Oos' Crit Dagger Capped Block Ranger (Reave / Double Strike)



EDIT: UPDATED FOR 1.2 PATCH

The build got some changed, the tree is very different, the build is still very viable.

I've updated the topic with 1.2 trees. This guide is a bit old now, but all the information is still valid, maybe some small values have changed but it still plays the same. Search through the comments if you have a question, it has probably been answered already.

I don't play this build anymore, just the occasional PvP match.



Please PM me if you have a question and cant find the answer in the thread. Loads of info has been posted so I don't check back here much.



Thanks to missuse for his help with the build, and answering a lot of questions in the topic.

Also thanks to; candoerfer, DerdoDerdo, ComradeSerge and anyone else who helped with the 1.2 build.



Oct 27th Molten Strike Update



I haven't been following the thread much for the past few months, cause I feel everything has been said and the build works fine still.



So on Beyond I got to level 94 with an Incinerate witch then died. So I decided to reroll a variation of this build. I'm only level 76 or something cause kinda bored of PoE again, but i'll write up a little about Molten Strike and also add this to the main topic.



So I've been playing this build but with Molten Strike and a few different changes.



GEAR



PASSIVE TREE (lvl 76) http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAAF4FLQW1CC4OSBGWFFIUdRa_GNsZjhutIWAj9iaVKgss4TBxMHw6Qj3iQKBHBkd-SO5KfUt4TZJRR1PfVUtW-ljbXfJgS2HiYqxjQ2VNZ6BsjHBScFZw1XTtdPF4rnrvfXV9438rhNmE74d2idOMNo19jb-QG5oTm4ObjZ2qo4qkwqZ_pzSsZqyvr-uxs7TFtUi307k-vYHC7NN-1CPWitfL2Hbb1Nvn3ajtQe2D7g7y4fPq9vz8xf66



Molten Strike - MultiStrike - Melee Phys DMG - Added Fire DMG - PCoC

(Weapon Ele DMG and Crit DMG also good gem options)



With the gear, I chose Bino's because I'm playing HC and the regen is insane, the high crit also helps with earlier levels. I'd say to most of you to get a master bench crafted Ambusher because they're cheaper and more damage.



Lightning Coil. Everything else is standard. I need more dps rolls on gear (rings/gloves) but it's been hard to cap resists without using PoLight aura.

My auras are Grace + Herald of Ash + Prolif.

So focusing on fire damage I guess, didn't wanna use Hatred because it shatters corpses and doesn't give Ash overkill.

Pots are perfect for what I need.



Passive tree is the same I just get Point Blank to help with the projectiles on Molten Strike. Hey guys, it's Oos.I haven't been following the thread much for the past few months, cause I feel everything has been said and the build works fine still.So on Beyond I got to level 94 with an Incinerate witch then died. So I decided to reroll a variation of this build. I'm only level 76 or something cause kinda bored of PoE again, but i'll write up a little about Molten Strike and also add this to the main topic.So I've been playing this build but with Molten Strike and a few different changes.Molten Strike - MultiStrike - Melee Phys DMG - Added Fire DMG - PCoC(Weapon Ele DMG and Crit DMG also good gem options)With the gear, I chose Bino's because I'm playing HC and the regen is insane, the high crit also helps with earlier levels. I'd say to most of you to get a master bench crafted Ambusher because they're cheaper and more damage.Lightning Coil. Everything else is standard. I need more dps rolls on gear (rings/gloves) but it's been hard to cap resists without using PoLight aura.My auras are Grace + Herald of Ash + Prolif.So focusing on fire damage I guess, didn't wanna use Hatred because it shatters corpses and doesn't give Ash overkill.Pots are perfect for what I need.Passive tree is the same I just get Point Blank to help with the projectiles on Molten Strike.



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Hey guys, I wanted to create a character that destroys in both PvP and PvE, this build crushes everything I've thrown at it.



It can tackle any map mod, and beat any build in PvP with correct planning.



Message me in game @Oos if you have any questions, or post in thread and I'll get to it.



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All self buff, no Abyssus PvE, Abyssus PvP, no tricks/aura boosts.



