[2.0.1][Tempest] Bloody Explosive Arrow Build (271% Life + 12.3% Life Regen)

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Buiaka wrote:

How about adding a BM gem to a 6L setup and spec out of BM keystone. This way we can reserve 100% of our mana for defensive auras like determination, purity of fire and arctic armour? Maybe all this on a alpha's howl for increased effect?

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kallell wrote:

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Buiaka wrote:

How about adding a BM gem to a 6L setup and spec out of BM keystone. This way we can reserve 100% of our mana for defensive auras like determination, purity of fire and arctic armour? Maybe all this on a alpha's howl for increased effect?

The multiplier on BM is 245%, in a 6L that would make each shot cost something redic like 200 life a cast, at a very very fast rate. Doable i guess, but not practical. You also lose out on 35% more life as well.

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masterpanders wrote:

your build does not have enough dexterity i cant use my character now

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hogmark wrote:

Thanks for posting your build!

I have never played EA before, looking forward to giving it a try. Quillrain ftw! I'm playing Tempest. Looking at your HC skill tree I have some questions.

Basically I also wanted to ask why scion over marauder...

Looking at your non-EE build for HC, I'm comparing it to something like this as a mara:

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAwEAxthYYz38xFj2SF8_FCAaPu8O8i98uFBHKS7xrFcN2WHSIa2N8kHPfoIHdqzZfOoYFHH3Mg48cql82TpS37-sqsT2Vam8n9tPWfPGriftr6eXtPxLGJHgwxo4PC0MXwYOHM5qARRNJbyQVYPMg18cp9R8K1AnL7c-U6UJ9g3NOtj-Cv5U7DjYvfJFKU-CmzWSOuHkIpo7_o-18qZXGmyf303jeA026Z2u73w8BcAaJKoDdcBmqW5vOxZvkSsEs3fj42pYd6IAAdxfBPAfhNlo8kd-vTZlTb6ndcu3tupijX5DMdrBdO0FLXrvjM8=

I did read your point about jewels. I'm just thinking this cannot be the only reason? Comparing the above build to yours, the marauder gets some 80 more strength adding +40 base life which is significant. Also 24% more increased max life (295%). Life regeneration is marginally higher as well. Then there are minor differences to armor and resists. Both are really nerfed on dex and int though.

OT: It's tempting to build the marauder around maxed endurance charges when touching the duelist tree, however I guess physical damage reduction and resists (that are already maxed) are not protecting against reflected fire damage after all? Although I guess it would protect from swarming mobs. CWTD + Immortal Call can be a life-saver...

Anyway. This marauder gets two jewels instead of four, but can rearrange 2x3 points for three additional jewels. Of these the scion can grab two as well, but she's stuck with her weak starting-points in projectile dmg down to Sentinel. Are these points really necessary? Four points to grab the jewel, and seven points in total to reach the wheel of life! You only need one extra point on the opposite side to close the circle.

Why not skip the downward path and go with two other jewels on the left side?
How about this?

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http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAwAA2E07KJSgA5baYm49aHQYVmBDvoD56IMJQYdvnrc-8bODzP4KS1c8Ldi98kXA48aug181kjrhxPYMX_6Pplcn7XKpr6ccp03jBg6sqlWp9zIczlOl1HxZ85e06hh82StQCfYaOGoBdqwNzZBVz37-VCcvrY062Nlh7DhXDSlPhXuCm9Ih85vxrOQiZlSaO_JBaGUpLhpsn9-CB3y4Numdru98PAXZfBo-JKoDdcBmFHFfPxZvkSsEsw489kgUIONqWHeiADpS37_EWIzP7w5fBPAfvJ_bTz38UEdo8vxLGJHgw1hjFE0lvA==

Two less points spent. One more jewel! Slightly higher life-regen. 32% less projectile damage is the downside. However from what I've seen low damage is not the issue with this build, at least not on HC. Now we've got those two "free points" and the extra jewel to play around with. Perhaps one point for Diamond Skin (+15% resist all), or one point for either +30 dex or +30 int when needed, or two points for Versatility (+20 dex/int, -8% mana = life cost)? Or anything else. Do you think these are viable choices?

Also I'm wondering how much attack speed matters? If it is important then the scion might have an advantage for sure. As a marauder it is hard to subtract points to venture further into the duelist starting area. I believe Quillrain benefits greatly from IAS even if it's super-fast already. What do you think?

Actually the scion might be my choice after all. Hm. :-)

I haven't played marauder in ages, wish it was an easier choice.

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niftytim wrote:

i'm about to try out this build. would atziri's step be a decent selection to use as a boot? or am i better off just trading it off and obtaining the boots you recommended?

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Few things. Single target almost needs a 5L to be effective. EA + Fire Pen + Conc Effect + Slower Projectiles + Chance to ignite. If no 5L, use EA / fire pen / conc / chance to ignite.

Also, for my CWDT i chnaged it up.

CWDT (max) + Molten shell + GOlem + Warlords mark. This gives a blanket life leech, end charge generation. Invaluable.

CWDT (level 1) + Immortal call + Warlords Mark + Inc AOE

These two setups ensure that warlords mark applies a lot, granting life leech and end charges. I added inc aoe since the aoe cast from the level 1 cwdt + curse setup is a bit low. You CAN add inc duration, but i feel like this works a bit better.

Another pro to this setup, is once you get enough life regen, with the warlords + frenzy charges you don't have to worry about getting life leech in your gear anymore, freeing up another gem slot.