[2.4] COLB (Cast On Last Breath) tanky, high dps, can use any spells you want

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Butsicles wrote:

Hi x_ile,

Great work on your build. Definitely love the clearspeed with the large number of projectiles. However, I've happened to also run a berserker and duelist variant (didn't go scion unfortunately), where the Berserker had around 6.1k life @ 77, and the Duelist was max block currently at 93.

I found that as you progressed consistently through higher map levels, you started to encounter a large number of damage sources that would instantly bring you below the Scold's + Blood magic damage threshold, and you would instantly die. Your higher tier map videos have been great at showcasing the build, but might be failing to capture the range of damage taken with a larger number of damage mods (a.k. vulnerability, minus max, inc monster damage/elements, elemental reflect). For a player who would like to push the build to 92+, which involves running more rippy maps, how would you suggest they work on their defences beyond just a high health pool? My berserker started to die pretty much every 3 maps or so, while the duelist seemed a bit more successful on this end.

For reference, my Berserker's passive tree can be checked on my profile, and my duelist has an extensive guide that's been posted here: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1632951

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Butsicles wrote:

Hi x_ile,

Thanks for letting me know, I just didn't test with high enough health I guess :0

With regards to the necromancer, I definitely considered the option but was just socket starved, so I had to debate what spell gems to run. But it's definitely an option to play around with in the future. Thanks!

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soulblade7 wrote:

Sharing a few vids of my AoE variant:

T9 Gorge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxTUWinBfQA
T11 Precinct: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_rVCs-lQow
T12 Overgrown Ruin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8vWvb2nT7k

Keep up the good work!

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soulblade7 wrote:

Sure! I'm still changing stuff around fairly frequently, and noticeably my Bitterdream is not corrupted yet. Just need Vorici 8 to recolor the one I already bought.

Tree: https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/AAAABAABAQHcAecEBwSzBS0I9AnZDlwUIBRNGFYYkRzcHwIgWSHQKPouUzLRNZI2xTpYOuE8BT1fPfxBh0VHRX5FnUd-TLNN41BHUlNTUlW1VcZWSFcNWGNfP2EhZKNlTWhlaHRo8mpDavptGW87dO12rHfjeA15aHrve26CB4LHg9uE2YTvhTKMz48alKCXIZeVl_SYrZrgns2f36IAplenCKcwqW6tjbXytz64k7yfvOq9Nr6nwBrAVMBmwQTBfMRYykbPftAf0iHTb9gk2E3Yvdlh2XzaYtrB4q3r7u8O73zv6_Af8kHyRfOb9kj56PxL_gr-jw==

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soulblade7 wrote:

There are multiple ways to deal with that, and I haven't conclusively settled on one yet. With this set, I use a Ruby flask. I can also swap in Rise of the Phoenix, and/or exchange Haste with Purity of Fire. The RF degen is a minor issue in any case, especially while you're always healing from Zerphi.