[2.1.0] Grocery's Boss Destroyer BLAST RAIN Compendium! Phys2Ele Build!

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Angrymobz wrote:
as u plan to use pointblank, how does assasinsmark+blasphemy sound.


Sounds decent. I may still use Curse on Hit with Assassin's mark and herald of ice, but that is definitely a good option.
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Hi man! Playing ranger first time in 3 years so :D I have simple questions 1) On wat lvl im taking those passives like Point Blank/Acro/Vaal pact (and is this realyl that important to take). 2) I wish u posted some lvling guide like 30-50-70 pts etc. Also will wait info about gear and gem links update (HC prefered) good luck!
Last edited by PlayArcher#5488 on Dec 11, 2015, 2:50:55 PM
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PlayArcher wrote:
Hi man! Playing ranger first time in 3 years so :D I have simple questions 1) On wat lvl im taking those passives like Point Blank/Acro/Vaal pact (and is this realyl that important to take). 2) I wish u posted some lvling guide like 30-50-70 pts etc. Also will wait info about gear and gem links update (HC prefered) good luck!


Rough leveling trees provided, only 4 stages. Phys 185% life version is what it is based off of. Again it is rough and based off what gear you have so know that nothing is set in stone. You may want to take VP/PB later or sooner, leech later or sooner etc.

Gem setup has been updated already.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
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www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
Last edited by Grocery#5050 on Dec 11, 2015, 3:34:22 PM
I think it'd be better to grab Essence Sap to the right of Ranger instead of Spirit Void if you're running Blast Rain. 2 mana per hit helps a lot with single target mana sustain since it hits 4 times. At least for leveling, might be enough mana leech at higher levels but currently I need the mana on hit to sustain single target.
Hey guys iv never played rain of arrows before would this b a great first build for talisman league?
Last edited by Ichigo_333#4528 on Dec 12, 2015, 1:35:37 AM
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Ichigo_333 wrote:
Hey guys iv never played rain of arrows before would this b a great first build for talisman league?


I'd go Tornado Shot. You can check my shadow TS guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1131017/page/1 or Neversinks as a Ranger!
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
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Erionn wrote:
I think it'd be better to grab Essence Sap to the right of Ranger instead of Spirit Void if you're running Blast Rain. 2 mana per hit helps a lot with single target mana sustain since it hits 4 times. At least for leveling, might be enough mana leech at higher levels but currently I need the mana on hit to sustain single target.


for sure, nothing is set in stone. will be adjusting as I see more reports back and my own testing as well.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
Hey Grocery,

Awesome build and guide you've put down here.

Question. Why is Herald of Ice better than Ash for a pure physical build?

As far as I can tell, the scaling of Ash damage-wise would easily outpace Ice, and they both do area damage for the CoH to proc Assassin's Mark, right?

Carry on my waypoint son, there'll be peace when maps are done.
Lay your portal gem to rest, don't you die no more.

'Cause it's a bitter sweet symphony this league.
Try to make maps meet, you're a slave to the meta, then you leave.
Last edited by Xavathos#5130 on Dec 12, 2015, 10:56:44 AM
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Xavathos wrote:
Hey Grocery,

Awesome build and guide you've put down here.

Two questions:

1. Why is Herald of Ice better than Ash for a pure physical build?

As far as I can tell, the scaling of Ash damage-wise would easily outpace Ice, and they both do area damage for the CoH to proc Assassin's Mark, right?

2. I'm using your build as a blueprint for Blast Rain. I don't have the skill yet as I'm not 28 yet right now, but I wonder, since it already converts physical to fire, what support gems would you use then? Because physical to lightning seems like an odd choice for that skill. Or is it?


1)Herald of Ice seems more reliable for curse on hit. This is at lower damage levels. At insane gear levels you may want something else.

2) You can still use Phys to Lightning, but I might try going with a 6L Faster attacks/WED/AF/PPAD/Slower Proj. P2L still adds a lot of damage though. p2l would give you 100% elemental damage. Further, it converts before the 50% is converted to fire, atleast thats what my test looks like
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
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Grocery wrote:
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Xavathos wrote:
Hey Grocery,

Awesome build and guide you've put down here.

Two questions:

1. Why is Herald of Ice better than Ash for a pure physical build?

As far as I can tell, the scaling of Ash damage-wise would easily outpace Ice, and they both do area damage for the CoH to proc Assassin's Mark, right?

2. I'm using your build as a blueprint for Blast Rain. I don't have the skill yet as I'm not 28 yet right now, but I wonder, since it already converts physical to fire, what support gems would you use then? Because physical to lightning seems like an odd choice for that skill. Or is it?


1)Herald of Ice seems more reliable for curse on hit. This is at lower damage levels. At insane gear levels you may want something else.

2) You can still use Phys to Lightning, but I might try going with a 6L Faster attacks/WED/AF/PPAD/Slower Proj. P2L still adds a lot of damage though. p2l would give you 100% elemental damage. Further, it converts before the 50% is converted to fire, atleast thats what my test looks like


Ah, you beat me to it! I just found out from earlier posts in this thread where you talked about 100% elemental damage and how 50% from support gems works with skills that convert already. Awesome.

Makes sense about the Herald of Ice. I'll probably end up using Ash then when I have proper gear, and enough strength to use the gem, that helps.

Thanks for the answers!
Carry on my waypoint son, there'll be peace when maps are done.
Lay your portal gem to rest, don't you die no more.

'Cause it's a bitter sweet symphony this league.
Try to make maps meet, you're a slave to the meta, then you leave.

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