[3.9] ICE NOVA GUARDIAN. INSANE DPS. INSANE DEFENSE. BUILD OF THE LEAGUE.
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Picked this build up 3 days ago. Already had some gear that fit and got really lucky running my first ever Cortex map. The build feels decently tanky without the clarity Eye (I use ES on hit) and has great damage and excellent clear with only 2 gear swaps. Where can I go from here to improve? Tailwind boots? I have issues with the Golem dying (solved by using CwDT) and I seem to lack Strength and Dex. I solved that by picking up 2x30 Str nodes and crafting some Dex. I can't really think of a better way to spend those passive points ATM. Be sure to use Thread of Hope with a Large ring. Very Large doesn't allow you to spec the correct passives that ptoop84 recommended. @ptoop84: why not take the ES leech node to the left? Last edited by BeefGuitarStar#4018 on Jan 26, 2020, 5:54:28 PM
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" Tailwind boots are a nice clear speed / dps boost. You need a Rare ring with 40/40 DEX/STR stats, or other items with those stats. Upgrade your Cyclopean Coil with so you get more Attribute Bonus Also Dream Fragments with Attribute Corruption is nice About that leech node, didnt take it since i dont feel like i need more leech. |
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" I paid 35ex for my memory with Ice Nova enchant. goodluck finding one.. |
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" 35 ex for 5% more dmg? wouldnt even pay 1 ex for that enchant, its worse then 10% cast speed. |
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" Yeah I like to min/max and it was an easy thing to upgrade. To each their own. |
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Have had a great time with this build. Thanks for making it!
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Hey man, I rarely comment on threads but I had to this time. This build was sickening! (In a good way, promise.) I've officially crushed every single piece of content in the entire game now and all without even being able to afford Bottled Faith. Did everything without the Clarity eye too, if anyone had any doubts. Since then I've purchased one. Still no Unnatural Instict either but already at 11kES which feels SO good. It'll be hard not to play this build for every league from now on! The damage is INSANE once you get used to the technique. At first I was trying to fire off too many balls/not holding my Novas long enough but eventually I got the feel for it and even since this game has been so cute. Thanks for the guide! :D Last edited by 2Paisley#4493 on Jan 27, 2020, 8:57:38 AM
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Just to reiterate what several ppl said already .
Took the build to 93 in about 50 hours, spent a lot of currency on it and it S amazing. Best build i ve played and one of the most fun too. Killed A8 sirus and uber elder deathless.. super smooth. Just a blast. Thank you so much for Creating and sharing maddog. Last edited by Vampz#3569 on Jan 27, 2020, 10:41:15 AM
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Absolutely aggree with the others who praise this build; tanky, insane dps and good clear. Definitely the strongest, but also the most expensive build i ever played as i dumped ~120 ex into it, not including the HH. Having an absolute blast, thanks a lot maddog!
Jewels need improvement and i could get the helmet enchant, but i dont think the 5% DPS is worth the currency. Maybe I'll change my mind these days. Maybe a corrupted staff also. Maybe someone could look over my gear and tree, I tend to miss out stuff on guides due to being a bit overhasty in the beginning of a new build and not double check what I've done earlier. Cheers Last edited by GsengteSau#5871 on Jan 27, 2020, 7:08:58 PM
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" Looks good to me! I highly recommend 70% inc mana regen enchant on your boots from lab. I just picked up a %dmg shavs, and am looking for a cast speed pledge of hands.. None on the market unfortunately. |
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