Build Guide
There are 4 things to keep in mind while playing the build:
- The Uliana's 2 piece bonus does not apply EPs that benefit from area damage. In all cases you must avoid applying EPs with the set bonus. You can do this by manually applying an EP (pressing the button), and spreading it using SSS. Also, the 2 piece bonus will not overwrite existing EPs, so once every mob in the area has EP on it (through SSS) you can freely use your generator to get spirit and assimilation stacks.
- Mythic rhythm passive generates a buff on your character after the 3rd spirit generator attack (this does not show on the buff bar). However, if you apply new EPs through your 2 set bonus, the MR buff is consumed. Your goal is to punch monster(s) with EPs on them already 3 times, thus generating a MR buff, then carry that buff to a new set of monsters and apply an EP manually.
- The most damage you can do is by creating a large amount of density and using SSS while you have the following buffs: Cold COE, assimilation, 100 stacks of Endless Walk, and the occulus ring circle. Setting this up can be a bit tricky, and i show a specific example in the video.
- Survivability comes from two places. First the gear. You need the correct secondary resist rolls on every piece of gear, high mainstat from paragons/augments, and recovery through life per second and life per kill. Second, the active abilities that buff defense: Mantra Salvation , dodge dash, binding of the lost belt, and desert shroud. Missing one of these 4 at any point in the rift will often lead you death.
how do you think put in the cube leoric crown for much cooldown reduction?
which mod do u use for this interface?
Question # 1 I am at 53.57% cooldown I put Leorics Crown in Cube . It added 7% CDR 58.46 . I would have to test it. But at High level GR I think I need the reduced damage of 40% to0 survive . It would be better to try to gain the 7% through rolls on gear . Easer said than done. Try it and let me know how it works in harder Greater Rifts.
Question # 2 Im not sure I understand you question ? Language barrier . But I play on The Playstation 4 . That is why the screen looks different .
Holy cow this build looks so fun and powerful. Thanks for tip about stats to look for when crafting. I like your guides as you give good info. Most guilds on this site are trash . Lazy player posting build with no video or no stats on gear. All of your builds are detailed . Awesome dude !!!
Great build guide . Thanks for explaining about how to play this build. I had no idea I was not getting Area damage from the 2 set bonus . Very clear now what I need to do.
Other rings to use instead of Unity?
This is a solo build. Unity always rolls with + Damage to Elite monsters . 15% is max roll. I see no option but to wear Unity for the damage reduction and + damage to Elite's. I'm a solo player . I have played in a co-op session . I wore my Unity as it has very good statistics. Sorry I can not help you any further . Hopefully a player that likes to play Co-op will chime in with a suggestion . Thank you for looking at build.
I have two burning questions about Monk EP builds and this build.
The first one is, why would EP applied with the third hit set bonus not benefit from AE damage when the applied EP explodes? Am I understanding this correctly? I assume we're talking about the EP explosion here. Wouldn't that be considered a bug? I thought all damage (without exception) benefits from the 20% possibility of AE damage.
Second,
I'm currently running the same/similar Uliana EP SSS build, but wouldn't an LON EP build with all ancients be way more powerful? Then you also don't have to worry about whether or not you accidently applied the EP buff using the 2 piece set bonus. Uliana's is only giving 250% damage to EP whereas LON gives whatever the max is (I think around 1300%). I realize SSS will not detonate EP, but all you have to do is kill one monster with EP and then you get the domino effect right?
Side note,
I noticed even on a single guardian or enemy it seems that EP applies and procs multiple time during a single SSS. I mean over the course of the 14 SSS hits. Is this because EP is being reapplied every three attacks in an SSS due to set 2 bonus?
Any responses are deeply appreciated.
Sure . I love 'The Enchantress" Even if most player use Templar . TIP :Try to use Myriam to 'Enchant' on your followers gear CDR .That way Your Follower can use there Skills faster .
Follower Skills for this build
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/smoking-thurible
Charm
Power Armor
Erosion
Focused Mind. This increases your attack speed. You may also use ' Mass Control ' As the attack speed is already fast . I did use 'Focused Mind in video
Amulet http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/the-ess-of-johan
Ring #1 http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/oculus-ring
Ring # 2 http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/unity
Weapon http://us.battle.net/d3/en/item/thunderfury-blessed-blade-of-the-windseeker
I hope this helps. If so . Please give me a ( + ) Thumbs up for my build . Thank you.
Why Bane of the Powerful over Gogok? More CDR gets SSS off CD faster, is the 20% from BotP really more damage? And sense it has Dodge, if you die 1-2 more times extra do to less dodge wouldnt your overall damage also be less?
Edit: Spelling
Been loving this build so far out of curiosity why don't you use madstone in the cube?
You have INT on your amulet (in the Items list). What should that be instead? Sorry, I'm VERY new to leveling the monkey. Thanks so much!
Make sure you have a socket # 1 For L.GEM . #2Then CHC/CHD . #3 Dex . If you get those good . If there is room/ a good roll in Cube add Int it helps with Monks low resistance to all elements . In my case I rolled a socket in CuBe There fore I did not need to roll off a stat to get socket . I think I will edit and take Int off a change to socket less confusing . Thank you for checking out my build.
Hi,
I like Uliana's set and the way you created your build. I'm just wondering if you can give me quick advice on what to change to use this build in T13 or 80+ GR Rifts? I know there's other builds on this site, but I want your opinion. It doesn't have to be optimal, or anything - just fun.
Also how important is the % roll on the Fist of Az? I found a good one but it's at 420%.
That's all the information I needed. Thank you again
Does the 2 piece Uliana EP work with area damage yet or has that not been fixed yet?