How is Arc compared to Glacial Cascade for maps?
" Hmmm...of course most spell caster do use Arctic armour (i don't remember partying with one that don't use AA in 3000h /play ...but there should be some). Fact is, Rockmassif is right: I've never face any trouble with the physical reflection of GC while using AA because its physical part is low. Last edited by digitalyn on Mar 24, 2015, 3:28:00 PM
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" Well, just like digitalyn said, most spellcasters do use Arctic Armour. It's like the best defence mechanism you can imagine for spellcasters. Especially in HC, I haven't seen any spellcaster playing without AA. Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent.
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The Arc build I use doesn't use AA. It does use a Summon Skeleton and Cold Snap linked to a Cast When Damage Taken and Elemental Proliferation though.
This build. "I reject your reality and substitute my own." - Dr Who (Tom Baker, 1976).
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the Physical damage is not really much of an issue, especially if you have something to negate it with like AA, just as the others have mentioned.
There's actually a weird synergy between the two: Arc doesnt have AOE modifiers but is the better horde clearer, while GC has AOE modifiers but is better off for clumped mobs, rares or bosses - basically single target. Hell, you can consistently do 3x tooltip on GC versus anything that's humanoid size enemy or larger... as long as you balance its AOE properly. Better stay in the land of the damned, Exile. Here, even the very words are corrupted by Nightmare.
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" i just watched the gear tab of the thread you linked ..well :D I'm glad 90ex isn't required to play arc Further more, the "builder" says in the thread: " so i guess that's the reason why he don't use it ...not because it's not required or no good, but because of a lack of mana regen. Further more: we were talking about AA & GC for the physical reflect ...not about AA & arc (wich is still good, but in itself, not in conjunction with arc). Last edited by digitalyn on Mar 24, 2015, 9:34:11 PM
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Go Arc.
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Check out ZiggyD's version of Foxtactic's Arc witch. Quite cheap, and great clear speed.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1sylVs2r7MEebfM_kMUzLlFg-WKB3UZ7JCuG-a5duy0s/htmlview?sle=true Summary: Arc/spell echo/faster cast/add lightning Herald of Ice, Herald of Thunder (linked CoH Conductivity), Vaal Storm Call/spell echo, Discipline, Clarity, Arctic Armor |