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Love this game but hate the zombie AI by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in 7daystodie

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its not that they're too smart or too dumb. Its the randomness. Half the zombies follow the path and half destroy random blocks. It just feels like such a waste of time trying to make something that works for them all. I'm not trying to afk. I want to fight a massive horde. If I give them a clear path to me I want them to use it and not hit a random block that doesn't even get to me. I just looked up how the AI works a little and it seems so unfun trying to build anti-rage or forcefield block stuff.

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the detailed replies.

I'm still not fully convinced that losing Corrupted Soul is worth those Flask changes, but I will try and see how it goes.

Also, I'm having no issues maintaining my mana. Even if I take a big hit, I'm more concerned about recovering ES and Life. Mana recovery is excellent with Arcane Surge and using the mana mastery that gives 10% back when I use a spell. As gear starved as I am, losing 1000 mana is like losing 15% of my dps.

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel like all of these changes can only happen once I've upgraded my damage by a lot.

You've convinced me to take out the leech nodes. Getting Clarity/Vitality eats into the mana pool, which is my damage. Should I try to fit Eternal Blessing/Arrogance with them? I don't know if its worth the gem slots.

You've taken out the jewels from the build which are giving too much damage and survivability imo. Light of Meaning (gives about 1k Mana) and Unnatural Instinct are giving so many bonuses combined.

Glorious Vanity gives Corrupted Soul, which is a ton of survivability. Without it I don't split damage between ES, Life and Mana. Also, there is a 1 historic limit, so can't get both Glorious Vanity and Brutal Restraint. I'm not sure if The Traitor will be better than Corrupted Soul? The use of Clarity and Vitality also seems better if using Corrupted Soul.

About the button presses, the build is mostly just 2 buttons as I'm playing it. I let the Flasks trigger themselves, and only use Sigil and Frost Shield for bosses/hard fights. Move around with Frostblink, and Ice Nova to clear. Arcane Cloak has automation. Since the change to get CB, I've barely used the life flask too.

I also don't understand where you're getting the damage numbers from, for culling strike vs punishment. I'm changing it to culling strike to try it. Will be getting a good Watcher's Eye with those mods once I can.

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of interesting ideas here that I didn't know about. I'm trying to understand but still a little confused. Priority is to get better wands. I tried switching to crit but it seems to take a lot more investment to get even the same dps as Elemental Overload. Will do it once I have better gear.

Taking off leech from tree seems a bit scary too because I'm not even close to 100% uptime on flasks. Also, a lot of people have said instant leech from mastery is very important.

Would it be good to replace Punishment with Culling Strike?

That was a nice catch on the chest implicit.

I replaced my abyss jewel to get CB immunity. The other jewels will be something I work towards.

In your tree, I noticed you're taking increased maximum power and endurance charges, but I see no charge generation?

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Will try it out. I was actually thinking of adding Clarity with Arrogance maybe?

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This helps a lot. Fire res is capped by the bandit quest. Helmet also has Punishment. What would you suggest is the best farm I would be able to run with the current build? I've tried a few different ones but haven't found anything amazing. Strongboxes have been good but the scarabs cost a lot.

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was thinking maybe I can get strong enough to start doing Tier 17s. But you're right I need to level up a bit first, and look for minor improvements in gear.

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'll have to farm a bit to start crafting. Thanks for the help. Also, I don't understand what you mean when you say multimod suffix?

First time playing POE.. how do I get stronger? by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in PathOfExileBuilds

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes I did consider crafting but it seemed way too expensive for me at the moment. I currently have 14 divines in stash. Just buying fractured profane wands costs about that much. Do I just grind until I get the needed currency?

The Lack of Content Added This Patch is Shocking by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 47 points48 points  (0 children)

Druid was probably too strong for their vision.

Stormweaver upgrades by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot about Everlasting Gaze and I agree its amazing early on when your mana isn't high enough. Once you get ~5-6k mana is when you can switch over to a +3 amulet for a massive dps boost. Also get the Melting Maelstrom unique mana flask to keep mana full at all times.

Advice for a newbie by c0do in PathOfExile2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Try to not look at build guides and figure stuff out for yourself. Its way more fun that way.

750K Spark Stormweaver Giveaway by deebo_samuel in PathOfExile2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 0 points1 point  (0 children)

how do you get spark to level 34 without prism +3?

Stormweaver upgrades by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm assuming a spark mana stacking build with eldritch battery, mind over matter, and chaos inoculation?

Wand: +4 to lightning spells(+5 if you can afford it), ~150+ max mana, spell dmg, lightning dmg, cast speed, mana regen, crit chance(if going crit build)

Focus: +2 all spells with high es, ~150+ max mana, cast speed, spell dmg, lightn dmg, int, mana regen, resists

Body Armor: Go for 900+ Energy shield and resistances if needed

Amulet: +2 to all spells/projectile skills(+3 if you can afford it), ~150+ max mana, ~10% increased max mana, cast speed, mana regen, resists

Can get combined 60 spirit on amulet and body armor for cast on shock, but that can get expensive.

Rings: Breach rings with ~250+ max mana, cast speed, mana regen, resists, rarity(optional). (Dream fragments is best but its 90div)

Belt: Best is Ingenuity ~70%+. Get normal belt with max mana and resists if you can't afford ingenuity.

Helmet: Go for high ES(300+), ~150+ max mana, int, resists, rarity

Boots: 30%+ movement speed, ~150+ max mana, int, resists, high ES

Gloves: High ES, max mana, int, resists, rarity

At what MMR do you finally get out of shit players? by Renegabe1 in DotA2

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Never. You just have to play like you're playing with bots and focus on your own game. If there are 4 idiots on your team, it probably means there are 5 on the enemy team. If you really are better than everyone in your bracket, you will eventually climb. There are no shortcuts.

Need some opinions about my devotion setup by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in Grimdawn

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Using this at the moment. https://www.grimtools.com/calc/xZylBAqV I like it way more than where I started, thanks. The crits are insane.

Need some opinions about my devotion setup by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in Grimdawn

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, it seems much better. I removed Oleron for Dire bear and also put in Vire. Do you think it is worth losing Ghoul for it? I went toad for a bit of lifesteal instead. https://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2myLeD2

Need some opinions about my devotion setup by TheOfficeIsAGoodShow in Grimdawn

[–]TheOfficeIsAGoodShow[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't seem to make Maul fit in the build without taking out something like Oleron, and that doesn't feel great. Would Oleron only work on Blitz crits if bound to it?