(3.16) NERFED DO NOT PLAY THIS Raider Archmage BF/BB [CHEAP, Tanky, HCSSF viable, (100m+ dps)

Its a great build so far melting t16, sirus a8 deathles.
What's the best way to craft end game sceptres, ive spend fortune on fossils and essences not even a decent roll.

Nice build, I like it. I would recommend removing the point about it only being a two-button build, this makes it look less legitimate after checking the recommended gem links.

I found the mention of "two buttons" only in the PROS/CONS department in the guide clearly stating it as a CON and the meaning is that you have to press two buttons to clear with a spell

for example same as contagion essence drain combo

it for sure does not mean that you press only two buttons for the build

is it beneficial to try and convert phys dmg to 100% lightning or not worth?

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ainokea88 wrote:

is it beneficial to try and convert phys dmg to 100% lightning or not worth?

Not worth, our actual physical damage is very small, most of our damage comes from Archmage adding lightning damage. We don't scale the physical BF/BB damage at all.

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Laxxus wrote:

Not worth, our actual physical damage is very small, most of our damage comes from Archmage adding lightning damage. We don't scale the physical BF/BB damage at all.

ok, thanks!

For people complaining about respeccing and bad leveling experience.
1-31 with ethereal knives (axioms, added cold and added fire, any flat damage make knives shine on leveling). Rush EO, MoM and mana points.
At 31 it is possible to start using bfbb with archmage. There are alot of cheap rare wands/scpetres with 100+ mana and % spell/lightning damage with level requirement 31-40 and free suffix for cast speed. Use only clarity aura, add wrath @38 lvl with essence worm. Pick mana nodes near witch, add very large thread of hope under scion to get cast speed, spell damage, charges on kill.
Had no problems with leveling, all bosses one-shotted, as well as izaro in lab, very fast and smooth leveling.
Most important thing: prepare mana flasks for leveling with "Enduring prefix" for different levels (started using at 30, upgraded at 42, 50 until final flask at 65).
Good uniques:
Wanderlust for freeze immune (loving them more than seven-league steps now).
2x Perandus signet for 1-24lvl, Praxis + Le Haup of all later until maps.
Lochtonial Caress until maps for cast speed and charges.
String of servitude for 48% all res.
Replica Karui ward for aoe increase and damage, ms and some int early for spell supports.
Atziri's Foible for giant mana boost, can be used until you find good rare blue pearl ammy. Don't forget about very cheap Mind Drinker anointment, you will never run out of mana on clearing with it.
Unnatural instinct (if you have one) left to scion start to get juicy aoe, cast speed, mana, skill effect duration.

And i have one question. Anybody had problem with Vigil? I saw no difference in fortify duration with and without jewel. Decided there is something buggy and switched to Unnatural instinct, so not a big loss actually.

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faraddox wrote:

And i have one question. Anybody had problem with Vigil? I saw no difference in fortify duration with and without jewel. Decided there is something buggy and switched to Unnatural instinct, so not a big loss actually.

With the changes to the Vigil/Vigilant Strike it is only used because of the General's Cry setup, so you don't have to hit stuff yourself to get Fortify(the mirage Warriors giving Fortify to Allies only thanks to the Vigil).
If you prefer a different setup to get Fortify, the Vigil does nothing for you and can be replaced.

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Laxxus wrote:

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faraddox wrote:

And i have one question. Anybody had problem with Vigil? I saw no difference in fortify duration with and without jewel. Decided there is something buggy and switched to Unnatural instinct, so not a big loss actually.

With the changes to the Vigil/Vigilant Strike it is only used because of the General's Cry setup, so you don't have to hit stuff yourself to get Fortify(the mirage Warriors giving Fortify to Allies only thanks to the Vigil).
If you prefer a different setup to get Fortify, the Vigil does nothing for you and can be replaced.

Ah, thanks for explanation!

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Influencial wrote:

terrible leveling experience, terrible fucking choices, terrible idea to respec 50 points, i have no idea wtf you're thinking, how the hell is this HC SSF VIABLE? lmao this is dogshit

i would learn to play maybe