(3.2) [Lighty] 2H RT Cyclone: Dope for Beast League & Lab™

I was really looking forward to trying this build out in Essence but I can't really make sense of the patch notes (still too noob for that). Did this spec get nerfed out of playability? If not, are there any significant changes I should be aware of?

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CarlosMarcos wrote:

I was really looking forward to trying this build out in Essence but I can't really make sense of the patch notes (still too noob for that). Did this spec get nerfed out of playability? If not, are there any significant changes I should be aware of?

No changes to cyclone in any way, minor nerfs to select ascendancies but overall its fine. It may perform better in comparison after EQ getting a minor nerf and potential other melee buffs to come.

Unrelenting still a node to go for? 30% seems unreliable, especially in hc, will champion be the better choice?

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blizaro wrote:

Unrelenting still a node to go for? 30% seems unreliable, especially in hc, will champion be the better choice?

The nerf to unrelenting isn't that large, consider how often your hit (veng + ECOMS) and you still would gain max charges (easily 7) and have infinite upkeep. I said prior champion was still better overall and I still think it is, its just less "sexy" since its mostly stacked passives that offer no player interaction with the build mechanics.

Why are you content with t1 hybrid roll but not with t5 pure phys% when crafting weapons? They are about the same (hybrid weaker)

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KawaiiLoli wrote:

Why are you content with t1 hybrid roll but not with t5 pure phys% when crafting weapons? They are about the same (hybrid weaker)

You can have a hybrid roll and a normal physical, there not exclusive. So you always want to have t1-2 rolls on your hybrid, physical and flat physical.

@Lighty Is this build fresh league friendly? Also would you run Champion or Berserker/Juggernaut for HC?

Hey, what's the DPS difference betwen your classic mace build and a Hiltless crit version ?

I'm really tempted to do a Hiltess version as a Juggernaut.

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blizaro wrote:

Unrelenting still a node to go for? 30% seems unreliable, especially in hc, will champion be the better choice?

Only thing the nerf sort of affects are boss fights, which sucks since at least my cycloner is not exactly the strongest on hard one on ones.

I've been trying to work on that lately since currently my 1 on 1 limit is pretty much Hephastus the Hammer from those old tier 10 maps, I forget the name... the one based on labyrinth. Fought one with +35% attack speed and it was kinda rough going, but stayed toe to toe and didn't die.

Testing a double curse setup atm. Using Windscream boots with Feeble on cwdt. Maybe it'll help, remains to be seen.

Anyone playing this in the new league? How is the damage?