Non EA bow builds for pvp?

Was wondering how some bow builds are for pvp that are not EA
Puncture is the only real viable alternative I've seen in pvp, although block counters it pretty well. Block counters almost all bow builds well, except EA.
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Last edited by Firebrand76#1731 on Dec 17, 2013, 7:41:30 PM
Is EA explosion or burn considered spell dmg so it's not as easily blockable? Or is the dmg so huge it doesn't matter?
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wrxingit wrote:
Is EA explosion or burn considered spell dmg so it's not as easily blockable? Or is the dmg so huge it doesn't matter?


EA does a special type of explosion damage similar to the minion instability node where your summons explode when they get to low life, this type of damage cannot be blocked.
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Why is puncture considered OP? Isnt it doing a % of the on hit damage, over time? Or what?

And I think EA explosion is a spell, so w/o spell block you are screwed.
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theamazingjojo wrote:
Why is puncture considered OP? Isnt it doing a % of the on hit damage, over time? Or what?

And I think EA explosion is a spell, so w/o spell block you are screwed.


Because a puncture crit is almost a guaranteed kill if the person doesn't have bleed flasks.

EA explosion isn't considered a spell or an attack. It can't be blocked whatsoever.
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Last edited by Firebrand76#1731 on Dec 30, 2013, 9:22:07 AM
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Firebrand76 wrote:
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theamazingjojo wrote:
Why is puncture considered OP? Isnt it doing a % of the on hit damage, over time? Or what?

And I think EA explosion is a spell, so w/o spell block you are screwed.


Because a puncture crit is almost a guaranteed kill if the person doesn't have bleed flasks.

EA explosion isn't considered a spell or an attack. It can't be blocked whatsoever.



Tnx

and the arrows still stick even if you block the initial attack damage? Havent tried much pvp. I know a guy with -block reduce dual strike crit build said only EA bothers him in pvp.
Last edited by theamazingjojo#6642 on Dec 30, 2013, 9:30:25 AM
Anyone else doing a bow puncture build for pvp? I think with acrobatics, phase acrobatics, and high crit it could be decent.
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wrxingit wrote:
Anyone else doing a bow puncture build for pvp? I think with acrobatics, phase acrobatics, and high crit it could be decent.

a few people in LLD are doing them.
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