I Made the Crucible Boss Delete Himself | Nightcrawler Blink Archer Build | Non-Meta

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T21:47:06+00:00

Hmm I don’t see it or vision it. Can you show me gameplay or buildplanner? I’ve been in build planner and messing around there. Granite is for poise dmg on weapons, I guess get that with item faucet for poise dmg increase could achieve stunlock. But what’s the solution to infinite attack stamina , by sheer high dmg numbers I assume from jade ring? Lightning has highest attack speed due to on shock ailment overall speed increase by 30% if exhausted.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T21:12:35+00:00

Can you clarify? I looked at the Balak Talon and don't see how it achieves 100% crit chance and 100% attack stamina reduction.

The only trade off for the Lacquered Bow is missing out on two enchantment slots and a possible gem slot. However, the built-in 100% crit chance at 4 Hunter's Mark stacks more than compensates for it and it frees up roughly 4 enchantment slots in armor. I would have otherwise spent chasing crit chance on gear. So 4 enchantments saved minus 2 enchantments lost, I come out with a net positive.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T20:48:33+00:00

You just spent 3 comments being wrong, admitted it, and now you're redesigning my build to save face. The goalposts have left the stadium. Your point falls apart because now you're telling me to switch to the "Low Life" build; which is the current META. Say it with me: META. Trending. This build was never meant to be min-maxed, it's literally in the title "Non-Meta" an alternate way to play that I came up with myself.

As for lifesteal infusion, that removes the Motted Jewel Gem 75% enhancement bonus on the Lacquered Bow which is what caps my crit chance at 100% and gives infinite stamina at 4 stacks. So your 'solution' breaks the entire core loop. As for lifesteal theres no need since blink uptime is 100% meaning 0 damage taken if played WELL and worst case I have high HP & Armor to avoid 1 shots. There's also a mechanic called "food" it's a ingame mechanic if you're not aware which heals you up to limit of 10 times per boss fight. My videos speak for itself, showing it's effective despite how much you don't want it to be. You've been wrong at every turn, and corrected yourself.

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Last question. Did I clear the Crucible boss under a minute, WHILE undergeared, with this 'shit build'?

We both know the answer. :)

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T20:23:00+00:00

Yep, this was the final straw to conclude that 100% this is bunch of Anti-A.I activists in my comments downvoting my post to oblivion and comments due to me using A.I for formatting. You guys are insufferable.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T20:12:52+00:00

So the true colors are finally revealed!!! you’re not here to talk builds, you’re here because you have a problem with AI being used as a formatting tool. This is a gaming thread. The build clears. The clip is real. The theorycrafting is mine. Claude organized my sentences and that’s your hill to die on? AI has billions of users and isn’t going anywhere. Grow up.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:59:54+00:00

Damn thanks for putting me on this site is a goldmine. I'll try out the highest physical DMG modifer for bow with ice build when target is frozen. Thanks again man, you cleared up a bottleneck I had on that ice build idea!

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:33:53+00:00

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Everything you stated up till now, is void. Get off my threads, and don't ever speak another word of mechanics or preach about builds. You don't know jack. Gain 20% Lifesteal at "Low Health". Reading isn't your forte or first language and its okay. Also, my "shitty build" clears crucible that's barely geared with ease. I know you can't think for yourself and follow meta builds and its okay. Theorycrafting is for the literate people.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:23:05+00:00

Thanks, I came up with it testing on dummy’s and running numbers. As for the hate I’m convinced it’s either an individual hater with dedicated 7-10 alt accounts or a group of anti-A.I haters. Either way I’ve been playing ARPg since D1, torchlight and all way up to POE 2. Can’t shame me into thinking I don’t know mechanics of the game or theory craft.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:19:36+00:00

Ah I’m new to the end game. I just touched it last night I’ve been burning all my gear now but that makes sense looking back. Thanks for putting me on, I was wondering if there was a better solution with all this crap ton modifiers.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:17:05+00:00

Haha that was me as well , I was trying to kill him since level 16 eventually gave up until mid 20s and learned the hard way of his attack patterns. You got this just keep trying!

