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" Stiglitz_ wrote: I've been planning out a 1-h Mace/Shield Lightning Strike build, and the passive tree is quite similar to yours (probably about 75% the same.) I was thinking of using the Templar start area, but the Witch area would get me more ES. A few things though: I've been really wondering about using VP or not. It's 4 points to get in my tree. Or I can get Zealot's Oath and Shaper for 3 points, if I'm using Templar. I was worried about having mana issues. Lightning Strike has a higher mana cost. Would Clarity be good or not? I'd test these things myself but I don't really want to commit into leveling up this character yet. Grace + IR is something I've been thinking, but I don't know if I could pull it off while maintaining a good DPS for clearing, and enough unreserved mana for my skills. Here is mine with Templar start: Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgUABVuLjOFz7SBG113GtQTkIhpsna7z3acI2t24kxVQj0br7h0U0NAzlij6-tJMNZuhcz9XyWaecH0XLyjFZ71BjDyOwBpxTamVZOfzvu5v6rrkrVnzms8aMlXWtAzewWdYrKpDY1FggKSTJxnpcqlR5rcxHNwki3zZ9zK0L1j1f8Z8u-oYQT-dxKKjwcUnqX5ZEZaePPjrwfMsv-wYcLtN2BRxbRmGro_6w23ZE4x2Djw74RXX2-cvbzpSQqOfy7vW4vfXhkcGMn52CBFQpytWY8LsX2oegUuN_xw= Witch start: Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAVysHY-aBEVC71jvh4vdtGacrLR_B80yzoqMEB3_GHwLBxSepflkRljbFLL_sGA5IcLvYJIauj_rDbeOEpzTZE6cIFdfb54hrL2_a3Z2uFVCPRteGRwa29xnXGmwdFNDQM5ZWY8LsX2qZmhEv89360kw1m6FzPx6B62NmnnB9Fy8oxWe9QYxLjcAacU2plWTn877ub_8c5K1Z85rPGjJV1t7BZ1isqkNjUWCApBnpcqm3MSSLfNn3Mlj1fLvqGJ3Enjz4603YFHGMdg48OlJCo5_LMn52CFHmtC9BPw== Using Incandescent Heart and Aegis Aurora. I already have an Incandescent Heart (5l.) Just tested LS for you, using the same supports as on my DS. Mana was not an issue with Mind Drinker + ~30 Mana Regen, definitely won't need Clarity there. Don't have much experience with LS, but Arcing Blows seems kinda like a waste to me. VP is a waste too, i tried it and it just made me squishy. Use the points instead to get more ES, 170/178% is a bit on the low side. At 200%+ you're on the safe side for harder maps. Would recommend something like this: Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAVysHY-aBEVC71jvh4vdtGacrwfOLeqKjf8Yc3MHFflkRlpMnLL_sGA5IcLu0DIauj_rDbeOEpzTZE-q6Fdfb54hrL288jteGRwa29xnXV8lWY8LsX2qZmhEvKPoegetj6-5LjbiT_xynCNrdna4VUI9GGmwdFNDQM5bz3frSTDWboXM_Zp5wfRcvKMVnvUGMwBpxTamVZOfzvu5v5K1Z85rPGjJV1t7BZ1isqkNjUWCApBnpcqlR5rcxJIt82fcytC9Y9Xy76hhBP53Enjz4603YgW8UcYx2Djw6UkKjn8syfnYI Ir+Grace is something i'd also wish to use, but it just wasn't possible without gimping the build too much on something else. twitch.tv/enkivt Last edited by Enki91#7725 on Apr 29, 2014, 8:44:46 PM	Posted by Enki91#7725 on Apr 29, 2014, 8:43:13 PM Quote this Post
Thanks a ton! You're right; arcing blows is probably a waste with Lightning Strike scaling off of physical damage. I might take it if I'm at a high level without much else to grab. Witch seems to be the better start. Your recommended tree is what I've settled on. I've tried hundreds of different planned trees, and that one seems to have the best balance. I'm looking forward to playing it.	Posted by Stiglitz_#7847 on Apr 30, 2014, 12:35:54 PM Quote this Post
" Stiglitz_ wrote: Thanks a ton! You're right; arcing blows is probably a waste with Lightning Strike scaling off of physical damage. I might take it if I'm at a high level without much else to grab. Witch seems to be the better start. Your recommended tree is what I've settled on. I've tried hundreds of different planned trees, and that one seems to have the best balance. I'm looking forward to playing it. GL, let me know how it works out for you! :) twitch.tv/enkivt	Posted by Enki91#7725 on Apr 30, 2014, 4:16:48 PM Quote this Post
