I've been wanting to play an aura/ support style build for quite some time now, but I've never really had much luck finding a build that I really liked the look of. This build however, seems to really appeal to me.
I was just wondering if the build is Invasion viable, and if so is there anything within the build that would need altering in order to make it viable.
What about Searing Bond instead of Incinerate/Fire totem? Taking into account the speed of attack it's clearly infinite and range is also way better than Fire's totem.
One of the things I really love about Flame Totem is that
* it auto-aims,
* takes one click to cast it
This "Fire & Forget" is important so you get the cull kill. Range isn't usually a problem anyways since you just pop a totem next to the mob.
I'm not sure SB (searing bond) would be any better. Try it, find out, and let us know? :-) Worth checking out.
I've been wanting to play an aura/ support style build for quite some time now, but I've never really had much luck finding a build that I really liked the look of. This build however, seems to really appeal to me.
I was just wondering if the build is Invasion viable, and if so is there anything within the build that would need altering in order to make it viable.
Build is a lot of fun in a laid-back way. :-)
IMHO Invasion might not be a good choice unless you are extremely rich. You WILL die until you get your Shav's. That's not to say it can't work -- just that this build doesn't have a lot of defenses until ...
a) You are level 80
b) You have Shav's
Chaos is your nemesis. Shav's eliminates that threat. A hybrid build that focused on more defenses might be viable in HC. i.e. Typically HC summoners will run multiple auras. Any HC players using this build?
What about this variation of the build at 100 lvl? Seems a lot more tanky.
You added Unvawering Stance at the cost of 20% ES recovery. How is it any better?
Agreed. There are minor problems:
* lost 20% armor by not going through 2x "Mace Damage and Armor" nodes just SW of Athleticism
* lost 12% Aura Area of Effect by taking Unwavering Stance
* lost 30% aura radius not taking Leadership Now maybe if you have 20% quality gems you can sacrifice aura radius ...
:-/
Last edited by Michaelangel007#1783 on Mar 18, 2014, 4:55:36 PM
I've been wanting to play an aura/ support style build for quite some time now, but I've never really had much luck finding a build that I really liked the look of. This build however, seems to really appeal to me.
I was just wondering if the build is Invasion viable, and if so is there anything within the build that would need altering in order to make it viable.
Build is a lot of fun in a laid-back way. :-)
IMHO Invasion might not be a good choice unless you are extremely rich. You WILL die until you get your Shav's. That's not to say it can't work -- just that this build doesn't have a lot of defenses until ...
a) You are level 80
b) You have Shav's
Chaos is your nemesis. Shav's eliminates that threat. A hybrid build that focused on more defenses might be viable in HC. i.e. Typically HC summoners will run multiple auras. Any HC players using this build?
Solaris Lorica - 100x cheaper than Shav's, chaos doesn't bypass ES as well. Was able to buy it before 50lvl as my first char on ambush. Price can't be so different on Invasion.
Solaris Lorica - 100x cheaper than Shav's, chaos doesn't bypass ES as well. Was able to buy it before 50lvl as my first char on ambush. Price can't be so different on Invasion.
Yes. I've mentioned it in the Leveling Tips. Great, cheap armor. :-)
What about this variation of the build at 100 lvl? Seems a lot more tanky.
You added Unvawering Stance at the cost of 20% ES recovery. How is it any better?
Agreed. There are minor problems:
* lost 20% armor by not going through 2x "Mace Damage and Armor" nodes just SW of Athleticism
* lost 12% Aura Area of Effect by taking Unwavering Stance
* lost 30% aura radius not taking Leadership Now maybe if you have 20% quality gems you can sacrifice aura radius ...
:-/
Shield recharge or huge armor+antistun? I doubt you'll need that recharge when you'll get pwned by titty miscreations or evangelists. I really seldom see how my shield recharges. It usually regens to full with vitality+rejuv totem.
Why -20% armor? Bc I needed str a lot. You can take them back if you need, but the difference in phys dmg reduction was 1%.
Another thing:hatred and haste in prism guardian. Why? Haste only gives you +1 atk/cast speed, and hatred gives NOTHING! Same convertion % as on level 20. I think putting wrath+anger there would be a bit better.
Shield recharge or huge armor+antistun? I doubt you'll need that recharge when you'll get pwned by titty miscreations or evangelists. I really seldom see how my shield recharges. It usually regens to full with vitality+rejuv totem.
Where's this huge armor you're talking about? You dropped 20% increased armor for 30str which gives you nothing but life that will be reserved for auras anyway. Another thing you're using rejuvenation totem so you need to remove another skill gem.
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alfapf wrote:
Why -20% armor? Bc I needed str a lot. You can take them back if you need, but the difference in phys dmg reduction was 1%.
And what this str is giving to except for more life to be reserved by auras?
Shield recharge or huge armor+antistun? I doubt you'll need that recharge when you'll get pwned by titty miscreations or evangelists. I really seldom see how my shield recharges. It usually regens to full with vitality+rejuv totem.
Where's this huge armor you're talking about? You dropped 20% increased armor for 30str which gives you nothing but life that will be reserved for auras anyway. Another thing you're using rejuvenation totem so you need to remove another skill gem.
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alfapf wrote:
Why -20% armor? Bc I needed str a lot. You can take them back if you need, but the difference in phys dmg reduction was 1%.
And what this str is giving to except for more life to be reserved by auras?
You'll get armor from IR passive, in 90% cases there's grace in party.
About STR nodes... It can be a bit stupid, but i need them to be able to wear
I had 17790 armor with granite flask and those nodes, and after regreting them I had 17590
