Avatar of fire needs 75% phys -> fire

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KalHirol wrote:

Freezing pulse, Cold to fire, Avatar of Fire.

100% Fire.

gg.

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lukeiy wrote:

Something needs to be done about how restrictive the keystone is.
I'm talking about getting 100% fire damage from a 100% physical attack or spell

To get 100% phys to fire without using infernal blow/blackgleam/a cold attack with cold-fire you require
2. Chernobog's Pillar - 25% phys to fire
You lose your shield slot, the second most defensive gear slot after your chest piece.
1. Hrimsorrow - 25% phys to cold
You lose your glove slot, the most utility orientated gear piece in my opinion.
3. Cold to fire support gem - last 25% cold to fire
You lose a support gem, usually equivalent to about 20-30% overall power of a skill.

You lose 2 item slots and a support gem just to reach 100% damage effectiveness. It is never going to be comparable to a standard build with requirements this harsh. Please take a look into this keystone, it has such awesome potential but it's impossible to make a build with it that can't be done better the normal way.

With 75% you could sacrifice either your shield slot, or use Hrimsorrow and cold to fire. But not both, both is too much.

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ScrotieMcB wrote:

I read the OP and what I think to myself is decidedly not "Avatar of Fire needs to be 75%." What I think instead is "Chernobog's Pillar should convert 30-50% just like Blackgleam."

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lukeiy wrote:

I guess changing avatar of fire itself gives a couple more options for gearing. I'd hate to see Cherno's become mandatory, and thus ruling out any build that might need to take advantage of a unique shield. Keep the versatility up ya know. The effect is still the same.

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DirkAustin wrote:

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lukeiy wrote:

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DirkAustin wrote:

its meant to be for niche builds and not the next best OP build people faceroll the entire game with. Im very happy with my avatar as she has fire spear, burning cascade and fire arc thx to this keystone.

Uh read the title again, and maybe read my post as well. I was talking about physical attacks, and increasing the versatility of AoF. It has nothing to do with Cold spells which already function fine with AoF.

Thanks for clarifying. I think its just one of those things you have to work harder for with some skills and items and damage types. Thats kinda how i see it. I want to try a new Avatar eventually with a melee weapon and phys conversion and see how that goes.

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ScrotieMcB wrote:

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lukeiy wrote:

I guess changing avatar of fire itself gives a couple more options for gearing. I'd hate to see Cherno's become mandatory, and thus ruling out any build that might need to take advantage of a unique shield. Keep the versatility up ya know. The effect is still the same.

It's not mandatory, because you can still use Infernal Blow or Molten Strike. However, if you want to use a "non Avatar of Fire" skill with Avatar of Fire, I imagine a unique should be required.