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

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evilmindcz wrote:

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MuskelGallom wrote:

Why is it better to use faster projectiles instead of lmp ?

best regards

Increases range of totem. A lot. So more safety for caster! :)

Unless something has changed, it very explicitly states on the Wiki that totems have a set range, period, and nothing increases it (yes, the Wiki could be wrong, but probably isn't). Faster Projectiles would just get them to max range faster.

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edgrubermn wrote:

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evilmindcz wrote:

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MuskelGallom wrote:

Why is it better to use faster projectiles instead of lmp ?

best regards

Increases range of totem. A lot. So more safety for caster! :)

Unless something has changed, it very explicitly states on the Wiki that totems have a set range, period, and nothing increases it (yes, the Wiki could be wrong, but probably isn't). Faster Projectiles would just get them to max range faster.

Faster projectiles increases the attack range of the totems, meaning instead of a 2 inch totem spray, its now a 6 inch totem spray. Its pretty much a must to have. Just pop it in and test it out lol

Same thing with spectral throw. it increases the distance the attacks go by a ton

A nooby question about faster projectile gem.

I bought it from the vendor and it has 83 dexterity requirement, which i don't have.

Is there a way to lower the dex requirements? Where could i find the proper gem?

Regards

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Unless something has changed, it very explicitly states on the Wiki that totems have a set range, period, and nothing increases it (yes, the Wiki could be wrong, but probably isn't). Faster Projectiles would just get them to max range faster.

Faster projectiles increases the attack range of the totems, meaning instead of a 2 inch totem spray, its now a 6 inch totem spray. Its pretty much a must to have. Just pop it in and test it out lol

Same thing with spectral throw. it increases the distance the attacks go by a ton

Nope you're right... I just reread the entry again... it's the detection range that can't be changed... not the actual skill range. Obviously retention on that statement wasn't very good on my part... 8). I believe more coffee is in order..

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dzidek1983 wrote:

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Baron01 wrote:

Hello,
I'm running similar setup with Scion as a start and dual curse. My gear needs improvements but I have 8k dps on totem + 2 curse if need be.
I struggle with 2 things in maps currently:
1. fast / charging enemies that usually kill my totems very fast (especially Rhoas)
2. Monster packs with "Other allies can't die" aura or totem nearby

I'm especially interested in how to deal with 2nd point above as rare monsters with such affix in combination with large monster packs are big headache for me.

This is solid guide that helped me to finally decide to play totem build. Thank you for it.

i had good results with knockback support gem on totems to keep the melee chargers away from totems and me :)
did you try the slowing curse temporal chains?

i use/and saw other also do it:
- raising zombies with minion life and resistances as tanks
- use corpse explosion for additoinal DPS
- use SRS for additonal DPS

These gloves are cheap & effective

Anyone hit gets auto cursed & I don't have to worry about self casting either.

Cheers

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andranger03 wrote:

A nooby question about faster projectile gem.

I bought it from the vendor and it has 83 dexterity requirement, which i don't have.

Is there a way to lower the dex requirements? Where could i find the proper gem?

Regards

You're going to have to get some more dex on your gear

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Redman3693 wrote:

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dzidek1983 wrote:

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Baron01 wrote:

Hello,
I'm running similar setup with Scion as a start and dual curse. My gear needs improvements but I have 8k dps on totem + 2 curse if need be.
I struggle with 2 things in maps currently:
1. fast / charging enemies that usually kill my totems very fast (especially Rhoas)
2. Monster packs with "Other allies can't die" aura or totem nearby

I'm especially interested in how to deal with 2nd point above as rare monsters with such affix in combination with large monster packs are big headache for me.

This is solid guide that helped me to finally decide to play totem build. Thank you for it.

i had good results with knockback support gem on totems to keep the melee chargers away from totems and me :)
did you try the slowing curse temporal chains?

i use/and saw other also do it:
- raising zombies with minion life and resistances as tanks
- use corpse explosion for additoinal DPS
- use SRS for additonal DPS

These gloves are cheap & effective

Anyone hit gets auto cursed & I don't have to worry about self casting either.

Cheers

sure but they are not doing anthing else for this build besides some INT bump... id rather use the skill from a gem

Using this guide lately and wiping pretty much every map easily. Thanks for the guide mate.
I changed passive tree a bit for a bit crit based way. Maybe a little squishier but works pretty fine for me.

Regular Running Build; ( Playing on Warbands )
4,4k Health
1,1k ES
4,5k Armour
%110 Rarity ( I like running maps with rarity regularly + using culling totems )
27,6k Tooltip Dps With (Increases clearing speeds quite a lot) (Fire Golem + Herald of Thunder + 3 Power Charges )
DPS Screen;


Gear;

Passive Tree;


Here is the gear i use. Considering this is my first character, im doing pretty well imo.
My tooltip dps is about 27k per totem with 3 power charges. It is incredibly fast when clearing out maps. When dual wielding, tooltip increases to 36k dps per totem.

Can I follow this build when making my first character? Watched the video but it all seemed a bit foreign as if I should already have some of this gear and stuff?

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Leftieqt wrote:

Can I follow this build when making my first character? Watched the video but it all seemed a bit foreign as if I should already have some of this gear and stuff?

I'm using it for my first character and it's very easy and straightforward. I got to level 70 just on self-found gear.