Show-off section:



Videos:

Spoiler



Running a Residence map (74), with Dominius boss at end. I show my PvE DPS at the start, running Crit Chance instead of Crit Damage gem (fuck reflect).

Dom boss fight at 8:20 and gem setup at 9:45.



Level 74 Residence Map Solo Clear (with boss)



Atziri:

This was my first run on the character.

Had a couple of sketchy moments, I forgot I had Immortal Call during the 3 boss fights until like half way through, and I wasn't paying attention to the bleed. But it's not too hard if you pay attention.



Atziri Boss Fight Video



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Player vids:

" Kullevi

http://www.twitch.tv/kullevi/c/5336617 Abaxoth on Beyond:



old videos Quick PvP Match

Level 70 Coves Map Solo Clear

Mountain Ledge with first week self found gear (slow clear)

Alright, had a lot of requests to make a new video, I respecced my guy for mostly PvP (more block/hp) so the dps doesn't match the screenshots above. I would have run a higher map but don't have any due to not playing SC leagues anymore.Running a Residence map (74), with Dominius boss at end. I show my PvE DPS at the start, running Crit Chance instead of Crit Damage gem (fuck reflect).Dom boss fight at 8:20 and gem setup at 9:45.Atziri:This was my first run on the character.Had a couple of sketchy moments, I forgot I had Immortal Call during the 3 boss fights until like half way through, and I wasn't paying attention to the bleed. But it's not too hard if you pay attention.---Player vids:



Stats:

Spoiler IR Defensive Stats (No Granite/Jade)

Acrobatics Defensive Stats (No Granite/Jade)

Reave PvE DPS

Flicker PvE DPS (75,195 dps)

Double Strike PvP DPS

Flicker PvP DPS (185,714 dps)

Reave PvE Conc Effect

Saffel's Frame Defensive Stats (No Stone of Lazhwar)



with mirror dagger



I bought this dagger. The Ambusher (below) is higher dps, and especially good for Reave, but it will give me mana issues and I mostly only play PvP now anyway, so the Kris is better for my Flicker.



I wont replace the old stats with my old dagger, those are much more realistic to reach, so it wouldn't be fair to advertise the mirror dagger dps stats.



Flicker PvP 326,215 dps

Double Strike PvP 270,896 dps

Reave PvE 192,626 dps



The GG Ambusher:



Will provide higher sheet dps and is better for Reave/DS due to its attack speed, worth it if you can manage the mana cost. I bought this dagger. The Ambusher (below) is higher dps, and especially good for Reave, but it will give me mana issues and I mostly only play PvP now anyway, so the Kris is better for my Flicker.I wont replace the old stats with my old dagger, those are much more realistic to reach, so it wouldn't be fair to advertise the mirror dagger dps stats.The GG Ambusher:Will provide higher sheet dps and is better for Reave/DS due to its attack speed, worth it if you can manage the mana cost.



Gear:

Old PvE Gear



Situational



PvP



Situational



Although I got quite lucky with some drops, and am very happy with my gear level, I believe anyone can achieve this if they work for it. I never really went in trade chat, just passively sold things by having a shop forum and people PMing me. Anyone can get this gear level by the time they're lvl 85 (or even lower).

I use Saffel's Frame and Stone of Lazhwar for hard map bosses and in PvP vs spell casters.

Abyssus in PvP sometimes too.



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Current Build (lvl92+):

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm42v6wBeGY7tgwgu037-un11SO54rhuto4rXyz3it9NW-kp9h3ZnoPzFMHyNfU2SI_ZRR__eJP3nVI2_BbW1SHBSKgvz6u1Bpn-xsxa_JpVh4lVLjDadqrTFHoFLjf8cYqxsjEcGjoqX0NtuVvXYdn3jLOGsZrk-DkgHHhGWSVHw1ZUu29SQG5oTcFY6Qkt43agwcdQj7g5_K9aK2-e3F4Dh4l44lsLsXfJw1YnThO-sr-eRw4YFLWBLeu907VjbU99HfhRSZU2E2ZuDvYEY2yFgdPFAoBR19vynNOOEwJw=



I was IR up until level 89 then respecced into Acrobatics.

