[3.16 - RETIRING BUILD] VD Brands: S-Tier Bosser, A-Tier Map! -- MURDERED BY GGG_INTERN SOMEWHERE--

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TheAshmaker wrote:

My gear as of now. This build definitely does what it says in that it fucks bosses. Its a little on the glass cannon side though even with high leech speed from Vaal Pact. Definitely do not skimp on Life/Energy Shield. Im sitting about 4.8K hp and 2.4 k ES and its staring to feel better.

My rings/amulet are absolutely dog shit though and i need to improve them.

A couple recommendations I have found helpful. Drop righteous fire, there isnt any point imo(some of the pobs in the guide had righteous fire). It hurts your survivability and the build does more than enough damage to where you only save maybe a second or two on kill time. Instead use Discipline, which will VASTLY improve your survivability.

Void batteries are an acceptable alternative that helps a lot when you are trying to put your gear together and are having trouble with the shimmeron degen.

If you have the money, i recommend double elevating the chest for 5% explode & aoe/frenzy & movespeed. It makes the mapping so much smoother. I also opted for tailwind elusive boots because taking along time between packs can feel bad sometimes if there is lingering shimmeron degen. Constant leeching is the name of the game here.

Another thing im not to sure how to solve but Awaken lvl 9 has some hard hitting mobs that can really pose a threat for your primal crush claws. I have had them die but was able to zone out and respawn them before losing both.

Also dreading it, but i think volatile dead consumes 1 additional corpse would be huge damage increase so i am going to try and farm that enchant if my sanity allows.

Lastly, fuck essenses of horror. The helm is a bitch to craft and can get VERY expensive which is why i wouldnt even think of trying to elevate it without losing my sanity.

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TheAshmaker wrote:

My gear as of now. This build definitely does what it says in that it fucks bosses. Its a little on the glass cannon side though even with high leech speed from Vaal Pact. Definitely do not skimp on Life/Energy Shield. Im sitting about 4.8K hp and 2.4 k ES and its staring to feel better.

My rings/amulet are absolutely dog shit though and i need to improve them.

A couple recommendations I have found helpful. Drop righteous fire, there isnt any point imo(some of the pobs in the guide had righteous fire). It hurts your survivability and the build does more than enough damage to where you only save maybe a second or two on kill time. Instead use Discipline, which will VASTLY improve your survivability.

Void batteries are an acceptable alternative that helps a lot when you are trying to put your gear together and are having trouble with the shimmeron degen.

If you have the money, i recommend double elevating the chest for 5% explode & aoe/frenzy & movespeed. It makes the mapping so much smoother. I also opted for tailwind elusive boots because taking along time between packs can feel bad sometimes if there is lingering shimmeron degen. Constant leeching is the name of the game here.

Another thing im not to sure how to solve but Awaken lvl 9 has some hard hitting mobs that can really pose a threat for your primal crush claws. I have had them die but was able to zone out and respawn them before losing both.

Also dreading it, but i think volatile dead consumes 1 additional corpse would be huge damage increase so i am going to try and farm that enchant if my sanity allows.

Lastly, fuck essenses of horror. The helm is a bitch to craft and can get VERY expensive which is why i wouldnt even think of trying to elevate it without losing my sanity.

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primaeva wrote:

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TheAshmaker wrote:

My gear as of now. This build definitely does what it says in that it fucks bosses. Its a little on the glass cannon side though even with high leech speed from Vaal Pact. Definitely do not skimp on Life/Energy Shield. Im sitting about 4.8K hp and 2.4 k ES and its staring to feel better.

My rings/amulet are absolutely dog shit though and i need to improve them.

A couple recommendations I have found helpful. Drop righteous fire, there isnt any point imo(some of the pobs in the guide had righteous fire). It hurts your survivability and the build does more than enough damage to where you only save maybe a second or two on kill time. Instead use Discipline, which will VASTLY improve your survivability.

Void batteries are an acceptable alternative that helps a lot when you are trying to put your gear together and are having trouble with the shimmeron degen.

If you have the money, i recommend double elevating the chest for 5% explode & aoe/frenzy & movespeed. It makes the mapping so much smoother. I also opted for tailwind elusive boots because taking along time between packs can feel bad sometimes if there is lingering shimmeron degen. Constant leeching is the name of the game here.

Another thing im not to sure how to solve but Awaken lvl 9 has some hard hitting mobs that can really pose a threat for your primal crush claws. I have had them die but was able to zone out and respawn them before losing both.

Also dreading it, but i think volatile dead consumes 1 additional corpse would be huge damage increase so i am going to try and farm that enchant if my sanity allows.

Lastly, fuck essenses of horror. The helm is a bitch to craft and can get VERY expensive which is why i wouldnt even think of trying to elevate it without losing my sanity.

Very important to note mate: Awakened Spell Cascade is the far better play over VD consumes 1 corpse - they both make the other redundant, but the superior helm enchant is Arcanist Brand 12% cast speed which not only helps the build feel slicker, it's a ~9% more multiplier considering how long it speeds up ramping.

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TheAshmaker wrote:

Great point, i like that better. Arcanist brand enchant would be better to ramp damage up faster.

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primaeva wrote:

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TheAshmaker wrote:

Great point, i like that better. Arcanist brand enchant would be better to ramp damage up faster.

Haha be sure to check out the Immortal Ambition + Corrupted Soul Combo! I'm personally on 9.7k combined now.

If you've any ideas on how to improve the build (like maybe Scorching Ray as a long-range alternative to Incinerate and it'd also free up a skill slot) do let me know.

I also have a question of my own: Is there a supporter pack you DO NOT have?!