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May 31 2026 10:53pm
Has anyone tested whether it's better to use 2x defiler and consume on a magic warlock (abyss / hex purge) or go with another variation that involves binding a demon with only 1 hard skill point in the current state of the game?

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May 31 2026 11:07pm
no one has
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Jun 1 2026 06:48am
was just wondering, or is it not even a question since 2x defiler is the definite way to go...?
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I feel like the 1pt bound demon just acts as a tank now, which is nice especially for HC. But probably not necessary on magic build
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Jun 1 2026 09:36am
Run 2 defilers plus one consumed is my goto for hex bane, and I imagine it'd be the same for hex purge unless your build really buffs your demon (like running a mist on a bowlock).

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Jun 1 2026 09:40am
no aura benefit magic build, extra defiler mean 5 more extra bound target. and save your self 4 skill point needed for bind demon
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no aura benefit magic build, extra defiler mean 5 more extra bound target. and save your self 4 skill point needed for bind demon


For abyss that's correct, but some hex builds like fanat to use slower weapons.
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Jun 1 2026 10:01am
For abyss that's correct, but some hex builds like fanat to use slower weapons.


fanatism is a waste aura for hex user 3/4 effect are not benefiting magic build only ar buff are useful. you be using bless aim merc any ways with 250 raven frost you already got over 9k ar by default(aka 80%+ hitting every one). more is not needed for a magic focus build
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fanatism is a waste aura for hex user 3/4 effect are not benefiting magic build only ar buff are useful. you be using bless aim merc any ways with 250 raven frost you already got over 9k ar by default(aka 80%+ hitting every one). more is not needed for a magic focus build


I mean for speed, for example bowlocks that want to use colossus crossbows, not for AR purposes.
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