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Jul 15 2019 12:00pm
Quote (Taurean @ Jul 14 2019 01:42pm)
You have a right to an opinion about how people should act, but I reserve my right to renounce any attempt to manipulate my behaviour. I know my build works.

I am not the one that should stop taking everything so personally, it is THEY that should start acting more -classy- and not attack me personally at every single opportunity they get! Every normal functioning human being would notice this immediately. I never treat people like shit, unless being treated like shit first, do I? And it's not just me either, it is a lot of newbs and others being treated like shit.

I've been through this with probably hundreds of people over the last 5-7 years, and also all the moderators. But they don't care about it, so I've stopped answering like this and just report their posts, and legally encourage others to do the same through my signature. It is the only and most efficient way to fight these evil psychopaths legally.

So now you know how things really work around here. Also, even if someone does know something other's don't, they are not entitled to act like pieces of shit just because of it. Just like in real life. You can't buy class, it must be taught through subconscious psychosocial behaviour mirroring, which is why I don't quit, because I believe there is hope for everyone. I believe in the goodness of the heart.


1) GA is mostly for bosses only, and you don't need 95% IAS for only the boss fight, which is 3-5% of the run. Iirc, Strafe maxes out at 20% IAS, even with level 12 Fanatisicm, so the 20% from Loh is enough.

2) That's true, for once a decade I forgot. Use ML or dual leech ring for second option. Keep Raven, because CBF is important.

3) Helm is always up for debate, but I guess the 3a magic circlet with an additional modifier and damage jewels is the better option, if you like having low resists.

4) It helps against champions and boss monster packs, against which ITD does not work. So having a little more AR along with a small Fire damage boost, preferably on you and your merc, which will then hit even more often, dealing more damage, I assume will speed your run up by about 1-2%. In the long run, it makes a very small but not totally insignificant difference.

5) Why you write that? I wrote that. It is why I recommend GA on bosses. It's slower, but always hits, and deals more damage.

6) It is true, I should mention it, but if you use Valkyrie and/or Decoy, or even just play normally and pot your merc, you will kill enemies so fast, and your merc more often than not won't even reach the enemies before they are dead, so he could just wear a crushing blow helmet instead to speed up boss fights. Also, as i mentioned, and that you just so vainly skipped, Andy's is level 85, not everyone takes the time to level to 85 before they start playing a new character, and a good polearm weapon usually has high strength requirement, so for that reason, Guillaume's face is a good choice -if- you got a little bit of gameplay experience.


So, I do know my shit, and won't be answering any more in this thread.


I dunno dude, you've told several people they should kill themselves because you disagreed with their opinions.

I think your warns are entirely justified
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Jul 15 2019 12:43pm
Quote (kronosHardcore @ 15 Jul 2019 21:16)
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Eagle (Eaglehorn) - Eaglehorn Elite Unique Crusader Bow.

thanks liskod2


what are the odds :D
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Jul 15 2019 12:45pm
Quote (liskod2 @ Jul 15 2019 02:43pm)
what are the odds :D


Thanks,
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Jul 15 2019 12:46pm
Quote (SuperButt420 @ 15 Jul 2019 22:45)
Thanks,
Liksod2


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Jul 15 2019 12:47pm
Quote (liskod2 @ Jul 15 2019 02:46pm)
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That was my father's name
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Jul 15 2019 05:02pm
Quote (lilith0 @ Jul 15 2019 04:53am)
fana doesn't give ias
it gives Eias, that is, ias not subject to diminishing returns
https://www.theamazonbasin.com/wiki/index.php?title=Attack_speed
you need 95ias and lvl13fana


Exactly why I said unless there is something missing haha. Thanks for the info. Modifying the build now. Again I plan on giving final thoughts and everything when I have worked out the tweaks.

Is it still important to reach 100% pierce with out the use of razortail?
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Jul 15 2019 05:20pm
Quote (msaint @ Jul 16 2019 01:02am)
Exactly why I said unless there is something missing haha. Thanks for the info. Modifying the build now. Again I plan on giving final thoughts and everything when I have worked out the tweaks.

