I'm currently using Serpent Wand and Firebird's Eye as shown, however I also have a Furnace @ 3,500 dmg / 44% elite dmg. I'm torn between which setup to actually use.
A lot of people say use the furnace no matter what, however, here is what I lose going to Furnace:
1. 33% Fire Damage (Go from ~80% to ~45%)
2. 10% Crit Chance
3. 25% Resouce Cost Reduction (Cindercoat)
4. Would have to drop Elemental Exposure (10% damage for all group members)
5. Double Hydra
Of course I gain more elite damage (40% > 84%) and higher weapon damage, but is it worth it???
Higher APS does absolutely nothing for Firebird DoTs so you tend to want slower, harder hitting weapons to maximize your damage output per hit. Serpent's Sparker offers a more frantic, faster playstyle that many players enjoy, but it's less consistent for higher Greater Rifts, especially against elites that you have to kite.
I'm currently using Serpent Wand and Firebird's Eye as shown, however I also have a Furnace @ 3,500 dmg / 44% elite dmg. I'm torn between which setup to actually use.
A lot of people say use the furnace no matter what, however, here is what I lose going to Furnace:
1. 33% Fire Damage (Go from ~80% to ~45%)
2. 10% Crit Chance
3. 25% Resouce Cost Reduction (Cindercoat)
4. Would have to drop Elemental Exposure (10% damage for all group members)
5. Double Hydra
Of course I gain more elite damage (40% > 84%) and higher weapon damage, but is it worth it???
Any other gear suggestions are also welcome
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Jaetch pretty much said it all