hey guys, im kinda stuck in here, t3 as lightning barb, current setuphttp://eu.battle.net/d3/en/profile/mikkalol-2280/hero/8608762 which makes t3 pretty possible,
id like to switch towards a fire build, since i got no luck wit lut socks (5k shards @kadala) or earthquake set.
i crafted sankis with socket, 2k dps +20% firedmg.
got 2.2k devastator wwith socket and another +20%.
i also got magefists with 15%, as str chc vit,
nemesis bracer with +20% str armor 12%ms,
andariel with +19% socket str as,
cindercoat 17% str 3sockets 27% cost-reduction
i can chose betwen an ouroboros with +15% firedmg 6 as 700 str 10 chc OR halycon +17% 13% elite dmg reduce 13% increase dmg vs elite 5%cdr
but it seems like i cant get that build to work, i cant figure out a balance between toughness and dps and im not sure about a build fitting my gearlevel
Required toughness is somewhat relative, since the faster you kill the less toughness you need. Crafting 2 piece aughild and ashera is pretty strong until you can get a torment set (with ring of royal grandeur). I'm running around 8mill toughness unbuffed and 750k sheet (130% fire 45% elite dmg)
Alternatives abilites:
Battleshout with charge (works well with Chilanks Chain belt) for fury gain.
Ignore pain with ignornace is bliss (works well with pride of cassius) good for high torment groups if you lack a tank.
Ground stomp with the pull mobs rune - Also decent for groups or some solo play.
Sprint with preferred rune - Good for easy fast rifts (t3 solo with your gear)
Furious charge with stamina rune - For fury generation, battleshout more efficient here if you got MS belt.
Passives: Rampage - Ruthless - Weapon Master - Superstition - Brawler - Boon of BulKathos - All these passives are viable imo. Rampage is mandatory, rest are somewhat situational.
I dont use any HP regen or life per fury spent, i havent really been needing it for t4 solo. Health Globes and pots should be enough. From what i can see on your profile you are lacking offensive passives. Rampage is amazing, so are many of the other ones. I'd just run 4 offensive passives and test efficiency in t3 with your gear until you find a build you like.
i'm around 42% crit 499% chd. The general rule is 1/10 on the ratio, but HoTA gives some added crit bonus. After runspeed is capped (25%) put the rest in max fury. I belive str > max fury when you get might of earth set.
Also try out resource cost reduction instead of Area DMG in paragon. The paragon is somewhat redundant if you are running bloodshed. I noticed no difference in clustered packs without it due to bloodshed rune. 10% resource redection in addition to Cindercoat lets you get off alot of hammer.
One other tip is to maintain fury high when fighting, due to the crit bonus on hota when your fury is high it's generally a bad idea to dump it to low, exceptions would be if you need to kill a pack quick before it kills you. For example, if an annoying elite pack (firechains, waller) attacks i'll use all my cooldowns and fury to burn it down asap. Playing HoTA barb solo and group is very different. In group on T5 i'll rotate ignore pain and ground smash if i'm tanking.
Superstition and armor passives can be good in some situations, but i think its always best to go full offence to test the limits of your character. Often killing things quick gives you more survivabiliy than in a prolonged fight.
hey thx again, i knew about the 1/10 "rule" but meh
i tried going full offensive passives, besides bloodthirst, runnin now with hota ww, war cry charge rune, frenzy ground stomp and br bloodshed.
doesnt feel as smooth as t3 did, but i got something to work with. thx for the input m8, ill open another thread when im rdy to whine about t5 i guess ;D
id like to switch towards a fire build, since i got no luck wit lut socks (5k shards @kadala) or earthquake set.
It's not a luck issue, Lut Socks are torment-only and Kadala doesn't have any in stock. If she gave them earlier on, it's probably a bug that was fixed since.
I got a pair 5 days ago. And no updates on the bugfix list.. So it's very likely they're still obtainable.
