Max Block Build
|
Use Crest Of Perandus and get 35% from the tree. With the nerf to leech that shield is probably the best regardless of it's low evasion.
|
|
" Exactly my point. It's impossible to make a max block build with only 28% from your passive skill tree. Even with a perfectly rolled rare, which is harder to get than a unique. This is trying to do it without destroying your passive skill tree and not using unique or hard to get items. " Extremely close. Max block refers to 75% though. As to being viable, block is the most powerful defense in this game since it's either or, not a roll based additive like evasion. |
|
" What's the point, unless you're playing self-found? I doubt there are any viable endgame builds that don't require Uniques or Mirrored BiS Rares. |
|
|
well if you want to get technical, DODGE is the best defense mechanic in the game because its just like block, doesn't have an entropy system but also does not create a stun animation.
it just happens to be capped a lower amount (only because you can only get a certain amount). but getting 26-28% block nodes via the skill tree is hardly going out of your way when its actually on the way to other passives you want - so i don't get what your fuss is. especially when you can use 2 uniques and that will max your spell block while you're at it. |
|
" Dodge is weaker, for exactly the fact that it has a lower cap. It's easier to get max block when using any items than it is to get dodge. Dodge requires a single item or a keystone. Max block can be obtained with only one unique and some investment, or a couple of uniques and a tiny bit of investment. Max block is much better, especially when you add in Aegis or Tempest Shield. As to obtaining max block, if you're doing a build that doesn't have the luxury of getting the gear to do so, it makes it hard. I'm trying to figure out if one can use gear as utility and the passive tree for max block instead. Last edited by Natharias#4684 on Mar 20, 2014, 4:31:09 PM
|
|
" 40% - Crest Of Perandus 10% - The Anvil 28% - Tree 78% block chance. You're welcome. Edit: The reason it's not so simple to get to max block is because it's insanely effective. Would you want every single shield build to be able to get 75% block as easy as 700% life? I also have a build I'm in the process of leveling at the moment that gives me 200% life and 36% block chance from the tree, freeing up the amulet slot for Stone of Lazwahr to get 46% spell block. Last edited by SnewpDoge#1756 on Mar 20, 2014, 5:18:25 PM
|
|
|
wings of entropy+bor+dual wield block nodes+stone of lazwar+conjurer boots = 74 % block and spellblock. enjoy
|
|
|
I run around with my EK Scion on Ambush with 74 block/75 spell block using rathpith and SoL... I'd share my tree, but I didn't look at the changes very well before going nuts in some less-than-optimal areas(/shame). The point investment on block nodes is 17 points.
Last edited by lithiumjack#2477 on Mar 20, 2014, 6:24:08 PM
|
|
|
How do you go about a shield block build in 2.0?
IGN: AlCohonez, GhengizCohen
|
|
" Your think what they are saying is pointless? When people answer in twisted ways, they are just hinting to you that you might be missing the obvious. |
|
