Hey guys, today I start the Crusader solo greater rift progression series. I've never pushed grifts with my Sader and haven't touched him since midway through season 1 (I know I mention season 2 in this first clear a few times, but I meant 1). So, I'm starting with very old school Condemn gear, no ancients, and sadly no Roland's set because I trashed mine over half a year ago. Still, I'm having fun with this nostalgic build and will push it as high as I can go before switching to either Shield Bash or Sweep Attack Roland's - once I reacquire the set, that is. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
not optimised and the templar is poorly equipped (all my followers had become a storage extension at some point before i cleaned up my inventory a bit) and i managed to do a 44 on the second try i think ... but i am not that much into pushing high grifts - i get annoyed with the grift RNG quite quickly
speedgrifts lvl50 in a good group in ~ 5 min ...
in lower level grifts ~ 35 it is pure fun to blast through hordes of enemies
Thanks for the heads up! I'm actually in the process of putting together a Shield Bash gear set. I'm still missing a few Roland's pieces (as I mentioned in the first video I trashed it months ago), but I have a GG Blood Brother, good bracers, a sick Mara's, and solid Cindercoat. And of course GG Unity and RoRG if I need them. This is just some old school fun for now until I find the 'new' gear.
Hey guys, today I clear G36 with my old school Condemn build. Gear is identical from the last tier, but I dropped the horse in favor of Iron Skin for better elite facetanking. I also realized I'm not utilizing my Strongarms at all, so for the next tier I'll be switching to Vacuum instead of Unleashed. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Hey guys, today I clear G36 with my old school Condemn build. Gear is identical from the last tier, but I dropped the horse in favor of Iron Skin for better elite facetanking. I also realized I'm not utilizing my Strongarms at all, so for the next tier I'll be switching to Vacuum instead of Unleashed. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
good Job in your vids! Don't forget to swap Iron Skin: Flash when going Condemn:Vacuum (you'll get surrounded pretty fast and it also helps with those doorway/narrow corridor situations).
Interesting point, been running Steel Skin and never gave Flash much thought, but will definitely keep it in mind!
what is this. did you quit your barb for crus? sweep crus will get you highest. did 51 in two tries with almost no ancient gear.
Not at all, just doing the progression for each class simultaneously so I don't get bored. I'm still looking for the rest of my Roland's set, and will be switching to it once I max out Condemn.
Hey guys, today I clear G37 with Condemn build. Gear remains unchanged from the last tier, but I switched to Vacuum instead of Unleashed to proc my Strongarms. Combined with a great density rift, this clear was much faster. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Not bad. Again I suggest Iron Skin: Flash. (saved my life so many times on HC)
A) you can use the speed buff to bridge low density (take hit from low mob & run for it)
saves your ass when trapped/unable to pass through mobs
C) negates the nasty Waller affix. (in combo with Fire Chains / Arcane those can be deadly)
Gems to use for higher GRs: Teaguk / BotT / Esoteric. Teaguk: stacks can be kept up even with LoV:Critical (and without Provoke) if struggling with that go LoV:Unstoppable Force BotT: no-brainer with Condemn:Vacuum Esoteric Alteration: you already said it yourself
Good job & best of luck for higher GRs.
Thanks, I actually pre-recorded a few more clears, but I hope to find Roland's soon, as Condemn is topping out pretty quickly even getting into 40. It just doesn't do enough damage because it doesn't have the crazy multipliers of the new set.
So, you'll probably see me still using the 'old' gear setup, despite the tips - I'm not ignoring, just the videos are already recorded!
didnt condemn get to way above 40 in previous seasons? i myself have done above 40 on hardcore with condemn in season 2
Yes it did. Season 2 ended with only one gr48 clear which was Rank 1 (EU that is). I only managed to get 42 cleared and hello fellow HC bro.
The point is Condemn is overall a lot weaker than Roland's. Leaderboards started at around 40, now they start at around 50. The Rank 1 48 clear on Condemn is a lot easier to get with Roland's is what I'm saying.
Of course, I'm aware. I cleared 41 with it after a couple tries with all old gear and could probably hit mid 40's if I were to farm Ancient gear and fish for rifts, but switching to Roland's will just be a lot easier.
Can hardly blame you for going with Rolands. Those RG fights with Condemn also get more and more tedious.
Curious on your next vids. (Btw: How's the Barb doing? :P)
To be honest I haven't even played the game in over a week - I was out on vacation (2 year anniversary, our son's first birthday, her first big girl job, etc), and then I came back to make some content for Grim Dawn and HotS. Going to pick it back up in the next couple days though.
Barb still has some 53 keys left, going to roll through those to see if I get the right mix, then farm more 43 keys and speed farm them in clan to get another stack of 53's if I don't make it.
