[1.0.0] Spectral Throw 2-Hand sword build

Explanation:
This is essentially Kripparian's ranger build; the differences are quite minimal, however I could not find (see?) it posted anywhere else on the scion forums, and it being a very strong, easy to use and good beginner build thought it would be worth posting. Having played a dozen characters across various leagues I can say without a doubt that this build is both easy to play, rewarding, and fun.

Video!


1-30 points


30-50 points


Level 66 build:


Level 86 build:


Strengths
+High life/armour
+High Damage
+Easy to gear for -
evasion OR armour gear is usable thanks to IR, meaning getting the right socket colourings is VERY easy to deal with)
+Minimal stats needed from items -
It has high dex/str meaning you won't be stuggling to level double-strike (for example) if you go a high-strength variant instead
+Tonnes of weapon damage nodes

Weaknesses
+Requires a good 2-hander sword, effectively limiting you from any other weapon choices meaning it's marginally harder to gear for.
+No block or other % based mitigation
+Moderate regeneration abilities

Skill Gem Combinations


Example Itemization
(My character on domination league)


Auras
+Grace
+Hatred
Using mana reduce gem, this will reserver ~98% of your mana meaning blood-magic gem is required for your melee

Bandits
+40 HP
+18% Physical Damage
+Enduring Cry charge or Skill Point


Questions / Critiques / Suggestions Welcome!

Added piety run video

I'm newbie and i want to make a new character using this build. Can you make passive skill tree with ~40-50 invested points, please? Are there any uniques which will make leveling this build fast and easy? Thx for help.

Dying to try this out, but as a newbie the passive tree looks a lil daunting, is it possible if you could split it up? Like 1-20 20-40 etc. Other than that tho this is really easy to understand.

EDIT: Do we level all gems to max? or certain level perhaps?

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Dying to try this out, but as a newbie the passive tree looks a lil daunting, is it possible if you could split it up? Like 1-20 20-40 etc. Other than that tho this is really easy to understand.

EDIT: Do we level all gems to max? or certain level perhaps?

added 30 and 50 point builds. Of all the gems used in the build, the only gem that you shouldn't be leveling up would be Cast on Damage Taken.

Hey! Thanks for the Guide.

I am level20 now, but got a Problem: I have no dex!!! You say, that there are minimal stats needed on items.. but I see no dex passives. So how to get dex, which I need for spectral throw itself to level?

Thanks in Advance.

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buggedGA wrote:

Hey! Thanks for the Guide.

I am level20 now, but got a Problem: I have no dex!!! You say, that there are minimal stats needed on items.. but I see no dex passives. So how to get dex, which I need for spectral throw itself to level?

Thanks in Advance.

There's a 30 dex node you can pick up on the way to Iron Grip (on the right of it). If you're in need of dex, start heading over to the right-hand-side of the tree earlier.

Oh didnt see it! Thank you very much! :)

Is this build still viable in 1.0.2? I am new to the game and there are a few different variants for a ST scion. I'm just not sure which to go with.

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__SirPuFFaLoT__ wrote:

Is this build still viable in 1.0.2? I am new to the game and there are a few different variants for a ST scion. I'm just not sure which to go with.

Totally viable. I have been using almost this identical build with great success. I am lvl 83 and have 3.6k DPS on the tooltip.

I have a 5 link: Spectral Throw > LMP > Added Fire > Life Leech > Weapon Ele Dmg

I don't run blood magic because I have 6% mana leech from items, which is enough to for me despite having 80% of my mana reserved due to dual auras.

Hope this helps!