(Stormweaver) Max projectiles cold converted fireballs. Cheap, easy, powerful, FUN! (T16+ ready)

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Scotchfist#1987 wrote:

The shield is expensive, but was actually less expensive than trying to make my setup beforehand more viable for endgame. Amulets and helm upgrades were asking for multiple divs (like 5-10). I wouldn't have switched over if I felt there was a better option because it was a gamble.

You are right though, I'm sure the shield is in their crosshairs.

I'll just keep plugging away with what I have and see where it takes me, honestly.

I rarely ever manage to make it to endgame bosses since map sustain is a nightmare usually.

Either way, until Archmage gets nerfed this build does function exceptionally well as a "budget" league starter, I could've definitely gotten to high end maps with just the exalt range gear I had.

I'm super busy with family stuff this week, so not playing much, almost done with T10 maps though.

I was considering Ball Lightning for applying shock but it seems like it doesn't even get archmage's damage? I'm not sure why it doesnt but without it I'm not its reliable at all for applying shock since its damage would be so low

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KarmaElemental#1007 wrote:

I was considering Ball Lightning for applying shock but it seems like it doesn't even get archmage's damage? I'm not sure why it doesnt but without it I'm not its reliable at all for applying shock since its damage would be so low

It has 750% increased chance to shock. It definitely procs quite easily and feels good to me so far. Shoot ball lightning in front of you @ a rare/boss, apply exposure, follow with fireballs = dead in under a second (for a rare @ 79-80 monster level).

Currently for me, nothing else really needs exposure applied because it dies from fireball spam across/around the screen (and this is without fork, I imagine fork does really well in breaches and certain content).

Choices are currently Frost Bomb/Orb of Storms/Ball Lightning for exposure that have been used/tested. Pick your favorite.

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HigherTimes#6965 wrote:

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KarmaElemental#1007 wrote:

I was considering Ball Lightning for applying shock...

It has 750% increased chance to shock...

That's really interesting, and makes sense since I've been seeing it used more and more. I like the idea of using it because I feel it may be easier to manage with a controller. Might give it a try tonight.

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Scotchfist#1987 wrote:

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HigherTimes#6965 wrote:

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KarmaElemental#1007 wrote:

I was considering Ball Lightning for applying shock...

It has 750% increased chance to shock...

That's really interesting, and makes sense since I've been seeing it used more and more. I like the idea of using it because I feel it may be easier to manage with a controller. Might give it a try tonight.

I think it may be the best just for the fact that it's longer range and spam-able. Trying to figure out if I should add fork or some kind of multi-shot (if possible) to it, to expose random mobs too by rotating ball lightning + FB.

Currently feeling stronger than ever with the build and all the changes made, I will say that.

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HigherTimes#6965 wrote:

I think it may be the best just for the fact that it's longer range and spam-able. Trying to figure out if I should add fork or some kind of multi-shot (if possible) to it, to expose random mobs too by rotating ball lightning + FB.

Currently feeling stronger than ever with the build and all the changes made, I will say that.

also a great point about fork. With the unique ring, it will do it for me right away, which is really tempting. The only turnoff is trying to get the orbs to add sockets for another gem. I hadn't even gotten six on frost bomb yet. I haven't seen a perfect orb drop yet.

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Scotchfist#1987 wrote:

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HigherTimes#6965 wrote:

I think it may be the best just for the fact that it's longer range and spam-able. Trying to figure out if I should add fork or some kind of multi-shot (if possible) to it, to expose random mobs too by rotating ball lightning + FB.

Currently feeling stronger than ever with the build and all the changes made, I will say that.

also a great point about fork. With the unique ring, it will do it for me right away, which is really tempting. The only turnoff is trying to get the orbs to add sockets for another gem. I hadn't even gotten six on frost bomb yet. I haven't seen a perfect orb drop yet.

Fair enough, with your lightning build maybe it works. I tried it on the current cold build and it wasn't even applying shock to white mobs.

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KarmaElemental#1007 wrote:

Fair enough, with your lightning build maybe it works. I tried it on the current cold build and it wasn't even applying shock to white mobs.

Was this utilizing the highertimes' updated tree on page 1 (eb/ci/mom) with more crit or the default tree without crit though?

Well tier 10's happily finished, and dropped a couple 10 trial Ultimatum's finally. Not sure how to do the 4th ascendancy one, but, happy to be able to plug away at these at last.

Also dropped a new focus which I slammed 2 ex into, I am tempted to swap over but I'd lose like 350 mana which is icky...

Focuses here:


Would love some advice.

I drop 350~ mana (Bit less, since I've yet to quality it and will socket a 2% Mana which is about 100 mana I think)

In exchange I get roughly 3k tooltip increase, my Fireball will be exactly 2 per second and I have excess cold resist so I can theoretically more easily change out future gear.

Not sure if the drop in Mana is worth it, though I do still stay over 4k.

Alternatively, I could 20% it, socket it, and then vaal it and see where the dice land.

Final alternative is to just sell it of course.

Hey guys, wich build is now the best for the endgame? Is the initial post on the first site still viable for the end endgame or is the shock build stronger? Wich one do you recommend?