Molten Shell EK Marauder
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What this build is:
- a test of a theorycraft session that worked out quite well
- good killspeed, decent tank build - affordable-ish. notable uniques cost up to 1-2 ex - a work in progress
What this build is not:
- facerolling every content available spec
- unkillable hc build (playstlye makes it less suitable for hc in general) The whole idea is based around the question on how to make Molten Shell the main damage source that can be used in all scenarios. The problem are packs that deal no phys damage and thus naturally wont cause MS to pop. This can be solved by an relativly new and really inexpensive unique item designed by ghudda:
Spoiler
As you might notice, the curse i put in the glowes is punishment, a curse which is OP as hell for this build. With Punishment its possible to trigger MS with reflected phys damage. I decided to use EK for that purpose since it was the only phys spell at the time i build the char and spell seemed the way to go for synergy with the resourced used to buff MS. A melee skill to trigger might me possible too; would need less mitigation with faster smaller hits. Glacial Cascade could work as well, but the phys portion of the damage might just be too low. Accourding to the wiki and forums, the mitigated damage counting onto MS threshold can come from all kinds of sources besides damage conversion like lightning coil does (40% of physical damage taken as lightning damage). This includes: -Armor -Endu Charges -Arctic Armour -Block/spellblock -Immortal Call Since i couldnt find a good way to incorperate perma IC into the build i deicded to go for a mix of the remaining points. The relaivly high mana cost of MS and EK goes in line with the required eldrich battery for a good arctic armour. The spec i came up with looks about like this: Similar to my tanky Flameblaster, this build makes use of EE fueled proliferate burning damage.
Gems
Im open for suggestions. I do like the lightning warp for EE and culling as well as mobility, but it could be removed for other things. the shocking tempest shield is an icing on the cake. 4-6l Armor in order of importance Molten Shell Ele prolif burning damage chance to ignite aditional gems depending on personal preference: iron will fire pen inc area of effect 3l+1/4l glowes Punishment reduced mana clarity determination (i have to use purity yet) 3-4l EK Faster casting Life leech Iron will 4l Lightning Warp reduced duration culling rarity 4l Tempest shield reduced mana ele proliferation discipline 3l cwdt flammability ice nova 2x unset enduring cry arctic armour
current gear
Doon gives a free link for EK damage and the stone of lazwar with rathpith globe take care for a decent amount of spellblock. |