This was more of a personal preference, I'd rather have 30% evade and 40% dodge than the armour that IR gave. I'd recommend the IR version for most people, but test out Acrobatics if you think it will be better for you.



IR Version:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm42v6wBeGY7tgwgu037-un11SO54rhuto4rXyz3it9NW-kp9h3ZnoPzFMHyNfU2SI_ZRR__eJP3nVI2_BbW1SHBSKgvz6u1Bpn-xsxa_JpVh4lVLjDadqrTFHoFLjf8cYqxsjEcGjoqX0NtuVvXYdn3jLOGsZrk-DkgHHhGWSVHw1ZUu29SQG5oTcFbuDtvntxeA4eJeOJbC7F3ycNWJ04TvrK_nkcOGBS1gS3rvdO1Y21PfR34UUmVNhNmbg72B9vynNOOEwJwppU4qW6_dDbZBG8hDMV4T



Level 100 Dream Build:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm42v6wBeGY7tgwgu037-un11SO54rhuto4rXyz3it9NW-kp9h3ZnoPzFMHyNfU2SI_ZRR__eJP3nVI2_BbW1SHBSKgvz6u1Bpn-xsxa_JpVh4lVLjDadqrTFHoFLjf8cYqxsjEcGjoqX0NtuVvXYdn3jLOGsZrk-DkgHHhGWSVHw1ZUu29SQG5oTcFY6Qkt43agwcdQj7g5_K9aKtxeA4eJeOJbC7F3ycNWJ04TvrK_nkcOGBS1gS3rvdO1Y21PfR34UUmVNhNmbg72BGNshYHTxQKAUdfb8pzTjhMCcjAvssDY9uXz1b2qMyBSi2bDY I was IR up until level 89 then respecced into Acrobatics.This was more of a personal preference, I'd rather have 30% evade and 40% dodge than the armour that IR gave. I'd recommend the IR version for most people, but test out Acrobatics if you think it will be better for you.IR Version:Level 100 Dream Build:



Build leveling progression:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g4=



http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g4Y2xR1QKAhYHTxdO1672BLBS1T35uDhO-E2VjbR34UUmVNrK-9gQ==



http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g4Y2xR1QKAhYHTxdO1672BLBS1T35uDhO-E2VjbR34UUmVNrK_nkcOGvYEk_edUUUcwfP_etMXC7AW1jb9sjGKsnapHBtvnwJz2_Kc0DkjjhF3yBx4RlklR8NWVLnBSidNw1Q==



From this point you can either go IR or Acrobatics, Acro is preferred for 72+ maps, but if you're just starting out then go IR and swap to Acro later.



http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g4Y2xR1QKAhYHTxdO1672BLBS1T35uDhO-E2VjbR34UUmVNrK_nkcOGvYEk_edUUUcwfP_etMXC7AW1jb9sjGKsnapHBtvnwJz2_Kc0DkjjhF3yBx4RlklR8NWVLnBSidNw1TpCS3jdqDBx1CPz6ioLtUjtQaZ_Fr-xs2HiJpVVS_8cS40egQ==



http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g4Y2xR1QKAhYHTxdO1672BLBS1T35uDhO-E2VjbR34UUmVNrK_nkcOGvYEk_edUUUcwfP_etMXC7AW1jb9sjGKsnapHBtvnwJz2_Kc0DkjjhF3yBx4RlklR8NWVLnBSidNw1TpCS3jdqDBx1CPz6ioLtUjtQaZ_Fr-xs2HiJpVVS_8cS40egZoTcFaQG9vUfeMs4axmuT7Ydo6Kl9Dbblb14l6A4bcXOJbWin8rjDY=



