Just mobs hitting harder and getting tougher, and achievements getting more digits. Core gameplay is the same, just little to none variation from one build (and style of game) to another in the same class. You get more loot, more gold, more legendary gems item levels also, but it`s more a means, than a goal.
Lightning based Crusader is more of a fun, stun-based build now and in 2.4 patch. It`s not really effective in higher tier game. But if you're not going to be a hardcore min-max diablo player it`s ok to play.
May be an off topic, but have you tried LoN build with thorns and bombardment as only damaging ability in the build? There are currently a few crusaders with that build at the top of seasonal ladder in PTR, who managed to clear gr 80+. Intresting, what is gameplay like?
The LoN shields build is nice and fun, but seems to have limited potential in gr clearing.
That`s right. Hack is good if you try to add other damaging skills, but not mandatory for builds with punish/bombardment only. I saw nice build with heaven`s fury blessed ground for example in a video, but it was like 65 gr run.
P.S. Seems it was old mechanics. Now damage of Hack only applies to primary attack, not the dot`s or other effects.
The point i guess not a block itself, but additional damage reduction/buff. More than 100% just a side effect of this. Sadly don`t know about real capping - 75% or 100%.
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Really cool build. Seems like the way to go for fast rifts achievements in the new season, or for starting gem upgrades.
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Just mobs hitting harder and getting tougher, and achievements getting more digits. Core gameplay is the same, just little to none variation from one build (and style of game) to another in the same class. You get more loot, more gold, more legendary gems item levels also, but it`s more a means, than a goal.
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Lightning based Crusader is more of a fun, stun-based build now and in 2.4 patch. It`s not really effective in higher tier game. But if you're not going to be a hardcore min-max diablo player it`s ok to play.
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According to rhaepso`s post - no. Survivability from Justice Lantern still matters.
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May be an off topic, but have you tried LoN build with thorns and bombardment as only damaging ability in the build? There are currently a few crusaders with that build at the top of seasonal ladder in PTR, who managed to clear gr 80+. Intresting, what is gameplay like?
The LoN shields build is nice and fun, but seems to have limited potential in gr clearing.
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That`s right. Hack is good if you try to add other damaging skills, but not mandatory for builds with punish/bombardment only. I saw nice build with heaven`s fury blessed ground for example in a video, but it was like 65 gr run.
P.S. Seems it was old mechanics. Now damage of Hack only applies to primary attack, not the dot`s or other effects.
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This also works past 100%?
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It`s viable. But most of top gr cleaners comes with pig sticker because of attack speed, and damage boost. Hack is also an option.
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The point i guess not a block itself, but additional damage reduction/buff. More than 100% just a side effect of this. Sadly don`t know about real capping - 75% or 100%.