[3.9] Cyclone Summoner - Heralds of Agony and Purity, Summon Holy Relic - League starter

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Yrzi wrote:

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ElectroHarmonix wrote:

So I think its Smite all the way till double claw then make the switch to cyclone and HoAG.

I have been thinking the same thing, kinda want to try out agony crawler right when I get it with molten strike and lesser poison but it probably doesnt ramp fast enough to compete with smite leveling.

Yes exactly. Smite leveling at low levels is just too fast. Run up double smack, everything is dead. Shield charge forward to next pack. If its not blue and its not all dead after a double smack just keep moving and forget about the stragglers.

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ElectroHarmonix wrote:

Yes exactly. Smite leveling at low levels is just too fast. Run up double smack, everything is dead. Shield charge forward to next pack. If its not blue and its not all dead after a double smack just keep moving and forget about the stragglers.

Oh you use shield while leveling? I have always gone dual wielding all the way to maps for maximum dps.

Hey I have a few question towards leveling. Maybe someone can answere them for me.

I want to level as Smite Melee 1-4:

a)Why dont we use Holy Relic and HoA Leveling?

b)Which Gems do you Level in Offhand for possible lvl 21 Corruption?

c)Is there an Aura/Curse or Different Herald(with Purity) to use while Leveling with Smite)

d)Is Lvl 21 or 20 quality more important for HoA, HoP and Holy Relic. I dont make enough wealth for 21 20 gems normaly.

e) Does Neversink Lootfilter on Semi Strict shows Double Claws?

Thanks.

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BTSV67 wrote:

Hey I have a few question towards leveling. Maybe someone can answere them for me.

a) We do use Holy Relic the whole way through, you can use HoAsh and HoP while leveling if you want but people (or I atleast prefer to use HoP with support gems and that increases its mana reservations so there is no more room for HoAsh).

b) If you are playing in trade league then you have to check which gems sell for most and level those, if its SSF then focus on getting a 21 level HoAG.

c) HoP with support gems and a lower level Clarity is what I go with, with Clarity you wont need a mana pot and it will buff your minions after you get the ascendancy points.

d) Gem level is the most important thing for HoAG, you shouldnt corrupt gems until they are 20/20, just level a second gem in your off-hands when your primary gems are close to hitting to level 20, then vendor recipe them to lvl1 with 20% quality and use the spare gems while leveling the 20% quality gems back to lvl20 (you might be able to save the 20/20 gems for double sacrifice in the temple).

e) It does not, so what ever lootfilter you pick (regular, strict wtc.) add double, twin and gemini claws to the list.

Thanks for the help Yrzi. That made things more clear for me

Thank you for this guide I'm having so much fun in synthesis with the build!

I have a question though. Is HoAg so much better than HoP that we use that as our main skill? guardian ascendancy improves HoP so I expected that to be in the main 6 link. I know its hard to generate HoP goons against trash because i have to be the one that kills enemies but wouldnt it be better against bosses? or is HoAg just insane so its better no matter what?

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malachia wrote:

Thank you for this guide I'm having so much fun in synthesis with the build!

I have a question though. Is HoAg so much better than HoP that we use that as our main skill? guardian ascendancy improves HoP so I expected that to be in the main 6 link. I know its hard to generate HoP goons against trash because i have to be the one that kills enemies but wouldnt it be better against bosses? or is HoAg just insane so its better no matter what?

HoAg just insane so its better no matter what

Have you seen the new lvl1 clarity costs? 115 mana...

Having a blast with this build. Wasn't sure I was gonna dig minionlings doing the heavy lifting, but it's great! Just uber lab'd at 79, and my gear is 75% hilarious. Looking forward to endgame minmaxing!

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Yrzi wrote:

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ElectroHarmonix wrote:

Yes exactly. Smite leveling at low levels is just too fast. Run up double smack, everything is dead. Shield charge forward to next pack. If its not blue and its not all dead after a double smack just keep moving and forget about the stragglers.

Oh you use shield while leveling? I have always gone dual wielding all the way to maps for maximum dps.

Yes. I get shield charge with faster attacks and just zoom as fast as I can through the zone. I only stop to kill blues, yellows or tag a big group of whites.

Just seems to go faster.