I having problem with my dps only 7k buffed with 5l chest passive Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAB2MOPA5IES8RUBGWErwUcRXXFy8ZihoyGo8c3B0UJIsksCjFKPosvy9vO-E8jj0PQ2NHBkpPTDVN2FFgUzVV1lZjVytXyVj1WfNfamTnZS9mnm0ZbWxwfXC7cU1yqXy7fNl99X5Zf8aApIauhtGH24hrjHaPRo_6kyeZmprPm7WdxJ48n8uio6Z_pwinK6c0qZWsqrGzszG0DLVItve3MbiTu9bAGsHFwfPDbdeG2RPa3dvn4vfjhOaB6hjquutj6-7sGO1B87722vcy-Ov60vsJ gear Spoiler ss for dps Spoiler so have nodes to switch for more dps? Last edited by siclop19#7514 on May 4, 2014, 3:32:38 PM	Posted by siclop19#7514 on May 4, 2014, 2:45:26 PM Quote this Post
" siclop19 wrote: I having problem with my dps only 6k buffed with 5l chest passive Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAB2MOPA5IES8RUBGWErwUcRXXFy8ZihoyGo8c3B0UJIsksCjFKPosvy9vO-E8jj0PQ2NHBkpPTDVN2FFgUzVV1lZjVytXyVj1WfNfamTnZS9mnm0ZbWxwfXC7cU1yqXy7fNl99X5Zf8aApIauhtGH24hrjHaPRo_6kyeZmprPm7WdxJ48n8uio6Z_pwinK6c0qZWsqrGzszG0DLVItve3MbiTu9bAGsHFwfPDbdeG2RPa3dvn4vfjhOaB6hjquutj6-7sGO1B87722vcy-Ov60vsJ gear Spoiler ss for dps Spoiler so have nodes to switch for more dps? Looks like you're not running Blood Rage, the APS from Frenzy Charges will add quite some DPS. You also miss out flat phys on rings and your gems aren't 20/20 yet, that will be another substantial increase. With all that, you should get to 15-16k with your 5L. twitch.tv/enkivt	Posted by Enki91#7725 on May 4, 2014, 3:33:44 PM Quote this Post
7.5k with frenzy charges,i tried on poe builder so i need 350pdps sword to reach 14k dps with top phys ring, i think u boosted to make dps ss but no problem, so help me to switch some noods to win more dps Last edited by siclop19#7514 on May 4, 2014, 7:50:35 PM	Posted by siclop19#7514 on May 4, 2014, 7:50:27 PM Quote this Post
" siclop19 wrote: 7.5k with frenzy charges,i tried on poe builder so i need 350pdps sword to reach 14k dps with top phys ring, i think u boosted to make dps ss but no problem, so help me to switch some noods to win more dps Problem is you'll lose too much defense and gain just little DPS through nodes. It already got the perfect balance the way it is, just don't let yourself fool by tooltip DPS. With a better sword, ring, 6L and 20/20 gems you'll get to my current DPS. Without Atziri Flask i'm at around 19k tooltip, and without Bloodrage and Atziri Flask at around 17.5k. It's reached with exactly the gear and tree linked in first post, nothing is "boosted" ;) BTT: I tried Molten Strike with this build. DPS was fine, got to 35k, but the damage conversion just cuts Leech too much. Enemy resistances also lowered my damage significantly, so that in the end 35k Molten Strike did way less damage than 23k Double Strike. Conclusion: Don't get fooled by tooltip DPS. twitch.tv/enkivt	Posted by Enki91#7725 on May 5, 2014, 5:12:00 AM Quote this Post
Added a first video. Will try to record more soon, kinda enjoy playing Invasion more right now. twitch.tv/enkivt	Posted by Enki91#7725 on May 5, 2014, 6:24:46 PM Quote this Post
Liking this build. I'm level 80 atm. Started from level 1 and used the exact passive tree. I picked up CI at level 65 when I finally 5 Linked my incandescent heart and got myself a aegis aurora. I have similar gear to yours but not as good. Running 5L and only a 270 pDPS sword I am able to clear just about every map I've been in. My DPS is on the low side but with blood rage I leech so much ES I can still survive most anything. I am running all 3 auras you suggested. Thought you might like some feedback. I am playing in the Ambush league. Here is my current gear Last edited by scifidriveby#6418 on May 6, 2014, 6:38:21 AM	Posted by scifidriveby#6418 on May 5, 2014, 10:31:18 PM Quote this Post
i tried atziris last if u quick move and have right flasks is easy, but my problem is dps like i killed all bosses without dies but stoped in atziris, like i cant kill mobs with leech life for atziris fast enought, but i think when i get better sword i be able to farm it =D when i get better sword i make some videos to help thread, gear lvl 88 witch Spoiler "sry for bad english" Last edited by siclop19#7514 on May 6, 2014, 11:29:36 AM	Posted by siclop19#7514 on May 5, 2014, 11:32:51 PM Quote this Post