[3.10] Bashtart's SPARK INQUISITOR * farming like a god! :)

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Xyrm wrote:

I've been running this build and the map clear is insane... but I feel like wet tissue paper at all times. I'm sure I'm missing something, but I have no idea what (my characters are public, Xyrm_Spark is the one I'm talking about).

I haven't gotten to the point I can actually run BV, and the single target/survivability combo is so bad that I can't actually kill bosses without dying. As promised, however, the map clear remains amazing. I just don't see myself able to progress the atlas with this character without my friends carrying me. The only way to pull off the BV+spark combo is with a very solid helm or gloves that are psuedo 5 or 6L items, so I can't really run BV to fix the single target.

TBH, I kind of feel baited. I'm sure it's my own stupidty, but I just don't see how this build is anything other than a late-league meme build.

PLUS, possibly the thing that makes me want to give up on this build the most, is that the spiders are blocked by nodes generated by the abyss cracks. So you can only hit 1/3-1/2 of the mobs at any given time unless you're in an enclosed place (and if you're on a narrow walkway, you just can't kill 1/2 the mobs period.

I'm with you on this post. The build does not feel like a league starter at all.

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Xyrm wrote:

I've been running this build and the map clear is insane... but I feel like wet tissue paper at all times. I'm sure I'm missing something, but I have no idea what (my characters are public, Xyrm_Spark is the one I'm talking about).

I haven't gotten to the point I can actually run BV, and the single target/survivability combo is so bad that I can't actually kill bosses without dying. As promised, however, the map clear remains amazing. I just don't see myself able to progress the atlas with this character without my friends carrying me. The only way to pull off the BV+spark combo is with a very solid helm or gloves that are psuedo 5 or 6L items, so I can't really run BV to fix the single target.

TBH, I kind of feel baited. I'm sure it's my own stupidty, but I just don't see how this build is anything other than a late-league meme build.

PLUS, possibly the thing that makes me want to give up on this build the most, is that the spiders are blocked by nodes generated by the abyss cracks. So you can only hit 1/3-1/2 of the mobs at any given time unless you're in an enclosed place (and if you're on a narrow walkway, you just can't kill 1/2 the mobs period.

Hi there, I know the switch from totems to spark can be difficult to manage and needs a bit currency. That is the reason why I write in every guide / video... don't switch too early! I must confess last saison it was a bit easier with just picking vaal pact. I have not ancipated that it would have such a big impact.

The first thing I noticed when I check your gear is your flask setup. I really would get a diamond flask (with invetiable jugdment it will boost your dps big time), then a life flask (which instant heal on low life), also very important a flask like overflowing chalice which will proct your consecrated ground.

Obviously your gear can be improved but I noticed something at your jewels ... when you use pierce in spark setup you kinda don't need poacher's aim... aeh yeah one jewel socket has no jewel in it. I really would get enfeeble instead of warlord's mark in your cwdt... it helps your defense quit a bit.

Unfortunately boss killing can be a bit hard until the gear level gets a bit better, until then I would just skip.

Well I don't think that I baited you because imo dual spell totems are good for league starter.

@tsaulic: better switch a bit too late than to early because you will need a bit of gear level to farm smoothly with spark. I plan to switch arround 78 - 80.

Anyway to stick a inspired learning in here?

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bashtart wrote:

@tsaulic: better switch a bit too late than to early because you will need a bit of gear level to farm smoothly with spark. I plan to switch arround 78 - 80.

Thanks for the reply. I will wait then and just farm low maps until I'm 80 or so.

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KohZe wrote:

Anyway to stick a inspired learning in here?

Last season I made a build version which used inspired learning jewel socket left from templar starting area on the way to ancestral bond.

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Do_omahmmer666 wrote:

I have been following your build to lvl 81. Still got problems with filling up mana after taking a hit. What could be missing? The only mana leech i can find in my tree/gear is from warlords mark wich only cast on hit. I end up in using a mana flask at the moment but in your videos it looks allot like you leech mana. Build seams strong for the rest so far.

