So I'm not sure if it's just me or if this combination is set up for a future nerf. If any of the more established players have any comment on this I would love to hear it, as I just started playing again right before Loot 2.0 was released.
What I'm seeing is that Sever gives you the capability of destroying mobs by making them detonate for ridiculous crit damage. The HIGHEST crit that I've seen it do so far is 252 Million.
I know that +Area Hit is basically a 1 in 5 chance (20% chance to proc + x% of Area Hit Damage you possess). I know I can't count on a massive crit splash every time, but when you use an ability like Frozen Orb and launch it into the middle of a high density monster pack, it shows you exactly what is possible. In T3 I've launched a frozen orb into a pack of monsters + elite pack and there have been times when it either halves the health of the elite pack or all but destroys them.
I've been picking up pieces of gear here and there but haven't tried it yet, but do you think it'd be worth it to equip +Area Hit Gear and cap out the Paragon portion of it for a build?
This, and I think he is also an MVP for the offical Diablo III forum. Also, i tested it as well and it only a "fake" number because it does not actually increase your dps or crit damg during battle.
For those who don't know, the main purpose for Sever is to ensure the slain target explodes so there is no corpse. That way, enemies like the tiny Fallen cannot be resurrected by the Shamans.
What I'm seeing is that Sever gives you the capability of destroying mobs by making them detonate for ridiculous crit damage. The HIGHEST crit that I've seen it do so far is 252 Million.
I know that +Area Hit is basically a 1 in 5 chance (20% chance to proc + x% of Area Hit Damage you possess). I know I can't count on a massive crit splash every time, but when you use an ability like Frozen Orb and launch it into the middle of a high density monster pack, it shows you exactly what is possible. In T3 I've launched a frozen orb into a pack of monsters + elite pack and there have been times when it either halves the health of the elite pack or all but destroys them.
I've been picking up pieces of gear here and there but haven't tried it yet, but do you think it'd be worth it to equip +Area Hit Gear and cap out the Paragon portion of it for a build?
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Wise ElderFor those who don't know, the main purpose for Sever is to ensure the slain target explodes so there is no corpse. That way, enemies like the tiny Fallen cannot be resurrected by the Shamans.
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