CarbonatedFalcon
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Only thing left for the final portrait now is 70 in hardcore and 100 cubed things. Whew. Stupid bounties though, not fun at all.
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Diablo III: Reaper of Souls |OT2| Enchantress: Look! More hidden loot!
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I just try to do one or two in the mornings and one or two at night. Public T7 bounty games usually go pretty well, I've only had one bad experience in like 15-20 games.
Eh. I'm sure it'd make your wiz OP cause that's a whole lot of passives, but wizards aren't exactly known for their great passives anyway, outside of 3 or 4 of them that everyone uses anyway (like Unstable Anomaly, Audacity and Evocation).
Reminds me of Critical Mass. Man, I've just realized how OP Archon builds would be if CM was still in the game.
Passives massively depend on the play style or set being used. Just because some of them are more dominantly chosen than others does not mean the rest are useless.
Blur, Illusionist, Evocation, Audacity, Elemental Exposure, Unstable Anomaly, Galvanizing Ward, Dominance, Astral Presence.
Imagine being able to use all those at the same time. Sure it doesn't turn you into a barb or anything, but it would significantly make the high GR playstyle much easier.
Oh yeah, I definitely agree. I would love to have them all. ALL THE PASSIVES. I just know in my heart of hearts that we would still suck compared to all passives-monks and barbs
.Barbs and monks don't even need all passives for that comparisonOh yeah, I definitely agree. I would love to have them all. ALL THE PASSIVES. I just know in my heart of hearts that we would still suck compared to all passives-monks and barbs
.Barbs and monks don't even need all passives for that comparison
Lot of Barb passives are trash tier anyway. 6 fury every time you block (with a shield) an attack. 50% more healing from health globes. Increase the damage of 3 skills no one uses. Gain 30 fury when you use earthquake!
Terrible terrible. There are good ones in there but just as many you wouldn't even bother getting if you used the exploit because they do literally nothing.
Monks have a lot of strong passives.
Resolve - Decent skill for sure, gets used by support Monk. Not a bad one to have on a GR pushing character either.
Fleet Footed - More movement speed. It's pretty damn nice.
Exalted Soul - Increases maximum spirit and increases spirit regen. More useful for the Shenlong Monk because the increased maximum spirit actually equates to more damage.
Transcendence - Just some burst heal. Good for the R6/SWK Monk but not as good for U6 or Shenlongs.
Chant of Resonance - Makes your Mantras cheaper and gives you more spirit regen. This is pretty good because it allows you to spam your mantras. It's useful for any Monk that uses Mantras (which is most of them).
*Seize the Initiative - Useful for a lot of Monks. Even in U6 this has utility because it allows you to get your palms up faster.
*Guardian's Path - Since most Monks are dual wield this day, this passive gets used A LOT. A ton of survivability from the extra dodge.
*6th Sense - Just a straight up damage mitigation passive. Quite excellent to have.
*Determination - Has been getting used in U6 a lot recently. Very nice to have.
*Relentless Assault - You just need some hardCC to make this work but that shouldn't be a problem.
*Beacon of Ytar - Staple Monk passive.
*Alacrity - Same as STI, more attack speed is something Monks usually like anyway.
*Harmony - Staple Monk passive.
*Combination Strike - At the minimum it's still a 10% damage bonus. Most builds won't use a 2nd generator so this is just a 10% damage bonus almost always.
*Near Death Passive - Staple Monk passive in high GRs.
*Unity - Straight up damage boost, great in groups.
*Momentum - Aside from the Generator Monk, this one actually does work and is a decent damage boost. You just have to alter you play a bit to make use of it.
*Mystic Rhythm - It's supposed to be a U6 skill but as far as I know this doesn't apply on your EPs that you proc off of the generators so this isn't that good. Probably the best in R6.
So yeah getting all of the Monk passives is actually pretty substantial.
Resolve - Decent skill for sure, gets used by support Monk. Not a bad one to have on a GR pushing character either.
Fleet Footed - More movement speed. It's pretty damn nice.