Hi pious path does the job or you can take something with „ % of damage taken is gained as mana over ...“

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Xyrm wrote:

I've been running this build and the map clear is insane... but I feel like wet tissue paper at all times. I'm sure I'm missing something, but I have no idea what (my characters are public, Xyrm_Spark is the one I'm talking about).

I haven't gotten to the point I can actually run BV, and the single target/survivability combo is so bad that I can't actually kill bosses without dying. As promised, however, the map clear remains amazing. I just don't see myself able to progress the atlas with this character without my friends carrying me. The only way to pull off the BV+spark combo is with a very solid helm or gloves that are psuedo 5 or 6L items, so I can't really run BV to fix the single target.

TBH, I kind of feel baited. I'm sure it's my own stupidty, but I just don't see how this build is anything other than a late-league meme build.

PLUS, possibly the thing that makes me want to give up on this build the most, is that the spiders are blocked by nodes generated by the abyss cracks. So you can only hit 1/3-1/2 of the mobs at any given time unless you're in an enclosed place (and if you're on a narrow walkway, you just can't kill 1/2 the mobs period.

Hi,there is something need to change i think.
1.jewel, you got only one spark threshold jewel,try to get another if its not expensive.(The poacher's aim is not really important when you got the pierce gems)
2. you need to buy a Singularity in your main-hand(in early game), it just need 1-2C,so cheap but can got huge damge increse.
3. your shield is worth,just look for some speel damage shield or put your mace in your next hand.
4. the abyss jewel will give you a lot damage in early game. put it in your socket(even if you got a abyss belt looks well,you can use it)
5. The Dex for run BV ,you can got it from Starkonja's Head or a 30+30 dex aumlet(ring)
6. The spark is so so weak fighting single target,try to get a 4L BV+echo+phy to lighting+Concentrated Effect to help your Boss fighting.

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Nevzat wrote:

I have a couple of questions/observations since trying this build.

1) Shield charge - this is my first time using it, and I really don't like how it operates. I am regularly getting stuck in narrow spaces around enemies and then die, it is very unreliable to use - why do we use shield charge instead of any other mobility skill?
Will I get used to shield charge because right now I can't see the benefits of using it unless it is an open area (in coridoors it seems awful)

2) Is there any way to change the mechanic of our spark so that it can travel through the air? I always assumed spark worked like if there a way to get to an enemy it will find it, but this doesn't seem to be the case. Again, in tight spaces spark doesn't seem great, especially when enemies are visible but can shoot at you easily and you can't touch them without running right next to them.

3) Are open layouts the kind of maps to farm for this character then?

Also Bashtard - Do you plan to play this build and 3.1 and therefore update your guide to include some of the new items/uniques?

Hi,
1&2) Try out leap slam, you will not reach the same movement speed with it but obstacles are no problem and you can jump over things which are in the way. Unfortunately there is no way to change the mechanics of spark.
3) yeah open layouts are the best for this build

And yes I am leveling it atm but i am still dual totem... and of course I will constantly update the guide ... also with new legendary items.

Hello guys! Im first time in spark build and enjoy it well. Everything fine atm with my lvl and gear, but i have one question. How many MANA u have? For me its only 1001 mana with all mana nodes in tree. On screenshots i saw 1900 mana pool but don't see a lot of mana in gear, how i can double mine? Sry for my english. Have a nice day o/

Can somebody help me? I'm leveling right now with 2 totems and currently lvl 59, but this is boring **** with no fun or something like that. I'm dealing quite 0 damage right now with this absolutely slow totems and if i try to skip mobs i'm dying everytime (i just made 0 abyss from lvl 20 because it cant be killed without me dying) and I lose too much XP. So i have to kill them all and it takes very long time, but i can do nothing. And you say when I complete all quests i'll be in need to use totems before having enough gear to spark? I cant just level to 60 because of dying, maybe my gear is too low but i havent seen any unique for me dropped. I just cant finish the storyline normally. Maybe Ethereal Knives Nova is better cause it can be switched on the Blood Aqueduct, but I already distributed my points for totems/spark and dont really want to level another character. I will dye from boredom and endless dying if I continue leveling with this no damage and slow ****. I dont know where or what the problem, and how to cope with it, please help me