Yes Condemn is pretty bad on RG, reminds me of Raekors. Still a couple pieces away from completing Roland's, but I do have a GG Blood Brother, the bracers, and a Piro somewhere, so I'll probably start with Bash, then move to Sweep once I get the proper gear.
The point is Condemn is overall a lot weaker than Roland's.
There is no doubt about that.
I think that cying just wanted to point out that gr40 is not the "top end" for a Condemn Build. (@cying: correct me if i'm wrong.)
correct. no ones arguing rolands is the way to go. i just disagreed heavily with gr 40 being the top end since i did higher on hc with very very few ancient pieces (certainly not an ancient weapon).
Hey guys, today I clear G38 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier. Very fast trash clear, but I jinxed myself by saying 'no Ghom' and then I get big fatty. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Well I was actually always enjoying this series until now ...
- No Taeguk. No Esoteric Alteration.
- You're probably going to start dying pretty much, pretty soon, as you have no way to get out of tight spots.
This being labeled a *progression series* I cannot see any progression in it (apart from higher GR keys being used). Showcasing a build without optimising it to show its real potential (even if it's weaker than the other set) is pretty pointless and is becoming more and more painful to watch.
If you're planning on uploading another Condemn video with *same gear, no changes.* ... save it please.
(Maybe it's just me and I luckily haven't played Softcore for a looong time, but you're already taking hits like from a truck and your thinking about swapping Unity setup for F&R really made me laugh.)
Cheers, Heltah
I think you miss the point of progression - you start with a build, optimize it later, or switch, or whatever - it's learning as you go. Yes, I will be uploading another Condemn video. And yes, I will be switching to Roland's once I complete the set. If you look at my Barb series, I did this exact thing. Started with Raekor, then continued with it in 2.2, then switched to 6 Wrath/4 IK, and made quite a few changes along the way.
That's why this is a progression series and not a build video.
not gonna lie i miss the point of progression videos COMPLETELY. i havent watched any of your videos because i think theyre basically months late. i wouldve loved to watch someone progress with me so i can learn with other ppl and etc, but at this point in the season its just simply easier to look at established builds. but if you get views and this makes you and your viewers happy...then more power to you!
This series would have been "progression" in season one, as it stands all that is really happening is a series of uploads/links to your you tube channel showcasing how inefficient solo gr key running really is. This isn't progression, no group play, no upgrading of items and low rift levels. In point of fact when condemn was actually the main stay for crusaders the gems for soft core were Mir,Trapped and usually Taeguk. Usually.Passives were long arm/holy cause, indy , HS, Finery. Leorics was questionable and sometimes necessary in lieu of a holy soj with either natural socket or a perfect cdr roll.
What I'm getting at is even when this particular build was a progression build the information here in would not be the best route to go at all, and its been fairly common knowledge that solo farming in any setting is horribly inefficient. I'm having a hard time with it being labeled and defended as a "Progression" thread when it looks like an inaccurate history piece. I'm not attacking the op but this isn't something that adds any depth to the crusader class sub forum. Quite the opposite.
This series would have been "progression" in season one, as it stands all that is really happening is a series of uploads/links to your you tube channel showcasing how inefficient solo gr key running really is. This isn't progression, no group play, no upgrading of items and low rift levels. In point of fact when condemn was actually the main stay for crusaders the gems for soft core were Mir,Trapped and usually Taeguk. Usually.Passives were long arm/holy cause, indy , HS, Finery. Leorics was questionable and sometimes necessary in lieu of a holy soj with either natural socket or a perfect cdr roll.
What I'm getting at is even when this particular build was a progression build the information here in would not be the best route to go at all, and its been fairly common knowledge that solo farming in any setting is horribly inefficient. I'm having a hard time with it being labeled and defended as a "Progression" thread when it looks like an inaccurate history piece. I'm not attacking the op but this isn't something that adds any depth to the crusader class sub forum. Quite the opposite.
I'm sorry you feel that way. You probably wouldn't like my DH progression series either, which started months ago using the old M6 before it was changed. I suppose that's useless as well, even though I switched to UE to keep it going, just like I will be switching to Roland's at a certain tier here.
