I currently have Amplify, don't you think it's worth it for Infernal Blow? I see you mention it only for EQ.

Thanks!

So currently playing with BoR as currency is a bit slow ATM on PFBHC, I see you link a BoR in OP but unless I'm mistaken it still has 'Sanctuary' (4 passives) on the left, I assume we can spec out of this as with Ascendency (8%) plus Tempest Shield (3%) we are at 78%. Or do you keep it to have a higher 'out of combat block'?

In addition to the above I have a question about 6L, EQ and tooltip. As I have a BoR (thus no chest) I thought I would so some testing with a Tab + Rare helmet in comparison as you say 6L is end game BiS. Using the links EQ + Less + Added Fire + Melee Phys + Conc + Increased AoE I've actually gone from 23K to 16K - obviously this is no doubt due to BoR's 'added x to physical attacks' but I thought the 6L would make up for it (as suggested in thread), mind you I didn't have Meginord's Girdle on since it was a quick test in maps but surely that wouldn't make the difference?

Cheers