[3.6] Immune HOWA Jugg | CI 15k+ es | Insane dps | Indestructible | Uber Elder video up
Thanks OP for this well-thought-out build and helpful guide.
Uber Elder down with my not-so-great gear and woeful play skill. Took me two sets to succeed and down to two portals on my last set. I'll probably level to get another jewel and possibly switch to molten strike for further attempts. My DPS seemed to be barely adequate as near the end I was nearly swamped by the tentacle mobs which I did not have enough time/skill to consistently kill.
Last edited by hankinsohl on Oct 13, 2018, 4:05:02 AM
I have absolutely no problem with Delve, the Guardians (Elder Guardians and the T16 ones), like - I simply trash them all. I can kill Shaper with 1-2 portals. I'm currently using one-handed swords (foils).
I'm considering transforming my juggernaut into your HOWA Jugg or insta-leech-claw juggernaut. (like using regrets and simply going to another direction on the skill tree and adapt the gear)
I'm wondering, what will happen if I will use the Bloodseeker Hellion's Paw for your build? Will I insta-leech(to ES) and still be around or above 10k ES and benefit from all your build's tankiness?
Also, there are situations when I don't need 11 K ES or so, I'm perfectly fine running all the content(BUT Uber Elder) with 6-6.2 K HP now. Can I replace the shield with an item that will greatly boost the damage? (like some sort of stat-stick for lightning damage if such a thing exists or a shield with similar effect(damage boost)).
Furthermore - what about using Reave to clear? (it is and feels much faster than Blade Flurry for my current build, I can also just not swap it for Blade Flurry and Concentrated Effect instead of Increased AOE and all will be fine with any boss(including T16 guardians))
Thank you!
Thanks for your comment.
Sadly, you cannot use bloodseeker with CI, it only works with life. What's even more important, it's a howa build so using howa is necessary;p
You definitely can swap shield for more damage if you feel like it (for example dual howa). Shields give a lot of es though, so in my opinion it would be better to just invest more points into very efficient damage nodes (heart of thunder, celestial judgment)
Edit: thanks for all kind comments, i appreciate that
Last edited by grizzly40 on Oct 13, 2018, 4:55:33 AM
I have absolutely no problem with Delve, the Guardians (Elder Guardians and the T16 ones), like - I simply trash them all. I can kill Shaper with 1-2 portals. I'm currently using one-handed swords (foils).
I'm considering transforming my juggernaut into your HOWA Jugg or insta-leech-claw juggernaut. (like using regrets and simply going to another direction on the skill tree and adapt the gear)
I'm wondering, what will happen if I will use the Bloodseeker Hellion's Paw for your build? Will I insta-leech(to ES) and still be around or above 10k ES and benefit from all your build's tankiness?
Also, there are situations when I don't need 11 K ES or so, I'm perfectly fine running all the content(BUT Uber Elder) with 6-6.2 K HP now. Can I replace the shield with an item that will greatly boost the damage? (like some sort of stat-stick for lightning damage if such a thing exists or a shield with similar effect(damage boost)).
Furthermore - what about using Reave to clear? (it is and feels much faster than Blade Flurry for my current build, I can also just not swap it for Blade Flurry and Concentrated Effect instead of Increased AOE and all will be fine with any boss(including T16 guardians))
Thank you!
This build uses HOWA and as such stacks int; it leverages many synergies with specific uniques to achieve immunity to ailments and if desired to bleeding and curses as well.
Although Bloodseeker is a nice item, it does not fit this build at all - you'd need to make changes to the build and almost certainly would not want to stack int.
If you like this build, hew close to the guide, possibly changing blade flurry for molten strike. You should know before you switch that items for this build are expensive to very expensive. You'll want to be able to play enough to farm the currency required for upgrades to get the most out of this build.
Last edited by hankinsohl on Oct 13, 2018, 4:56:54 AM
The build looks awesome. perfect for someone who loves tanky builds and isn't the best at dodging stuff.. a.k.a me. However I have one small request; could you add a level 70 skill tree for switching from the life based leveling tree to CI? I know you tried to explain it in the FAQ, but the tree would make it easier to understand.
Played a variant of this build again in HC Delve. This time Molten Strike. I believe my tree might be more optimized than what you have in your suggested Molten Strike tree.
Anyway, build stronger than ever with fossils. 19 uber elder kills, 50+ shapers. Every boss is just hold down right click, except uber elder.
Here's my PoB if anyone wants to play molten: https://pastebin.com/W7HQLDW3
Playing also a varian. Went to Point Blank on Passiv-Tree. I do not need Purity of Elem., using Disclipline, Wrath, Clarity and Herald of Thunder.