Hey guys, today I clear G39 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier. Decent speed clear and I got Rakanoth as the guardian, which is ok for now while I can still survive his teleport attack. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Hey guys, today I clear G40 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier, but I had to drop Bane of the Powerful in favor of Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard for sustain. Esoteric Alteration wouldn't work as well here because my resists are pretty low to begin with. Decent rift and a solid Conduit hitting 3 elite packs, but still spent a long time on the guardian. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Hey guys, today I clear G41 with Condemn build. I swapped out my Hellfire amulet for a higher damage regular one with CC/CD/Holy/socket. Decent rift and ok guardian, but a pretty close clear - only 30 seconds left. For the next tier I'll need to complete Roland's and make the switch, as the current damage output and survivability just isn't enough. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
Hey guys, today I start the Crusader solo greater rift progression series. I've never pushed grifts with my Sader and haven't touched him since midway through season 1 (I know I mention season 2 in this first clear a few times, but I meant 1). So, I'm starting with very old school Condemn gear, no ancients, and sadly no Roland's set because I trashed mine over half a year ago. Still, I'm having fun with this nostalgic build and will push it as high as I can go before switching to either Shield Bash or Sweep Attack Roland's - once I reacquire the set, that is. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
G35 Condemn
https://youtu.be/HpeJDT184NI
G36 Condemn
https://youtu.be/Zv7FkI3l5A0
G37 Condemn
https://youtu.be/ixqgPT0Nhe0
G38 Condemn
https://youtu.be/nMrdpNTUEtg
G39 Condemn
https://youtu.be/gHq4-O8NgCw
G40 Condemn
https://youtu.be/3vH6V_4uDfk
G41 Condemn
https://youtu.be/dz7uK-5nGNQ
G42 Invoker
https://youtu.be/H_W62Z8RqB0
G43 Invoker
https://youtu.be/0aXI0oDsL8w
G44 Invoker
https://youtu.be/clB2zzIa7Ls
G45 Invoker
https://youtu.be/0-Rzu1UCfLI
G46 Invoker
https://youtu.be/S4VkY8wqa8c
G47 Invoker
https://youtu.be/oM-marKVP-Q
G48 Invoker
https://youtu.be/Bq-xSxR9oQQ
G49 Invoker
https://youtu.be/MhkQQxTyKho
G50 Invoker
https://youtu.be/l3MJ85JjSYQ
G51 Invoker
https://youtu.be/kRZ10zkKkws
G52 Invoker
https://youtu.be/EVbgs36uEQA
G53 Invoker
https://youtu.be/JvvUMV1ua70
G54 Invoker
https://youtu.be/Kc274mvHx1Y
G55 Invoker
https://youtu.be/BAV7_tpNpd4
G56 Invoker
https://youtu.be/wYU5W1I2K-s
G57 Invoker
https://youtu.be/-T91eF9do2o
G58 Invoker
https://youtu.be/I_ForFd5qgk
G59 Invoker
https://youtu.be/9IUyCpRMKUY
G60 Invoker
https://youtu.be/F3ESQo26fGw
G61 Invoker
https://youtu.be/8qcz-Zhi0Go
G62 Invoker
https://youtu.be/4J07YA_YgkA
G63 Invoker
https://youtu.be/BKOWk2zc7zw
G64 Invoker
https://youtu.be/VANCsgzIrHk
G65 Invoker
https://youtu.be/QPq51xY2bDo
G66 Invoker
https://youtu.be/e3_ILaRvMZA
G67 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/coByW-K_xvE
G68 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/IAij1IV9o7c
G69 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/MsCrgsTcFdE
G70 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/4xEUVZ7DIBg
G71 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/5phT2s4a5n4
G72 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/DEx4bEhBAv4
G73 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/CCJo5EB9F3s
G74 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/7JYRIK_uouU
G75 LoN Bombardment
https://youtu.be/wkt3dpSK7fk
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Thanks for the heads up! I'm actually in the process of putting together a Shield Bash gear set. I'm still missing a few Roland's pieces (as I mentioned in the first video I trashed it months ago), but I have a GG Blood Brother, good bracers, a sick Mara's, and solid Cindercoat. And of course GG Unity and RoRG if I need them. This is just some old school fun for now until I find the 'new' gear.
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G36 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G36 with my old school Condemn build. Gear is identical from the last tier, but I dropped the horse in favor of Iron Skin for better elite facetanking. I also realized I'm not utilizing my Strongarms at all, so for the next tier I'll be switching to Vacuum instead of Unleashed. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/Zv7FkI3l5A0
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Interesting point, been running Steel Skin and never gave Flash much thought, but will definitely keep it in mind!
Not at all, just doing the progression for each class simultaneously so I don't get bored. I'm still looking for the rest of my Roland's set, and will be switching to it once I max out Condemn.
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G37 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G37 with Condemn build. Gear remains unchanged from the last tier, but I switched to Vacuum instead of Unleashed to proc my Strongarms. Combined with a great density rift, this clear was much faster. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/ixqgPT0Nhe0
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Thanks, I actually pre-recorded a few more clears, but I hope to find Roland's soon, as Condemn is topping out pretty quickly even getting into 40. It just doesn't do enough damage because it doesn't have the crazy multipliers of the new set.
