2H Reaper's Pursuit Leap Slam/cleave. 99 point build, opinions?

99 point defensive buildhttp://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAmSu9gavFR35lTYTZbmmplCXfxLi-p5BsG_rV-IdqpBlhIQHchO--inTteA1676luYEu18k3jBS2uk6xZxFhAoGz2pld6uP6PJ9XvToLkOuG3PjIJkBGKr4jxxq5z4dpiPC3-CveIlKDE9vJFX6podCft52PYTfPdrKoZLlnz1I_AGrndkFXyL-8Op4TnUho4VEnsOF8_V-IpT_ZId-UyiYKbjM8Es1BQFE3wHwJxWGODOKIAqWjG2O98PAWf34uM4XPtIEbX



95 point more offensive version:http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAmSubLb2Bq8VHfmVNhNluaamUJd--p5BsG_qHaqQZYSEB3ITvvop07XgNeu-pbmBLtfJN4wUtrpOsWcRYbPamV3q4_o8n1YLkOuG3PkGHkBGKr4jxgsdz4dpiKPr3iJSg6-5fqmh0uJPYTacIDH2PRp2uEH_Q0Bpsxp6boc9l5CIZhWe9VcYpTySq7m8Wb-w4gps26VfiGjjjanflMomnhASzkFUUTfAfAnGDOKIAqWjvfDwFn9-LjOFz7SBG1w==

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Hi

- I think you should get Resolute Technique, as you aren't doing a crit build, so this is a must in my opinion
- Beserking is not worth getting in your build as you are spending 3 points to get it, so 5 attack speed per node. I'd rather spend the two points at the duelist start area for 10% attack speed if attack speed is very important
- I would advise against a mana build because of your low intelligence base. I have a very high intel based duelist and I can assure you it is even tough on him to keep up with mana costs. You should either go blood magic, or go blood magic gem on your main attack skill. If you are already planning this, you can take out the mana nodes.
- As this is an elemental build (I am assuming from some of the node choices), I would strongly recommend getting both static blows and inner force, as the former will provide a very nice DPS boost as well as access to some good hp nodes, and the latter would provide you both a dps and an defensive boost (Determination/grace + inner force = perfect).
- You didn't go for iron reflexes, so instead of going for steel skin, better to go for Leather and Steel

You have put a lot of points into hp regen, which isn't bad but
I have made you an amended build as to what I would do as a 2 handed cleave. Now, I am building it in the assumption you do not want to go for Iron reflexes or Unwavering stance. I only mention this as I would personally go for at least Iron Reflexes, but that is a preference issue, so for purposes I am excluding it in my altered build.

http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAAnEEswUtDH0QfxRNFSAZtBo4HRQn7SpNLOkyiTWGNuk6szrhPAU8LT8nRtdHfkp9VcZW-lfiWfNgS2EhY6dlTWaeZ6BnvWqTbmluqnKpdO135Xq4eu982YM4hNmE74dqh3aI8YuMj0aQVZBsmSuboZ2qn9-iAKZXpwinhKloqZSrxayqrpO18rc-uJO5zb2BvqfAD8AaxPbGnsauytPPZdDQ0k3V7d0N3Ubhc-Nq52PsOO0g7m_vfPAf8kXz3frS_E78xf4K

Main differences:
- You can no longer miss, this will increase DPS by quite a lot
- You will have less regen (3.5% instead of 7.4%), but you will have 268% hp against 243%
- This will provide you with 12% attack speed rather than 28% (but you can bring this up to 22 rather easily by substituting two hp nodes for the beginner attack speed nodes)
- Will provide 131% ele damage instead of 141% ele damage (but resolute technique should make it worthwhile)
- It provide 292/132/114 attributes intead of 342/52/64, which should stop any attribute issues coming your way when upgrading certain gems or using certain gear.
- You will lose resistances

However, it is hard to calculate how much difference both inner force and Static blows can make. Every shock charge will increase your DPS on target by 40%, so up to 3 charges = 120% damage.
30% increased effect from your aura's, endurance charges and (if you wish to accommodate blood rage which is doable with sufficient chaos res + hp res) will make a huge difference to your survivability and DPS, more so than some of the few nodes which increase some hp or dps.

thanks for the in depth reply.


After leveling the character a bit i found leap slam to be more fun and more effective. Overall is does slightly less damage but because of the extra mobility i clear zones with it much quicker.



A couple things:

- this build is in preparation for the new support gems. (melee splash, multistrike, power charge)


- I plan to use reaper's pursuit for as long as possible. So my attacks will never miss and still crit(still stocking up jewelers and fuses to, hopefully, 6L)

-I know i didn't spec into crit, i wanted to try this with a more defensive stance in HC league. Later i may try a crit based shadow with a similar build.

-my main atttack will be on blood magic. Auras will be stacked on mana, with enough mana left to cast curse, molten shield and enduring cry when needed

- i really wanted to go unwavering stance+iron reflexes with diamond skin but the point investment is pretty high.

- i totally forgot about the attack speed starter nodes. THX

-good point on steel skin vs leather and steel

-because im using reaper's, maximizing ele dmg is number 1 priority dmg wise. Ill try to add inner focus.

I am HC Duellist as well using


:) for the time being anyway

But alas, this weapon is only 169 phys dps for a 2h :(. For comparison, my 1H in SC does 350 phys dps.

My build is also hoping to incorporate new gems. I must say though, inner force has to be chosen and the alternative I gave you only had 10% less ele damage BUT would deal more damage due to the inner force affecting wrath/anger/hatred.

after thinking about it, ele+crit(shadow) focus might be the best way to go since the physical dmg is so low. I mean if you're crit'ing with about 400%+ crit multiplier you should be doing decent dmg.

It'd be hard to pull off in HC though

heres a 95 point version with inner focus. Only requires lvl 74-77 depending on bandit rewards

Basically i dropped marauder nodes, got inner focus and static blows. defensively, it makes the build more gear dependent. Offensively, less gear dependent.


http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgQAmSubLb2Bq8VHfmVNhNluaamUJd--p5BsG_qHaqQZYSEB3ITvvop07XgNeu-pbmBLtfJN4wUtrpOsWcRYbPamV3q4_o8n1YLkOuG3PkGHkBGKr4jxgsdz4dpiKPr3iJSg6-5fqmh0uJPYTacIDH2PRp2uEH_Q0Bpsxp6boc9l5CIZhWe9VcYpTySq7m8Wb-w4gps26VfiGjjjanflMomnhASzkFUUTfAfAnGDOKIAqWjvfDwFn9-LjOFz7SBG1w==