[3.5] CheeQu's CoC Ice Nova Assassin - Up to 7m Shaper DPS + Amazing Clearspeed [In-Depth Guide]

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wichtounet wrote:

Are you aiming for 6 APS of cyclone (meaning 12 hits per seconds) or 6 hits per second?
I am guessing the first one, right?

Yep, 6 APS with Cyclone for the potential 12 crits/procs per second.

Please tell me what to do with my build to upgrade it.

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mrpetrov wrote:

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xNagato wrote:

Where do i go from here? xD

Do i craft -prefixes cannot be changed and then scour? or craft then slam dat Zalt

Hmm, not sure this is the best rolls for an assassin CoC build.

You must be able to craft hits can't be evaded, and the frenzy charge is wasted for a build that doesn't really need an extra frenzy charge. Similarly the movement speed is a nice quality of life, but it certainly isn't anywhere near best in slot for this build.

Honestly, I would scour and keep alt-aug'ing until you get an 18 or 16 Cast on Crit and a S1 or S2 at worst 20% chance for double damage/~20% IAS.

@mrpetrov
Hi there, I have been following this thread closely for a while taking note of the more knowledgable guys - you caught my attention not only because of this but because you too are an Ascendant like me, despite this being an Assassin build thread. I have also tried to adapt and apply different ideas from this thread due to it being much more active and the OP being so thorough in his guide. I noticed your character progression as well - I believe you were running a Farruls, dual Cospri and Avatar of Fire setup before - now you have switched to the 2h sword setup. I assume you also had the standard Lycosidae setup before.

I have some questions if you wouldn't mind taking the time to answer please? :

1. How would you compare your latest setup with EE and the 2h sword to previous configs you tried? DPS and survivability wise?

2. I have been trying to craft my 2hander to try this setup -

a) On rolls like this do you think its worth the cost of a craicic chimeral (90c) to imprint for two regal chances instead of one?

b) Since the crit roll gets multimodded anyway my crafting process so far is alt / aug only for CoC, AS + double dmg, and/or high crit roll. If either of the 2 main desirable affixes hit I then regal (even if a shit affix is present) and if I actually hit both mods I will take the 33% annul chance? Or did you ONLY alt aug until both mods are present, prefix and suffix - no regaling?

3. I noticed you have a lot of AS on crit jewels as well as silver flask - but no cooldown recovery - does that get you just under 3.0 APS? If I adopt your setup I need to plan since I am hesitant to change my boots I spent so long rolling - for 2 socket bubonics.. Plus I am perfect triple wise oak balanced and exactly 3.74 attack rate with 14% cooldown recovery currently..

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a) You are not fond of the blasphemy / enfeeble setup and prefer the warlords mark on hit setup - how much of a survivability hit is it? I am lvl 95 and just trying to get a couple more levels without dying.. I figured enfeeble + spider aspect was the way to go.. I do have both enchants (40% ice nova dmg and 30% enfeeble effect both on shaper helms) available to switch if need be.

b) I noticed you tried going for second curse on the tree before - not worth the points?

5. Do you think the Pure Talent jewel is worth using for us to get more crit since we are not Assassins?

6. Would you mind critiquing my character please? (Naiyobi, Ascendant) - in light of the above questions as well.. any advice going forward, and whether its worth me still trying to craft this 2hander?

Please note: I have 3W Lyco so been switching between whirling blades, Leap Slam and Shield charge. Also tried Dread Banner for the longest time - where VRF currently is. I do have 20/20 Conc but put fortify in the main setup for more safety.. I have not tried the Discipline setup yet - my jewels are all really needed and I dont have space for the Watcher eye nor do I think I could afford it right now

Here are extra items in my stash available for swapping (besides what you can see me wearing on my profile) :


I really appreciate your time.

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流NCK wrote:

Please tell me what to do with my build to upgrade it.

You're gear is pretty solid man.

I'd say start by working on getting a helm with a useful enchant. Then transition to maybe getting a new belt. There is a lot of useful mods on your current one, but I think this build might value life a bit more.

Also 'Increased Elemental Damage With Attack Skills' doesn't help this build, as that would only affect the Cyclone damage and not your actual damage sources.

Which leads me to your ring. That would be upgrade No.3. As you currently seem to be using Enfeeble, you'll want to stay away from Warlord's Mark rings as they don't stack. Look for an Elder ring with life and crit multi, or life and life gained on hit, along with whatever resistances and attributes you need.

That's about it man, not a lot else to do, you should already be pretty comfortable. Maybe look into your jewels? I haven't checked yours, but they are always a good way to squeeze out eHP or damage.

Would trying to fit lightpoacher into this build be a boon to its tankiness and clearing?

Or is a regular old starkonja flat out better? Crafting a -cold res helm is on my agenda in the near future but i just got a poacher to drop.

Could this build do Hall of the Grandmasters? Has anyone tried it? I'm curious to know.

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Could this build do Hall of the Grandmasters? Has anyone tried it? I'm curious to know.

deathless farming

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Beskaius wrote:

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Could this build do Hall of the Grandmasters? Has anyone tried it? I'm curious to know.

deathless farming

Really? What about the unkillable dude with max block/spell block and all the CWDT and Aegis?

I had alot mana problems even after going through the important notes so I ended up running with warlords mark all the time.

Hi,

Anyone has idea what I should improve next?



(I have Vitality/Discipline Watcher's Eye)

My gloves are not great, but since my Wise Oak is triple balanced, I am delaying changing them.
I think I should go with 21/20 Ice Nova.

Thanks