[2.2 Video Guide] Grocery's Fortified Caustic Arrow Duelist! HC Viable!

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I already take Growth and Decay, does the tree not load properly? Heart of Oak is worth it imo.


Oh no, it does. I've always reached for Heart of Oak because of the 1% regen to sustain Blood Rage, but now that we have Growth and Decay I'm thinking it might be better to drop Heart of Oak and use those points to grab the Jewel node up in the Scion Area and the jewel node in the Shadow area.

With a tree like this:

Spoiler
http://poedb.tw/us/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQDAAHcAx4FLQW1Bx4M8g2NDkgRLxGWE20UCRR1Fr8Y2xvIH0Ej9iaIJpUqWy4jLlMwfDWSNj031DrhPs9DMUd-SVFKfUrITP9Nkk3jTipRR1LsVUtaGlpSW69cQF85YeJirGVNaoxr1GyMbqpvO3TtdZ51y3aCd-N4DXrve8N71IJehJSE2Yd2h8uJcYrwjX2Nfo2_j_qTmZUumy2dqqLZo4qly6ZXp5uomqluqs2wq7DYtMW00bVItfK3MLe2u569Nr3mvqfAGsLswzPEgsS4yAzIFM8Vz93Tb9Qj1fjYvdrB44Tjn-lG6mLrY-xc7T_uDvDV8YryRfVv_MX-Cv6P


We're looking at 202% life from tree and ~25% more from jewel nodes depending on how well they're rolled.

Opens up 2 jewel nodes and gives a little more proj damage at the cost of a little life and 20% stun chance. ~225% life with perma fortify and acro should be enough allow us to cheat away from Heart of Oak and the life nodes next to it, don't you think?
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Flash081 wrote:
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I already take Growth and Decay, does the tree not load properly? Heart of Oak is worth it imo.


Oh no, it does. I've always reached for Heart of Oak because of the 1% regen to sustain Blood Rage, but now that we have Growth and Decay I'm thinking it might be better to drop Heart of Oak and use those points to grab the Jewel node up in the Scion Area and the jewel node in the Shadow area.

With a tree like this:

Spoiler
http://poedb.tw/us/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQDAAHcAx4FLQW1Bx4M8g2NDkgRLxGWE20UCRR1Fr8Y2xvIH0Ej9iaIJpUqWy4jLlMwfDWSNj031DrhPs9DMUd-SVFKfUrITP9Nkk3jTipRR1LsVUtaGlpSW69cQF85YeJirGVNaoxr1GyMbqpvO3TtdZ51y3aCd-N4DXrve8N71IJehJSE2Yd2h8uJcYrwjX2Nfo2_j_qTmZUumy2dqqLZo4qly6ZXp5uomqluqs2wq7DYtMW00bVItfK3MLe2u569Nr3mvqfAGsLswzPEgsS4yAzIFM8Vz93Tb9Qj1fjYvdrB44Tjn-lG6mLrY-xc7T_uDvDV8YryRfVv_MX-Cv6P


We're looking at 202% life from tree and ~25% more from jewel nodes depending on how well they're rolled.

Opens up 2 jewel nodes and gives a little more proj damage at the cost of a little life and 20% stun chance. ~225% life with perma fortify and acro should be enough allow us to cheat away from Heart of Oak and the life nodes next to it, don't you think?


If you have GG jewels it is a good option. I do like the ranger start HP/EVA nodes. Definitely something worth noting for a min/maxed build with access to some decent jewels.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
can you add dps numbers for your current/ideal setup? with frenzy charges up, no rallying cry
RIP King of the Forest view-thread/1738625
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cmphx wrote:
can you add dps numbers for your current/ideal setup? with frenzy charges up, no rallying cry


Not at a computer until Friday night, but I believe it is mid 30k like 35k or so.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
Is crafting a +2 thicket bow to start the best choice? There are some +2 5-link bows for sale super cheap but no thicket bows. At the moment these bows include spine, compound and citadel.
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murybcm wrote:
Is crafting a +2 thicket bow to start the best choice? There are some +2 5-link bows for sale super cheap but no thicket bows. At the moment these bows include spine, compound and citadel.


MS bows or Thickets/Groves are the best. I'd not craft a +2. not worth it.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
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Grocery wrote:

MS bows or Thickets/Groves are the best. I'd not craft a +2. not worth it.


What are MS bows? I guess I will just buy whatever 5-link +2 bow I can use the earliest. Hopefully someone will have a Thicket for sale at the time.

EDIT: I was able to get
for pretty cheap. Is there anything in particular I should do to this bow or am I good for a while?
Last edited by murybcm#4451 on Apr 20, 2016, 7:43:59 AM
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murybcm wrote:
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Grocery wrote:

MS bows or Thickets/Groves are the best. I'd not craft a +2. not worth it.


What are MS bows? I guess I will just buy whatever 5-link +2 bow I can use the earliest. Hopefully someone will have a Thicket for sale at the time.

EDIT: I was able to get
for pretty cheap. Is there anything in particular I should do to this bow or am I good for a while?


movement speed bows.

Save up for a 6L +3 is next.
For my current builds, thoughts and videos.
youtube.com/andypistone
www.twitch.tv/GrocerySC
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Grocery wrote:
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wolfx28 wrote:
any leveling guide or tips?


Level as EK, LA, TS, Flame Totem. Any strong leveling skill will work fine. I would not switch to CA until you have a +2 bow.


Or ST. Get some cheap unique 2h'ers like you would for leveling any melee build and spec a bit into the mana/life leech nodes (Spirit Void/Vitality Void) and you will just facetank and spam ST your way. I'm mid cruel and will prob transition into CA in A4. Also I've been running blasphemy-poacher's mark to get my frenzy charges.

Grocery, did you try IR over Acrobatics?
Last edited by tavirosu#7864 on Apr 21, 2016, 2:20:21 AM
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Grocery wrote:


movement speed bows.

Save up for a 6L +3 is next.


Thank you for the guide and all the help! I just hit level 50 so switching over to CA soon. Currently using Split Arrow and blast rain with a Death's Harp and it kind of sucks. Might try something else to get me to 56.

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