[2.6] Popsicle Sticks - Over 60k freezing DPS! (3.0 WIP)

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darccyde wrote:

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Weird. I wonder why my HoT never triggers if yours does.
Thanks for the quick reply, btw. Loving this build! Had amazing luck with my Nuro's; got 6 sockets in 7 jewelers and 6 linked on my second fusing!

That is some sick RNGesus luck you got there mate!

My bad, only Herald of Ice needs to go with Hypothermia, HoT doesn't need any support links.

Updated the guide,

Added: New Ice Shot Jewel, Omen on the Winds, as a requirement for this build.

Where would you put the Omen of the Winds ? Aside from that nice spot between Ranger/Duelist.

I'm thinking the socket east of Ranger, add 3 pts for a level 93 tree.

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Chevaleresque wrote:

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Where would you put the Omen of the Winds ? Aside from that nice spot between Ranger/Duelist.

I'm thinking the socket east of Ranger, add 3 pts for a level 93 tree.

Yup, it would work as a final min-maxing of the tree or dropping of 3 points from the passive tree (either damage or life nodes should be fine) to keep it within level 90.

I would suggest putting it as follows:

Sufficient Dexterity in the area to activate the Unique Jewel's threshold
1x Omen of the Winds Jewel at the Scion south jewel node, slightly above "Sentinel" node
1x Omen of the Winds Jewel at the Ranger side Jewel node, beside "Fervour" frenzy charge node


As much damage possible for Static Electricity
1x Static Electricity Jewel below Scion, travelling to Duelist / Ranger side of the tree.


I have also added a picture to the Original Guide Post under Jewel section for easier reference.

Thanks for the questions & suggestion :)

First off, the build looks really fun and I'm def going to try it out.
Secondly I have 2 quick questions.
Question 1: You use 2 Omen on the wind jewels, but it looks like they don't get the 40 dex in the radius. Is this true or am I missing something?
Question 2: I like the totem playstyle, is it viable to swap to totems sooner, like when I can start wearing a skirmish?

Thanks in advance!

Ebby

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Ebbyliff wrote:

First off, the build looks really fun and I'm def going to try it out.
Secondly I have 2 quick questions.
Question 1: You use 2 Omen on the wind jewels, but it looks like they don't get the 40 dex in the radius. Is this true or am I missing something?
Question 2: I like the totem playstyle, is it viable to swap to totems sooner, like when I can start wearing a skirmish?

Thanks in advance!

Ebby

I got confused too, but it says Dexterity in RADIUS not ALLOCATED. So it means as long as there are Dex nodes near, it'll be fine.

Although, I agree I'm not too sure about the Omen of the Winds directly south of Scion (looks like only 10 DEX to me), so I just switched OotW and Static each other. I get less added lightning damage, but I haven't tested out enough the difference since I'm still currently leveling the build.

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Ebbyliff wrote:

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First off, the build looks really fun and I'm def going to try it out.
Secondly I have 2 quick questions.
Question 1: You use 2 Omen on the wind jewels, but it looks like they don't get the 40 dex in the radius. Is this true or am I missing something?
Question 2: I like the totem playstyle, is it viable to swap to totems sooner, like when I can start wearing a skirmish?

Thanks in advance!

Ebby

Hope you enjoy the build :)

Question 1: The new changes to Threshold jewels only requires sufficient stats (40 dex in this case) to be within the radius for it to activate.

Attack Speed & Dex = 5 Dex
Proj Damage & Dex = 5 Dex
Path of the Hunter = 20 Dex
Dex node beside Sentinel = 10 Dex

Questions 2: You can try swapping full totem when you hit merciless. From my experience, you level much faster on your own throughout normal and cruel. Without sufficient totem placement speed passives, you do much better shooting on your own.

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Chevaleresque wrote:

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Ebbyliff wrote:

First off, the build looks really fun and I'm def going to try it out.
Secondly I have 2 quick questions.
Question 1: You use 2 Omen on the wind jewels, but it looks like they don't get the 40 dex in the radius. Is this true or am I missing something?
Question 2: I like the totem playstyle, is it viable to swap to totems sooner, like when I can start wearing a skirmish?

Thanks in advance!

Ebby

I got confused too, but it says Dexterity in RADIUS not ALLOCATED. So it means as long as there are Dex nodes near, it'll be fine.

Although, I agree I'm not too sure about the Omen of the Winds directly south of Scion (looks like only 10 DEX to me), so I just switched OotW and Static each other. I get less added lightning damage, but I haven't tested out enough the difference since I'm still currently leveling the build.

I had the same question earlier on so I tested with Volley Fire + Barrage by counting the arrows that end up sticking on a wall and the results were as predicted, the node works for str/dex threshold jewels. From my testing, the Scion south jewel node works fine as there is 40 dex or 40 strength in the area (medium radius).

Curious as to how far you think this build can go in 2.6 in terms of end game bosses?

Thanks ! I didn't know about the Threshold jewel changes :)

Which gems should you link first ? Is the order of gems listed from the most important to the "less" important ones ?

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helgi wrote:

Curious as to how far you think this build can go in 2.6 in terms of end game bosses?

Had no issues with Atziri & went up to tier 13/14 maps easily with this build back in 2.5.

Bosses are rarely a problem as the chill, maim, blind & temp chain renders them near useless (except those that can't be chilled, etc.)

Since this build got buffed with the new Omen on the Winds jewel and better elemental / bow damage nodes in ranger area, this build will only get better in 2.6.

Would love to see someone running this build showcase some high tier maps :D

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Chevaleresque wrote:

Thanks ! I didn't know about the Threshold jewel changes :)

Which gems should you link first ? Is the order of gems listed from the most important to the "less" important ones ?

Ya, I can only imagine how crazy this build is now with the new threshold jewels. Wish I had use this build again in 2.6 as my starter but I am running another RAT build which I will share soon as it is also doing very well but a bit less defensive without the guaranteed chills.

I suggest leveling with Split Shot + faster attack + WED + added cold via a 4 link until you get to Ancestral Bond + Skirmish + Nuro's Harp.

Once there, you can link Ice Shot as follows:

4L : Ice Shot + Faster Attack + WED + Ranged Attack Totem
5L : Ice Shot + Faster Attack + WED + Ranged Attack Totem + Added Cold Damage
6L : Ice Shot + Faster Attack + WED + Ranged Attack Totem + Added Cold Damage + Hypothermia