I've been a real on-again, off-again player. Not totally a noob, but definitely behind on current gear and theory. Fell in love with crusader when it first released. Took a break again. On returning, I'm enjoying my monk and WD more..at least for the moment. I'm an altoholic at heart. I decide which toon to play based on my feelings when I log in so I don't burn out on any one class. Having said that, I've decided I'd like to get a toon into t5-6 sooner rather than later. I need help deciding which one.
Barb is out. My least favorite class now. (Was my favorite at initial launch)
DH is my next least favorite...BUT, the set bonuses look like they change the play-style enough I would enjoy it more.
Love my current Wizard build, BUT I think a good enough set would mean changing my build and therefore, the play-style...but maybe not for the Firebird
Crusader I still love, but a little burned out. Haven't had any set love for him though.
Monk is maybe my current favorite. Gear kind of locks me into my current build (Holy). Would like to try a lightning Bell build if I had gear. Considering some modifications tonight. Going to experiment with LTK, subbing Sweeping Wind with Ally and a few other tweaks to see what I like. Not much set love for him either. Here's his current build in case you view my profile after I try tweaks. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/monk#UkXSPd!gUfX!bcaYac
WD is probably closest currently. I have 5 piece Jade (Edit: maybe 4, I'll have to recheck tonight). No shoulders or pants. My reading indicates you want 5 piece, but with the helm substituted. Currently running an Army build to take advantage of Zunimassa's, but willing to change if gear supports it.
I have immunity token's for every follower, RORG for every primary stat (in bank to share across toons), a 50% Int Furnace, an Int SoJ, and assorted other collected stuff to work with. Outside of the Furnace, I don't think any of it is build defining.
Which toon should I push first to get to T5-6? How would you handle my current gear and spec on that toon? Honestly, any and all links, resources, or advice is appreciated.
Crusader is still my favorite. If you're only going for T5-6 and not higher Greater Rifts, you have plenty of options on most of the classes. It's not until GR 30+ where you start to get pigeon holed into the very, very few viable late game specs per class.
Anyway, for good old sader, old school firelight and holy shotgun specs still work well for T6. People have gotten the stupid shield throw spam build to work in high torment as well as thorns and blessed hammer. I hear Roland's set is fine for T6 too. The two most common builds are Condemn (seasonal) and Phalanx - Stampede though.
I've only personally tried Sunwuko build (found all the items on my sader, so I figured why not) and the lightning dash build. Obviously zdps pull monk is great in group play.
WD has many, many viable builds, but most of them center on somewhat rare items such as Furnace for Jade set, Starmetal Kukri/Rhenho for some others. I've seen someone do the fetish poison dart thing in T6 somewhat effectively.
TL:DR; If you're going for torment instead of greater rifts, you have PLENTY of options. If you want to push for higher Greater Rifts, you have only 1 or 2 options per class.
Honestly, any and all links, resources, or advice is appreciated.
My advice is to troll the class forums and build pages on diablofans. Also, I hear reddit is a good place for information. Your open ended question can only get an open ended answer.
Maratini, my current Monk build is essentially the one you linked. The only difference is in T3 I went for an offensive mantra (Conviction+Submission) and I really don't have a spender so I went with the Circle of Scorn rune on Breath for damage instead of spirit and Barrage rune on Dash. It is pretty fun.
As a follow up, I do have Jade pants, couldn't remember for sure. Missing shoulders but do have the helm even though the specs I've read for it skip it.
My furnace rolled
3367.5
+1389-1697 Fire damage
CDR 7%
+9622 Life after kill
Socket
I'm considering rolling the socket to %damage or Damage Against Elites and using a Gift in the bank to restore the socket. Recommended? Save gift for a different weapon?
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I've been a real on-again, off-again player. Not totally a noob, but definitely behind on current gear and theory. Fell in love with crusader when it first released. Took a break again. On returning, I'm enjoying my monk and WD more..at least for the moment. I'm an altoholic at heart. I decide which toon to play based on my feelings when I log in so I don't burn out on any one class. Having said that, I've decided I'd like to get a toon into t5-6 sooner rather than later. I need help deciding which one.
Barb is out. My least favorite class now. (Was my favorite at initial launch)
DH is my next least favorite...BUT, the set bonuses look like they change the play-style enough I would enjoy it more.
Love my current Wizard build, BUT I think a good enough set would mean changing my build and therefore, the play-style...but maybe not for the Firebird
Crusader I still love, but a little burned out. Haven't had any set love for him though.
Monk is maybe my current favorite. Gear kind of locks me into my current build (Holy). Would like to try a lightning Bell build if I had gear. Considering some modifications tonight. Going to experiment with LTK, subbing Sweeping Wind with Ally and a few other tweaks to see what I like. Not much set love for him either. Here's his current build in case you view my profile after I try tweaks. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/monk#UkXSPd!gUfX!bcaYac
WD is probably closest currently. I have 5 piece Jade (Edit: maybe 4, I'll have to recheck tonight). No shoulders or pants. My reading indicates you want 5 piece, but with the helm substituted. Currently running an Army build to take advantage of Zunimassa's, but willing to change if gear supports it.
I have immunity token's for every follower, RORG for every primary stat (in bank to share across toons), a 50% Int Furnace, an Int SoJ, and assorted other collected stuff to work with. Outside of the Furnace, I don't think any of it is build defining.
Which toon should I push first to get to T5-6? How would you handle my current gear and spec on that toon? Honestly, any and all links, resources, or advice is appreciated.
Anyway, for good old sader, old school firelight and holy shotgun specs still work well for T6. People have gotten the stupid shield throw spam build to work in high torment as well as thorns and blessed hammer. I hear Roland's set is fine for T6 too. The two most common builds are Condemn (seasonal) and Phalanx - Stampede though.
I've only personally tried Sunwuko build (found all the items on my sader, so I figured why not) and the lightning dash build. Obviously zdps pull monk is great in group play.
WD has many, many viable builds, but most of them center on somewhat rare items such as Furnace for Jade set, Starmetal Kukri/Rhenho for some others. I've seen someone do the fetish poison dart thing in T6 somewhat effectively.
TL:DR; If you're going for torment instead of greater rifts, you have PLENTY of options. If you want to push for higher Greater Rifts, you have only 1 or 2 options per class.
Maratini, my current Monk build is essentially the one you linked. The only difference is in T3 I went for an offensive mantra (Conviction+Submission) and I really don't have a spender so I went with the Circle of Scorn rune on Breath for damage instead of spirit and Barrage rune on Dash. It is pretty fun.
As a follow up, I do have Jade pants, couldn't remember for sure. Missing shoulders but do have the helm even though the specs I've read for it skip it.
My furnace rolled
3367.5
+1389-1697 Fire damage
CDR 7%
+9622 Life after kill
Socket
I'm considering rolling the socket to %damage or Damage Against Elites and using a Gift in the bank to restore the socket. Recommended? Save gift for a different weapon?