So, you'll probably see me still using the 'old' gear setup, despite the tips - I'm not ignoring, just the videos are already recorded!
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didnt condemn get to way above 40 in previous seasons? i myself have done above 40 on hardcore with condemn in season 2
The point is Condemn is overall a lot weaker than Roland's. Leaderboards started at around 40, now they start at around 50. The Rank 1 48 clear on Condemn is a lot easier to get with Roland's is what I'm saying.
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Of course, I'm aware. I cleared 41 with it after a couple tries with all old gear and could probably hit mid 40's if I were to farm Ancient gear and fish for rifts, but switching to Roland's will just be a lot easier.
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To be honest I haven't even played the game in over a week - I was out on vacation (2 year anniversary, our son's first birthday, her first big girl job, etc), and then I came back to make some content for Grim Dawn and HotS. Going to pick it back up in the next couple days though.
Barb still has some 53 keys left, going to roll through those to see if I get the right mix, then farm more 43 keys and speed farm them in clan to get another stack of 53's if I don't make it.
Yes Condemn is pretty bad on RG, reminds me of Raekors. Still a couple pieces away from completing Roland's, but I do have a GG Blood Brother, the bracers, and a Piro somewhere, so I'll probably start with Bash, then move to Sweep once I get the proper gear.
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lol hc gotta stick together.
There is no doubt about that.
I think that cying just wanted to point out that gr40 is not the "top end" for a Condemn Build. (@cying: correct me if i'm wrong.)
correct. no ones arguing rolands is the way to go. i just disagreed heavily with gr 40 being the top end since i did higher on hc with very very few ancient pieces (certainly not an ancient weapon).
G38 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G38 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier. Very fast trash clear, but I jinxed myself by saying 'no Ghom' and then I get big fatty. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/nMrdpNTUEtg
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I think you miss the point of progression - you start with a build, optimize it later, or switch, or whatever - it's learning as you go. Yes, I will be uploading another Condemn video. And yes, I will be switching to Roland's once I complete the set. If you look at my Barb series, I did this exact thing. Started with Raekor, then continued with it in 2.2, then switched to 6 Wrath/4 IK, and made quite a few changes along the way.
That's why this is a progression series and not a build video.
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not gonna lie i miss the point of progression videos COMPLETELY. i havent watched any of your videos because i think theyre basically months late. i wouldve loved to watch someone progress with me so i can learn with other ppl and etc, but at this point in the season its just simply easier to look at established builds. but if you get views and this makes you and your viewers happy...then more power to you!
This series would have been "progression" in season one, as it stands all that is really happening is a series of uploads/links to your you tube channel showcasing how inefficient solo gr key running really is. This isn't progression, no group play, no upgrading of items and low rift levels. In point of fact when condemn was actually the main stay for crusaders the gems for soft core were Mir,Trapped and usually Taeguk. Usually.Passives were long arm/holy cause, indy , HS, Finery. Leorics was questionable and sometimes necessary in lieu of a holy soj with either natural socket or a perfect cdr roll.
What I'm getting at is even when this particular build was a progression build the information here in would not be the best route to go at all, and its been fairly common knowledge that solo farming in any setting is horribly inefficient. I'm having a hard time with it being labeled and defended as a "Progression" thread when it looks like an inaccurate history piece. I'm not attacking the op but this isn't something that adds any depth to the crusader class sub forum. Quite the opposite.
I'm sorry you feel that way. You probably wouldn't like my DH progression series either, which started months ago using the old M6 before it was changed. I suppose that's useless as well, even though I switched to UE to keep it going, just like I will be switching to Roland's at a certain tier here.
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G39 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G39 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier. Decent speed clear and I got Rakanoth as the guardian, which is ok for now while I can still survive his teleport attack. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/gHq4-O8NgCw
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G40 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G40 with Condemn build. Gear and skills remain unchanged from the last tier, but I had to drop Bane of the Powerful in favor of Molten Wildebeest's Gizzard for sustain. Esoteric Alteration wouldn't work as well here because my resists are pretty low to begin with. Decent rift and a solid Conduit hitting 3 elite packs, but still spent a long time on the guardian. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/3vH6V_4uDfk
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G41 Condemn
Hey guys, today I clear G41 with Condemn build. I swapped out my Hellfire amulet for a higher damage regular one with CC/CD/Holy/socket. Decent rift and ok guardian, but a pretty close clear - only 30 seconds left. For the next tier I'll need to complete Roland's and make the switch, as the current damage output and survivability just isn't enough. Enjoy, discuss, and be on the lookout for the next tier!
https://youtu.be/dz7uK-5nGNQ
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