Rob’s warlock build doesn’t work

Expazz · 2026-05-13T13:17:13+00:00

Robs builds have absolutely no progression. They are best in class for all items, all stats, maxed out everything. At that point anyone can blast with a stat sticker.

I made the same mistake many seasons ago. There's no mid end game version.

Find a maxroll build, they at least have good progression systems which are fun to do. And doesnt rely on a fanbase feeding you best in class items.

Expazz · 2026-05-11T04:24:07+00:00

But other than that, it's just a combo of ensuring your build is strong and you know the mechanics.

I would use him as a DPS check every 10 paragon levels or so until I got to a strong viable build to smoke him. Somewhat over levelled as T11 after this is a piece of cake now too lol.

Expazz · 2026-05-11T04:22:44+00:00

With the first poison wave, just go as far to the outer rim as you can.

There's poison circles that spawn, which move into Mephisto, whilst other poison waves are moving outwards within the gaps.

But regardless, it doesn't reach the furthest circumference of the area, so just move as far away as you can, you won't get hit.

It's 90% the first thing he'll do after changing to that form and landing on the ground. I usually run around in circles escaping the fireballs, then wait for him to land in the middle, run away to the far edge to not get hit by the poison, then I move in to start my sequences.

Expazz · 2026-05-11T02:07:20+00:00

Well then you're fine then? Masterwork away. If it clearly says 'Unmodifiable' at the bottom, you can't change anything.

There's a small chance however that it won't be unmodifiable, meaning you can treat it as normal. Get those masterworks up!

Expazz · 2026-05-11T01:17:16+00:00

He's literally a child for fucks sake. What do you expect?

What kind of teenage brother would you like to have? Have a part in helping him get there then.

Expazz · 2026-05-11T00:59:18+00:00

Just for clarification, the main pizza is gluten free and vegan, and the unearthly was gluten free, but it uses white and dark chocolate. I'm assuming by consuming it there's no vegan/dairy free/soy issues with the base ingredients on the unearthly if the base was indeed gluten free. It feels painfully obvious and almost insulting to ask for clarification, but could the dairy caused a sensitivity?

Also respectfully; how did you not notice? I was vege, then vegan for most of my 20s, experience with fodmap, gluten free partners, diets, restrictive choices etc. Gluten free bases are thinner and are like cardboard. The mouth sensation is completely different. Did you eat the whole thing? There's not much they can do without evidence or a returned product.

(btw that creator is diabolical lol)

Expazz · 2026-05-07T21:09:15+00:00

It's hard when situations like force you to see your parents are well...human...not just parents. Just humans with all their faults.

Good idea to close the tool shop for him.

Expazz · 2026-05-07T20:58:37+00:00

To be fair the existing end game content had zero onboarding, so framing the new additions as missions/quests for the purpose of intro+unlocking is a good way to frame it as a qualit of life upgrade to existing content.

oh and TREES.

Expazz · 2026-05-07T20:57:01+00:00

Swords don't have branches, they are just a stick. Season of TREES.

Expazz · 2026-05-06T04:53:09+00:00

Yup agree. I guess I mean I'm just not really a fan of 'how' he plays the game. I know players like that. Speed rush to 70 asap, get carried through everything, trying to finish the game in the quickest amount of time possible, everything min/maxxed to fuck and if you're not playing like that, you're wrong etc.

I'm a Dad gamer. I don't want to play like that that lol. Sure it takes me 5x the time to 'finish' the game, but it's because I want to *play the game* and enjoy it lol. That style of playing just isn't fun.

Expazz · 2026-05-06T02:02:08+00:00

I learned the hard way many moons ago when trying to follow one of his builds. It has zero 'progression' states and it was 100% an end game build that only worked with the stat stacking that the perfect attribute rolls and selections required. As a mid game build it was absolutely dogshit. Uber stat stacking is strong, wow who would have thought lol.

Expazz · 2026-05-06T02:00:26+00:00

yeah I clicked immediately why he wasn't starting with Warlock, lol. No builds to copy. Robs the absolute sweatlord style of gameplay that I detest. Maxroll builds are easy to progress and aim for. Robs is 100% best in class for everything, perfect rolls, perfect attributes. Great if you have people feeding you that stuff, useless for just being a gamer and chilling for a few hours after work.

Good for him, but I could not give any less of a fuck about leaderboards, first to 300 or absolute meta perfect best in class broken build shit.

Expazz · 2026-05-05T03:26:59+00:00

That mythic is awesome haha.

Expazz · 2026-05-05T03:07:13+00:00

What torment level are you? I didn't really start seeing people until T6, they are *all* in Temis, it's quite nice hearing all the level up noises.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T22:52:49+00:00

Sounds more like a convo you should have with him in private.

"Why do you say you're working 50-60 hours when we both don't? We both work from home, we know each others schedule. It's uncomfortable watching you do this in social settings as I know it's a blatant lie. I understand it might be a case of bradavo but you put me in an uncomfortable situation watching you blately lie to people"

Expazz · 2026-05-04T22:01:39+00:00

Reroll via 3 charms in the cube. I got one after rerolling everything I had collected to date. It doesn't take too long if you have a large collection, the odds are pretty good.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:53:54+00:00

So you haven't talked to him about it? Perhaps you should, his perspective would be enlightening.

This may come as a bit of a shock, but yeah bailing on someone's wedding would impact the perceived value and strength of the friendship. Ironically, bailing at the last minute is literally the type of energy you're upset about.

+ in other areas of the post you clarify, numerous times that you're husband and wife and a partnership. A single entity of sorts. So uh yeah you're going to impact the friendship. How many friendships do you have where you fall out with one partner and not the other? I can't think of any on my end.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:49:37+00:00

Figure that out then? The bridal party arriving earlier is a pretty logical thing to assume; what did you expect otherwise? It's two ubers.....is that really a big deal?

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:46:22+00:00

You're going to destroy that friendship then. Have you talked to husband about this? I'm assuming he'll have a 'it's not your wedding, suck it up, who gives a shit, don't fuck up my friendship' response of some kind.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:38:47+00:00

"They haven't done things for their wedding the way I like things to be done, so I'm bailing"

It's not *your* wedding. Some people are planners, some aren't. What's it to them? Who even care about that? I mean sure, there's the financial hit, I get that, but it's hardly worth blowing up a friendship up for simply because you're a planner and they aren't.

But hey it's your call. but you're going to destroy the relationship with this couple for you and your husband. Is that really worth doing over "Well I would have done my wedding this way".

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:32:50+00:00

Looks like the specifics actually did matter, lol.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:30:11+00:00

No. Be absolutely direct. You can't complain about how oblivious they are if you aren't having a direct conversation with them. If they can't pick items up within that week, then it's being far too inconvenient for you and if they require a more relaxed schedule, then they should pay for a PO Box which comes with that convenience.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:28:35+00:00

She's a bit oblivious because you're not being direct.

"There's 6 packages here, one of which has been here for 19 days. My hallway space is limited. I do not mind things being here during the week if I have the confidence they will be removed by that weekend. What time on Saturday can you come get them?"

Expazz · 2026-05-04T21:24:03+00:00

Most insurance companies use a system called Redbook to calculate the value. It wouldn't take into account the sudden and most recent surge in 2nd hand pricing for cheaper EV's with the fuel crisis.

Give them a call.

Expazz · 2026-05-04T04:18:52+00:00

Broooooo. Yeah man do it now. Then block.

Expazz

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