[3.6] Milky's Scorching Ray Totems (updating process)

that would basically be the way to go, except in some rare cases like the occultist which doesnt grab ironwood for capped totem resists (jewels can do it too tho).


Sadly Path of building hasn´t updated the burning dmg gem yet to see the dps difference between now and then.

Since the multiplier is even higher than the one of conc effect we will deal almost the damage while mapping like we would with conc effect equipped. For bosses it will be around 30-40% totaldps higher than now, since RF AND SB benefit from the change

I will upload all major Bossfights in a 5-7 with the build over time (mainly uploading while i cannot play).

Those runs are made with a Hierophant, doing that with any other class is basically the same. In this case i have 40% aoe (which i will respecc with a 5 link) in gloves for my rf, a chieftain would have more damage/defence near totems.

Why Hierophant? i like to try out different things, the class got some buffs, MoM got a buff ... so why not ;)

The Videos are also a opportunity to show my gear and skilltree at those stages, because i cannot post my betachar in the forum :(

OBVIOUS SPOILER ALERT Here is the Innocence Fight

OBVIOUS SPOILER ALERT Here is the Kitava Fight

OBVIOUS SPOILER ALERT Here is the Brine King Fight

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I´ve also did some math in path of building on my Chieftain (legacy) in 2.6 vs 3.0 beta:

2.6: https://pastebin.com/QvSB3fLV

3.0: https://pastebin.com/c7sqawKQ

Changes made: Basically just swapped in Burning Damage for inc Aoe/rarity/SR in a 6link Soulmantle. Also some nodes (burning dmg cluster) got stronger.

All values against normal mobs, no shock, EE / EO / curses Active

OLD: RF + Conc + Area of Effect + Ele Focus + Spelltotem (mantle) + Rapid Decay + Totem Resists

Shows 601654.8 DPS

OLD: SB + Ele Focus + Totem Resists + Rapid Decay

Shows 108042.1 DPS


NEW: RF + Conc + Ele Focus + Spelltotem (mantle) + Rapid Decay + Totem Resist + Burning Dmg

Shows 1005967.4 DPS

OLD: SB + Ele Focus + Burning Dmg + Rapid Decay

Shows 151353.3 DPS


709687.9 old combined dps vs 1157320.7 new combined dps with no changes except the gems, thats roughly 60% more damage

Pyre: (25–35)% increased Burning Damage -> (80–100)% increased Burning Damage

Pyre is pretty insane now for non soulmantle stuff and for leveling in general.

edit:

after seeing those changes to burning damage gem, nodes on the tree, the pyre and other stuff it seems like ggg balances that stuff for ignites caused by a skill (lets say fireball) and not around degens like rf, searing bond or scorching ray.
I would expect some nerfs to those over time. They felt balanced, not too weak or too strong, most of the time and all that combined can make especially RF and SR too crazy. We will see what happens next ;)

If they rebalance something regarding the build further than now i would play the build again after wipes.

If not i will try some summoner because i am interested in new spectres and skeleton changes (which honestly just need more QoL with logout spectre losses etc)

hi,
i love this build but one question
you say 'Picking the next big damage enhancing nodes on the tree with Elemental Equilibrium and Ironwood. Skill the big lifenodes on the way.'
dont udnerstand why because youre totem hit only Fire dmg,
sorry but i m very noob in build's craft.

PS: forgive me for my bad english ;)

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MéphistosPheles wrote:

hi,
i love this build but one question
you say 'Picking the next big damage enhancing nodes on the tree with Elemental Equilibrium and Ironwood. Skill the big lifenodes on the way.'
dont udnerstand why because youre totem hit only Fire dmg,
sorry but i m very noob in build's craft.

PS: forgive me for my bad english ;)

Elemental Equilibrium reduces enemys fire resistance (see guide, explained there) which is basically a huge damage node.

Totem life also increases the damage of the rf totems, because rf damage is based on the life of the caster of rf (in this case the totem)

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Milkyslice wrote:

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MéphistosPheles wrote:

hi,
i love this build but one question
you say 'Picking the next big damage enhancing nodes on the tree with Elemental Equilibrium and Ironwood. Skill the big lifenodes on the way.'
dont udnerstand why because youre totem hit only Fire dmg,
sorry but i m very noob in build's craft.

PS: forgive me for my bad english ;)

Elemental Equilibrium reduces enemys fire resistance (see guide, explained there) which is basically a huge damage node.

Totem life also increases the damage of the rf totems, because rf damage is based on the life of the caster of rf (in this case the totem)

ok thx ! i read all but im dont understand all of what u say in your post because i just not english.
thx for answer :).

maybe try some Google-translator or something like that if you have issues. I sadly only speak/write two languages ;)

Spoiler

https://youtu.be/moGI6tOjY38 Some act 7 playthrough, part 1/2.

You will see me running around without any clue where to go :P

Well it shows how i play the build,how easy packclearing and bosses are and how low the gear requirement is.

My upload rate is pretty long and i will up the part 2 while i sleep :P Cannot play smoothly while uploading

I'm testing this build and the only problem I got is the DPS calculation.

How can I now my current DPS?

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muzzol wrote:

I'm testing this build and the only problem I got is the DPS calculation.

How can I now my current DPS?

nowwhere in the game

You need "Path of Building" and import your character, this program calculates the dps