1.3 Crit Bow Ranger

Is this any good ?

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linkinminor wrote:

Is this any good ?

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm40ILu2DGY4AXtN-JJ1iWn11_rrveu4OVvp31znUdvegnzH6_MVnoId2Sn3dDZAKOrNbryF2hs7BM6sLcsPMBn8r1oowfI19I_ZNklFHPs-95udUJP3_3o2_-uuS815FPd1nZ58n-vEFtdQjMHHdqEt4OkLo1s3q6xSbJjIBshnPemHrelMi6rEwtQhxoY9PwuwM8qXLbWy1SA-rFr8mlWHiVUvz6ioLcFIqW3n2QzZS7JUF2cZirGyMnaqnNIw2Nj3jhMCcm7XDOspKb56cpIcTdwcOSGND53QF-aGk4dv-yCzp2o2r0iU_MpR_Aqbg

I dont like the Power Charge node, primal spirit and heart of the oak.
Instead of aspect of the eagle you could go to deadly draw.
I like death perception more than weathered hunter.
True strike is too costly.
The +1 frenzy node is not very useful.
The status ailment avoidance nodes are not worth it imo.
Perhaps if you have low life and play hardcore.
For softcore 1 dispel freeze and 1 dispel shock should be enough.
Pick the sniper node.

your skill tree uses almost every possible point which is very unlikely to reach.
Instead i would plan the tree for level 70 to begin with.

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Stao wrote:

The status ailment avoidance nodes are not worth it imo.
Perhaps if you have low life and play hardcore.
For softcore 1 dispel freeze and 1 dispel shock should be enough.

I can't find any solid information yet; but I am assuming the shock avoidance node works against reflected damage. Since this build crits very often, anyone using lightning coil would benefit from not shocking themselves. (Also I think these nodes are awesome while leveling.)
*Edit* I have yet to see a shock stack from reflected damage. However, status ailment nodes are still great. I don't take the ignite ones because the damage is applied over time, which should give you time to use a potion.

Still trying out new things. Updated.

I have a free 4 link.

Thinking about making another Cast When Damage Taken setup.

I am open to ideas though.

Not much has changed.

Using Blackgleam and Lightning Coil. I have done several combinations of reflect maps no problems.

This is the only build I have seen use Three Dragons. :)

I changed the level 100 passives. You have options to get even more damage or more defense, I will leave it up to you. However you decide, the tree routes are straight forward.

Added Split Arrow gems.

Added bandits.

*Edit* I am concerned about the formatting being easily readable. If you have any issues please let me know.

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Opinionated wrote:

Gems

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*Leveling Gems*

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Area Of Effect

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Puncture - Lesser Multiple Projectiles - Chance to Flee - Pierce
Split Arrow - Increased Physical - Curse on Hit - Warlord/Assassin
Tornado Shot - Curse on Hit - Warlord/Assassin - Greater Multiple Projectiles
Tornado Shot - Increased Physical - Increased Critical Damage - Greater Multiple Projectiles
Ice Shot - Increased Physical - Increased Critical Damage - Elemental Proliferation

Single Target

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Ice Shot - Increased Physical - Increased Critical Damage - Cold Penetration
Puncture - Increased Physical - Increased Critical Damage
Frenzy - Increased Physical - Increased Critical Damage - Faster Attacks

Utility

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Assassin's Mark
Warlord's Mark
Hatred - Herald of Ash - Reduced Mana - Elemental Proliferation
Cast When Damage Taken - Immortal Call - Increased Duration - Enduring Cry
Smoke Mine

*6 Link Options*

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Tornado Shot

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Life Leech - Just keep in your inventory for reflect maps.
Weapon Elemental Damage - Has synergy with hatred and herald.
Knock back - Great synergy with critical hits because of Passive Keystone.
Curse on Hit/Assassin's/Warlord's/Poacher's/Vulnerability - Lazy curses.
Additional Accuracy - Quality will add critical chance.
Increased Critical Strikes - Crit chance without accuracy may be preferred.
Culling Strikes - Flat damage increase.
Fork - Hard to tell. Felt really good.
Blood Magic - No mana
Pierce - Situational. For instance, Jungle Valley boss room.

Puncture

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Blood Magic - No mana
Culling Strikes - Flat damage increase.
Faster Projectiles - Increased projectile damage and easier hits.
Additional Accuracy - Quality will add critical chance.
Curse on Hit/Assassin's Mark - 5 Link with everything you need for damage.
Increased Critical Strikes - Crit chance.
Added Fire - Ignite while they bleed.
Life Leech - Situational. For instance, bosses that do not move.

Split Arrow

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Pierce - Hit more baddies.
Added Fire - More damage.
Weapon Elemental Damage - Has synergy with Hatred and Herald.
Life Leech - Useful for reflect maps.
Additional Accuracy - Quality will add critical chance.
Blood Magic - No mana
Knock back - Great synergy with critical hits because of Passive Keystone.

