Marauder - [3.1] JUGGERNAUT/BERSERKER 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank, Atziri Killer+a BoR version - Forum

Why are there Axe nodes in your BoR build? Last edited by mozom on Mar 7, 2015, 11:01:21 AM	Posted by mozom on Mar 7, 2015, 11:00:47 AM Quote this Post
" FriendlyMilk wrote: Really nice build mate, thanks for sharing, and I look forward to giving it a try! quick question, at what point do you feel Soul taker is eclipsed by another 300+ dps weapon? is there a certain threshold? because I'm debating on using my Soul taker, or investing in a high dps 1 hander. Not really sure, haven't done the math on that one, but there definitely is a point where Soul Taker is worse, even with all the free DPS nodes you get from not having to invest into mana nodes. Since top roll ST reaches almost 300 DPS, I'd say a 1H weapon with 320+DPS should definitely be better. Doryani's Catalyst can reach almost 320 DPS, plus, it also gives you a very nice ELE DMG boost, which isn't negligible, so there's that. It's also cheaper than Soul Taker, and the mace nodes in the tree are in general better for us (cause they mostly go with +armour, while axe nodes go with +accuracy, which is useless for us), that's why I've decided to simply go for Doryani's over Soul Taker. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Mar 7, 2015, 12:53:16 PM Quote this Post
" mozom wrote: Why are there Axe nodes in your BoR build? Damn, thanks for pointing that out, was an old tree designed for Soul Taker. Fixed now. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Mar 7, 2015, 12:56:48 PM Quote this Post
Currently playing this build in Bloodlines, lvl 67. So far this is my only character that wasn't instakilled by something in merciless, thanks to Aegis which becomes the best shield once you get past 5k armour. Using SS instead of IB in order to avoid ripping to ele reflect, since IB explosion is unblockable while SS explosions are attacks which can be blocked. Doesn't break any clearspeed records but much safer to play than most other melee builds. The only weakness is chaos dmg, chaos res is needed on every single non-unique piece of gear that can roll it. Reckoning + Vengeance with Endurance charge on Melee Stun is an excellent combo for keeping charges almost all the time without reliance on EC. Increasing Field of View in PoE: /1236921 Last edited by Shajirr on Mar 12, 2015, 7:08:22 PM	Posted by Shajirr on Mar 12, 2015, 6:40:17 PM Quote this Post
" ComradeSerge wrote: " FriendlyMilk wrote: Really nice build mate, thanks for sharing, and I look forward to giving it a try! quick question, at what point do you feel Soul taker is eclipsed by another 300+ dps weapon? is there a certain threshold? because I'm debating on using my Soul taker, or investing in a high dps 1 hander. Not really sure, haven't done the math on that one, but there definitely is a point where Soul Taker is worse, even with all the free DPS nodes you get from not having to invest into mana nodes. Since top roll ST reaches almost 300 DPS, I'd say a 1H weapon with 320+DPS should definitely be better. Doryani's Catalyst can reach almost 320 DPS, plus, it also gives you a very nice ELE DMG boost, which isn't negligible, so there's that. It's also cheaper than Soul Taker, and the mace nodes in the tree are in general better for us (cause they mostly go with +armour, while axe nodes go with +accuracy, which is useless for us), that's why I've decided to simply go for Doryani's over Soul Taker. Just to add to this, in another build I switched from a pretty decent Catalyst to a non-legacy ST and was actually somewhat disappointed at the results, especially given the price differential between the two. Don't get me wrong, the dps did go up with the ST and there are obvious benefits not easy to quantify in terms of not having to chase mana nodes and being able to devote virtually all mana to auras and something like Tempest Shield. Just don't expect to make the switch and see a huge bump in damage - unless you're outlaying for a 350dps legacy!	Posted by timbo1959 on Mar 12, 2015, 10:05:30 PM Quote this Post
" Currently playing this build in Bloodlines, lvl 67. So far this is my only character that wasn't instakilled by something in merciless, thanks to Aegis which becomes the best shield once you get past 5k armour. Using SS instead of IB in order to avoid ripping to ele reflect, since IB explosion is unblockable while SS explosions are attacks which can be blocked. Doesn't break any clearspeed records but much safer to play than most other melee builds. The only weakness is chaos dmg, chaos res is needed on every single non-unique piece of gear that can roll it. Reckoning + Vengeance with Endurance charge on Melee Stun is an excellent combo for keeping charges almost all the time without reliance on EC. Glad to hear you're enjoying it! Yes, using Static Strike instead of IB is a great way to avoid dying to reflect. SS works the same way as IB (certain amount of phys converted to ele dmg), so there's no need to change any nodes at all or anything with the gear. As for chaos res: your remark is true, you can see that by my gear as well ;) 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Mar 13, 2015, 8:39:48 AM Quote this Post
Tried this build but insta dead to reflect, going now with static strike	Posted by DuMansta on Mar 13, 2015, 1:01:00 PM Quote this Post
Hi there, Quick question about block.. my ctb is at 56% right now. Same setup and skill tree, can't get much higher without going away from the marauder nodes? Nice build btw IGNs: [STANDARD] @Icemyst @Hailfire @Sylixa	Posted by Kobrakai on Mar 16, 2015, 10:34:35 PM Quote this Post
" Kobrakai wrote: Hi there, Quick question about block.. my ctb is at 56% right now. Same setup and skill tree, can't get much higher without going away from the marauder nodes? Nice build btw Yes, that's about it without stretching yourself through the entire tree and losing a lot of hp and dps nodes. Buy a Rumi's Concoction and you'll have max block. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Mar 17, 2015, 5:53:31 AM Quote this Post
Excellent suggestion, I saw that in the build... Looks like i'll have to get one. The only thing i'm missing is alot of Armour for physical dmg reduction as my armour has only 8xx. I'll get back to you once i've perfected him a bit ;) Cheers and thx for the quick reply! IGNs: [STANDARD] @Icemyst @Hailfire @Sylixa	Posted by Kobrakai on Mar 17, 2015, 12:10:16 PM Quote this Post