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I've analysed your CI build and I've got some simple questions.

When you progress to the left side of the tree you take a route through two Strenght nodes while there is another route using the same ammount of skill points and goes around the Str nodes in favour for Int nodes.



Also, it brings us one node closer to the Bloodthirst node above. Does it make taking the Bloodthirst more viable then? The only things you need to reach it are 1 Int node, 1 Crit Chance node and 1 Crit Mult (which are good, right?)?

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webas wrote:

7. ICE SPEAR+GMP+FASTER CASTING+FASTER PROJECTILES+ELEMENTAL PROLIF.
8. ICE SPEAR+GMP+FASTER CASTING+FASTER PROJECTILES+COLD PENETRATION

any thoughts about 7 and 8?

This is to save a lot of chromatics!

Post what you already tried: did you liked it/didnt liked? and your thoughts on these combos!

I wouldn't use faster projectiles on ice spear. It already has a wide range. I want monsters to be hit by the second form which has 600cc. With extended range chances increase, that the monsters will be hit for less damage with the first form.


EDIT:
If you want to use ice spear with chain or fork it is better to keep it on short range, because the first form, being 100% pierce, won't fork or chain.

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tochothetrooper wrote:

I've analysed your CI build and I've got some simple questions.

When you progress to the left side of the tree you take a route through two Strenght nodes while there is another route using the same ammount of skill points and goes around the Str nodes in favour for Int nodes.

Spoiler

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAAv4FQgVbDkgQaREvEVARlha_F1Qc3B3ZIoEsnCymLL8tHzCXMtE3ZjeDOYo74UGWQsNDVESrRUdG10-_Va5WSlcrXcZd8mBtbRlwUnDVeLp9U3_GghCCm4fbiEKLeouMjDaOPI5kj6aTJ5UEmZqdgJ2jnqGfe6KjpuunK66zr5u1BLaGtve2-riTu9bAUcHFwfPDbd3z34TfsOFz4vfjhOQi6rrrY-wY7SDyHfPq96b8qx8CNsXYJKcIDH0Qf8ae

as opposed to

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMAAv4FQgVbDH0OSBBpEH8RLREvEVARlha_F1Qc3B3ZIoEsnCymLL8tHzCXMtE3ZjeDOYo74UGWQsNDVESrRUdG10-_Va5WSlcrXcZd8mBtbRlwUnDVeLp8g31Tf8aCEIKbh9uIQot6i4yMNo48jmSOvo-mkyeVBJmanYCdo56hn3uio6brpyuus6-btQS2hrb3tvq4k7vWwFHBxcHzw23Gns363fPfhN-w4XPi9-OE5CLquutj7BjtIPId8-r3pvyr

Also, it brings us one node closer to the Bloodthirst node above. Does it make taking the Bloodthirst more viable then? The only things you need to reach it are 1 Int node, 1 Crit Chance node and 1 Crit Mult (which are good, right?)?

Even though this is a witch, strength is needed for support gems/items. 10 int doesn't make too much of a difference if you already have 200 compared to an extra 10 strength if you only had 30.

The bloodthirst up near those nodes should only be gotten if you have some other reason to be up there. You don't want to spend 4-5 points going for one node when you can spend the same amount towards two nodes that you need. '
-Although it is ALL personal preference.

Hey guys, I am not sure where I want to see this build go next, so I decided to let you guys choose. Simply go the the "guide", read the POLL section near the top and post a reply with the corresponding letter you would like to see. OR send me a message.

If no one decides to vote, I'll choose one myself.

C PLEASE!

Going to need ATLEAST 10 people to vote on something, so get to voting!

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webas wrote:

I really want to get a voting pool of FP combinations, maybe even ice spear as main attack?

7. ICE SPEAR+GMP+FASTER CASTING+FASTER PROJECTILES+ELEMENTAL PROLIF.
8. ICE SPEAR+GMP+FASTER CASTING+FASTER PROJECTILES+COLD PENETRATION

I definitely wouldn't use ice spear in favor of FP on a 5 link, but ice spear is the boss killer. Ice Spear + increased crit damage + whatever = tears rare/unique mobs apart with the second form, freezes them and keeps you at a safe distance.

What I would like to know is...

Should I be going chaos inoculation at the point I'm at? I'm level 58 and in Act II. I just killed the great beast and am now in the Chamber of Sins. I have 1900 ES on the dot and a cringe-worthy 475ish HP. I've been building this entire time with the intention of eventually going CI and have completely disregarded buffing my HP in any manner.

The poison arrow firing skeletons are really kicking my ass. ONE HIT will drain my life and kill me in about 3 seconds unless I flask. I made my way through the first level and to the WP before logging, but I'm realizing that sub 500 HP is as good as dead at this point. I've been managing my ES pretty well and almost never let it get down to my HP and think maybe I could manage running CI. I could always give it a run and spec out if I don't feel ready for it but I'd like some opinions on whether I'm at a reasonable point to go CI.

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Jamaro85 wrote:

What I would like to know is...

Should I be going chaos inoculation at the point I'm at? I'm level 58 and in Act II. I just killed the great beast and am now in the Chamber of Sins. I have 1900 ES on the dot and a cringe-worthy 475ish HP. I've been building this entire time with the intention of eventually going CI and have completely disregarded buffing my HP in any manner.

The poison arrow firing skeletons are really kicking my ass. ONE HIT will drain my life and kill me in about 3 seconds unless I flask. I made my way through the first level and to the WP before logging, but I'm realizing that sub 500 HP is as good as dead at this point. I've been managing my ES pretty well and almost never let it get down to my HP and think maybe I could manage running CI. I could always give it a run and spec out if I don't feel ready for it but I'd like some opinions on whether I'm at a reasonable point to go CI.

I had 1800 ES (2400 with discipline up) and 450-500 HP when i switched to CI. Had no problems from then on in act2. But be prepared that you're probably gonna die a lot vs Vaal. I got killed maybe 20 times by that falling debris. Planting an ice spear totem and then run doesn't seem to work that good in merciless. But then again i'm probably just too dumb to see where the rocks will land. (Plus i'm playing with selffound gear only. So my gear is pretty mediocre like that:

Btw maybe you want to level up in the Fellshrine Ruins first. Crossroads WP -> Curch Dungeon WP. Slow monsters, low risk.

Does increasing chill duration increases the chances for mobs to be chilled? Anyone with proof? (no theorycrafting)

What is the difference between Critical Strike chance/multiplier and Critical Chance/Multiplier for Spells?

If regular Critical strike chance doesn't apply to spells, isn't it useless to take CS nodes?