Bandits

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Normal - life or passive point
Cruel - physical damage
Merciless - power charge or passive point

Gear

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https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0ArsB7KohOhhpdHoyZzU2WVZZNXQxMDg4MVk1b0FGbkE#gid=1

Bow

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Prefix
min-max physical
physical %
physical % + accuracy

Suffix
local critical strike chance
critical strike multiplier
attack speed
accuracy

Chest

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Unique
lightning coil

rare
evasion
evasion/armour
resistance
life

Belt

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Unique
meginord's girdle
doryani's invitation

rare
rustic sash

prefix
life
weapon elemental damage
armour

suffix
resistance

Amulet

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prefix
min-max physical damage
life
weapon elemental damage

Suffix
critical multiplier
critical strike chance
all resistance

Ring

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Unique
death rush
black heart
gifts from above
le heup of all
kaom's sign

prefix
min-max physical damage
life
weapon elemental damage

Suffix
all resistance
accuracy
attack speed

Quiver

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Unique
blackgleam

prefix
min-max physical damage
life
weapon elemental damage

Suffix
critical multiplier
critical strike chance
resistance
attack speed
accuracy

Gloves

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maligaro's virtuosity

Helmet

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Unique
abyssus
three dragons

rare
evasion
armour + evasion

prefix/suffix
life
resistance
accuracy

Boots

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unique
blood dance
windscream
atziri's step

rare
evasion
armour + evasion

prefix/suffix
life
resistance

Passive Tree - Will also work for puncture/split arrow/ice shot

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Generic Leveling

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm40ILu2DGY4AXtN-JJ1iWn11_rrveu4OVvp31znUdvegnzH6_MVnoId2Sn3dDZAKOrNbryF2hs7BM6sLcsPMBn8r1oowfI19I_ZNklFHPs-95udUJP3_3o2_-uuS815FPd1nZ58n-vEFtdQjMHHdqEt4OkLo1s3q6xSbJjIBshnPemHrelMi6rEwtQhxoY9PwuwM8qXLbWy1SA-rFr8mlWHiVUvz6ioLcFIqW3n2QzZS7JUF2cZirGyMnaqnNIw2Nj3jhMCc

Level 85

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAAF4FtQguCIkPqxa_GY4hdiLqI_YknST9JpUqCzBxMHwx-jIBMpQ2PTnUOkI6sz3dSn1LeE2SUUdVS1b6W69daF5FYeJh62JaYqxnZ2egbIxtbG_ycFJw1XGhcsN293fXelN9dX8CfyuGzod2idOMC4w2jX2Nv49PkAqS85UFmvGbJpuNnaqfJ6CfpuCnNKsLr-uxMLIZtQi1SLl8wJzBM8qpzAbN6s96037UI9aK2cbdDd2o44TnVOd06NbssO2D7g7vevPq-uv68fzF_rr_3g==

Level 100

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Personal preference.

Celerity
Shadow physical damage and life
Master Fletcher
True Strike
Hired Killer

Reflect Physical Damage

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Use Warlord's Mark curse.
Use granite flasks.
Use Blackgleam quiver. Asphyxia may be enough but Blackgleam is safer.
Lightning Coil pretty much becomes mandatory when you get a nice bow.
You can use Trap; I think it pretty much defeats the purpose of using a bow though.

<(*.*<) ! My Current Gear ! (>*.*)>

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129% increased maximum life? No, TY. Too low!!!!

When you realize you MUST go for Scion life wheel, your build turns into

https://www.poebuilder.com/character/AAAAAgIAr-sAXhmO7YMILpuN037-un11CpvnCu96eOv8xUp9h3ZnoMEzhs4hdluv3Q129znUd9dW-jH6oJ_Win8ryqldaJrxCImVBVFHMHxNkiP2jX3_3iT951SNvwW1bIxirJ2qtUhtbDY9cFIqC_PqAx4fQQYjYeImlRa_VUuMNqQ50IFH4iLiFSAs6di9NZK18m6qSsg_JypNMZ6mV03j_o864fJF_gp6U2Hrz3qyGTIBmybo1qbgfwIylNnGuXyMC-yw53Q=

And it's the same to this build, generally:

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1041989/

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MortalKombat3 wrote:

129% increased maximum life? No, TY. Too low!!!!