Final Acro Version:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIBAF4B0QUtBbUHHgguDkgRlhRSFHUWvxjbGY4brR6BIWAj9iT9JpUqCyzhMHEwfDY9OJY6Qj3iQKBHBkd-SO5JUUp9S3hLjU2SUUdT31VLVvVW-ljbXfJgS2HiYqxlTWegbIxwUnBWcNV07XTxeK567311feN_K4DhhNmE74d2idOMC4w2jX2Nv46KkBuVLpfQmhObg5uNnaqjiqZ_pzSsZqyvr-uxs7TFtUi3F7fTuT65fL2BwJzC7MOG037UI9aK18vYdttu29TdqOJe44TnVOeR7LDtQe2D7g7w1fPq9vz8xf66_xz_3g==



Final IR Version:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAr-sILpuNAF4Zju2D037-un11G61I7niu18u30z3io4pNkiP2jX1KfYd2Z6D8xVb67g507XrvYEsFLVPfm4OE74TZWNtHfhRSZU2sr-eRw4a9gST951RRRzB8_960xcLsBbWNv2yMYqydqkcGwJz2_Kc0DkjjhF3yBx4RlklR8NWVLnBSidNw1fPqKgu1SO1Bpn8Wv7GzYeImlVVL_xxLjR6BmhNwVpAb29R94yzhrGa5Pth2joqX0NtuVvXiXoDhtxc4low2AdG5fIwL7LA2PVuvKaVOKrZB3Q1DMRvIXhNeRZLz-us=



Level 100 Dream Build:

Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgIAm42v6wBeGY7tgwgu037-un11SO54rhuto4rXyz3it9NW-kp9h3ZnoPzFMHyNfU2SI_ZRR__eJP3nVI2_BbW1SHBSKgvz6u1Bpn-xsxa_JpVh4lVLjDadqrTFHoFLjf8cYqxsjEcGjoqX0NtuVvXYdn3jLOGsZrk-DkgHHhGWSVHw1ZUu29SQG5oTcFY6Qkt43agwcdQj7g5_K9aKtxeA4eJeOJbC7F3ycNWJ04TvrK_nkcOGBS1gS3rvdO1Y21PfR34UUmVNhNmbg72BGNshYHTxQKAUdfb8pzTjhMCcjAvssDY9uXz1b2qMyBSi2bDY From this point you can either go IR or Acrobatics, Acro is preferred for 72+ maps, but if you're just starting out then go IR and swap to Acro later.Final Acro Version:Final IR Version:Level 100 Dream Build:



Overall the build is pretty flexible, you can start as Ranger or Shadow or Duelist. I'd aim for all the life/defense first, if you buy a Mightflay unique dagger you wont need many dps nodes until Merciless. You can level with Double Strike or Reave, or any other skill you want in fact.



If you start from 0 currency, use Double Strike / Melee Splash and complete Normal. Once you're level 35 invest in a Mightflay dagger and a Crest of Perandus - these two items are cheap and will carry you up to, and through, most of Merciless.

I wouldn't use Reave without Multistrike.



In hardcore, don't use Crit Multi gems and don't get more than 400% multi, you wont have a problem with reflect.



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Skills and Links:



With this build you can use Double Strike with Melee Splash or Reave. Both require Multistrike to really excel. If I only had a 5L chest I'd probably use Double Strike with a 20% quality Melee Splash, it feels like it clears faster. But when you get a 6L chest you can no longer support the mana cost so Reave is preferred (unless you have a really slow dagger). Test them both out though, see what you prefer, maybe even test Lightning Strike too.



Reave Main Attack PvE:

Reave

Multistrike

Melee Physical Damage

Faster Attacks

Added Fire Damage

Crit Damage or Power Charge on Crit (6L)



Double Strike Main Attack PvE:

Double Strike

Multistrike

Melee Physical Damage

Melee Splash

Added Fire Damage

Crit Damage or Faster Attacks or Power Charge on Crit (6L)



Double Strike PvP:

Double Strike

Multistrike

Melee Physical Damage

Added Fire Damage

Faster Attacks

Crit Damage or Power Charge on Crit (6L)



Opening Attack:

Flicker Strike

Melee Physical Damage

Melee Splash (swap for Multistrike PvP)

Crit Damage



Mobility:

Whirling Blades

Faster Attacks



Auras:

Hatred

Tempest Shield (sometimes linked with Power Charge on Crit or Culling Strike)

Reduced Mana

(can use Grace instead of Tempest Shield)



Curses:

Critical Weakness

Temporal Chains or Enfeeble



Defensive Buffs:

Enduring Cry

Molten Shell



EDIT:

Ok so, above are the gems that are most optimal, but as my gear has got better, reflect is nasty. So I no longer use Crit Damage as 6L PvE. Instead I use Crit Chance or IIR gem, but am playing around with a few different set ups. Increased Area of Effect and Additional Accuracy gems both solid choices too.

