I decided to start as a wizard this season and use the DMO set to farm up a bit. I like the play style but I was wondering if it could still push this season? I haven't got to put much time into him yet but here is my character Xander. Not sure how I can tweak my build, survivability at first seems low but picks up quickly and I feel almost invincible (on T6) highest rift I've been in is 47 I think and my damage seems lacking. Not sure if I need to got for Compass Rose, Traveler's, and COE. Or if I should go for Focus, Restraint, HFA. I'll lose the DR while moving but I'll get the Damage increase nearly permanently. Any suggestions?
Also: I'm not a fan of the Energy Twister build cause I believe the corner trick is a little cheesy, although at times taking more skill than I have.
(Picking up Pieces of Firebirds, and Tal Rashas on the way. Just in Case ^_^)
WOW 22 hours and no answer? that's new. usually the community is more on top of questions like this.
BUMP to the BUMP POWER!
I've been wondering the same thing. nice gear BTW need new jewelry bro!. try using the cube to upgrade rings and amulets, its cheaper than Bloodshards.
O and check out the solo firebird/archon build too.
Nah, It's ok. It's fresh into the season, most people are doing their own testing. I'm just indecisive. I was just hoping for some advice from more seasoned players. I just came back to D3 at the end of S5, I'm still fooling around with builds. Looking for speed builds for PLVLing others for the communities cause this Wizard is pretty slow. Last season my Jade WD and Invoker Sader were tough and fast, but I also didn't get to push rifts like I wanted to. Hell I'm a filthy causal I play maybe 21-30 hrs a week I'll figure it all out eventually right now just having fun.
You really need to stack area damage with this build. Currently you have none on gear. I'd at least roll your source and other ring, and possibly even your weapon (no cooldown) to AD.
The Endless Walk set is a huge damage bonus. Don't use F&R. The advantage here, at least for Greater rifting is that CoE and Unity are both a larger bonus than Hellfire. The damage only takes a few seconds to top out with with Endless walk.
Roll a socket on your amulet and put a Stricken in there.
Put an Oculus Ring on your follower. Huge multiplicative bonus.
Put CHC on your Bracer. You really want CHC and CHD on all items that can roll these.
Thanks Cratic. I didn't think AD would make much of a difference. but I've only attempted Grift 45 solo. I've been trying for CHC and CHD. and amazingly I haven't found an oculus ring this season ... Last season they seemed to drop like candy, same with the endless walk set. I'll try this out when I get home.
As far as changes between 2.4 and 2.4.1, DMO has not been directly buffed or nerfed (although iirc, it is now more mobile). On the other hand, Firebird and Tal Rasha have each seen significant buffs. I suppose 1 thing to be said for spectral blade is the changes affecting Depth Diggers and Simplicity's Strength, which changed their bonuses from being additive, to being multiplicative - although this does not necessarily earn them a slot in a DMO setup.
Yeah spectral blades is only used for Arcane Dynamo / Trimvirate (or however you spell it) procs. most of the damage comes from the Arcane Orbs. I'm one piece shy of having Firebirds. the only worry I have about switching over is survivability. I'll love my slow time DR, and My Aqulia Curiass DR. which is quite a lot. once I get the Plume i'll give it a shot. But I don't know how to fix my toughness issue. beside the obvious "DON'T GET HIT"
Yeah spectral blades is only used for Arcane Dynamo / Trimvirate (or however you spell it) procs. most of the damage comes from the Arcane Orbs. I'm one piece shy of having Firebirds. the only worry I have about switching over is survivability. I'll love my slow time DR, and My Aqulia Curiass DR. which is quite a lot. once I get the Plume i'll give it a shot. But I don't know how to fix my toughness issue. beside the obvious "DON'T GET HIT"
I believe firebird's tends to rely on synergy between Halo of Arlyse and Ancient Parthan Defenders (which from what I have read also procs from freeze). This mechanic requires you to stand amongst a huge swarm of mobs, but provides massive dmg reduction by doing so. Blur and an armor skill also tend to add some toughness, giving you time to set your toon up within a pack; magic weapon - deflection can also be used for this purpose, while Unstable Anomaly can be used to add a 2nd cheat death. Other options are available beyond this point, but tend to heavily penalize dmg bonuses (i.e. taking aquila cuirass means dropping swami).
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I decided to start as a wizard this season and use the DMO set to farm up a bit. I like the play style but I was wondering if it could still push this season? I haven't got to put much time into him yet but here is my character Xander. Not sure how I can tweak my build, survivability at first seems low but picks up quickly and I feel almost invincible (on T6) highest rift I've been in is 47 I think and my damage seems lacking. Not sure if I need to got for Compass Rose, Traveler's, and COE. Or if I should go for Focus, Restraint, HFA. I'll lose the DR while moving but I'll get the Damage increase nearly permanently. Any suggestions?
Also: I'm not a fan of the Energy Twister build cause I believe the corner trick is a little cheesy, although at times taking more skill than I have.
(Picking up Pieces of Firebirds, and Tal Rashas on the way. Just in Case ^_^)
HAVE FUN!
WOW 22 hours and no answer? that's new. usually the community is more on top of questions like this.
BUMP to the BUMP POWER!
I've been wondering the same thing. nice gear BTW need new jewelry bro!. try using the cube to upgrade rings and amulets, its cheaper than Bloodshards.
O and check out the solo firebird/archon build too.
To the Limit!
Nah, It's ok. It's fresh into the season, most people are doing their own testing. I'm just indecisive. I was just hoping for some advice from more seasoned players. I just came back to D3 at the end of S5, I'm still fooling around with builds. Looking for speed builds for PLVLing others for the communities cause this Wizard is pretty slow. Last season my Jade WD and Invoker Sader were tough and fast, but I also didn't get to push rifts like I wanted to. Hell I'm a filthy causal I play maybe 21-30 hrs a week I'll figure it all out eventually right now just having fun.
HAVE FUN!
A few tips:
Thanks Cratic. I didn't think AD would make much of a difference. but I've only attempted Grift 45 solo. I've been trying for CHC and CHD. and amazingly I haven't found an oculus ring this season ... Last season they seemed to drop like candy, same with the endless walk set. I'll try this out when I get home.
HAVE FUN!
As far as changes between 2.4 and 2.4.1, DMO has not been directly buffed or nerfed (although iirc, it is now more mobile). On the other hand, Firebird and Tal Rasha have each seen significant buffs. I suppose 1 thing to be said for spectral blade is the changes affecting Depth Diggers and Simplicity's Strength, which changed their bonuses from being additive, to being multiplicative - although this does not necessarily earn them a slot in a DMO setup.
Yeah spectral blades is only used for Arcane Dynamo / Trimvirate (or however you spell it) procs. most of the damage comes from the Arcane Orbs. I'm one piece shy of having Firebirds. the only worry I have about switching over is survivability. I'll love my slow time DR, and My Aqulia Curiass DR. which is quite a lot. once I get the Plume i'll give it a shot. But I don't know how to fix my toughness issue. beside the obvious "DON'T GET HIT"
HAVE FUN!