[3.1] GLADIATOR 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank + a BoR version

Hi I am looking for a cheap super thorn tank duelist build. Dps wont matter much as long as it kills things not too slow.

I have a melee COC fakener now i am looking for an opposite of that build lol

Would this build fall apart if I use the new kaom heart? or may be even kaom root? how about going blood magic keystone? or I still need to use aura?

am looking for a max life+block build with just enough dps

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Darkkrows wrote:

Hi I am looking for a cheap super thorn tank duelist build. Dps wont matter much as long as it kills things not too slow.

I have a melee COC fakener now i am looking for an opposite of that build lol

Would this build fall apart if I use the new kaom heart? or may be even kaom root? how about going blood magic keystone? or I still need to use aura?

am looking for a max life+block build with just enough dps

You can use Kaom's heart for a massive HP boost, but you'll lose armour. That's up to you to decide.
Kaom's roots are ok, but unnecesary. Also HP gain, but armour loss. You take Unwavering stance anyway.
Blood magic is not an option, the auras are too good to let go of.

What do you do on curse immune and no leech maps? I was thinking clarity, is there something better?

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ClockworkShark wrote:

What do you do on curse immune and no leech maps? I was thinking clarity, is there something better?

You can try with clarity, but I'd try to avoid such maps.

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ComradeSerge wrote:

You can use Kaom's heart for a massive HP boost, but you'll lose armour. That's up to you to decide.
Kaom's roots are ok, but unnecesary. Also HP gain, but armour loss. You take Unwavering stance anyway.
Blood magic is not an option, the auras are too good to let go of.

hi again, thanks for the advice, I am still torn between A rare 6L chest + Aegis or a Kaom chest+ Lion shield.

I guess I might even need both setup in different situations in late game.

Still too early to tell right now as my duelist is only lvl 20. I am having fun in this build. I added Riposte as the additional counter attack, it seems work pretty well, now I have 2 skill triggered on block = Riposte + Reckoning :D

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Darkkrows wrote:

hi again, thanks for the advice, I am still torn between A rare 6L chest + Aegis or a Kaom chest+ Lion shield.

I guess I might even need both setup in different situations in late game.

Still too early to tell right now as my duelist is only lvl 20. I am having fun in this build. I added Riposte as the additional counter attack, it seems work pretty well, now I have 2 skill triggered on block = Riposte + Reckoning :D

But it seems to me you didn't consider the fact you would have to use your main skill as a 4-link if you used Kaoms, which makes no sense whatsoever :)

Duelist 91 lvl
more info below in screenshot

not all gems are leveled

Main skill: ice crash + increased area + melee physical damage + hypothermia + added fire damage + weapon elemental damage
Aura: hatred + herald of ash + arctic armour
Runing blood magic for summon golem, blood rage, endurance cry
Triger gem: recnocking + endurance change on melee stun + melee physical damage
Movement: leap slam + faster attacks + fortify + endurance charge on melee stun
CWDT: tempest shield + curse (at this moment warlord mark)
I go Iron Reflexes because most gear with evasion.

My Gear:

Passive Tree:


Defence with only 4 endurance + fortify (no flask)


Offence with 3 frenzy + atziri flask

Well done! :)

I'm thinking of trying Duelist as Gladiator Ascendancy class in HC.
Can you add any additional comments or tips as far as HC leveling/equipment goes?
Looks like a great guide, can't wait to try it.

Nothing special, the build is HC viable. As usual, go for life primarily when leveling in HC :)