[1.2.0 updated] Dauemannen's Mjölner build - Facetank Everything

Possible 1.2.0 builds

Actually looks a lot better after some tweaking than it did at first glance. Needs a bit more strength from gear than before. For a lot of nodes we can choose between 5% life or increased damage.



IMO the best option until the mid 90s.



Not a lot worse, and not worth rerolling if you already have a high level witch.



IMO the best when you're level 95+, but also needs that level to work properly.



For all hybrid builds we still need 3G3R, which is near impossible to get on a pure int chest, so we'll want a Saintly or Carnal.

I'll be playing the new challenge leagues, where I naturally can't afford a Mjölner, at least for a while. So I'll not be able to test this build properly. But if anyone has feedback it's very welcome.

Old first post (needed to split into two because it's too long)

This is my first time sharing a build, so you'll have to excuse the probably bad quality of the guide. But it will get better.

The goal of this build is to utilize the insane damage of Mjölner to dedicate almost the entire passive tree to improve my defences. The result is a build that can facetank almost any enemy and ignore most of the game's damage mechanics. It achieves this through capped block and spell block, a relatively big effective life pool from from Cloak of Defiance's mind over matter, and lots of life and mana on hit.

The build's main pros and cons are

Pros
- Awesome DPS against packs and very good damage versus rares and bosses result in very good clear speed
- 77% block and up to 75% spell block means we very rarely get hit. Add in Blind for good measure
- Can do any map mod and probably any combination of mods, but some combinations will kill the unattentive player
- Can facetank all the map bosses with ease, though some mods might make some bosses dangerous
- Only takes half effect from curses

Cons
- Mjölner is quite expensive (but the rest of the gear doesn't have to be)
- The build is weak against degens, especially Corrupting Blood
- Elemental reflect coupled with "of exposure" can be deadly if you attack too many enemies at once
- Needs a lot of passive points to work properly, probably a bit past level 80

Awesome build! waiting to see uber video =D

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siclop19 wrote:

Awesome build! waiting to see uber video =D

Thanks, much appreciated. But I doubt I'll be able to do über Atziri with this build. It's mainly the second boss set that stops me. In the video you can see I almost die with only one boss left. I might be able to dodge the enrage or kill another boss last, but I'm not sure that would be good enough. Atziri herself should probably be fine with Saffell's frame. (I'm using Rathpith globe for the entire run now.)

Also I'm broke at the moment. :(

I love your gameplay ♫

If you are free, make more video of your plays

Thanks.

I'm planning to make some videos where I do some crazy 8 affix maps and difficult bosses, but at the moment I'm mostly doing Atziri runs, and I've already uploaded those. Is there anything specific you'd like to see?

As per your somewhat vague request, I added a video of the Palace map with 8 affixes and facetanking Dominus. You can find it the "Videos" spoiler of the OP, or here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVK9YpALN-c

Where drop Mjolner?

I have to say I'm a bit disappointed with the lack of response. Am I missing anything? Judging by the quality of this build compared to others I was expecting a lot more responses. Is it too expensive compared to the clear speed? Should I have done a better job with the guide? (Better explanations, some pretty pictures and nicer formatting, etc)

You have done an amazing job with the guide. However, not everyone can afford that hammer. Check the price, easily over 100 exalts.