[ 2.0 ] Vaal Pact Dual Claw Build Level 92 ( Atziri Viable + BOTW S: 2 EP: 9 )

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Cstiker01 wrote:

I gotcha, thanks for the update. I did mean Ondars Guile with IR, but I see what you mean being melee without Unwavering stance. I'll keep IR on my Archer Shadow instead.

Also, one more quick question. I noticed you did not take a lot of Evasion+ passive nodes...what is the reasoning there? Just the crazy leech, block from DW, and Acrobatics/Ondars Guile?

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ninedeadeyes wrote:

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Fathervic wrote:

First and foremost let me thank ninedeadeyes for this awesome guide into the shadow dual claws World!

I have a few general questions/comments in regard to gem setup and gear.

Gem setup:

The 4 link codt+end cry+immortal call etc...what does it really do? its like half a second of invulnerability and u lose you end charges very fast.... - this is maybe a noob question, since I see many builds utilizing this mechanic, but I don't seem to get it. - Furthermore with all the dodge/evasion I don't seem to get hit that often, so for me this far its pretty useless.
Would it not be much better to stack end-charges and put an increased duration gem in there too? - Maybe go high lvl codt+end+molten shell?

Is there any update on what the best 4th gem is to link with codt+end cry+ immortal call and....? - That faster gem doesn't do anything since its not a continuously cast skill

Gear:

If I have enough resistance, would it be preferable to switch out geofri's crest to rat's nest?

The same goes for boots with resistance ones versus blood dance - this could help with frenzy charges without using the skill.


I am currently lvl 55 here is my gears:

With regards!

A) Actually for a long time I just had enduring cry running with 5 charges, it wsa ok but survivability went up due to using immortal call. The reason why is because when you do take damage and activate COTD It is usually when you are in most danger or against a boss. Those 2 or 3 seconds of immortality will give you chance to leech your life back to full health and if it is a mob kill everything around you. Even with the damage reduction of enduring cry against boss you still take alot of damage since you are acrobatic.

B)Are you in mercless yet ? If yes and you elemental cap then you can take on whatever you feel. To be honest if I had my resist cap there is a very strong unique glove called
Maligaro's Virtuosity which I would use.. If you can use bother Maligaro's Virtuosity and rat nest helmet. I would only go for blood dance if you are going for a non-vaal pact frenzy alternative since I don't think frenzy/blood rage/blood dance suit a vaal pact build. ( no regen which is the main advantage)

C) I've tested faster casting and it does increase the casting for Immortal call, for me who does level 76+ maps I am always getting damaged hence why it goes off quite quick for me. If you do not want to use this I will use an enfeeblement curse.. You can in theory use doedre's ring and set both enfeeblement and Temporal chain curse. Food for thought.


Nice set up, just wondering how much have you spent on your build and how much do you think you will be spending more ? :)

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LordLoki wrote:

Hi Guys,

I hit Merciless now and found i have to upgrade my Gear to get going. I am lvl 55 now and i think i can find some gear to get me up to the 60s without problems.

For the Long term im planning to buy a carcass Jack now the question is the following. a 6L is freaking expensive 17 to 20exa. And im not having a high level char yet for farming. So im poor (1.7 exa)

So i have seen you can get a 6socket with 5L for 3.5 to 5exa already.

Now im Thinking about buying 1 and link it on my Own. My calculation is fairly simple. 1Exa = 30-40Fusing

So lets calculate with lowest amounts
17exa for 6L Carcass - 5exa for 6s5l Carcass = 12 Exa saved
12x30 = 360 Fusings

So as long as i use less than 360 Fusings i am fine.

Did someone do that already?
Is 360 fusing enough?

Thanks for your Thoughts

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Freakynorm wrote:

Do you keep the incinerate gem at level 1 to keep the mana usage down? Also what flasks are you using? I thought health flasks don't work with Vaal Pact?

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Freakynorm wrote:

That makes sense. I am having fun with the build but still need to beef up my gear a bit. My biggest problem is desync of course. I am not even trying to speed run the zones and I have no other issues with any other games I play but this one.

The desync problem was the reason I quit playing back in the beta. It just got too frustrating to try and run high level maps and get xp only to die to trash mobs when the game would desync. Now I am back over a year later and it's still an issue for me.

It's a fun build though. It's my first melee build and I love facetanking elites and boss mobs. I really need more mana so I can get some wriggle room and run two auras while having enough to at least use my main attack twice.

Once I get a few more upgrades I will have max resists in merciless, so is elemental aura worth it or should I run something else along with hatred?

Can you like your current gear and gems too NDE? Just curious to see where you're at. :)