Don't use much Crit Multi in HC.

Some people like Conc Effect on Reave, but I think it's scary vs reflect (more than crit dmg). It has crazy sheet dps but because of the smaller aoe I don't think it's as effective. Try it if you want.



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Gearing:



My gear is at the top of the thread for reference.



When gearing, of course max your life and resistances, get a high block shield (Crest of Perandus is recommended, insane block and good leech).

After that for defense you want to stack armour/evasion and also get some life leech on gear. Because we're physical based damage we don't need to use any leech gems, can get sick leech from the tree and gear.



Early on grab a Mightlfay dagger and Crest of Perandus, both cheap and powerful.



All gear is flexible, don't compare your gear to my Domination gear, I played for a solid month and had pretty normal gear for most of it. You can build a crit dagger character for cheap, and then when you have a nice bank you can push your dps/defense like crazy.



For offensive stats Try to get good physical rolls on jewelry and a double crit amulet.

Accuracy and attack speed are also quite strong if you can get them also.

For gloves use either Maligaro's Virtuosity or Thunderfists (put Flicker in the links). In hardcore you can just get some life/res/attack speed/accuracy gloves.



With your dagger, aim for as high crit and phys damage as possible, attack speed too.

Crit > physical damage > attack speed > elemental damage.

All your crit is scaled from your base dagger crit, so the difference between a 7% crit dagger and a 9% crit dagger is HUGE.

Attack speed also scales really nicely with Multistrike.



If you're in Hardcore, I wouldn't recommend going over 400% crit multiplier, physical reflect can get nasty sometimes, even with a Granite up.



Bringer of Rain is a great item to aim for, it provides a 7L for your Reave/DS. Carcass Jack also to be considered, and then you can use Concentrated Effect gem on Reave and do insane damage.

I would have bought a BoR but got a lucky 6L drop.



I use Saffel's Frame and Stone of Lazhwar for hard map bosses and in PvP vs spell casters.





Stat "Benchmarks" for maps:

My Domination character has crazy DPS, but after a certain point that's just bad. Everything gets 1-2 shot solo when you have about 25k sheet dps, anything after that is just scary for reflect



Defensively, aim for capped res, high armour/evasion and 4000 HP. Capped block (75%) too of course. I'd recommend at least 4.5k hp for higher maps.



Offensively, aim for 7k sheet dps, you can clear all 66-69 maps with no problem.

For higher maps aim for around 13-18k sheet dps and you'll be fine.



Overall I think those "benchmarks" are easily obtainable.



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Bandit Rewards:

Normal: +40 Life (Oak)

Cruel: 8% Attack Speed (Kraityn) or 18% Physical Damage (Oak)

Merciless: Endurance Charge (Oak) or Skill Point (None)



In Cruel, both rewards are the same dps at end game. I picked attack speed then respecced to physical damage to test, both were the same. Attack speed is more fun in my opinion.

In Merciless it's up to you what charge you pick. I prefer an Endurance charge for more defense, but you can get a skill point or even Power/Frenzy if you want to run Power Charge on Crit or Blood Rage.



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Map Mods:

This build can do any map mod, you should also level these gems in your weapon swap:

Mana Leech

Life Gain on Hit

Additional Accuracy



Blood Magic:

No problem, just turn off auras.



50%/No Regen:

Swap Faster Attacks for Mana Leech or Additional Accuracy, and don't Whirling Blades as much.



Physical Reflect:

At the start this mod was no problem, but when I got insane physical damage and crit it started to hurt.

