GhazzyTV - Essence Drain & Contagion (or Bane/Soulrend) Trickster [SC/HC/Uber Elder/Shaper]

Hey it's me again

i read through the comments and u said that i should get a chestpiece with +1 so im asking myself +1 too what? can you please explain this too me

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nds2 wrote:

Hey it's me again

i read through the comments and u said that i should get a chestpiece with +1 so im asking myself +1 too what? can you please explain this too me

+1 Level of Socketed Gems

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nds2 wrote:

Hey it's me again

i read through the comments and u said that i should get a chestpiece with +1 so im asking myself +1 too what? can you please explain this too me

It's a very common expression newer players will learn quickly!

"+1" usually refers to either normal item mod and/or a vaal (corrupted) mod, in the Tabula case I am refering to a corruption which gives "+1 lvl of socketed gems" which significantly upgrades the DPS of the build. And since Tabulas are so cheap and drops in such high quantity in every league it is guaranteed to have several "+1 Tabulas" available which are much cheaper than any other 6L (NON CORRUPTED) chest piece. Which is why Tabulas is so good for this build!


Note;
You might also hear the expressions: "+2" and/or "+3" which is usually refering to weapons either for SRS staves or Caustic Arrow bows where the "+" combined gives that ammount of lvls to a certain skill.
SRS is a fire skill so +1 lvl of socketed gems as well as +2 lvl to fire gems gives a total of +3 to the SRS gem.
For Caustic Arrow bows it's rather simmilar;
+1 lvl of socketed gems & +2 lvl of bow gems.
Keep in mind that weapons can never be corrupted for "+1" implicit mod.


To learn more about mods / crafts and such I'd recommend checking out my youtube video series called "how to make currency" in there I am going through a lot of basic information a newcomer to path of exile should learn!


www.youtube.com/GhazzyTV

I've Really been enjoying this build so far! its loads of fun.

He's what i've been running and my current stats, haven't had many issues unless i derp out and cause myself to die.

~Gear~


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~Defence~



Give me any tips if you see anything i could improve on

Thanks for the build. I am currently at the furthest into the game as a hard core character (A2M) with very few scary moments.

I only play self found and not had the best of luck with relevant drops this league, but the build is still progessing nicely. I love the way that big packs of mobs just die in a big wave of purple loveliness.

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SirJuggernaut wrote:

I've Really been enjoying this build so far! its loads of fun.

He's what i've been running and my current stats, haven't had many issues unless i derp out and cause myself to die.

~Gear~

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Tool Tips

~Essence Drain Offence~

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~Defence~

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Give me any tips if you see anything i could improve on

Cheers bro! Glad you like it! :D
Spell dmg dagger could obviously have more spell dmg and possibly +30% DoT benchcraft from Leo! (PvP Master)
Helmet could have more HP
Amulet lacks HP which is very bad
Both rings could have life + strength roll for even higher HP
Belt has horrible life rolls!


All in all its all about upping your life gain on all your gear pieces, if you are having troubles reaching desired resistance numbers as well as high life rolls, I'd suggest not using the unique items: Boots/shield til you have enough via the other pieces!

Other than that it all looks good! :)

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StandbyGladiator wrote:

Thanks for the build. I am currently at the furthest into the game as a hard core character (A2M) with very few scary moments.

I only play self found and not had the best of luck with relevant drops this league, but the build is still progessing nicely. I love the way that big packs of mobs just die in a big wave of purple loveliness.

Cheers!
Happy my work is being appreciated!

It's a lovely build ;)

I'm thinking about using a wand instead of a dagger (for better spell damage bonuses) and using lightning warp instead of whirthling blades, this would make me lose the fortify bonuse, but i would gain at least 30% on the final damage.

Do you think this idea would be viable?

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Marchosiae wrote:

I'm thinking about using a wand instead of a dagger (for better spell damage bonuses) and using lightning warp instead of whirthling blades, this would make me lose the fortify bonuse, but i would gain at least 30% on the final damage.

Do you think this idea would be viable?

Absolutely viable, I just personally prefer the speed from Whirling blades for higher clear speed! :)

Nice guide, was wondering if this builds have problems with stuns on high tier maps since you ww into middle of packs.
Also why no method to the madness? will chaos resist worth the points?

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Focusix wrote:

Nice guide, was wondering if this builds have problems with stuns on high tier maps since you ww into middle of packs.
Also why no method to the madness? will chaos resist worth the points?

Never had any issues with stuns on this build, no.

Method of Madness vs Growth & Decay comes down to a matter of taste which to chose, I felt that both was not required and would rather have more HP when in hardcore league!