Duelist - [3.1] GLADIATOR 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank + a BoR version - Forum

" ComradeSerge wrote: " Arachnan wrote: Quick question (and sorry if it's been asked before): why do you take unwavering stance in your high level passive tree, but not iron reflexes? Doesn't that passive remove all chance to evade? It does, but one of the key aspects of this build is having high damage mitigation, so you don't mind getting hit. You will either block or mitigate it with armour and a huge life pool. Meanwhile, getting stunlocked is a real threat while doing bosses, and Unwavering stance completely eliminates that threat. Thanks for the answer! I will wait a bit before I take Unwavering Stance, seeing I am currently wearing alot of evasion gear (only lvl 31 atm) and I still have 50% chance to evade.	Posted by Arachnan on Dec 16, 2015, 3:19:19 AM Quote this Post
" Leebz wrote: First of all, thank you for that build. Love it ! I'm trying it and it's doing the job pretty well until now (mercy mid act1). I'm sure it will be great by the end game. But two questions : - leap slam seems really slow and dangerous. Maybe we can link fortify with another skil ? - why no blood rage ? that could give an insane speed bonus even without frenzy nodes. Just use swords and Whirling Blades to procc fortify. I also like it way more than leap slam and it also increases your clear speed. You have to change the mace nodes into sword nodes though.	Posted by DiZzY2k on Dec 16, 2015, 3:22:24 AM Quote this Post
" Arachnan wrote: Thanks for the answer! I will wait a bit before I take Unwavering Stance, seeing I am currently wearing alot of evasion gear (only lvl 31 atm) and I still have 50% chance to evade. You should have said you were leveling, there's no point in taking unwavering before late merciless. 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 Dec 16, 2015, 12:53:49 PM Quote this Post
" DiZzY2k wrote: Just use swords and Whirling Blades to procc fortify. I also like it way more than leap slam and it also increases your clear speed. You have to change the mace nodes into sword nodes though. Not sure about using a sword. Seems like I would have to gains accuracy and lose Resolute Technique to benefit from swords. Maybe i'll try with flicker strike before Thanks ComradeSerge too !! I should have watched posts above haha :D	Posted by Leebz on Dec 16, 2015, 2:33:22 PM Quote this Post
Glad to help! 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 Dec 17, 2015, 8:11:31 AM Quote this Post
Just a fast question about this build: How viable u see this build for hc character played by semibeginner? Is there any way to include Cwdt combo this build or should I be good enought to manual cast everything? Testing this currently on SC! What I could think to change myself is maybe put immortal call into lvl2 cwdt gem and also tempest shield triggering there (or is just bad?) and also changing leap to flame dash which I have started to like. The build seems to be defensively great in a way that it don't need much "fancy" combos but a little bit many buttons are there :) Last edited by Possu81 on Dec 17, 2015, 6:43:04 PM	Posted by Possu81 on Dec 17, 2015, 6:28:43 PM Quote this Post
I want to use this build on a fresh account with zero starting items. is it possible or does it get expensive and unreliable? also what leveling uniques do you suggest? also, can you tell me which build is tankier? I want to play a build that is the most tanky and unkillable. this build or this one also, can you tell me what u think about this build: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1516100 ?? I want to play the most super tanky and unkillable build possible. what are the pros and cons of this build and yours? Last edited by sighlight on Dec 17, 2015, 9:36:39 PM	Posted by sighlight on Dec 17, 2015, 9:09:25 PM Quote this Post
" Possu81 wrote: Just a fast question about this build: How viable u see this build for hc character played by semibeginner? Is there any way to include Cwdt combo this build or should I be good enought to manual cast everything? Testing this currently on SC! What I could think to change myself is maybe put immortal call into lvl2 cwdt gem and also tempest shield triggering there (or is just bad?) and also changing leap to flame dash which I have started to like. The build seems to be defensively great in a way that it don't need much "fancy" combos but a little bit many buttons are there :) Not sure which skills you're talking about, cause you don't use enduring cry or immortal call anymore. BTW, it's better to use the 6 endurance charges that are generated automatically BOTH when you block AND when you kill a monster than it is using immortal call in ANY cwdt setup. And yes, you can play it in HC. 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 Last edited by ComradeSerge on Dec 18, 2015, 4:58:59 AM	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 18, 2015, 4:58:42 AM Quote this Post
" sighlight wrote: I want to use this build on a fresh account with zero starting items. is it possible or does it get expensive and unreliable? also what leveling uniques do you suggest? also, can you tell me which build is tankier? I want to play a build that is the most tanky and unkillable. this build or this one also, can you tell me what u think about this build: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1516100 ?? I want to play the most super tanky and unkillable build possible. what are the pros and cons of this build and yours? Mine is tankier cause it has more life and armour. The most tanky build is based on legacy and mirrored gear, which is beyond your in-game financial capabilities :) Leveling uniques are listed under "leveling guide". 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 Dec 18, 2015, 5:02:19 AM Quote this Post
4L: Reckoning - Melee Physical Damage - Endurance Charge on Melee Stun - Enduring Cry (used for Atziri farming only!) what would you use for this piece of gear if you are not doing atziri	Posted by FireTako on Dec 18, 2015, 7:39:00 PM Quote this Post