When you realize you MUST go for Scion life wheel, your build turns into

https://www.poebuilder.com/character/AAAAAgIAr-sAXhmO7YMILpuN037-un11CpvnCu96eOv8xUp9h3ZnoMEzhs4hdluv3Q129znUd9dW-jH6oJ_Win8ryqldaJrxCImVBVFHMHxNkiP2jX3_3iT951SNvwW1bIxirJ2qtUhtbDY9cFIqC_PqAx4fQQYjYeImlRa_VUuMNqQ50IFH4iLiFSAs6di9NZK18m6qSsg_JypNMZ6mV03j_o864fJF_gp6U2Hrz3qyGTIBmybo1qbgfwIylNnGuXyMC-yw53Q=

And it's the same to this build, generally:

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1041989/

Um, you do not need to go to the Scion life wheel. Hard to argue with "you have to do this because I said so".

"Generally", yes it is pretty similar. "Same", no. Some glaring differences:
I have zero issues with reflect maps. (Maybe double reflect double curse Zana map)
Reduced mana regen does not effect me at all.
Gem set up.
Recommended items.

Was the format of the build hard to understand? Or did you just not bother to read it?

*EDIT* OH and by the way. I posted my build first; so shouldn't you be saying that build is the same as mine? :)

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Opinionated wrote:

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MortalKombat3 wrote:

129% increased maximum life? No, TY. Too low!!!!

When you realize you MUST go for Scion life wheel, your build turns into

https://www.poebuilder.com/character/AAAAAgIAr-sAXhmO7YMILpuN037-un11CpvnCu96eOv8xUp9h3ZnoMEzhs4hdluv3Q129znUd9dW-jH6oJ_Win8ryqldaJrxCImVBVFHMHxNkiP2jX3_3iT951SNvwW1bIxirJ2qtUhtbDY9cFIqC_PqAx4fQQYjYeImlRa_VUuMNqQ50IFH4iLiFSAs6di9NZK18m6qSsg_JypNMZ6mV03j_o864fJF_gp6U2Hrz3qyGTIBmybo1qbgfwIylNnGuXyMC-yw53Q=

And it's the same to this build, generally:

http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1041989/

Um, you do not need to go to the Scion life wheel. Hard to argue with "you have to do this because I said so".

"Generally", yes it is pretty similar. "Same", no. Some glaring differences:
I have zero issues with reflect maps. (Maybe double reflect double curse Zana map)
Reduced mana regen does not effect me at all.
Gem set up.
Recommended items.

Was the format of the build hard to understand? Or did you just not bother to read it?

*EDIT* OH and by the way. I posted my build first; so shouldn't you be saying that build is the same as mine? :)

Well, i have 193% increased maximum life (4800+ HP), along with 11500 evasion, 40%/46% Dodge. And i still feel like it isnt enough. I got Vaal Pact and 11% life leech (9% from gear) to withstand reflect better (cause it hurts quite a lot without).
And it isnt reflect-only issues. Hits from mobs and bosses are also pretty hard, and i dont mean physical hits only.
And you're telling, that 129% life will be more than enough? And Without Vaal Pact? Also without +80% Flask Life recovery? Maybe, if you accept that time from time you'll die.
I apologize, if i insulted you. I just said my opinion. Maybe, it's too harsh. But yes, i'm ABSOLUTELY sure you MUST have 150%+ increased life in your build. And that's aside from lots of other defences.

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MortalKombat3 wrote:

Well, i have 193% increased maximum life (4800+ HP), along with 11500 evasion, 40%/46% Dodge. And i still feel like it isnt enough. I got Vaal Pact and 11% life leech (9% from gear) to withstand reflect better (cause it hurts quite a lot without).
And it isnt reflect-only issues. Hits from mobs and bosses are also pretty hard, and i dont mean physical hits only.
And you're telling, that 129% life will be more than enough? And Without Vaal Pact? Also without +80% Flask Life recovery? Maybe, if you accept that time from time you'll die.
I apologize, if i insulted you. I just said my opinion. Maybe, it's too harsh. But yes, i'm ABSOLUTELY sure you MUST have 150%+ increased life in your build. And that's aside from lots of other defences.

Much easier for me to help you.

Vaal Pact will not counter reflect. Neither will Atziri gloves. That is why I did not mention them in the part about countering reflect damage. There are 3 things that will counter reflect: damage mitigation, insanely large life pool (much more than you have), or damage conversion.

Honestly, I can not remember the last time I died with this build. Can you give me a more specific example of how you die?

Normal mobs rarely even get close to me. No defense needed when you literally 1 shot them.

Some bosses I can understand. My general goal when fighting bosses is to not get hit. I accept, that if I have to face tank a boss I will most likely die. Then again, I have been bear trapped by exiles and survived. I did the Whaka unique map without dieing.

No offense, but the stats you describe tell me you are not following my build. I would appreciate it if you actually gave my build a legit try before you put it down. :)

I am not offended; I will try to use more :). :) maybe a few more <3 as well. :)

*Edit* While leveling I used ice shot on some harder bosses. I used to have a video of freeze locking Kole but I was not happy with the quality so I deleted it. When I get around to it I will add some 6 link options for ice shot.