I have 3 barbs and play this class most. However i started DH again for some gameplay change and its fun. I just dont know where to look for or how to get started.
In RoS its all about elemental damage, i am wondering is fire best and easiest for DH as well? Which items do you have as a DH? For example for barbs u have: Fire>devastator, axe of sankis, Cold> azurewrath, Utar's roar, rimeheart, frostburn etc, i guess u see where i am going..
Are there for DH's specifik items with elemental damage to get the most out of a build?
I am guessing aughilds set is always nice to have. Keep in mind i haven't enchanted anything yet, because most aren't end game items, so that would just be a total waste of cash of which i have a short supply anyway
Nope there is no dh weapon in the game with %elemental dmg on it.
DWing as dh is only good in very specific cases, depending on builds and especially the weapons. On higher gear levels a quiver tops what the offhand offers, due to having a skill dmg affix additionally.
Fire is the highest output for a dh, lightning trades dmg for cc, can be very good but at some point you rather want that dmg and physical can build around a pet/zoo build with the marauder 4set and also viable.
Posion and cold are under repersented and very niche, mostly unsued.
As a fire dh you'll either want the marauder 6set + cindercoat if you don't have/take the marauder 6set you want magefists, andariels/prides fall and also the cindercoat.
In terms of survability the marauder 4 set is already very good and likeable. Like you mentioned aughilds is a good start but also reapers wraps as a craftable are very good as we have high resource demand and generators are kinda weak for the most part.
Some weapons which are kinda good:
Calamity - 1h -> proc increases your/group dmg by 20% although it is not mutliplicative with most gainsNatalyas Slayer - 1h -> good when you can get the 3set with Rrog and another part
Hell Trapper - 1h -> more of a gimmick weapon but the proc can get quite handy
Buriza-DO Kyanon - 2h -> Pierce effect can basically triple the output of some generators and some spenders on of my favorites
Chanon Bolter - 2h -> taunt for traps can be very good for dmg and utility although spike traps are currently very bad
Kridershot - 2h -> Elemental rrow turns into an generator, which makes using a generator more rewarding and has quite a good builds around that
Windforce - 2h -> high knockback chance, very good with strongarm barcers + offers utility
I've been lurking on this place awhile and I've followed the same path as you, probably a month in advance of your changes haha.....2 barbs myself then also have a DH (love these 2 classes)
.....a crusader....a wizard.....wd...I hit this game hard on those other not as appealing to me classes when the anniv came around....
I want to say that I can't agree with the statement that DW is only good in special cases. The ability to have double sockets for crit hit dmg and 1h's such as Helltrapper (can drop sentries) and Calamity offers a lot of potential.
Before switching to a 2h recently for the 6pc marauder/fire build, I was using a Physical Pet build, with 4 pc marauders + garwulf cloak (2 additional wolves summoned) + 3 pc nats bonus. It worked fantasically while DW calamity and nats 1h.
In the end I would say its up to your preference, DW 1h has a faster attack speed so I found it useful and faster (playstyle).
Notable 1h:
Natalya's Slayer (Nats), Helltrapper, Calamity (if ur using 1h, bis just cause of the ability)
2h's:
Buriza, Kridershot, Manticore
Quiver:
Bombadier Rucksack (allows 2 more sentries), + more but I don't remember the names....I think one that makes ur bolas explode instantly which is nice when combo'd with buriza
Marauder's set is probably the way to go as well as Natalya's set bonuses, the shadow's coil or whatever it is is just underpowered at the moment, but it will be buffed at a later time next patch i think.....
It's a nice change of pace from the Barb.....but like they said fire is a good way to go.....esp thanks to cindercoat early if u don't have the set pieces....makes cluster arrow loaded for bear take less hatred which is always good. I find physical to be extremely viable too.
Also keep an eye out for Yan's pants and Tasker and Theo gloves, giving good bonuses for moving and pet attk speed respectively.
Any particular build that i can start off with when aiming for fire? And what would be to rotation to use?
Also which passives to use?
Any pointers on how to distribute paragon points?
is AS important for a hunter? O do i just shoot for CHC CHD and CDR?
Which affixes should i focus on when going to the mystic gear wise?
You could go with Grenade - Grenade Cache as hatred generator with the Grenadier passive, instead of Hungering Arrow.
Mostly it's about firing CA:LfB as much as possible, which is why we go with Preparation - Punishment
Wolf companion is a great dmg increase for packs/bosses.
Smoke Screen - Healing vapors for the healing and threat-drop.
Vengeance - Seethe can be exchanged for whatever skill you find most useful.