I'd probably reroll most Phys Reflect maps now but if you need to run them then take out; Faster Attacks for Mana Leech, Melee Physical Damage for Life Gain on Hit, Crit Damage for IIR or Added Chaos Damage.



If you encounter a physical reflect monster in a map, make sure your Jade/Granite is activated then burst it down. Try not to hit more than 3-5 monsters at once time, if you crit into a huge pack you will 1 shot yourself. If you play smart this mod isn't that bad, you just have to pay attention.



If you want to be immune to physical reflect then either spec into Vaal Pact or don't get more than 400-500% crit multi.

EDIT: Immortal Call on CwDT is also a great option.



Elemental Weakness:

Over cap your resistances or swap to a strong Kite Shield.



All other mods are easy.



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Thanks to Shiru for helping with the build.



@Oos The build got some changed, the tree is very different, the build is still very viable.I've updated the topic with 1.2 trees. This guide is a bit old now, but all the information is still valid, maybe some small values have changed but it still plays the same. Search through the comments if you have a question, it has probably been answered already.I don't play this build anymore, just the occasional PvP match.Thanks to missuse for his help with the build, and answering a lot of questions in the topic.Also thanks to; candoerfer, DerdoDerdo, ComradeSerge and anyone else who helped with the 1.2 build.---Hey guys, I wanted to create a character that destroys in both PvP and PvE, this build crushes everything I've thrown at it.It can tackle any map mod, and beat any build in PvP with correct planning.Message me in game @Oos if you have any questions, or post in thread and I'll get to it.---All self buff, no Abyssus PvE, Abyssus PvP, no tricks/aura boosts.Although I got quite lucky with some drops, and am very happy with my gear level, I believe anyone can achieve this if they work for it. I never really went in trade chat, just passively sold things by having a shop forum and people PMing me. Anyone can get this gear level by the time they're lvl 85 (or even lower).I use Saffel's Frame and Stone of Lazhwar for hard map bosses and in PvP vs spell casters.Abyssus in PvP sometimes too.---Overall the build is pretty flexible, you can start as Ranger or Shadow or Duelist. I'd aim for all the life/defense first, if you buy a Mightflay unique dagger you wont need many dps nodes until Merciless. You can level with Double Strike or Reave, or any other skill you want in fact.If you start from 0 currency, use Double Strike / Melee Splash and complete Normal. Once you're level 35 invest in a Mightflay dagger and a Crest of Perandus - these two items are cheap and will carry you up to, and through, most of Merciless.I wouldn't use Reave without Multistrike.In hardcore, don't use Crit Multi gems and don't get more than 400% multi, you wont have a problem with reflect.---With this build you can use Double Strike with Melee Splash or Reave. Both require Multistrike to really excel. If I only had a 5L chest I'd probably use Double Strike with a 20% quality Melee Splash, it feels like it clears faster. But when you get a 6L chest you can no longer support the mana cost so Reave is preferred (unless you have a really slow dagger). Test them both out though, see what you prefer, maybe even test Lightning Strike too.ReaveMultistrikeMelee Physical DamageFaster AttacksAdded Fire DamageCrit Damage or Power Charge on Crit (6L)Double StrikeMultistrikeMelee Physical DamageMelee SplashAdded Fire DamageCrit Damage or Faster Attacks or Power Charge on Crit (6L)Double StrikeMultistrikeMelee Physical DamageAdded Fire DamageFaster AttacksCrit Damage or Power Charge on Crit (6L)Flicker StrikeMelee Physical DamageMelee Splash (swap for Multistrike PvP)Crit DamageWhirling BladesFaster AttacksHatredTempest Shield (sometimes linked with Power Charge on Crit or Culling Strike)Reduced Mana(can use Grace instead of Tempest Shield)Critical WeaknessTemporal Chains or EnfeebleEnduring CryMolten ShellOk so, above are the gems that are most optimal, but as my gear has got better, reflect is nasty. So I no longer use Crit Damage as 6L PvE. Instead I use Crit Chance or IIR gem, but am playing around with a few different set ups. Increased Area of Effect and Additional Accuracy gems both solid choices too.Don't use much Crit Multi in HC.Some people like Conc Effect on Reave, but I think it's scary vs reflect (more than crit dmg). It has crazy sheet dps but because of the smaller aoe I don't think it's as effective. Try it if you want.