Ranger - [outdated] Caustic Arrow Solo Map MFer (20/300+) - Forum

Just started with this build, I like it so far :) Just 1 simple question: At the moment I have a 5L +2 to bow gems bow. (empower is almost level 2) Is it worth it (dps wise) to buy for about 7 to 8 ex a 5L bow that has: +2 bow gems and +1 to all gems? It's on warbands. The bow has 2 resistances. Thanks alot! Last edited by iMag1ne#0096 on Jul 28, 2015, 11:28:22 AM	Posted by iMag1ne#0096 on Jul 28, 2015, 11:18:00 AM Quote this Post
" iMag1ne wrote: Just started with this build, I like it so far :) Just 1 simple question: At the moment I have a 5L +2 to bow gems bow. (empower is almost level 2) Is it worth it (dps wise) to buy for about 7 to 8 ex a 5L bow that has: +2 bow gems and +1 to all gems? It's on warbands. The bow has 2 resistances. Thanks alot! I've been window shopping a bunch on +2 +1 bows and that sounds like a good deal, alot of the 5L +2+1 usually go for 10ex+. The added bonus that it has 2 res makes it sound very appealing.	Posted by rellish#3429 on Jul 28, 2015, 11:30:51 AM Quote this Post
" Flouyd wrote: " Serleth wrote: 1. It should take you 3-5 minutes to just straight up clear the map, depending on the tileset and how much running around you have to do, and how difficult the map is. Each portal you take should add no more than 1 second for a portal, let's say 5 seconds load time (max), and 20 seconds for a vendor (depending on your organization skills), so 25-35 seconds per portal. Let's build a range though to say maybe 45 seconds per portal in case your ID/handspeed isn't reasonably fast. On the low end then, 25 seconds per portal, 4 portals (average blue map) = 1.6 minutes, 3 minute map clear = 4.6 minutes. On the high end, 45 seconds per portal, 6 portals (high IIQ/IIR maps) = 4.5 minutes, 5 minutes per map clear = 9.5 minutes. It really depends mostly on how quickly you can identify items, recognize what to keep, and organize where you put your recipe items or items worth keeping, etc. Man I'm slow.... I need 4-5x more time for the maps and 2-3x for the portals :/ Keep in mind Flouyd that those numbers I provided, at least in terms of clear speed, are dependent on two factors: a) how finished your gear and tree are and b) how hard you're actually pushing the maps. It assumes that you are deliberately playing as fast as possible. " iMag1ne wrote: Is it worth it (dps wise) to buy for about 7 to 8 ex a 5L bow that has: +2 bow gems and +1 to all gems? It's on warbands. The bow has 2 resistances. Absolutely. The +1 all-gems effectively adds two levels to your PA with the Empower slotted in, which is the difference between taking 8 minutes to clear a map, and 5 minutes. Consider it like this: spread that over the course of 10 hours played, it's 75 maps per 10 hours versus 120 maps. Which adds up to something like an extra 1-2ex per 10 hours, just from loot trips. Just a rough estimate off the top of my head. Add the fact in that you're getting free resistances, which will help immensely with gearing and allowing you to drop Purity a lot easier... yeah, grab that bow. Jul 27, 2011 - Sept 30, 2018. Last edited by Serleth#4392 on Jul 28, 2015, 12:04:36 PM	Posted by Serleth#4392 on Jul 28, 2015, 12:02:30 PM Quote this Post
Starting out this now and liking it so far. Only L66 yet, and gear could be better, but I'll get there (or I won't)... Still using a +2 bow only, and haven't got a Drillneck, nor a properly levelled Empower... Equipment (if anyone should be interested): Spoiler I'm finding that at this level, the following helps quite a bit keeping mobs occupied while they're being poisoned:	Posted by Cyzax#3287 on Jul 28, 2015, 3:39:29 PM Quote this Post
For all those askin my gear, prices etc, just pm with OFFER. Here's a link to all stuff left for this build. https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1302947 Btw. CWDT = it's totally broken now? Don't know what can i link to get more survi...	Posted by czarny1910#4970 on Jul 28, 2015, 4:03:27 PM Quote this Post
Second career. Jul 27, 2011 - Sept 30, 2018.	Posted by Serleth#4392 on Jul 28, 2015, 4:21:06 PM Quote this Post
" Serleth wrote: Second career. Gz. Spoiler Getting there, bought a second bow and linked it in 70 fuse.... shame there's no room for DoT. So selling old Bow	Posted by Comfyasabadger#7674 on Jul 28, 2015, 4:56:15 PM Quote this Post
Hello! im getting near the point where i want to obtain the 5l +2 bow and have some questins. does the base matter? if it has 2 blue sockets and 2 green does the 5th one HAVE to be red? is it worth buying any 5l bow and then using chromatics if i cant find a reasonably priced one with the colors i need?	Posted by Adamskull7#2399 on Jul 28, 2015, 6:07:29 PM Quote this Post
bump Last edited by volish2k#0411 on Jul 28, 2015, 6:20:46 PM	Posted by volish2k#0411 on Jul 28, 2015, 6:12:34 PM Quote this Post
Hi! I actually made a ranger in warbands, (my first character there) and I'm goinb to give your build a go! I have a few questions about crafting though. For the Gems, I got my hand on a ruby jewel with 12% projectile damage. If I aug it and get something I dont want, do I have to alt it and reroll the whole thing again? This is my first time crafting, sorry if this is a dumb/common question.	Posted by Grimwhol#7363 on Jul 28, 2015, 6:24:11 PM Quote this Post