[3.9] Bashtart's Block, Crit, Impale Cyclone Gladiator [fast dual-wielding, high dps]

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Oldiri wrote:

Great build guide. I ended up sticking with Perforate since I like the skill. I like how you can switch from a boss nuke to an aoe just by changing stances. You can find my profile here: http://poe-profile.info/profile/litmusdragon?realm=pc

Haven't done high level maps consistently yet but the build feels very strong

Couple of questions:

1) What does the ancestral warchief 4-link do in this build?

2) Why is Maim favored over other obvious choices like Brutality or Ruthless? Isn't Maim just 30% more damage plus a movement speed debuff (plus a little bit more damage vs maimed targets)? I feel like I'm missing something there

3) What would be the optimal unique armor if sticking with Perforate? Carcass jack probably?

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Xirron wrote:

I was looking at your profile and was wondering what the purpose of the culling strike support is in your helmet? It doesn't seem like it offers much benefit.

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TheSentrixIsHere wrote:

Can you suggest end game items please? Also, could you help with my gear!!!

I can't do anything with cyclone without Praxis ring and it is making me lose too many resistances. Here is my PoB


PoB : https://pastebin.com/GsJYKq9G



Thanks in Advance! :)

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Spiattalo wrote:

So do you use Cyclone for single target too?

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Nojam wrote:

For endgame why swords over axes?
I'm not saying axes are better, just curious about your choice

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LynxTheCat wrote:

I have two questions so far, but I haven't finished leveling or started mapping with this character yet.

Question 1: Have you considered running a vaal double strike instead of ancestral warchief with the impale-cyclone variant?

I have a friend who is running an impale-cyclone build, and he recently replace his ancestral warchief with vaal double strike and it kills bosses even faster. This is just another option that I was curious if you had tried or not.

Question 2: What other uniques are you considering for this build?

Primarily thinking about body armour.
The ones I've been considering are:
Carcass Jack for the added AOE and area damage.
Loreweave is a good option for a lot of builds for a survivability item.
Daresso's Defiance might also be a decent option for endurance charge generation.
Belly of the Beast since it's a good all around chest for any melee build.