Hey guys, today I want to go over and showcase the mechanics of the new Warcraft-inspired 2h sword coming in patch 2.2 - Corrupted Ashbringer. This is potentially a BiS weapon for certain builds. It summons up to 5 skeletons on kill which act as immortal tanks, and upon acquiring 5 they explode and the sword transforms into Ashbringer for ~5 seconds, doing extra damage to everything you attack. Properly specced, this can deal hundreds of millions (potentially even half a billion) per hit to elites. Enjoy & discuss!
Can the enchantress proc the skellys? Would be interesting to see if you can use a bad one for the taunt or even a dps buff for her when it transforms.
Can the enchantress proc the skellys? Would be interesting to see if you can use a bad one for the taunt or even a dps buff for her when it transforms.
Good question not sure, but I assume she would have to get the kill, meaning it wouldn't proc very often since she rarely kills anything.
I'm torn on this item... My Holy Crusader REALLY wants it, but as She's a Condemnsader, she kinda needs BoP...
Anyone know a decent holy build for Crusader that would work well with this beast :p?
Maybe something with Roland's or Fist of Heavens? I think it fits Monk a bit better, but really you can use it on any class if you don't care to stack (or not stack) holy damage.
I was thinking something with the new Rolands, because AFAIK there isn't a weapon that's build changing for that set up.
Also could be useful, because last time I heard even with the reduced CD on Iron Skin, Rolands has some survivability issues, compared to perma akkhan Condemsader, the tanking skellies might help :p.
I was thinking something with the new Rolands, because AFAIK there isn't a weapon that's build changing for that set up.
What? I'll take class knowledge for $100?
Class knowledge is good, my knowledge of that specific build is lacking, but from what I've seen there's about three possible weapons that are good for the new Rolands set up, but none of which are as OMGMUSTHAVE as say Blade of Prophecy for Condemnsader.
I was thinking something with the new Rolands, because AFAIK there isn't a weapon that's build changing for that set up.
What? I'll take class knowledge for $100?
Class knowledge is good, my knowledge of that specific build is lacking, but from what I've seen there's about three possible weapons that are good for the new Rolands set up, but none of which are as OMGMUSTHAVE as say Blade of Prophecy for Condemnsader.
If I'm wrong feel free to correct me.
There's Golden Flense; and not one but TWO shields for Shield Bash.
I'm not talking about Shields, only weapons, seeing as Ashbringer isn't exactly going to compete for a slot against a shield.
And yes, Golden Flense is very good, but I wouldn't call it build defining, in the way that things like BoP are. I mean, if you're not planning to use Sweep Attack it's useless so Blood Brother or Furnace are both better options, but again neither is build defining, they don't effect any of your skills in a must have way.
So really the passive agressive comment was FAR from necessary, as my original statement was in fact correct. There's no weapon that has a must have legendary affix for a Shield Bash build, meaning a holy damage build using Ashbringer could easily work.
Also, what is the second shield that effects shield bash? I know Piro Marella reduces the Wrath cost, what's the second?
^ Agreed, I think Ashbringer could work very well with a holy shield bash build. Remember it hits for 2-3x the amount of the smite gem (depending on rank). It seems to only hit once per cast, but I'm not 100% sure - just what I've seen from limited testing.
Then using Smite Gem, Toxin(or maybe Powerful, but I have a strange dislike for that gem) and something defensive, probably Mutilation Guard, or the Gizard.
Then equip Ashbringer, Piro Marella and Rolands. Stack holy damage, profit.
Maybe throw in a Angel Hair Braid, because I already have a nice one :p.
BTW, does anyone know if you equip AHB and Reciprocate, does it make ALL damage from Punish holy, even the AoE from Roar?
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Hey guys, today I want to go over and showcase the mechanics of the new Warcraft-inspired 2h sword coming in patch 2.2 - Corrupted Ashbringer. This is potentially a BiS weapon for certain builds. It summons up to 5 skeletons on kill which act as immortal tanks, and upon acquiring 5 they explode and the sword transforms into Ashbringer for ~5 seconds, doing extra damage to everything you attack. Properly specced, this can deal hundreds of millions (potentially even half a billion) per hit to elites. Enjoy & discuss!
https://youtu.be/xlZ6ON6NAQs
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Can the enchantress proc the skellys? Would be interesting to see if you can use a bad one for the taunt or even a dps buff for her when it transforms.
Good question not sure, but I assume she would have to get the kill, meaning it wouldn't proc very often since she rarely kills anything.
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I'm torn on this item... My Holy Crusader REALLY wants it, but as She's a Condemnsader, she kinda needs BoP...
Anyone know a decent holy build for Crusader that would work well with this beast :p?
Maybe something with Roland's or Fist of Heavens? I think it fits Monk a bit better, but really you can use it on any class if you don't care to stack (or not stack) holy damage.
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I was thinking something with the new Rolands, because AFAIK there isn't a weapon that's build changing for that set up.
Also could be useful, because last time I heard even with the reduced CD on Iron Skin, Rolands has some survivability issues, compared to perma akkhan Condemsader, the tanking skellies might help :p.
What? I'll take class knowledge for $100?
Class knowledge is good, my knowledge of that specific build is lacking, but from what I've seen there's about three possible weapons that are good for the new Rolands set up, but none of which are as OMGMUSTHAVE as say Blade of Prophecy for Condemnsader.
If I'm wrong feel free to correct me.
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There's Golden Flense; and not one but TWO shields for Shield Bash.
I'm not talking about Shields, only weapons, seeing as Ashbringer isn't exactly going to compete for a slot against a shield.
And yes, Golden Flense is very good, but I wouldn't call it build defining, in the way that things like BoP are. I mean, if you're not planning to use Sweep Attack it's useless so Blood Brother or Furnace are both better options, but again neither is build defining, they don't effect any of your skills in a must have way.
So really the passive agressive comment was FAR from necessary, as my original statement was in fact correct. There's no weapon that has a must have legendary affix for a Shield Bash build, meaning a holy damage build using Ashbringer could easily work.
Also, what is the second shield that effects shield bash? I know Piro Marella reduces the Wrath cost, what's the second?
^ Agreed, I think Ashbringer could work very well with a holy shield bash build. Remember it hits for 2-3x the amount of the smite gem (depending on rank). It seems to only hit once per cast, but I'm not 100% sure - just what I've seen from limited testing.
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I was thinking a build like this: http://us.battle.net/d3/en/calculator/crusader#aZXdTY!adSR!YaZbZa (Although I kinda want AC/Prophet in there somewhere... Also, if you're not pushing high end Grifts you could swap Indi for Holy Cause)
Then using Smite Gem, Toxin(or maybe Powerful, but I have a strange dislike for that gem) and something defensive, probably Mutilation Guard, or the Gizard.
Then equip Ashbringer, Piro Marella and Rolands. Stack holy damage, profit.
Maybe throw in a Angel Hair Braid, because I already have a nice one :p.
BTW, does anyone know if you equip AHB and Reciprocate, does it make ALL damage from Punish holy, even the AoE from Roar?