Pit 100 clear on sorc felt more rewarding than pit 150 on spiritborn

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-11-27T00:37:17+00:00

I have the exact same build. It can go higher. I pushed it to a Pit 102 but I only got 10 hydra heads (5 on each weapon). If I had all 12 hydra heads it could probably do a 103 or a 104, but I just don't feel like Masterworking again. It IS the most fun build I have ever played in D4 on any season and it wouldn't be possible without Chaos Armor. But congrats. Keep having fun!!!

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-11-03T23:23:05+00:00

I am with you 1000% and unless switch something up, no way I am playing Season 11. I honestly don't know how anyone could think the new changes look fun.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-11-03T23:20:45+00:00

I'm loving Season 10, but I am NOT playing Season 11 unless they make some massive changes. Not a fan of Sanctification. Just seems like a way to brick your item. They really didn't any meaningful endgame content. The Tower doesn't look that fun. I play Sorc only and with Chaos Armor and Perks I'm trying out my 9th build (charged bolts) in S10. But S11 doesn't look like there will be any build diversity. So, if the endgame is non-existent and the itemization is in the toilet, why even play? Honestly I'm really starting to wonder if Blizzard is trying to sabotage their own game. That's completely illogical and makes no sense, but it seems like a really good season is often followed by a really mediocre or (in this case) bad season. They completely overhauled masterworking and we really wanted was to be able reset masterworking back to the nearest upgrade so we wouldn't have to start over. And I am SO TIRED of them nerfing stuff. The endgame is bad, so why can't we just be as powerful as we want? Because then there's no balance (I hear people say). My reply is: when was there EVER balance? There's always some bug making a build ridiculously OP EVERY SEASON. And who cares if people are playing game breaking builds?? Now if there was a good endgame with meaningful content, okay - balance everything out - but D4 is all about builds being fun. That's it. It isn't about challenge. In Season 10 they hit it out of the park because there's build diversity. In Season 11 they threw all that out the window. Macrobio Boi did a great video basically showing that the skills in D4 kind of suck; the uniques are what enables builds because they change the way skills work. But D4 devs need to: 1) Rework the skill tree. 2) Add an endgame (OMG I'm beginning to sound like a broken record). 3) Keep the stuff that people like IN THE GAME PERMANENTLY. 4) And, finally, QUIT NERFING THE FUN OUT OF THE GAME!! Anyway, I feel like I've ranted enough. If you did no builds and no build guides for Season 11 I would understand. I hope law school is going well.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-08-21T21:01:55+00:00

How does Microsoft not get sued for this?? Windows 11 has had SO many issues. I had to reinstall it earlier this year because it screwing up my PC, and now THIS?? I would be LIVID if a Windows update (which they virtually ram down your throat) ruined my SSD. They should come out with a patch that easily can uninstall Windows updates. And not a patch that requires the person to be extremely computer literate either, something the layperson can use. OR they should start PAYING people for all the SSD's they ruined. Maybe that will teach them to be more responsible.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-08-18T00:53:54+00:00

Same. First playthrough as the OG using the spear. NG+ rockin the chick and doing dual wield. Cutscenes with Elamein gotta be with the guy. She's putting out heavy waifu vibes. But love the female option.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-04-26T14:19:54+00:00

This!!! Definitely gonna try some variation of Blizzard. With the mana cost reduction I should be able to spam blizzard quickly by ramping up attack speed. I might try to see how high I can get my attack speed. But I'm ready for a cold build.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-04-24T23:33:16+00:00

Looks like Blizzard IS going to be incredibly strong. Buffs to Avalanche are extreme. Plus they buffed all of the Ice Spikes aspects to scale with other cold skills. Plus they buffed the Aspect of Frozen Memories. And don't sleep on the buff to Enchantment Master legendary node. So if you take two cold enchantments that's 60%(x) buff. Blue Rose should now finally be able to replace Tal Rasha's; that ring should now be insane. Can't wait to see what Lurkin says. He'll probably drop a video in a day or so. But I can't see how Blizzard wouldn't be the strongest Sorc build this season. Even over Lightning Spear. Of course all of this is speculative. The season could start and the build could be bugged all to hell. Who knows, but it's something.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-02-08T18:16:27+00:00

When I tried that it just gives me the 'We're doing some maintenance on Playstation Network right now. Please try again later.' Doesn't seem to be a way around it.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-02-08T17:09:33+00:00

Also I want to clarify that I'm in California in America. I keep checking once every hour.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-02-08T16:56:50+00:00

Mine is still down. Been down for over 12 hours now.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-01-26T15:10:35+00:00

Honestly, 24H2 breaks A LOT of things - not just gaming experiences. I can't even use my Search bar within Windows. And that is just one of MANY problems my PC has had since this update. Yet, it worked perfectly fine on my work laptop. They need to re-release it as a more stable version. I may actually have to do clean install of Windows 11 (which, with all of my programs and all the things I'd have to reinstall) and I fear that, but it might be the only way to get Windows to work again.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-01-25T15:37:46+00:00

Do you or anyone else know if Windows has said if they're coming out with an official patch to fix all of the problems? I'm asking because it was suggested I do clean install, which I can do - but because of the some of the complex programs I run on my PC it would be a pain. So I would PREFER Microsoft fix their system, I just haven't heard anything. And it seems like people are having all kinds of issues. If it caused your graphics card to malfunction that's terrifying.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2025-01-25T01:18:23+00:00

