Hellcat5's Guide to Melee Duelist for 1.3.1

Hello!

if you like to play melee characters, check this out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwFSyHUsocI&list=PLA7erk0oNe2pec8aJEI-sMzXEmL13K8WN

notes - this build is a ton of fun to play as long as you keep in mind the build weaknesses. I show you how to play the character, and what to avoid to level. People often try to do maps that are too difficult. I find alchemy maps are for 80+ characters, while transmuting maps works fine a few levels under your character level.

essential gear -
high evasion / armor, hp, and res is very useful. This build works fine through normal, cruel, and merciless, only coming upon difficulty when doing maps that have high mods.

suggested gear (none of these are essential to make the build work. It's workable through freeze nodes and gems) -

abyssus for damage damage damage - http://poe.trade/search/aresikozakokey

prismatic eclipse - http://poe.trade/search/ewosinamimeduk

dream fragments - http://poe.trade/search/inomasumonohay

carnage heart - http://poe.trade/search/omanogenomosim

meginord's girdle - http://poe.trade/search/meriteyuumasic

slitherpinch (I use these for the life and mana leech) - http://poe.trade/search/ehaherikatuset

gems -

reduced mana+hatred+herald of ash+leap slap

cast when damage taken+molten shell+shockwave+increased area of effect (or add reduced mana gem because cwdt uses available mana)

flicker strike+melee splash+melee damage+stun
(stunned enemies can't hurt you)

whirling blades+chance to flee+faster attacks
(if you're running away why not cause close enemies to run also)

dual strike+multi strike+melee physical damage+melee splash
(primary attack)

blood rage+reduced duration

cyclone+faster attacks+blind
(enemies who can't see damage you less)

build -
http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAAAYB3AHnCLEJWAvBEdUV7BX2G_oc5yFgJd8ppSo4LIUxnjWSNe826DgbOlI64TrtP_xCjkMxRJ5HfkrITeNOKlO7V5dYr1oaW69gQWJ5Y3BlTWeAah5qO220bpduqngNgUGCB4LkhNmGYIqvkBGYCpkrns2fy6QZplenMKgHqW6wc7Xytiy2QbakuR29Nr2Bvoq-p7_VwYvKkNIh0_zYvdl826feluJD6GbyL_JB8kXynPe-_gr-jw==