I feel u, i was in this state before. I saw your profile i don't think T3 is ur best difficulty with that gear. If you wanna switch to fire my suggestion for u is, craft reaper's wraps. it really helps your fury management, allows you to speed farm. Stay lightning until you get 3 IK set *glove/belt/boots* or only 2 of em if you have grandeur. What really slows ur run is mostly fury management / building fury with frenzy / cleave / bash etc.
If you do have 3 IK SET bonus you can use this build
id like to switch towards a fire build, since i got no luck wit lut socks (5k shards @kadala) or earthquake set.
i crafted sankis with socket, 2k dps +20% firedmg.
got 2.2k devastator wwith socket and another +20%.
i also got magefists with 15%, as str chc vit,
nemesis bracer with +20% str armor 12%ms,
andariel with +19% socket str as,
cindercoat 17% str 3sockets 27% cost-reduction
i can chose betwen an ouroboros with +15% firedmg 6 as 700 str 10 chc OR halycon +17% 13% elite dmg reduce 13% increase dmg vs elite 5%cdr
but it seems like i cant get that build to work, i cant figure out a balance between toughness and dps and im not sure about a build fitting my gearlevel
is appreciate any advice.
Core abilities: HotA smash - BR bloodshed - WoTB insanity - Frenzy maniac.
Alternatives abilites:
Battleshout with charge (works well with Chilanks Chain belt) for fury gain.
Ignore pain with ignornace is bliss (works well with pride of cassius) good for high torment groups if you lack a tank.
Ground stomp with the pull mobs rune - Also decent for groups or some solo play.
Sprint with preferred rune - Good for easy fast rifts (t3 solo with your gear)
Furious charge with stamina rune - For fury generation, battleshout more efficient here if you got MS belt.
Passives: Rampage - Ruthless - Weapon Master - Superstition - Brawler - Boon of BulKathos - All these passives are viable imo. Rampage is mandatory, rest are somewhat situational.
I dont use any HP regen or life per fury spent, i havent really been needing it for t4 solo. Health Globes and pots should be enough. From what i can see on your profile you are lacking offensive passives. Rampage is amazing, so are many of the other ones. I'd just run 4 offensive passives and test efficiency in t3 with your gear until you find a build you like.
i did go for max life per second, to get a value out of deaths bargains pants, which was tbh quite lackluster, 200k ticks while sitting at 27k LPS.
guess i never had the balls to go straight for 3-4off passives.
whats ur chc chd ? i feel mines quite low if i swap to fire.
Also try out resource cost reduction instead of Area DMG in paragon. The paragon is somewhat redundant if you are running bloodshed. I noticed no difference in clustered packs without it due to bloodshed rune. 10% resource redection in addition to Cindercoat lets you get off alot of hammer.
One other tip is to maintain fury high when fighting, due to the crit bonus on hota when your fury is high it's generally a bad idea to dump it to low, exceptions would be if you need to kill a pack quick before it kills you. For example, if an annoying elite pack (firechains, waller) attacks i'll use all my cooldowns and fury to burn it down asap. Playing HoTA barb solo and group is very different. In group on T5 i'll rotate ignore pain and ground smash if i'm tanking.
Superstition and armor passives can be good in some situations, but i think its always best to go full offence to test the limits of your character. Often killing things quick gives you more survivabiliy than in a prolonged fight.
i tried going full offensive passives, besides bloodthirst, runnin now with hota ww, war cry charge rune, frenzy ground stomp and br bloodshed.
doesnt feel as smooth as t3 did, but i got something to work with. thx for the input m8, ill open another thread when im rdy to whine about t5 i guess ;D
If you do have 3 IK SET bonus you can use this build
Active - HOTA - Smash, BR - bloodshed, Avalanche volcano, sprint - whatever, warcry - charge, wotb - insanity.
Passive - Unforgiving, Animosity, Rampage, Earthen might
The idea is that you have high fury regen, and you have two skills which give you fury, WC and AVA. good luck