I've tried using the Stormbreaker skill tree but it seemed to me that it's a bit squishy if that makes any sense, compared to the Stormcaller skill tree; in which by using Thundering Tempest; you don't get hit as much (since you're able to always be on the move.)
Also, i've seen the Stormbreaker skill tree do as much damage as Thunder Tempest, if not more. Now that's counting Chain Lightning and Ball Thunder along with obviously, basic attacks. More so Lightning Column. (Don't quote me, I haven't tried to scale the damage.) One more thing about the Stormbreaker skill tree is that it's very energy use heavy. Which can be counteracted if you want to get the gear/artifacts to do it. As of yet i'm not too sure which artifacts are good for that build.
As for the build I use and it's been fine so far, is the Stormcaller skill tree. Obviously you need to add points into Lightning Column since it cost no energy to use and it's equip with decent damage somewhat.
But that's not what you would max at first.
I went for Thundering Tempest and it's prerequisites, which are Lightning Storm for +damage, Freezing Tempest and Arctic Blizzard for +slow.
Not too sure if you want to max out Freezing Tempest and Arctic Blizzard because i'm not level 60 so i'm not sure if that will be beneficial to you at that level.
Skills
Flight - 1 point (You really don't need this)
Sirocco Rush - 1 point
Spirited - max
Lightning Storm - max
Thundering Tempest - max
Freezing Tempest - 10 points
Arctic Blizzard - 8 points
Lightning Bolt - 8 points
Stunning Bolt - 7 points
Lightning Column - 7 points
Notes
I'm currently level 39 so that is how I am scaling my skill points at the moment, i'm sure i'll update it as soon as I reach level 60.
With this build I have heard it's better to have ZERO attack speed for Lightning Tempest and instead try to get gear that adds to +power duration.
Freezing Tempest adds +slow to Arctic Blizzard which adds to the slow% of Lightning Tempest.
Power duration simply adds more time the power is active, for example: Adds a +percentage to the time Lightning Tempest is active until you have to cast it again.
Power duration also adds more ticks to Lightning Column if i'm not mistaken.
Not sure if Edge of Infinity would be useful or not. I would assume it would, but I haven't had the funds to test it.
Also will probably... Update what's in the notes section. lol
Artifacts
I am currently using Hammer Ordinance. The stats on mine are +77 damage and 10% chance to knockback target when hit with a basic power.
And Oculus Oroboros. (78 life on hit with an energy power, 124 physical defense and +1 to all skills.) <--- The Oculus Oroboros is STILL BROKEN so I wouldn't recommend using it. (I recently bought it to test it out.)
Medals to consider
Modok's Medal - They recently nerf'd the damage on this one but it's possibly about +55-67 damage I believe, I forget the other mods on it.
Dr. Oc's Medal - AoE Medal that adds crit chance for AoE skills amongst other AoE mods.
Dr. Doom's Medal <--- This is the one you want to use because it adds +power duration.
And lastly if you're feeling like you're getting clapped pretty quick. Have Juggernaut's Medal in your inventory.
In conclusion... That's about it (lol), let me know if you have any questions.
This post was edited by WulphPak89 on Jun 19 2013 02:08pm