Is it still important to reach 100% pierce with out the use of razortail?


you're not getting 100% pierce without razortail
with rt you put 2pt in pierce, with +7sk that's lvl 9 which is 69%, +33% of razortail that's 100%
without razortail you can max pierce
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Quote (Taurean @ Jul 14 2019 02:25pm)
They may die once or twice a run, but I find HoW to be more intelligent than Oak Sage. That one just wanders straight into a pack and dies. HoW actually flees from trouble.

I play Hc too though, so I play a bit more defensively.


Yes how is more intelligent.
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There are lots of ways to build a Bowazon but IMO every bowazon is best played full glass cannon. No damage on a bowazon is just not fun.

This is my favourite glasscannon hybrid setup:

- Faith GMB
- 3os Diadem 30dex 45ias/45max (i like seeing big numbers)
- The Cat's Eye
- Fortitude AP
- Laying of Hands
- Bugged Belt
- 2x Ravenfrost
- Wartrav

If bugged belt not available you need Nosferatu + dual leech ring.

Switch:
- Eth Upped Titan
- Lidless Wall 5/5 Light Facet

Monarch is too high STR req resulting in less DEX = lower Multishot dmg.

Other options:
CTA + lidless / eth spirit (not a fan)
Harmony Bow for Vigor aura. use Magic Arrow to kill phys immune. (not a fan)

My favourite switch is titan cause Charged Strike is the ultimate bosskiller. High light dmg and doesn't need AR. Our phys dmg will add to CS aswell. It's better dmg than Guided Arrow.

Charms:
- Hellfire Torch
- Annihilus
- Tome of TP
- 9x 14max/76ar Grand Charm
- 8x 3max/20ar/2dex

This leaves no room to pick up items. NP if you want to earn FG just play Path of Exile. For MF you really need to make other build (sorc, javazon, hammer etc)

Skilltree:
- Multishot until 24 arrows
- Critical Strike max (72% chance)
- 1 penetrate
- 1 pierce
- Max Charged Strike
- All remaining points in CS synergy

No need valk. All time spent dodge/avoid/evade is time spent not shooting arrows. Monsters should not come close anyway.

If you don't use Nosferatu or bugged belt you need to max Pierce (use nosteratu)

No need max penetrate. My AR is 29k more than enough.

Stats:
STR until u can equip gear
FULL dex

Merc
A2 Might Merc
Eth Andariel Visage
Ebug CoH
Pride
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Jul 18 2019 09:27am
Quote (Lasagnacat @ Jul 18 2019 02:34pm)
There are lots of ways to build a Bowazon but IMO every bowazon is best played full glass cannon. No damage on a bowazon is just not fun.

This is my favourite glasscannon hybrid setup:

- Faith GMB
- 3os Diadem 30dex 45ias/45max (i like seeing big numbers)
- The Cat's Eye
- Fortitude AP
- Laying of Hands
- Bugged Belt
- 2x Ravenfrost
- Wartrav

If bugged belt not available you need Nosferatu + dual leech ring.

Switch:
- Eth Upped Titan
- Lidless Wall 5/5 Light Facet

Monarch is too high STR req resulting in less DEX = lower Multishot dmg.

Other options:
CTA + lidless / eth spirit (not a fan)
Harmony Bow for Vigor aura. use Magic Arrow to kill phys immune. (not a fan)

My favourite switch is titan cause Charged Strike is the ultimate bosskiller. High light dmg and doesn't need AR. Our phys dmg will add to CS aswell. It's better dmg than Guided Arrow.

Charms:
- Hellfire Torch
- Annihilus
- Tome of TP
- 9x 14max/76ar Grand Charm
- 8x 3max/20ar/2dex

This leaves no room to pick up items. NP if you want to earn FG just play Path of Exile. For MF you really need to make other build (sorc, javazon, hammer etc)

Skilltree:
- Multishot until 24 arrows
- Critical Strike max (72% chance)
- 1 penetrate
- 1 pierce
- Max Charged Strike
- All remaining points in CS synergy

No need valk. All time spent dodge/avoid/evade is time spent not shooting arrows. Monsters should not come close anyway.

If you don't use Nosferatu or bugged belt you need to max Pierce (use nosteratu)

No need max penetrate. My AR is 29k more than enough.

Stats:
STR until u can equip gear
FULL dex

Merc
A2 Might Merc
Eth Andariel Visage
Ebug CoH
Pride


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