Exalted Soul - Increases maximum spirit and increases spirit regen. More useful for the Shenlong Monk because the increased maximum spirit actually equates to more damage.
Transcendence - Just some burst heal. Good for the R6/SWK Monk but not as good for U6 or Shenlongs.
Chant of Resonance - Makes your Mantras cheaper and gives you more spirit regen. This is pretty good because it allows you to spam your mantras. It's useful for any Monk that uses Mantras (which is most of them).
*Seize the Initiative - Useful for a lot of Monks. Even in U6 this has utility because it allows you to get your palms up faster.
*Guardian's Path - Since most Monks are dual wield this day, this passive gets used A LOT. A ton of survivability from the extra dodge.
*6th Sense - Just a straight up damage mitigation passive. Quite excellent to have.
*Determination - Has been getting used in U6 a lot recently. Very nice to have.
*Relentless Assault - You just need some hardCC to make this work but that shouldn't be a problem.
*Beacon of Ytar - Staple Monk passive.
*Alacrity - Same as STI, more attack speed is something Monks usually like anyway.
*Harmony - Staple Monk passive.
*Combination Strike - At the minimum it's still a 10% damage bonus. Most builds won't use a 2nd generator so this is just a 10% damage bonus almost always.
*Near Death Passive - Staple Monk passive in high GRs.
*Unity - Straight up damage boost, great in groups.
*Momentum - Aside from the Generator Monk, this one actually does work and is a decent damage boost. You just have to alter you play a bit to make use of it.
*Mystic Rhythm - It's supposed to be a U6 skill but as far as I know this doesn't apply on your EPs that you proc off of the generators so this isn't that good. Probably the best in R6.
So yeah getting all of the Monk passives is actually pretty substantial.
Fenderputty
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This convo is funny to me because I've played monk since they were garbage. Monk passives used to suck.
Monks used to be a completely different character before.
One of the Mantras was completely different before (Mantra of Salvation). We used to gain Dodge from Dexterity instead of armor. Exploding Palm was reworked. Dashing Strike when it first came out sucked because of its animation. Many of the passives were different before or sucked before. STI and Harmony used to be completely different and they were the mandatory Monk passives. Generators used to be different in terms of animation and DPS/spirit gain. Spenders used to have different values, different elements.
Remember when Raiment set used to be this piece of shit?
Dark times man.
Monks in all of D3 were either ridiculously broken god tier or just the worst. I think the last few patches they have finally been in a "good" spot.
Dog Problems
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I think the Angry Chicken build for Witch Doctor is the most fun I've had in this game.
Have you got the installer by any chance, site keeps giving me an error.
Got it.
Tried. Hmm..
Weird, maybe that slider didn't do what I thought... maybe try 60 fps with the 25% playback rate?
Edit: Yeah, that might be it. Here's one for a seven-sided strike with the playback set to -5, fps set to max, "enhance" disabled and the quality at max:
My original was around 35 FPS so yours should turn out a bit better.
CarbonatedFalcon
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Anyone able to powerlevel seasonal hardcore? NA server.
Got a second Unity tonight.. Cubed one, of course. Good choice? The only other thing I really have to use jewelry-wise are immunity amulets, maybe the RROG, but I don't really need it right now (running full Wastes set, WW barb). Full on 50% damage reduction from all sources while still using Focus and Restraint.. guess I can't complain too much.
Ricerocket
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Unity is a very viable choice solo. I mean there isn't much choice, if you're getting gibbed, unity helps a ton more than CoE + F+R where you'd die. I havn't gotten one yet, also no Gift yet. Freaking RNG gods man.
Deadstarone
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I am also looking for this. Also on NA sever. Deadstar#1403 is my battletag.
SmartWaffles
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Got my Monk doing Quins Uliana's build, what should I reroll for a socket on this. I know that roll isn't great but the arcane immunity is amazing. Assume vit or attack speed or is area damage still junk?
If you have a better amulet cube it.
Got to the point I can do T5 rifts and GR20 solo.
Think I would get something useful?
No..vanilla and old season sets 5 times over. All salvaged.
