[Updated for 1.1.1] alba's Explosive Arrow Marauder

Pros:
High phys mitigation
Very high dmg output
Possible for insane scaling

Cons:
Ele reflect can be a problem
Can't run auras
Half regen/No regen can be very difficult
Regen and flasks is the only life supply

Hey my name is alba and this is the build i decided to do in ambush but ofcourse it's also HC viable.Some mechanics worth knowing is that since we dont deal damage with the weapon itself so ele dmg with weapons does literally nothing. Same goes for phys life leech. I won't pick up IR unless I go for lvl 100 :D









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The most yolo thing you can do with this build is corrupt an explosive arrow and get lvl 21, then corrupt +3 bow to get +4. Then corrupt empower to get lvl 4 and voila you got a lvl 30 explosive arrow!

Good luck and have fun, I know I do =)

U can use Split arrow + Chain + Life gain on hit for more surviability.

So would you say a +3 Thicket/Imperial is better than a Quill by a substantial amount?

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skaye123 wrote:

U can use Split arrow + Chain + Life gain on hit for more surviability.

Yes that's a smart idea.

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ElPuppet wrote:

So would you say a +3 Thicket/Imperial is better than a Quill by a substantial amount?

Yes it increased my damage by alot. Went from 5L Quil Rain to my +3 and the difference was huge!

Updated with new skill tree for level 100. Dropped IR for health and armour.

Around what level did you switch to blood magic??

I find that if you are using Quill Rain, the following is amazing for health:

Barrage - Life on Hit - Chain - GMP (Most to least important).

On early levels, Rain of Arrows - Life on Hit also helps before you reach the said 4 link.

Sharktooth Quiver seems to be the best for this as well.

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PhillTheWill wrote:

Around what level did you switch to blood magic??

I went to Blood Magic as soon as I could, Sharktooth quiver and Life on Hit helps sustain.

What combination is good for iteam rarity in armor 5-link? maybe falme totem?

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skaye123 wrote:

U can use Split arrow + Chain + Life gain on hit for more surviability.

+blind

You don't lose that much damage with Quill Rain vs. a +3 bow until you throw in empower to hit level 25 or so on your EA. Quill Rain with SA+Chain+LoH+Blind gives insane survivability.

For that reason alone, I would be hard pressed to replace Quill Rain.

I actually tried replacing Quill Rain with a +3 bow and found the kill speed quite similar.

Also, please please please, for the sake of all that is good about EA builds consider using elemental equilibrium. It is the biggest possible damage boost you can get with an EA build.