[3.4] Static Discharger / Tower of Thunder

At the core of this build lies two distinct items which, combined with other uniques, unleash a lot of potential damage.

Mjölner and the fresh and new 3.4 Static Strike

The Power Charges are by far the most important of this build as they translate themselves into Lightning Damage, which in turn is buffed by Mjölner.

The combo for this is Romira's Banquet + the Keystone Resolute Technique.



Since we can not critically strike the Ring can only generate Power Charges and never let us lose some. Sadly most other stats on this ring are fairly useless. Except x% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Mana. This let us run Maps with the Stasis affix, which would otherwise negate our Manaregeneration.

Another important factor in Resolute Technique is that our hits can not be evaded. Which is utterly important as Mjölner can only generate casts from hits with the weapon. Which means we would otherwise have to invest massively into Accuracy as Templar tend to run low of it.

One last note to Romira's Banquet: The Power Charge is generated from any hit; not just the weapon. Meaning that high-hit-frequency-spells like Ball Lightning, Fire Storm, Orb of Storm or Blade Vortex can also generate massive amounts of Power Charges in the short delay between Discharges.

There are two major ways to generate Endurance Charge constantly: Voll's Devotion or Hierophant's Conviction of Power.




The major difference between those two is affordability. Voll's Devotion is generally speaking a little more expensive. However you can cheaply by the corresponding Divination Cards for a much cheaper price and even get better rolls that any of the traded Amulets.

Additionally the major disadvantage of Conviction of Power is the fact that it only has a 25% chance on Power Charge gain to actually gain an Endurance Charge, thus rendering is far less consistent than Voll's Devotion.

Please note that you should already be running the Romira's Banquet-Combo to properly generate Endurance Charges.

Unlike Endurance Charges this is a seperate Combo and doesn't require other things outside the combo itself.

The Red Trail + The Golden Rule + Chance to Bleed Support




The Red Trail generate Frenzy Charges on each hit, regardless of type (Attack, Cast, Spell) while the player bleeds. The The Golden Rule would reflect Bleed effects back to you when you do. This is where Chance to Bleed Support comes in. While it only has 25% chance to Bleed it is plenty enough as Static Strike hits multiple times per second and per target.

Sadly, this leave you with a nasty Bleeding debuff. Thus it is recommended to compensate it with the minor Pantheon node Soul of Ralakesh.



Surely, when you want to run Atziri or other enemy with build in Reflect you should go with Soul of Yugul.

A major advantage of this build is that you can build it up steadily, increasing its power step by step. And before you decide to buy the expensive items you can easily play around with it and some cheap items and certain Ascendancy nodes.

Basics




Aside the Basic Combo, which only require a small setup, there are many things we can use to our advantage in terms of damage and survivability.

Another advantage of this build is that it doesn't require a certain Ascendancy class. It could even be played as an Elementalist or Trickster. However, due to the synergies with charges, elemental damage and the position on the Sphere Board the Templar should be the best choice.

The Ascendancy class you pick will just determine the focus from "Most Defensive" to "Most Offensive" and "Hybrid in-between".
Now I'll list all major benefits for each class and set them in comparison to each other.

Guardian:
+ 40% Area of Effect (4 Sentinels of Purity)
+ 10% more Damage when Ally is present (even minions)
+ Minions Intimidate on Hit
+ 10% chance to gain any type of Charge on hit
+ multiple Block modifiers
- No additional Penetration

Hierophant:
+ 25% Increased Area of Effect
+ 10% more Spell Damage (Arcane Surge)
+ 40% increased Spell Damage
+ 0,5% Spell Damage Leech
+ Immunity to Elemental Ailments
+ 5% reduced Elemental Damage taken
+ 5% additional Elemental Damage Penetration
+ more Endurance Charge generation on hit
+ increased Damage per Enemy killed recently

Inquisitor:
+ 20% increased Effect of Shock/Chill/Freeze
+ 10% additional Elemental Damage Penetration
+ 8% reduced Elemental Damage taken
+ Enemies receive 16% more Elemental Damage
+ 30% increased Spell Damage
+ 20% increased Attack Speed
+ Elemental Resistance in minor nodes
- No Area of Effect
- No additional Charge generation

Ultimately I've decided to stick with the Hierophant as the potential best class, but that is my preference.

Essentials / 15 Charges


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After this point you only need to focus on more "5% increased maximum Life" nodes.

A huge advantage of Herald of Purity, aside that it provides Area of Effect as a Guardian, is the fact, that the minions are ideal targets to let the taunt bosses. Not only reduce taunted bosses the damage on you by 10%, but also draw their damage in general.
And thanks to the fact that the Purity Heralds will heal themselves to 100% health as a 20% chance on hit, they are pretty much always full on health.

The only problem is, that the affix Minions have #% chance to Taunt on Hit with Attacks can only be found on Ghastly Eye Jewels which drop from Abysses. But you can easily find cheap version on the market.

There are some possible improvements I haven't build in for now which I like to address.