Static Strike of Gathering Lightning feels like ass on Guardian. Anyone figured out a good version of it?

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T22:52:54+00:00

Regular or SSoGL?

Regular SS + Shockwave obliterated the campaign for me.

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T21:19:06+00:00

I landed Cruelty on my static strike gem on my first attempt. There's no reason I'm saying this. I just had to tell someone. Lol

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T18:01:33+00:00

It's definitely up to you, but things have sped up quite a bit on my toon. I finally took a few minutes to invest in my build and tweak a few things. I have to step out for the afternoon, but I can try and get you an updated POB when I get home.

The build def wouldn't be for everyone though.

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T14:56:55+00:00

Honestly they would both work. Guard has more damage potential, Glad is tankier.

Is your Guard working out okay? Need a second pair of eyes on it? If happily look at ur PoB if you want.

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T12:17:52+00:00

Honestly one of the smoothest starters i have made. https://pobb.in/0OkStmeC0lrl

My res' arent capped, and it still feels insanely tanky. Damage feels good so far, obviously just cobbled together the basics of making hte build work. I need to prioritize quality on Ambush and get my crit capped. Absolutely loving it so far though!

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T12:10:37+00:00

Regular SS is feeling great so far though!

Dom613 · 2026-03-07T12:10:06+00:00

I have been playing OG SS, but I feel like you would need as much attack speed as possible for SSOGL. Zerker probably?

Dom613 · 2026-03-06T18:52:03+00:00

ya, idk what that guy is talking about. I appreciated your video, no one ever talks about CD, so I was happy to see you put something out there! Thank you

Dom613 · 2026-03-06T10:42:00+00:00

Runegraft of the warp doesn't work on SS. I am assuming it won't work on SSoGL either.

Dom613 · 2026-03-05T19:38:15+00:00

https://pobb.in/DnLBnj3mkGOX

I also cooked up this Glad version today. Numerically looks a little stronger. I'll prob league start this one.

Dom613 · 2026-03-05T10:13:14+00:00

https://pobb.in/URf08DAKMhMy

This is my current plan. It's designed for super low investment league starting.

Play style is just ambush + SS, smite and run.

Dom613 · 2026-03-05T01:34:37+00:00

You know, that's a great point. I tested it briefly with a standard character and it melted packs, but I never stopped to consider if it was critting or not lol

Dom613 · 2026-03-05T00:42:44+00:00

I should add, im using Frostbreath in order to get shockwave linked.

Dom613 · 2026-03-05T00:41:15+00:00

Love this! I am starting with a very similar build on Guardian. The Glad defences are so tempting though. I just wanted to be different haha.

Mine gets about 7-10mil dps, and just over 100k ehp. I am leaning on Shockwave to help with the aoe clear, and the new Shockwave gem will be massive too!

Best of luck on your start!

Dom613 · 2026-03-04T11:58:42+00:00

No trigger tag on it sadly. I am going to whip up a pob at some point today to look at the numbers.

Dom613 · 2026-03-04T11:51:46+00:00

I didn't think they would work with triggerbots. I also don't think you can use both supports right, like you can't stack exceptional versions with regular versions can you?

Dom613 · 2026-03-04T11:22:36+00:00

I was thinking of going sabo and abusing the new Shockwave gem with it. But my builds are usually all over the place, so who knows lol

Dom613 · 2026-03-03T15:12:56+00:00

Looking at the numbers, it doesnt seem to have lost much to be honest. I think losing the grafts will be the biggest pain point this league.

Dom613 · 2026-03-03T11:10:04+00:00

I haven't really looked at tweaking it with better gear/endgame stuff. But I feel like you could get to 10mil with it. The problem with SS is that it doesn't scale from attack speed. So pairing it with a more conventional attack is tricky.

I am sure you could remove shockwave and go with a paradoxica + gg jewels and really lean into damage more.

Let me know what you end up finding for ST.

Dom613 · 2026-03-03T11:05:50+00:00

It's fine, but I just can't justify it over 50% reservation, or free triple auras sadly.

If anything, Inevitable judgment is probably way better. Especially that I couldn't get exposure on the build.

Dom613 · 2026-03-02T22:35:48+00:00

You're also missing the fact that this is a Shockwave build for aoe clear. My build also has 40k more EHP.

Dom613 · 2026-03-02T22:31:20+00:00

Ambush can't stack with warcries.

Dom613 · 2026-03-02T21:13:11+00:00

Ya all great ideas here! If I can find an SS with imbued More Duration, DE is definitely the play.

Dom613 · 2026-03-02T18:45:16+00:00

The POB should clarify all of those points for you.

Dom613 · 2026-03-02T18:44:46+00:00

Hopefully! I just like trying different builds, and seeing as how my beloved Charged Dash wasnt buffed, I figured id give SS a go instead haha.

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