[2.5 Video Guide] Beginner's Earthquake, Tanky/High DPS Build Guide! [HC/SC Viable]

What enchantments are you guys using/aiming for? Reduced EQ duration is a no-brainer for the helm. I went and rolled life/mana leech on boots which allowed me to drop the nodes in the tree, freeing up 3 points. I don't really know much about glove enchantments, but right now I have Decree of Force which seems to be pretty good.

Also, is there a reason people don't take Path of the Warrior by the life wheel? It's basically 16% damage, 10 life and 10 armor which seems like a pretty good node to take.

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1up1up1 wrote:

I compared with coil and kaom's, I think kaom's is better than coil.

Life:
Coil ~4.8k
Kaom's ~6.3k

i have 500 more life with coil than you have with kaoms. ;)

with kaoms my life pool would be around 8.2-8.3k.

Can any1 link tweaked passive skill tree for HC? I want the best defense as possible and dunno if OP's build is bulky enough.

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siema87 wrote:

Can any1 link tweaked passive skill tree for HC? I want the best defense as possible and dunno if OP's build is bulky enough.

In my personal opinion yes the build is fine in HC. If you want someone that only plays hardcores version of the build Its Yoji ripped with his EQ but Here is his tree.

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1up1up1 wrote:

I compared with coil and kaom's, I think kaom's is better than coil.

Life:
Coil ~4.8k
Kaom's ~6.3k

I thought so as well but absolutely everyone I talked to in my guild and in the community at large agrees coil is the better choice. I don't think there is a right or wrong answer of course I think they are both great options.

Edit 1: So I am trying to put together searches for Jewels now that I am grabbing some Jewel sockets. I definitely missed a couple affix the first time around so anything I am missing would appreciate people reminding me!

5-7 % Maximum Life
14-16 % Increased Physical Damage
14-16 % Increased Physical Damage with Maces
12-14 % Increased Physical Damage with Two Handed Melee Weapons
10-12 % Increased Area Damage
10-12 % Increased Melee Damage

Edit 2: So I just found a This seems incredible I am guessing there is an obvious reason we don't use this? A more multiplier on physical!

Hey guys, I have a weapon question for you guys.

Much like most of you, I've been running with a Marohi, however I did find this today.



With Marohi (ash + herald on) my tooltip dps is 31k but with the rare hammer it jumps up to 42k. (this is with a 6L armor of EQ - less duration - melee dmg - added fire - weapon elemental - phys to lightning).

I feel like if I can get my hands on the EQ helm enchant, this could be a substantial upgrade due to very fast attacks (even the first hits hard) and much faster leaps.

Thoughts?

Also heres my marohi to compare

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siema87 wrote:

Can any1 link tweaked passive skill tree for HC? I want the best defense as possible and dunno if OP's build is bulky enough.

I only play in HC and the build is optimized for that. It is definitely bulky enough :)

I need help with my build. Here's my items:



And here's my passive tree:

https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQDAQHcBLMFLQmWFCAV7Bo4Gj4hNCcvKS4slDKJNI41kjkOOtg7OzwFQT9DMUd-TP9QR1HmVw1X4lnzXz9iF2VNaPJr1GvZbztyqXTtdqx3U3fjd-V4DXh6eWh8uHzZggeCm4TZhO-GO4dqivCPYJBVl3mexaIAqSepbqmUqs2sqq2Nr2y0L7XyuR29Nr6nwBrAZsEEypDPftIh1ljZYdl82sHhc-RR6UbqGO0g7w7vfPAf8azyQfcy

I struggled a LOT on the final boss of the game in merciless, I didn't do much damage at all and I died frequently. I'm worried about merc lab and I need help. What do I upgrade? Do I change anything in my skill tree? Thanks.

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LiftingNerdBro wrote:

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siema87 wrote:

Can any1 link tweaked passive skill tree for HC? I want the best defense as possible and dunno if OP's build is bulky enough.

I only play in HC and the build is optimized for that. It is definitely bulky enough :)

Sorry bad wording on my part. What I meant was a build that is less balanced and focuses purely on defense. Sorry Lifting!

So have been using for the movement speed and it also nicely covers the dex requirements of hatred. I think a rare helmet would probably be better though its a lot of armour and life to trade.

Am also using to squeeze in Warlord's Mark. I think this is a pretty nice trade because it also lets you free up the leach nodes.

Seems really strong.

I am lvl 88 now I usually get bummed out at this point in mapping and switch characters but I am still having a great time. Thanks again Lifting!

Just hit 87 on HCP and my gear is pretty much done. Just trying to 6 link my other stashed Marohi, a taste of hate, and find a helmet with more armor. My neck is still pretty lame too tho, but it's working for now :P



Do 32k tooltip with my frenzy charges up. Tooltip doesn't calculator aftershock damage though, so, whatever 78% more damage of 32k is. I suck at the maths.

Current tree.