You need more EHP. You're using Energy Armor which means you're missing out on a lot of potential dps from SA. Your resists are too low to run SA on high MP and your armor is a bit low too, unless that 4k is before EA. You can also use some extra crit, so I'd dump the hellfire ring for something with CC, just make sure it has 8% IAS so you don't lose your breakpoint. The extra XP isn't that useful when you're at a high MP.
The problem is getting more EHP is costly, but if you can raise your resists to around 600-650 and keep your armor around 4k you should be fine running SNS in KD2 at MP7 or so. For MP8-9 I recommend more like 700-800 resists, but you’ll also want more like 150-200k dps to make it efficient, imo.
I also recommend using Deep Freeze for the extra crit, since it’s pretty easy to proc in KD2. MW – Electrify is also pretty nice, instead of Slow Time. The dps bonus is about the same plus the proc for AoE is pretty good. Since it’s passive it’s one less button you have to worry about pressing during your runs.
If you really want to raise your dps, your weapon is a good candidate since the dps is a bit low, but I’m not sure how much better you can get for under 100 mil. My guess is only around 1050 dps. Also, sorry for lack of spacing but it appears IE10 doesn't like these forums. My enter button isn't working.
I did some timed mp10 Ghom kills with and without electrify (skills and equipment all the same just replaced blood magic with electrify), it didn't add any thing. My kill speed was the same. Anyone know why?
I've seen some reports of differences in kill times but my understanding of electrify is that it only hits mobs after the initial target, so for Ghom the electrify proc doesn't do anything. If that's the case you shouldn't see any difference in kill times for single target. Where electrify really shines is aoe groups, like blue elites or trash mobs.
I've seen some reports of differences in kill times but my understanding of electrify is that it only hits mobs after the initial target, so for Ghom the electrify proc doesn't do anything. If that's the case you shouldn't see any difference in kill times for single target. Where electrify really shines is aoe groups, like blue elites or trash mobs.
That explains it. You're electrify suggestion peaked my interest so I decided to test it out.
You need more EHP. You're using Energy Armor which means you're missing out on a lot of potential dps from SA. Your resists are too low to run SA on high MP and your armor is a bit low too, unless that 4k is before EA. You can also use some extra crit, so I'd dump the hellfire ring for something with CC, just make sure it has 8% IAS so you don't lose your breakpoint. The extra XP isn't that useful when you're at a high MP.
The problem is getting more EHP is costly, but if you can raise your resists to around 600-650 and keep your armor around 4k you should be fine running SNS in KD2 at MP7 or so. For MP8-9 I recommend more like 700-800 resists, but you’ll also want more like 150-200k dps to make it efficient, imo.
I also recommend using Deep Freeze for the extra crit, since it’s pretty easy to proc in KD2. MW – Electrify is also pretty nice, instead of Slow Time. The dps bonus is about the same plus the proc for AoE is pretty good. Since it’s passive it’s one less button you have to worry about pressing during your runs.
If you really want to raise your dps, your weapon is a good candidate since the dps is a bit low, but I’m not sure how much better you can get for under 100 mil. My guess is only around 1050 dps. Also, sorry for lack of spacing but it appears IE10 doesn't like these forums. My enter button isn't working.
Thanks for the advice, will look forward with these points in mind. Thanks everyone
Jake, you need to increase your ias considerably. Try to hit at least the 2.5 attacks / second mark. A chantodo wand or EF is pretty much mandatory for a CM if you're serious about it. You'll probably lose some paper dps but the IAS increases the damage that your tornadoes do and you'll end up with a much better freeze. Chantodo wands only come with one random so go for CD or a socket if you want dps, or IAS if you really wanna hit a higher a/s number. Also pay attention to the + attacks. 0.25 is a huge upgrade from 0.20. If you switch to a Chantodo wand then a source is your next step. You should be able to find a Chantodo source with decent damage for about 30M. A witching hour belt would be the next upgrade after that. It's hard to tell what to suggest without knowing what you're willing to spend
Jake, you need to increase your ias considerably. Try to hit at least the 2.5 attacks / second mark. A chantodo wand or EF is pretty much mandatory for a CM if you're serious about it. You'll probably lose some paper dps but the IAS increases the damage that your tornadoes do and you'll end up with a much better freeze. Chantodo wands only come with one random so go for CD or a socket if you want dps, or IAS if you really wanna hit a higher a/s number. Also pay attention to the + attacks. 0.25 is a huge upgrade from 0.20. If you switch to a Chantodo wand then a source is your next step. You should be able to find a Chantodo source with decent damage for about 30M. A witching hour belt would be the next upgrade after that. It's hard to tell what to suggest without knowing what you're willing to spend
Thanks JKlimek and appreciate the advise. To answer your question about budget though, let's say an unlimited budget and I'll pick them off the suggestion one at a time as I can afford. Thanks again.
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I've been stuck ATM looking at what to upgrade, anyone have suggestions?
BNET: http://us.battle.net...1/hero/12513090
D3UP: http://d3up.com/b/413856
I'm sitting at around 100k dps and 2.738 aps and would like to know what direction I should be going in.
More dps? more ehp?
I can do Keep Depths 2 at MP8 pretty well and am looking to maybe increase to MP9/10.
Budget is around 100m for new pieces.
Thanks
The problem is getting more EHP is costly, but if you can raise your resists to around 600-650 and keep your armor around 4k you should be fine running SNS in KD2 at MP7 or so. For MP8-9 I recommend more like 700-800 resists, but you’ll also want more like 150-200k dps to make it efficient, imo.
I also recommend using Deep Freeze for the extra crit, since it’s pretty easy to proc in KD2. MW – Electrify is also pretty nice, instead of Slow Time. The dps bonus is about the same plus the proc for AoE is pretty good. Since it’s passive it’s one less button you have to worry about pressing during your runs.
If you really want to raise your dps, your weapon is a good candidate since the dps is a bit low, but I’m not sure how much better you can get for under 100 mil. My guess is only around 1050 dps. Also, sorry for lack of spacing but it appears IE10 doesn't like these forums. My enter button isn't working.
Crusader DPS and EHP Spreadsheet, meant for Crusaders
My Wizard
Crusader DPS and EHP Spreadsheet, meant for Crusaders
My Wizard
That explains it. You're electrify suggestion peaked my interest so I decided to test it out.
Thanks for the advice, will look forward with these points in mind. Thanks everyone
http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/jake-11845/hero/23427064
Thanks JKlimek and appreciate the advise. To answer your question about budget though, let's say an unlimited budget and I'll pick them off the suggestion one at a time as I can afford. Thanks again.