[2.2 Video Guide] Beginner's Build: Dual Flame Totem, Blood Magic Chieftain [Atziri & HC/SC Viable]

Great guide! But I really don't like using BM in my builds on HC. Is there a way to build this without BM?

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kayklown wrote:

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damelon wrote:

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kayklown wrote:

Would Apep's rage, Doryani's Catalyst, or The consuming dark provide the most dps to this build, without changing the tree at all?

Well they all work. I'd say Apep's is the best for the build "as-is" but you can still find better rare wands/sceptres. Consuming dark can work, but then you should tweak the tree if you use it.

What would I need to change in the tree to use Consuming dark efficently?

Well in general things like Celestial Punishment wheel go partly wasted if all of your elemental damage is fire and it is converted to chaos dmg. At that point, think of the entire total bonus you are getting as far as elemental (fire/spell/etc) dmg and the cost to get to that tree. Since you are no longer getting the benefit of those bonus abilities, the gain compared to the cost of the wheel isn't so great. That is 6 points spent on that wheel for 56% elemental/fire damage which is converted to chaos. You can of course keep those, but you asked more about "efficiency". Consuming dark is a dagger which gives crit chance. So part of the bonus is that crit chance. You could use the points to invest 4 points in the Annihilation wheel (105% more crit chance / 10% multipler) with 2 points still to spare. If you started as a witch you can either take two of the beginning spell damage or cast speed nodes (whatever you didnt take before) or use them towards another jewel socket. I've seen plenty of jewels that give a combos of spell/projectile/fire/totem damage which equal 25-30% and then in addition have something like cast speed, or bonus to life. Then those points invested become even more valuable but with a currency cost. Also, remember if you go full chaos, you don't need fire penetration and can just replace it with Iron Will. I find that there are cheaper rares out there that give more damage though, so I personally don't think consuming dark is worth it. I always had a higher tooltip without it, and the crit/ignite bonus is better with fire. Personal preference I guess.

guys,
How can I turn this build into Magic Find build? Is it efficient to make this build a MF build?
Thanks

Thank you for all of the hard work you put into creating this guide - I found it very beneficial and am going to use it for my next build. This will be my 3rd character (Ranger bombed, Arc Witch was pretty good, figure that this should be very good :-))



I've been using this (pledge of hands) for my arc build. Would this work for your Dual Flame Totem Witch, or should I be looking to go with the wand shield setup? (ignore the gem setup, I still have this in my arc witch)

Also, if this would work, what do you suggest my gem setup be for the staff?

ThanX in Advance for your guidance

Okay guys. I was playing with the skill tree a bit and the result is very pleasing!
Former tree was pretty standard. I didn't get Heart of Flame but four jewel slots and Unyielding.

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Flame Golem, Herald of Thunder, 3 Endurance Charges and Molten Shell online:

4.1 k Life (after 15% HoT)
15.2 k dps per totem
56% Physical Damage reduction

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Same setup but with Shaman's Dominion instead of Herald of Thunder:

4.7 k Life
19.9 k dps per totem
48% Physical Damage reduction

So what did I change? Well of course I'm going for crits now. But I didn't change any gems or items but the amulet!

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So in result I've gained 600 Life and almost 10.000 dps (4.7 k x2) in exchange for 8% Physical Damage reduction by changing ~15 skill points and ONE item? As you can see the amulet and one jewel are the only items in addition to Infernal Mantle that boost my crits:



I was totally not expecting a 30% DPS GAIN!



My next step will be two Diamond Rings. I don't know what to do at that point... give Consuming Dark a try... or maybe even Three Dragons?

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Redman3693 wrote:

Thank you for all of the hard work you put into creating this guide - I found it very beneficial and am going to use it for my next build. This will be my 3rd character (Ranger bombed, Arc Witch was pretty good, figure that this should be very good :-))

I've been using this (pledge of hands) for my arc build. Would this work for your Dual Flame Totem Witch, or should I be looking to go with the wand shield setup? (ignore the gem setup, I still have this in my arc witch)

Also, if this would work, what do you suggest my gem setup be for the staff?

ThanX in Advance for your guidance

Spell Echo does not work with Flame Totem.

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Tizid wrote:

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Redman3693 wrote:

Thank you for all of the hard work you put into creating this guide - I found it very beneficial and am going to use it for my next build. This will be my 3rd character (Ranger bombed, Arc Witch was pretty good, figure that this should be very good :-))

I've been using this (pledge of hands) for my arc build. Would this work for your Dual Flame Totem Witch, or should I be looking to go with the wand shield setup? (ignore the gem setup, I still have this in my arc witch)

Also, if this would work, what do you suggest my gem setup be for the staff?

ThanX in Advance for your guidance

Spell Echo does not work with Flame Totem.

ThanX for the reply Tizid,

I realize that spell echo does not work, but what about the increased spell damage?

Actually 140% increased Spell Damage is not that hard to achieve with two wands. You will also get Cast Speed, added Elemental Damage to Spells and probably crit on your wands.

A 6L Pledge is such a waste for this build.

Please put the video killing atziri . I tried to kill her more than 5 times and only gave in death. I am the life almost 5k and even died easily. Excuse me for English.

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Tizid wrote:

Actually 140% increased Spell Damage is not that hard to achieve with two wands. You will also get Cast Speed, added Elemental Damage to Spells and probably crit on your wands.

A 6L Pledge is such a waste for this build.

ThanX for the info Tizid - I really appreciate it. I try & spend time reading the the wiki / forum & watching vids, but I still have much to learn about all the mechanics & how stacking works with the different equipment.

Cheers Mate