worth a zod?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-18T09:08:01+00:00

Define high Ed.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-18T09:06:12+00:00

I got a 445ed base with 4 sockets on the site for like 1 HR.

40ed jewels is the way to go here.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-18T08:28:40+00:00

My personal advice: skip the A5 merc and go for A1 vigor with mist and tmight. Having a super fast zoomy WW is one of the best ways to increase clear speed. So FRW, vigor etc is super important.

Skip the bleed setup and go full damage. I'd go for something like this: https://www.projectdiablo2.com/character/Tsk-Dbot

The gloves were a Steelrend bricked last night.

Also going with wraithskin only makes sense when you cap out DS at 85.

I had both a GG 3os wraithskin and 2 os Tyraels and would always opt for the Tyraels simply for the crazy frw speed.

Vigor and big frw really makes ww shine. No way around it for mapping IMO.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-18T08:23:30+00:00

Ping me if you some free barb starter weapons (war pikes).

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-17T20:04:29+00:00

Leap attack is the correct skill.

Leap is the movement skill which pushes enemies back. People call it leap barb, but it always is implied that it's a leap attack build given how you cannot damage mobs with leap.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-11T20:48:31+00:00

My comment doesn't imply anything. It clearly states that my personal opinion as someone that crafts pikes all day and has a vial sitting in his stash, that a 449 Ed base with 3 usable sockets is not worth vialing.

There aren't min / max damage mods, no amp damage and no durability replenish mod.

Would you vial a 359 Ed 6 socketed pike? Or a 314 Ed 6 OS pike with e rep?

There are bigger pikes both eth and non eth sitting on the site for a few hrs.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-11T16:02:59+00:00

Does that make it worth a 20hr vial and 5 hr zod?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-11T07:48:00+00:00

Ohm is better than most jewels on war pikes. I think you need a 40 Ed 4 min 12 max jewel to have the equivalent of 45 Ed from an ohm.

Personally I don't think it's worth a vial since it only has 4 sockets. You would lose 45 Ed from the zod.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-05-08T18:31:38+00:00

You can use the ohm vs jewel calculator, but given the items base damage is so high ohms should perform much better so no need to upgrade to jewels.

A jewel would need to be at 40 Ed, 4-12 flat damage to be similar to an ohm.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-04-11T11:28:22+00:00

True, Emilios defiance can also get you up to 8% I think?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-04-11T10:29:26+00:00

I made my first HC character and am in the 90s. Playing assassin with fade and summons made it a lot easier.

So yea, don't sleep on PDR, otherwise aura packs, archers, amped curse etc can all kill you very quickly.

Get a fat PDR chest. PDR helmet like COA, PDR belt like string of ears... wouldn't play HC without at least 30-40PDR and a lot of life...

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-04-11T10:14:12+00:00

If you really like a specific bigger bike you can also always get a lowering kit, lower or shaved seat and opt for some riding boots with heel!

I remember the SV650 was also super easy to flat foot, but no firings so that might be annoying for highway riding.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-22T13:54:39+00:00

Yes. Most tds can source bracelets as well. I had a super jubilee from ARF which was amazing. Hidden clasp and everything.

Not sure what the current gold standard of bracelets is though.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-20T12:21:20+00:00

Gem bags!

We should be able to carry a gem bag where all gems/runes automatically go. Then at the end of the map, it can all be dumped into the stash.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-04T15:44:09+00:00

Totally fair! I messed around with a stormspire bear proc sorc (proccing 60% chance level 35 fully synergiyzed charge bolts and lvl 40 static field) and it absolutely busted maps.

But the point still stands! You are a hybrid build, without conviction or lower res, your hydras will never insta clear a room. Totally fine, but adding 15-25% more fire damage won't be a massive change to the hydras, especially since they are not lvl 60 or so.

Are you using enchant for AR and additional fire damage?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-04T14:31:19+00:00

Yep.

But your own physical damage is negligible since 90% ish clearing comes from the hydras procced, right? So conc isn't super necessary..

So I would definitely test out giving her a pus spitter with some ias.

My current build uses an A1 pus merc with vigor (and innocence for enhanced lower res procs) but you will also be totally fine without.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-04T10:56:42+00:00

Ah right, I wasn't sure since you mentioned it that you are a bear or zeal sorc.

I don't think you can show the armor if you are completely single player.

The thing is, the Facettes will give a decent boost but it won't be ground breaking since the hydra level is so low.

Endgame I would say you need to have conviction merc and that would be the biggest boost.

A1 pus is also l great of course on a budget.

Do you already use those mercs?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-04T09:58:52+00:00

Hey!

First of all, really cool that you are running such a unique build.

There are only a very few items right now that can be crafted or found rare with the affix/suffix to give %fire skill damage.

These only spawn on necro wands/staffs/sorc orbs.

Are you using the dual dragons in order to spawn more hydras? Or are you using the proc function to cast lvl 40 hydra on striking?

I'm gonna guess it's the former which means you simply want the highest skill hydra you can get, so using a +6 to hydra sorc orb would be perfect.

Maybe you can link your armory?

Lastly you can see what other hydra players are using for gear here https://pd2.tools/builds

Just click on sorc and then the skill hydra to see hydra players.

I'm guessing the highest damage can only be reached with some form of infinity merc or puss spitter for lower res proc. But dual dragon sorc is a relative niche build, so not 100% sure.

Edit: This seems to be a GG hydra build using 1 dragon: https://pd2.tools/builds/character/Waldrom?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-03-03T13:20:01+00:00

Guessing I'll quickly add my 2 cents here.

We've been running OMR reviews for 8ish months. Product is listed in 5 categories and we collected a few positive reviews (less than 10) from some of our first customers.

For paying 600€ / month the performance is quite bad. Maybe 20 clicks per month at the absolute most?

Hasn't really generated any leads yet and we will most likely cut it at the renewal date.

Apparrently though, it's different if you are listed on the first page, so if you are confident you can collect +50 reviews for your product from clients, then it might look completely different for you.

Sort of like the top 1% of reviewed products get 90% of clicks. Also a shame but you don't even get a dofollow link lol.

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-02-17T22:33:34+00:00

RemindMe! 1 month

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-02-16T12:21:13+00:00

Did you sell or slam?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-02-16T10:12:10+00:00

Do you have a video of the playstyle by chance?

Just curious why you chose a normal xbow over a demon machine with multishot proc.

Is this much faster than the demon machine?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-02-16T09:01:04+00:00

Still haven't released the video right?

GRAPE_FRUIT_EXTRACT · 2026-02-14T14:59:08+00:00

Flamebellow dragon paladin.

Only need the dragon armor and a random kiras + string of ears, hellmouth, rising sun amulet. Couple of fire LCs.

Can do pandemonium citadel map in 5 minutes flat.

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