The +4 INT Belt isn't a good option ? It's like +4% damages no ?
I am going to hold off on testing and making changes to my build until the ripples in the water die down, so to speak and we have an idea of the full list of changes.
@flyingleon Combustive Action's debuff does not only apply to smolder and fire damage, but all damage from every source against the debuffed target.
I finally did some tests yesterday. I did notice Combustive Action gave 24% debuff from time to time but not in a consistent manner. It looks a bit buggy honestly. Could you enlighten me more about how to continuously apply debuff of Combustive Action if there is a way?
Funny that, even with the set nerfed I will still use it. Its stats (arp, crit, power) are vastly superior to the VT set and will still net a greater dps increase, so I will definitely not switch to it.
+2INT and +2CHA make up for the 1,5K arpen you lose, considering everyone can have more than enough arpen from other sources.
VT belt gives way more dps than lostmauth belt.
No it does not, efficient stat allocation means that 1.5k arp gives you another 1.5k crit +the elol set bonus which is still 2-5% more damage.
Insignas of aggression or talent. Stats Allocation is trivial compared to main characteristics.
Plus 2CHA is already 800 crit and CA damage. and 2 INT is 800 Power and 400 recovery. STR and DEX ? Absolutely nothing.
It doesn't matter though. The bonus will still increase your damage more by itself and you have to hit the RI cap anyways. If you're giving up that arp you will lose crit and/or power to make up for it, there is no way around that. No matter how you try to juggle your stats you will always lose DPS by switching to the Valindra set.
with bonding gifts for summoned companions everything is possible and the mount insignia bonuses too. you can have at same time and recovery and penetration and critical and power on high levels and ap gain and and and and. i hit ri 60% very easy just with one stack on the companion.
How does ray of frost interact with spell twisting? Number of ticks? Time?
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mamalion1234Member, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 3,415Arc User
edited April 2016
http://postimg.org/image/gkhiqr6j7/ recovery the worthless stat on 168% recharge speed steal time 6 second cooldown. and if the player uses the tenser disk 1 sec cooldown and if the player use griffon every 45 seconds ( gond) -35% cooldown reductions. 7% recharge speed from valindra belt-valindra amulet -2 int is around 0.9 second. MY screenshots shows with a lostmauth set and points on int and charisma and not on wisdom! can be a build with out spelltwisting or even with it for perma encounters. steal time goes 4 second on 200% recharge speed( ofcourse for that need arcane presence)>
ironzerg79Member, Neverwinter Moderator, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 4,942Arc User
That was for @mamalion1234 . I know you can stack recovery through the roof, but that means trading off power/crit. So I was curious what the actually implications were for his damage.
I just wanted to say thanks, fabricant. This compendium and the one you did on paladins help a lot! Much better than the guides that just give you a list of feats and powers to use without explanations.
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thefabricantMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 5,248Arc User
Updated companions list, removed Lightfoot thief. Updated weapon enchantments with post elol set nerf images and post dread change. Added Elemental Evil campaign with boons. Upcoming Maze engine boons.
From my brief tests I experienced dread to be quite superior to vorpal, which sort of contradicts what your guide says. But I was using the twisted set on legenrady so maybe the increased base damage was the reason for that. I'm also impressed by the significantly higher DPS plaguefire appears to offer according to your guide. Or is that chart taken from a different test with a different scenario?
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thefabricantMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 5,248Arc User
From my brief tests I experienced dread to be quite superior to vorpal, which sort of contradicts what your guide says. But I was using the twisted set on legenrady so maybe the increased base damage was the reason for that. I'm also impressed by the significantly higher DPS plaguefire appears to offer according to your guide. Or is that chart taken from a different test with a different scenario?
Sorry, forgot to add that that plague hasn't been updated for post lolset nerf yet, also, I am currently in the process of editing the enchantment section for dread, vorp and fey, I added updated charts, but am still working on the accompanying text
Also, for anyone wondering if there is ever a use for maelstrom:
Yes, there is, it can be cast while CCed, including when grabbed by valindra's hand and it does enough damage to kill the hand.
In this section => Appendix 3: An example of a Glass Cannon Build, you mention to use The Valindra Belt with Lostmauth’s Hoard Necklace.
I want to know if you have tested The Valindra Belt with Lostmauth’s Hoard Necklace VS the Lostmauth set nerfed on preview server.
Is it better ?
Do you have some ACT ?
Thanks
“He raised his staff. There was a roll of thunder. The sunlight was blotted out from the eastern windows; the whole hall became suddenly dark as night. The fire faded to sullen embers. Only Gandalf could be seen, standing white and tall before the blackened hearth.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
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thefabricantMember, NW M9 PlaytestPosts: 5,248Arc User
I have a blue Valindra belt in my inventory ready for this.
“He raised his staff. There was a roll of thunder. The sunlight was blotted out from the eastern windows; the whole hall became suddenly dark as night. The fire faded to sullen embers. Only Gandalf could be seen, standing white and tall before the blackened hearth.” ― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Also, for anyone wondering if there is ever a use for maelstrom:
It can be used for a SS Renegade build (+SpellTwisting in Thaum) in combination with the Devoted Cleric's Artifact in order to build up quick stacks prior to unleashing the OF on somewhat higher WIS builds.
It is completely for fun.
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blink dog+devourer
dmg *1,05*1,05=1,1025 ergo +10,25% dmg in CA right?
dmg * 1.05 * 1.05 * 1.05 = 1.1576, so + 15.76% dmg in CA?
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With the new CA companion, would you suggest all three CA companions be used? If so which companion would you use for the 4th non summoned companion?
Thanks as always!
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Sorry, forgot to add that that plague hasn't been updated for post lolset nerf yet, also, I am currently in the process of editing the enchantment section for dread, vorp and fey, I added updated charts, but am still working on the accompanying text
Also, for anyone wondering if there is ever a use for maelstrom:
Yes, there is, it can be cast while CCed, including when grabbed by valindra's hand and it does enough damage to kill the hand.
In this section => Appendix 3: An example of a Glass Cannon Build,
you mention to use The Valindra Belt with Lostmauth’s Hoard Necklace.
I want to know if you have tested The Valindra Belt with Lostmauth’s Hoard Necklace VS the Lostmauth set nerfed on preview server.
Is it better ?
Do you have some ACT ?
Thanks
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
I have a blue Valindra belt in my inventory ready for this.
― J.R.R. Tolkien, The Two Towers
Love your Blink Dog's name.
It is completely for fun.