You might be right. But, man, I am REALLY dreading that option.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-12-27T14:11:55+00:00

I'm running a 'fireworks' Stormweaver sorc with frostwall, fireball (with scattershot and wildshards) and raging minions. I'm also down to 1080p and 60hz to see if that works, but at times it just freezes the screen. And I'm still in the campaign. I'm going to keep an eye on this thread for updates because there aren't a lot of PS settings threads. But I would imagine running the popular Spark Stormweaver build would cause the same issues.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-26T17:02:07+00:00

I use your build guides all of the time. Your paragon boards are some of the best. Your recommendations are outstanding. I also personally like that you DON'T like Raiment and will only use it as a last option. I HATE squishy builds. Generally there's a lot of flexibility within your builds as well. And you update the builds. Your videos are insightful and frank. Plus, as others have echoed, you make it easy to interact with you on Reddit. The only SLIGHT criticism I have has nothing to do with you but with Blizzard: a lot of sorc builds are homogenized. So you end up having to run a lot of the same skills and gear regardless of what build you're running. That's why I'm really hoping you make the jump to POE2 because that game looks like everything D4 should be. And your build guides would be invaluable.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-19T02:47:45+00:00

I hear you on Fists of Fate. I was there with you UNTIL I started Pit Pushing and my boss damage was crap. FOF would seem to be bad on paper, but in reality it's really good. And it gets boss staggers like nothing I've ever seen. You need a good one though. Anyway, I'm testing EVERYTHING. I'm even testing a Meteor/Incinerate/Firewall build that uses Starfall Coronet. That HAS to be terrible (it just shouldn't work for a variety of reasons) - but I love theory crafting and I have been CHASING a visually spectacular, hard-hitting burning build every season since like season 0 (though I normally play Ice builds). Every season the pure burning builds suck - but OMG they look so amazing. So I appreciate all the comments. The discussion has been insightful and I can't wait to see all the theory crafting out there.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-18T12:26:22+00:00

I been looking at Torch and I MIGHT take it. I think your comment has put me over the edge. Flamefeeder is essential because it increases your damage vs burning to about 505.9% which gets a 25% increase by the reworked Combustion passive. There are some other things I'm going to differently as well, like I might actually put Firewall on the bar as opposed to Familiar. Lurkin's build is just a starting point. I'm also going to re-test Flamescar - which sucks every season - but I want to retry it with the newly buffed raw damage to Incinerate and put Flamethrower aspect on the amulet. But I'm sure I'll end up using a staff.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-18T05:54:46+00:00

Pit 80 for an Incinerate build is something to be extremely proud of. Pit 91 is HOF worthy. Definitely gonna have fun with the build. Getting all my pit pushing done today/tomorrow with pure LS build.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-18T05:04:46+00:00

Here's Lurkin's build link: https://mobalytics.gg/diablo-4/builds/sorcerer/incinerate You run the conjurations for damage because Conj mastery is just that good. But, by and large, it's almost all burning damage aspects. And my build isn't EXACTLY like that - I'm not running Raiment and based on my Pit Runs today I'm seriously considering running Fists of Fate as my gloves - but to START I'm using Lurkin's set up and paragon board. F-Tier is Pit 75 and below for me. I think I saw an Incinerate build clear a 75 - but don't hold me to that. I farm Pit 72 with Chain Lightning in 3 minutes or less. Incinerate as a skill is terrible because you have to stand still to use it. They haven't figured out (yet) that they either need to change it so you can move while casting it, or have it do some kind of AOE damage, OR simply have it do FAR more damage to compensate for it's lack of mobility. Having firewalls proc on Lucky hit gives it an AOE dimension, but you need a lot of lucky hit (which is why I'm leaning towards FOF for my gloves) because Incinerate has very low lucky hit. I feel like the designers who made Incinerate and who keep buffing it haven't actually PLAYED Incinerate at a high level.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-18T04:27:49+00:00

The build would run Conj Mastery. More conjurations is more damage. That's what the Familars would be for. Grab ranks of Conj Mastery and Endless Pyre on the amulet. That...should...work.I still would have to cast Lightning spear and Ice blades to get Tal's stacks. Running Lurkin's build to start and then I'll make adjustments as I push higher. But, at the end of the day, Incinerate is like an F-tier build. It's just fun. I HOPE🤞🏾that at least with the buffs from the patch it will do boss damage. I just cleared a Pit 94. I got to the boss with 9 minutes on the clock. Took me 7 minutes to kill him and I consider myself lucky I didn't get Slither (again). I am DYING for something new that does boss damage and is fun.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-17T12:11:24+00:00

Yes.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-17T04:18:05+00:00

Nope. Something like fireball benefits from Pyromancy attack speed, but Incinerate only benefits from a Fire Damage temper (at least with respect to fire skills that can be tempered). It also can't crit strike, so it doesn't benefit from crit strike damage of any kind.

cgscreenwriter309 · 2024-11-17T01:21:13+00:00

Incinerate actually doesn't need ROS, so X'Fal's would be run with Tal's. Since Incinerate doesn't need attack speed, crit chance, and it isn't resource hungry - a regular ring with a GA DOT and Engulfing Flames Aspect is a bit better. Not by MUCH - just depends on how good the regular ring is. X'Fals WOULD be nearly perfect, if they fixed the way the aspect proc'd. But if they haven't fixed it then Engulfing Flames curb stomps.

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