---My gear is at the top of the thread for reference.When gearing, of course max your life and resistances, get a high block shield (Crest of Perandus is recommended, insane block and good leech).After that for defense you want to stack armour/evasion and also get some life leech on gear. Because we're physical based damage we don't need to use any leech gems, can get sick leech from the tree and gear.Early on grab a Mightlfay dagger and Crest of Perandus, both cheap and powerful.All gear is flexible, don't compare your gear to my Domination gear, I played for a solid month and had pretty normal gear for most of it. You can build a crit dagger character for cheap, and then when you have a nice bank you can push your dps/defense like crazy.For offensive stats Try to get good physical rolls on jewelry and a double crit amulet.Accuracy and attack speed are also quite strong if you can get them also.For gloves use either Maligaro's Virtuosity or Thunderfists (put Flicker in the links). In hardcore you can just get some life/res/attack speed/accuracy gloves.With your dagger, aim for as high crit and phys damage as possible, attack speed too.Crit > physical damage > attack speed > elemental damage.All your crit is scaled from your base dagger crit, so the difference between a 7% crit dagger and a 9% crit dagger isAttack speed also scales really nicely with Multistrike.If you're in Hardcore, I wouldn't recommend going over 400% crit multiplier, physical reflect can get nasty sometimes, even with a Granite up.Bringer of Rain is a great item to aim for, it provides a 7L for your Reave/DS. Carcass Jack also to be considered, and then you can use Concentrated Effect gem on Reave and do insane damage.I would have bought a BoR but got a lucky 6L drop.I use Saffel's Frame and Stone of Lazhwar for hard map bosses and in PvP vs spell casters.My Domination character has crazy DPS, but after a certain point that's just bad. Everything gets 1-2 shot solo when you have about 25k sheet dps, anything after that is just scary for reflectDefensively, aim for capped res, high armour/evasion and. Capped block (75%) too of course. I'd recommend at least 4.5k hp for higher maps.Offensively, aim for 7k sheet dps, you can clear all 66-69 maps with no problem.For higher maps aim for around 13-18k sheet dps and you'll be fine.Overall I think those "benchmarks" are easily obtainable.---+40 Life (Oak)8% Attack Speed (Kraityn) or 18% Physical Damage (Oak)Endurance Charge (Oak) or Skill Point (None)In Cruel, both rewards are the same dps at end game. I picked attack speed then respecced to physical damage to test, both were the same. Attack speed is more fun in my opinion.In Merciless it's up to you what charge you pick. I prefer an Endurance charge for more defense, but you can get a skill point or even Power/Frenzy if you want to run Power Charge on Crit or Blood Rage.---This build can do any map mod, you should also level these gems in your weapon swap:Mana LeechLife Gain on HitAdditional AccuracyNo problem, just turn off auras.Swap Faster Attacks for Mana Leech or Additional Accuracy, and don't Whirling Blades as much.At the start this mod was no problem, but when I got insane physical damage and crit it started to hurt.I'd probably reroll most Phys Reflect maps now but if you need to run them then take out; Faster Attacks for Mana Leech, Melee Physical Damage for Life Gain on Hit, Crit Damage for IIR or Added Chaos Damage.If you encounter a physical reflect monster in a map, make sure your Jade/Granite is activated then burst it down. Try not to hit more than 3-5 monsters at once time, if you crit into a huge pack you will 1 shot yourself. If you play smart this mod isn't that bad, you just have to pay attention.If you want to be immune to physical reflect then either spec into Vaal Pact orEDIT: Immortal Call on CwDT is also a great option.Over cap your resistances or swap to a strong Kite Shield.All other mods are easy.---Thanks tofor helping with the build. IGN: @Oos Last edited by Oos on Nov 30, 2014, 9:08:46 PM