So I'm planning a Bladefall Shadow. To Crit or not to crit?

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1576332

non crit

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1511356

crit



These seem to be popular shadow bladefall builds.

Can't make up my mind which is best, I'll prob go crit, but will that effect my build/ and or cost of gear?
i know I need Binos or would Divinarius be better?

But can I use my 5l lightcoil or would I need another chest?

If there's any other newer/cooler shadow bladefall builds it would great to know.

Bladefall seems real popular atm,

I'd like to go crit,as I've never played a crit char.

Also, I don't see a lot of specialistion- wouldn't dagger/ claw specialisation be good?

Any opinions most welcomed.

TYVM

Turnip

Edit; i like to duel-wield. is it possible or needed with this build?

my answer to most of your questions is: it depends.. there are no definite answers to "what is the best" questions

perhaps someone else will give you some educated opinions, I will answer what I can in the meantime

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Also, I don't see a lot of specialistion- wouldn't dagger/ claw specialisation be good?

if you mean the passives, then no. all of them say "..with dagger/claw". "with weapon" mods refer specifically to attacks, bladefall is a spell

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i like to duel-wield. is it possible or needed with this build?

it is not needed. dw bonuses except block do not apply to spells. it is possible to dual wield items to get some of their unique stats, like AoE from divinarius or charges from void batteries. for a crit caster shield can be good for offenses too because it can roll spell damage and spell crit mods

Thanks - that answers a lot actually, but I'm still wondering whether to go crit or not

TYVM

Yes.

thx :)