[3.10] Sovyn's Lazy Pally - Tanky Templar with Max Block

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taylangur wrote:

Should I just buy some amulets and Vaal them until I get it?

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rnkot wrote:

Hello!
Thanks for the build & your support. Just start playing POE first time & leveled 88 with this build. Have had some issues here and there, but for first char it's ok this far.

Think this already discussed, but serching the thread for pantheon info give nothing. What's prefered gods minor/major for overall T10-T15 map runs or at least what's really good for this build? Reading them over and over agian still can't chose the best.

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rnkot wrote:

Why not updating Soul of Yugul with "5% reduced Cold Damage taken if you've been Hit Recently" what's the point?

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Sovyn wrote:

Sure. The duelist gladiator gets the spell block ascendancy node, so you don't have to try and find or craft spell block gear. Tradeoff, he won't get the strong elemental crits. Might be actually a little better to just use RT for him. The build is pretty much the same other than that.

Most of the new supports don't appear to be better than the old standard options. Ruthless does look good, but damage wouldn't be consistent. Try instead of added fire or faster attacks, which are usually the weaker supports.

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Zeeshka wrote:

Hi Sovyn.
Been following your build and enjoying it so far.
What masters would you recommend levelling first?

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Sovyn wrote:

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CelticHound wrote:

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Sovyn wrote:

The endgame theoretical damage will be lower, but a duelist is probably better for solo self found mode.

Hi Sovyn. Could you comment on why you'd think the duelist would be better for solo self-found?

Also, any thoughts on the new supports? For example, Ruthless, which the marauder gets in the Twilight Strand now.

Sure. The duelist gladiator gets the spell block ascendancy node, so you don't have to try and find or craft spell block gear. Tradeoff, he won't get the strong elemental crits. Might be actually a little better to just use RT for him. The build is pretty much the same other than that.

Most of the new supports don't appear to be better than the old standard options. Ruthless does look good, but damage wouldn't be consistent. Try instead of added fire or faster attacks, which are usually the weaker supports.

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Sovyn wrote:

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Mephos wrote:

may I ask if the build would also work out if I use duelist gladiator for 100% block to spellblock conversion. it would save me some items but I´m not sure if I will get the same dmg numbers as in your guide.

You can, yes. The build ends up being a bit different, mostly because you may end up leaning toward resolute technique since just getting the crit nodes without Inquisitor is not as juicy. Obviously you can use non-spellblock amulet and boot options which is a minor difference too. The end result will be about the same, maybe a little less gear dependent for solo self-found (SSF). For non-SSF / regular game, the spell block items are common and inexpensive so that would be a very minor thing. Overall clear speed may be a little bit slower than the build with Inquisitor/crits, but it will still be good. The skill tree would be quite similar. Something like this.