is Static Strike strong? [build inside] [20k DPS milestone reached]

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Metalsonicx wrote:

Why would I use Static Strike over flameblast?

Wrong question. This is a melee discussion. The right question is, why would I use static strike over cyclone? Instant damage, constant movement and OP single target if used properly. For static strike I have to wait for the actual AoE damage to process, as compared to say cleave or ground slam or sweep.

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Etherfire wrote:

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Metalsonicx wrote:

Why would I use Static Strike over flameblast?

Wrong question. This is a melee discussion. The right question is, why would I use static strike over cyclone? Instant damage, constant movement and OP single target if used properly. For static strike I have to wait for the actual AoE damage to process, as compared to say cleave or ground slam or sweep.

once you get into the rythm you do not need to wait as you bring the explosion with you from the previous pack. with high enough single hit damage it works WONDERS. if i had to create a race char for real money and if i HAD to compete - static strike would be my choice.

cyclone has a downside too - mana cost. or you run it on blood magic (thus cutting links). and while desync got better with new no-target mode it STILL is noticeable and aggravating

updated skill tree.
now level 46 in Act 3 Cruel.

Vaal was a good test of efficiency, and I steamrolled past him with almost 3.5k DPS.
6-link at work obviously, but I imagine around 2k DPS is possible with the 4-link setup I mentioned.

Bandit Reward for Cruel is Kraytin, since Attack Speed is harder to get from the stats buff on the staff.

will update Bandit Rewards in OP.

also a neat gameplay trick:
when Static Charges are up, you can Leap Slam and they will hit monsters along the way as you fly :)

I'm sure you realise this but Pillar + Astramentis = one-shot everything regardless of build until a3m :P

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Chundadragon wrote:

I'm sure you realise this but Pillar + Astramentis = one-shot everything regardless of build until a3m :P

Astramentis is a very expensive build-enabler for me, but without it and most importantly without taking those staff nodes and stat nodes - Pillar would be extremely difficult to scale even this early (act 2-3 Cruel).

so difficult, I'd probably have to replace it with an equally-expensive Rare Staff.
a staff, which would - despite superior damage - lack all the things Pillar does, as if tailor-made for Static Strike: scalable damage + scalable AoE + potentially the best attack speed ( = charge gain) for any staff out there, including the mirror-worthy ones.

there is good reason why Static Strike + Pillar + Astramentis define this build.
one I hope would be very apparent by the time I reach late Merciless.
they are just made for each other.

so far, it's the best melee experience I've had in a long time.
already as fast as my Blender Duelist and Claw Shadow, and potentially as devastating as my Cycloner Marauder.
and it gets even better with each level up.
so I just had to share this with you guys.

Is this the same OP build that died ~20 times on Act 2 Normal Tora mission?

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kuukkeli wrote:

Is this the same OP build that died ~20 times on Act 2 Normal Tora mission?

1) yes.

2) died before it was OP. a.k.a before any of the items and nodes that define it.

3) I'd like to see someone not die, to something that deals over 500 damage with a basic attack in Act 2 Normal. and by "not die" I don't mean "log out". I mean kill the fucking thing.
in melee combat, preferably. like I did, despite dying so many times.

and then I opened a bug report, because nothing should deal 500+ damage with a basic attack, in Act 2 Normal.


I hope that answers your question.
now feel free to take the build for a spin, if you want to enjoy a fun melee experience.

Use these gloves instead http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Meginord%27s_Vise

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kompaniet wrote:

Use these gloves instead http://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Meginord%27s_Vise

yes those are definitely an option for later on.

I was planning on having everything except the core Uniques replaced by Rares, but the damage boost on those gloves is very substantial.

I planned a similar Pillar build (when Astramentis dropped in Rampage), but then opted to go 1H mace (doryani) + shield for better survivability (also CoD + AA). I leveled to 76 with Molten strike, but then put her (playing a Witch, since I dont like templars) on hold. Might return back and check Static strike someday...