Duelist - [3.1] GLADIATOR 1H+Shield Max Block&Spell Block Tank + a BoR version - Forum

Loving this build so far. Last edited by FireTako on Dec 15, 2015, 2:28:34 AM	Posted by FireTako on Dec 14, 2015, 11:09:48 PM Quote this Post
Glad to hear so :) 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 15, 2015, 6:50:59 AM Quote this Post
Thanks! I am playing a very similar build to yours but I use lightning strike. Additionally to your build i took Iron Reflexes, Point Blank and Iron Grip, other than that I went pretty much the same. Going for swords though, as I have a big preference for Bladedash over Leapslam. What are your thoughts on that? Do you maybe have any tipps? A couple more questions that would help me greatly<3: - Why are you not speccing/using frenzy charges? Bloodrage seems to have almost no drawback. Would you do that in the LS version? - How do you get maxblock? I do not really get to 75% with your build or I am bad at maths :D - Would it be an option to go into the ranger tree, instead of templar? cheers and great build!	Posted by DiZzY2k on Dec 15, 2015, 7:05:41 AM Quote this Post
IGN: Standard League - Dark_Captain Last edited by lDantonl on Dec 16, 2015, 11:54:33 AM	Posted by lDantonl on Dec 15, 2015, 9:48:47 AM Quote this Post
Quick question (and sorry if it's been asked before): why do you take unwavering stance in your high level passive tree, but not iron reflexes? Doesn't that passive remove all chance to evade?	Posted by Arachnan on Dec 15, 2015, 1:33:16 PM Quote this Post
First of all, thank you for that build. Love it ! I'm trying it and it's doing the job pretty well until now (mercy mid act1). I'm sure it will be great by the end game. But two questions : - leap slam seems really slow and dangerous. Maybe we can link fortify with another skil ? - why no blood rage ? that could give an insane speed bonus even without frenzy nodes.	Posted by Leebz on Dec 15, 2015, 5:08:34 PM Quote this Post
" DiZzY2k wrote: Thanks! I am playing a very similar build to yours but I use lightning strike. Additionally to your build i took Iron Reflexes, Point Blank and Iron Grip, other than that I went pretty much the same. Going for swords though, as I have a big preference for Bladedash over Leapslam. What are your thoughts on that? Do you maybe have any tipps? A couple more questions that would help me greatly<3: - Why are you not speccing/using frenzy charges? Bloodrage seems to have almost no drawback. Would you do that in the LS version? - How do you get maxblock? I do not really get to 75% with your build or I am bad at maths :D - Would it be an option to go into the ranger tree, instead of templar? cheers and great build! No tips about lightning strike, never made a build with the skill. As for your question: - because we need ES for Aegis aurora to make sense and make us tanky. Using blood rage makes you lose that ES. - with a legacy Rumi's concoction. With a nerfed one, you'll have near-max, but not full max block. - it would be bad, because you'd get less block and less life 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 15, 2015, 7:27:04 PM Quote this Post
" lDantonl wrote: Hey, i've been playing max block aegis/soul taker/BoR duelist for a few years now and it's probably my most consistent build. With melee splash buffs, i was considering running either infernal blow or heavy strike. If i ran heavy strike, i would also run emperor's grasps. Has anyone done any late game heavy strike builds? Also, this build will become incredibly strong when 2.2 ascendancy is released, as we can spec into gladiator and take the node "100% of block chance applied to spells". This would allow us to drop rainbow strides for rare lifer boots and stone of laz for the anvil to achieve 78/78 with minimal effort. I'd go with Infernal Blow rather, but heavy strike should be ok too. And yes, this build should be rly nice in 2.2. :) 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 15, 2015, 7:30:28 PM Quote this Post
" Arachnan wrote: Quick question (and sorry if it's been asked before): why do you take unwavering stance in your high level passive tree, but not iron reflexes? Doesn't that passive remove all chance to evade? It does, but one of the key aspects of this build is having high damage mitigation, so you don't mind getting hit. You will either block or mitigate it with armour and a huge life pool. Meanwhile, getting stunlocked is a real threat while doing bosses, and Unwavering stance completely eliminates that threat. 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 15, 2015, 7:32:01 PM Quote this Post
" Leebz wrote: First of all, thank you for that build. Love it ! I'm trying it and it's doing the job pretty well until now (mercy mid act1). I'm sure it will be great by the end game. But two questions : - leap slam seems really slow and dangerous. Maybe we can link fortify with another skil ? - why no blood rage ? that could give an insane speed bonus even without frenzy nodes. - You can use some other movement skill, ofc :) - read 2 or 3 posts above :P 1H+Shield High Block&Spell Block Tank: http://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/868995 Ice Crash Crit Staff AKA "The Shaterring Karui": https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1289037 Tanky Block+AR+EV Ranger Crit Reave Dagger/Claw: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1301888	Posted by ComradeSerge on Dec 15, 2015, 7:33:02 PM Quote this Post