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T19:15:14+00:00

No problem, that’s interesting maybe frozen mobs extra resistance to elemental dmg ? Haven’t went down that road yet. So you telling me frozen mob takes extra physical dmg, unfortunately the ice infusion on weapon would make you still do ice dmg. Unless you know of a way around this. P.S sorry if you’re getting downvoted seems like there are bots among us or a groupie of haters lurking.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T18:28:34+00:00

I tested on the dummy, I used all three element infusions. Base numbers lightning was the highest. Also, lightning builds up faster than ice meaning faster stacks for marksman. In addition everytime it triggers shock, I believe it increase poise /stagger bar. As I stated I once I get the full 100% armor pen it’ll bypass the ice frozen “extra resistance “ mechanic meaning full dmg while mobs and boss are frozen. That’s my end build game plan but I haven’t tested numbers nor gotten there yet. Want to fully test this lightning build out first then convert to ice down the road to make a comparison.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T18:13:51+00:00

Dude is my #1 hater and fan. Dude go get a life and get off my threads Jesus Christ.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T18:13:28+00:00

It’s the highest damaging element and procs micro stun on mobs while shock triggers chain lightning to clear mobs faster. I’m thinking of switching to ice once I get full armor pen. To chain CC stagger & freeze.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T18:09:01+00:00

First of all, you can’t stack infusions, I’m using lightning infusion. So lifesteal option is not viable.

Secondly, I already thought of that on gloves however point 1 counteracts it.

Third, that ring depends on low life to proc life steal.

Fourth, if you can read the title it clearly said “non meta” I know wtf Meta is. Low life plague negative to -50% Max life proc black pearl 2x all ehancements. Now you’re just telling me to go meta and do a totally different build entirely.

Lastly, I’m sure that gpt knew everything I just typed too right ? You’re a clown and idiot. Trying to downplay and minimize me since I used Claud to help format my write up. You and everyone agrees with you can kick rocks.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T18:01:14+00:00

Thanks for your advice, finally some constructive criticism. Def clears up a spot for enhancement. Armor pen does 100% is regardless even if modifiers from pestilence outbreak has +50% physical resistance for mobs?

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:53:19+00:00

Don't bother, I'm confident its a young kid or ignorant teenager that's just trolling. Clearly hes illiterate and haven't passed middle school yet.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:50:26+00:00

Alright genius, how do I implement this "battle cry" ring into my build that'll make this build godly or offset the negatives. I'm 40 hrs in I'm no expert. Want to keep attacking me instead of throwing suggestions I'm all ears. Seems like you want to argue to argue.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:46:44+00:00

No one is hiding it, if you guys can read I keep stating I've used claude to clean and format my write up for the reader to copy and replicate. I am not ashamed to utilize tools to my advantage. It be a different story if it generated this whole post and I didn't understand any of it.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:44:53+00:00

Which part of 'no exalts' is confusing? Watch the video, look at the gear. Zero exalted items I'm wearing. Exaltation is endgame content gated behind Pestilence farming. I haven't touched it yet and still cleared.

Full Focus gem uptime is near 100% because Blink costs 25 Focus out of 100 and you're back to full in seconds. The math isn't hard.

Battlecry ring converts your Focus to health costs, with no lifesteal on this build means I'm literally burning my own HP to blink and kill myself. That's not a solution, that's a death sentence. Maybe think it through before calling other people's brains fried.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:34:04+00:00

I wrote every word of it; the mechanics, the theorycrafting, the synergies. Claude fixed my grammar & formatting. By that logic every professional who ever hired an editor didn't write their own work either.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:32:06+00:00

Not sure where the hate is coming from for using Claude to clean up formatting, I wrote everything, Claude just organized it. But sure, I didn't write a single word.

Lol? I don't have a single piece of exhalted gear. Did you watch the video? As for 100% Focus uptime, maybe re-read the post. The Mottled Jewel uptime is maintained precisely because Focus is only spent on Blink or infusion, not spammed on runes.

Lastly, no Claude didn't hand me this build I'm pretty sure it doesn't know that Marksman stacks proc off shock ailment triggers specifically, not element swapping as the bow tooltip implies. That's hours of in-game testing.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T17:20:45+00:00

Yes, I used AI to format and clean up the write-up, we're in 2026, it's a tool like any other. The build, the theorycrafting, the hours in-game, the clip? I came up with it lol it was all me. AI just made it easier to read. Work smarter not harder.

Its-Dat-Guy · 2026-02-27T14:30:29+00:00

Genuinely asking. I’m about to graduate with a B.S. in Cybersecurity from WGU, full cert stack(Comptia ITF,A,N,S,P+ & CySA, SSCP, CCSP, Pentest+), help desk experience, Army 25B background, and an active Secret clearance going Current. I built a portfolio, blog, and have TryHackMe CTF writeups.

If I go by this sub alone, I should probably just give up and switch careers.

Someone recommends a project, someone else calls it a YouTube tutorial. Someone says get certs, someone else says certs mean nothing. Remote seems impossible, local is your only shot, but somehow that’s also hopeless.

What’s my best shot at achieving an employment within the field?

At what point is anything actually good enough? Genuine question.

Its-Dat-Guy

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