I only need one piece and I managed to get a piece.
Burn through 500 mats (breath and souls) to go through every slot 4 times but the one I need.
Can't progress further when this shit happens.
Think I would get something useful?
No..vanilla and old season sets 5 times over. All salvaged.
I only need one piece and I managed to get a piece.
Burn through 500 mats (breath and souls) to go through every slot 4 times but the one I need.
Can't progress further when this shit happens.
SmartWaffles
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I feel you, being stuck at 4 piece Delsere and 2 piece Tal'Rasha for days, good thing is yesterday two cube tries give me the complete set so I'm now rocking T10
Dr_Boris_Goltz
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So I'm sorta done with my crusader. She's just not very fun for group play since she's so squishy, and my damage feels lacking compared to my friends.
What is the most fun class for a group right now? Should I do the support monk? The HotA barb?
My regular group is a Helltooth WD and a 7 sided strike monk.
What is the most fun class for a group right now? Should I do the support monk? The HotA barb?
My regular group is a Helltooth WD and a 7 sided strike monk.
Shuggananas
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Hota barb is BORING AF
Go with whirlwind
Go with whirlwind
Dr_Boris_Goltz
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You're not the first who told me they're boring.
Whirlwind isn't as solid for groups though, right?
I always feel like I pick the wrong class.
Whirlwind isn't as solid for groups though, right?
I always feel like I pick the wrong class.
Shuggananas
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Better mobility and different utility
Seriously dont play hota it's the worst
Seriously dont play hota it's the worst
Dr_Boris_Goltz
Banned
Is the support monk fun? Nobody I know plays one and they seem super important.
Dr_Boris_Goltz
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You're probably right. They really do feel terrible. This stutter stepping hammer build makes me want to die sometimes.
Nobody likes playing support in Diablo.
Shuggananas
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Follower relic that makes them invuln and voilà
ps : can we stop with embed 10 MB gifs
ps : can we stop with embed 10 MB gifs
Weird, maybe that slider didn't do what I thought... maybe try 60 fps with the 25% playback rate?
Edit: Yeah, that might be it. Here's one for a seven-sided strike with the playback set to -5, fps set to max, "enhance" disabled and the quality at max:
My original was around 35 FPS so yours should turn out a bit better.
Gave it another go. The 6 progress orb that just appear in top left is so good. Not 10MB, this is 25MB.
Shuggananas
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Dr_Boris_Goltz
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Well fuck... I have no idea what to play then.
If you legit want to play in a group go hota or support monk/barb. People do enjoy it..
NaDannMaGoGo
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Needs to be saved for a quick summary as to why Diablo 3 combat is, or at least feels, so much better than its competitors'.
Stephen_drewz
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How do you guys manage your materials when you have multiple toons; do you just keep a stack of each on each character or periodcally transfer all to the stash to keep it in one spot?
Shuggananas
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Always put everything in the stash, it's useless to keep them in your inventory ?
It's alright. You basically just cyclone strike, epiphany when you can and spam your mantra. Leeching without actually doing nothing really.
Stephen_drewz
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Thought so to but unless im doing something wrong if wanna use the cube etc have to go to stash and get it out. Stuff like deaths breath etc.
Is a legendary gem better than 9.5% crit chance for a wizard? I really can't decide if I should get rid of that stat on my amulet for a socket...
Yes, but this is just minor inconvenience, just grab your full stacks from the stash and put them into the cube, it won't take your hundreds of mats if it only needs 5 of them.
Yes, but this is just minor inconvenience, just grab your full stacks from the stash and put them into the cube, it won't take your hundreds of mats if it only needs 5 of them.
There are legendary items for each follower with the affix "Your follower cannot die." Ever since they introduced them, they have had another unintended benefit: they also take no damage. So if you have a Unity ring and put a Unity on your follower, you take 50% less damage permanently.
Blizzard has officially stated that the no death + Unity combination was completely intended though.
Shuggananas
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I looted 3 the sunday after the season started
Shouldn't be extremely hard to obtain now with kadala + kanai though
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