I'm rather new to the monk class. My monk doesn't have the best gear (not even a Torch yet, just a "lame" old Furnace) and yet I'm cruising T6 just fine. I'm using the T6 variant of Quin69's build: Wave of Light etc. My profile can be seen here.
I'm confused about the elemental damage type I should look for in items. Wave of Light itself, which is my main offensive skill, is lightning damage. Often I read that Fire damage is recommended for this build and I remain somewhat confused. What elemental type(s) should I look for?
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
3p sunwuko (hands,shoulders,neck), 3p Innas (chest,belt,legs), Leoric's crown, Gungdo bracers, Unity + Rorg and a Torch. You will need the Torch in order to spam Wave of Light without getting spirit starved.
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
3p sunwuko (hands,shoulders,neck), 3p Innas (chest,belt,legs), Leoric's crown, Gungdo bracers, Unity + Rorg and a Torch. You will need the Torch in order to spam Wave of Light without getting spirit starved.
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
3p sunwuko (hands,shoulders,neck), 3p Innas (chest,belt,legs), Leoric's crown, Gungdo bracers, Unity + Rorg and a Torch. You will need the Torch in order to spam Wave of Light without getting spirit starved.
Why leorics crown. Been running with a 30% lightning helm (can't remember name). Then again, haven't gotten a leorics to drop yet...
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
3p sunwuko (hands,shoulders,neck), 3p Innas (chest,belt,legs), Leoric's crown, Gungdo bracers, Unity + Rorg and a Torch. You will need the Torch in order to spam Wave of Light without getting spirit starved.
Why leorics crown. Been running with a 30% lightning helm (can't remember name). Then again, haven't gotten a leorics to drop yet...
cause of the affix. You get,depending on the roll ofc, close to double cdr compaired to any other helm with a diamond socketed in there which leads to a shorter cd on epiphany.
I prefer rifts to GR. I got lightning dmg on my sumwoko and bracers AND soj, i'm wondering why use Fire if my skill is lightning. Maybe something I don't understand about the skill?
Fire is best for T6 because with end game gear you should be almost one-shotting whites, and spending only a few seconds killing elites. With Tzo-Gaze WoL becomes a massive, AoE, ranged nuke, so you'll spend less time repositioning yourself compared to lightning.
Lightning is hands down the highest damage WoL rune, so it's best for GRifts where mobs live longer and you find them coming to you. Not sure what Quin's guide you're referring to is advocating. I believe his End-Game GRift build with furnace uses lashing tail kick, in which case that build is fire.
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Hi,
I'm rather new to the monk class. My monk doesn't have the best gear (not even a Torch yet, just a "lame" old Furnace) and yet I'm cruising T6 just fine. I'm using the T6 variant of Quin69's build: Wave of Light etc. My profile can be seen here.
I'm confused about the elemental damage type I should look for in items. Wave of Light itself, which is my main offensive skill, is lightning damage. Often I read that Fire damage is recommended for this build and I remain somewhat confused. What elemental type(s) should I look for?
Thanks in advance
Without an incense torch, fire is probably better, simply because of Cindercoat. Lightning is the very end end game tho as far as I know.
You mean, if I use a Cindercoat and change the Wave of Light rune to fire? That rune is not really used in the build.
And if I do get a Torch, then lightning is the element to go for?
What does end game lightning gear entail exactly. I have quite a bit of it, but probably not the right setup. Like which sets, and which weapons? I know everyone is saying 2h are the best now but I feel like a good TF and Odyns would still be really amazing.
3p sunwuko (hands,shoulders,neck), 3p Innas (chest,belt,legs), Leoric's crown, Gungdo bracers, Unity + Rorg and a Torch. You will need the Torch in order to spam Wave of Light without getting spirit starved.
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Fordragon-2878/hero/9763301
Well I'm partially there. Thanks for the response. http://us.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Baka-1352/hero/57395163
if GR progression; lightning ele
if speed farming easy content; fire ele
the only slot monks get to use ele on anyway is going to be your bracers (amulet if you're extremely lucky with your sunwuko drop)
Why leorics crown. Been running with a 30% lightning helm (can't remember name). Then again, haven't gotten a leorics to drop yet...
cause of the affix. You get,depending on the roll ofc, close to double cdr compaired to any other helm with a diamond socketed in there which leads to a shorter cd on epiphany.
http://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/Fordragon-2878/hero/9763301
I prefer rifts to GR. I got lightning dmg on my sumwoko and bracers AND soj, i'm wondering why use Fire if my skill is lightning. Maybe something I don't understand about the skill?
Anyone?
I'll give it a try on T6 - my confusion is due to the fact that guides like Quin69's that utilize the lightning rune still advocate fire dmg.
Fire is best for T6 because with end game gear you should be almost one-shotting whites, and spending only a few seconds killing elites. With Tzo-Gaze WoL becomes a massive, AoE, ranged nuke, so you'll spend less time repositioning yourself compared to lightning.
Lightning is hands down the highest damage WoL rune, so it's best for GRifts where mobs live longer and you find them coming to you. Not sure what Quin's guide you're referring to is advocating. I believe his End-Game GRift build with furnace uses lashing tail kick, in which case that build is fire.