[2.0.3] Blackdepp's Arc Witch (beginnner friendly, endgame viable)

I was planning something like 2x arc totems + my self using arc at the same time.

Your build goes pretty close totem nodes. Would you see your build ideal for 2x arc totems?

OK I have a few questions for you.
Im playing this in tempest league atm i'am lvl 54 and using geofri's crest.

How do you deal with Element reflect packs?

How do you life leech? you cant rely on pots ?

And 1 more thing, Saffell's frame, is it worth switching to this since it cant block melee dmg, and the hardest hitters are physical dmg.

Can somebody explain why do we choose cast speed over spell dmg in this branch of skill tree of this build? Is that correct?

Screenshot:
https://yadi.sk/i/u8zryYHLiBgt6

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kerajel wrote:

Can somebody explain why do we choose cast speed over spell dmg in this branch of skill tree of this build? Is that correct?

Screenshot:
https://yadi.sk/i/u8zryYHLiBgt6

It is correct, cast speed is pretty huge with arc. But at that point you might run in some mana problems again so going for spell dmg should also be ok ;).

Ok, thanks for explanation :)

So I've had three runs in Tempest league and my highest character so far was using this build, my arc baby died but she was by far my favorite. So much so that I think I'm going to do it again. FYI to all you beautiful bastards that play this build. http://gyazo.com/b18944746ff23278763520a407bb02c5 That SOB is the devil, FYI. My only problem was being a bit squishy, of course upon re-reading your build I realized my dumb ass forgot to throw arctic armor into my build. D: thanks for making such an awesome guide. I'll let you know how my next attempt goes. Lol

Hey Blackdepp - which is better Decoy Totem or Spell Totem + Summon Skeles?

If Decoy Totem is the better option,are there any gems you recommend to support it?

Thank you, great build.

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HannibalK1ng wrote:

what is everyone doing with their HoT gem setup?

i was thinking HoT - Curse on hit - conductivity - culling strike ?

This build is runing the exact setup you described except culling strike. Why would this be even useful?

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br1ghtfall wrote:

hello,
i'am pretty new to the game but why have 2 arcs or spells in a build ?

This build only runs one arc setup for most of the enemies. Vaal Storm Call as our second spell helps with a fast burst dmg against single targets like bosses and stuff.

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Foukka wrote:

I was planning something like 2x arc totems + my self using arc at the same time.

Your build goes pretty close totem nodes. Would you see your build ideal for 2x arc totems?

Never played with this chest. Never played with arc in a spell totem. I can't give you any detailed information on it, I'm sorry.

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Devasth wrote:

OK I have a few questions for you.
Im playing this in tempest league atm i'am lvl 54 and using geofri's crest.

How do you deal with Element reflect packs?

How do you life leech? you cant rely on pots ?

And 1 more thing, Saffell's frame, is it worth switching to this since it cant block melee dmg, and the hardest hitters are physical dmg.

1. Topaz flask and/or Atziri's Promis + casting arc less frequently.
2. Craftable mod on the wand + Doryani's inviation.
3. You are a caster so you should be able to avoide most of the physical damage just by keeping a safe distance. Other than that you run AA + little armour + lightning coil. Because of that I don't mind loosing the ability of blocking attacks but blocking spells instead + increased max. resistances.

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bida2 wrote:

Hey Blackdepp - which is better Decoy Totem or Spell Totem + Summon Skeles?

If Decoy Totem is the better option,are there any gems you recommend to support it?

I didn't use any of those in this build but I would choos decoy totem over a spell totem with skeletons. One possible link would be minion and totem elemental resistances.




For all the other posts that somehow like my build and state that it helped them:

Guys I'm really happy to read those comments. I enjoy your participation so much and it makes me very happy to see some of you like it (: Keep it going mates (:

Do you think that added lightning damage or lightning penetration is better with arc (and echo)?