Concerning Paragon points, it's pretty standard: Movement speed until cap, then dex for core
whichever gives you most dmg in offense.Usually all res in defense, and RCR in utility for more Cluster Arrows
Entangling Shot- Justice is Served is also a viable hatred generator if you're having issues with adds coming on top of you because of the slow. I like it but it's up to your playstyle like most things are lol.
Depending on how hard you get hit they're also some nice talents out there....not listed in any order...
1.) Cull the weak- dmg bonus on slowed enemies....so I sometimes use it with entangling shot
2.) Perfectionist- defensive and disc reducing
3.) Awareness- now changed to straight dex to armor conversion. Defensive
4.) Ballistics- Rocket dmg increase and everythign has a chance of firing rockets
5.) Steady Aim- If you can keep your enemies at a distance you get a flat out damage increase
6.) Tactical Advantage- Mov spd bonus after tumbling....I use it to farm bounties and low torment rifts
Also forgot to mention the Danetta's set for 1h xbow. Nice low torment weapon that converts your tumble to using hatred, great for farming and stuff when you can just gun down everything and not worry about getting facepwned
I have 3 barbs and play this class most. However i started DH again for some gameplay change and its fun. I just dont know where to look for or how to get started.
In RoS its all about elemental damage, i am wondering is fire best and easiest for DH as well? Which items do you have as a DH? For example for barbs u have: Fire>devastator, axe of sankis, Cold> azurewrath, Utar's roar, rimeheart, frostburn etc, i guess u see where i am going..
Are there for DH's specifik items with elemental damage to get the most out of a build?
I am guessing aughilds set is always nice to have. Keep in mind i haven't enchanted anything yet, because most aren't end game items, so that would just be a total waste of cash of which i have a short supply anyway
Thanks a lot!
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Arent there any DH weapons with + elementa damage on it?
Also whats better 2hand or 2x 1hand bows/xbow?
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.....a crusader....a wizard.....wd...I hit this game hard on those other not as appealing to me classes when the anniv came around....
I want to say that I can't agree with the statement that DW is only good in special cases. The ability to have double sockets for crit hit dmg and 1h's such as Helltrapper (can drop sentries) and Calamity offers a lot of potential.
Before switching to a 2h recently for the 6pc marauder/fire build, I was using a Physical Pet build, with 4 pc marauders + garwulf cloak (2 additional wolves summoned) + 3 pc nats bonus. It worked fantasically while DW calamity and nats 1h.
In the end I would say its up to your preference, DW 1h has a faster attack speed so I found it useful and faster (playstyle).
Notable 1h:
Natalya's Slayer (Nats), Helltrapper, Calamity (if ur using 1h, bis just cause of the ability)
2h's:
Buriza, Kridershot, Manticore
Quiver:
Bombadier Rucksack (allows 2 more sentries), + more but I don't remember the names....I think one that makes ur bolas explode instantly which is nice when combo'd with buriza
Marauder's set is probably the way to go as well as Natalya's set bonuses, the shadow's coil or whatever it is is just underpowered at the moment, but it will be buffed at a later time next patch i think.....
It's a nice change of pace from the Barb.....but like they said fire is a good way to go.....esp thanks to cindercoat early if u don't have the set pieces....makes cluster arrow loaded for bear take less hatred which is always good. I find physical to be extremely viable too.
Also keep an eye out for Yan's pants and Tasker and Theo gloves, giving good bonuses for moving and pet attk speed respectively.
Happy Shooting!
Any particular build that i can start off with when aiming for fire? And what would be to rotation to use?
Also which passives to use?
Any pointers on how to distribute paragon points?
is AS important for a hunter? O do i just shoot for CHC CHD and CDR?
Which affixes should i focus on when going to the mystic gear wise?
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Depending on how hard you get hit they're also some nice talents out there....not listed in any order...
1.) Cull the weak- dmg bonus on slowed enemies....so I sometimes use it with entangling shot
2.) Perfectionist- defensive and disc reducing
3.) Awareness- now changed to straight dex to armor conversion. Defensive
4.) Ballistics- Rocket dmg increase and everythign has a chance of firing rockets
5.) Steady Aim- If you can keep your enemies at a distance you get a flat out damage increase
6.) Tactical Advantage- Mov spd bonus after tumbling....I use it to farm bounties and low torment rifts
Also forgot to mention the Danetta's set for 1h xbow. Nice low torment weapon that converts your tumble to using hatred, great for farming and stuff when you can just gun down everything and not worry about getting facepwned
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Storm-21498/hero/47687845
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