What builds are using CoE at the moment more then wizard? LoN wd is not using it, gen monk is neither. Can't say anything about the other classes since I mainly only play those 3
So even if CoE is strong, it is def not in every build. And I don't see anything wrong with having the top clears use the ring to creat a bit of skillcap
Impale DH, Inna Palm Monk and many old builds that are still more or less viable (LoN Bomb was already mentioned, FoK DH), also I cleared being ranked 1 EU EQ barb (at least at the time of my 94 clear) with my CoE variant, not very well known or popular but still very viable.
So there are still plenty of them out there. Obviously the wizard CoE build you're refering to is currently the most popular one.
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I see your point and I can respect that. It was a rewarding playstyle with a bit higher skill-cap than just hacking away. But as it has been 6-something seasons now of the same rewarding playstyle, shouldn't it be time for a change? I'm pretty sure there are other ways of more "skillful" plays than to tie yourself to a constant time-loop.
I have to admit I would very welcome some other alternatives in that regard. you're right in a way that those short bursts were exciting the first time but right now we're lacking alternatives. But that doesn't stop me from liking good and interesting leg affixes over bad and boring ones
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