This Build specializes in ranged combat, and is capable of clearing out large groups of enemies quickly when positioned correctly.
Skills
This Build mainly revolves around the use of Penetrating Shot. This Skill will damage all enemies in a line, and will split each time it hits someone with the Trickshot Aspect, massively increasing it’s AoE potential.
Additional Core Skills:
- Hearthseeker – used to build Combo Points
- Dash – your main source of mobility.
- Shadow Step – can be used to reposition and become Unstoppable.
- Poison Trap – gives a huge boost in damage.
- Death Trap – used to group enemies together.
Passives
The Key Passive for this Build is Precision, as it will give a consistent increase in damage.
Additional Passives:
- Sturdy, Rapid Gambits, Agile, and Second Wind will help your survivability.
- Weapon Mastery, Unstable Elixirs,Trick Attacks, Exploit, Malice, and Frigid Finesse,will boost your damage.
- Innervation – will help your Energy high.
Specialization
For this Build, you will want to use the Combo Points Specialization, so that you can boost the damage of Penetrating Shot.
Paragon Boards
- Board 1 (Start):
- Use Control Glyph
- Connect at the top end
- Board 2 (No Witnesses):
- Don’t rotate
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Fluidity Glyph
- Connect at the left end (board 3), the top end (board 4), and the right end (board 6)
- Board 3 (Exploit Weakness):
- Rotate once
- Take Legendary Node
- Board 4 (Cheap Shot):
- Rotate three times
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Combat Glyph
- Connect at the right end
- Board 5 (Tricks of the Trade):
- Rotate twice
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Pride Glyph
- Board 6 (Deadly Ambush):
- Rotate twice
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Ambush Glyph
Glyph Leveling Priorities
| Level 15 | Level 21 |
|---|---|
| 1. Combat | 1. Combat |
| 2. Control | 2. Control |
| 3. Fluidity | 3. Fluidity |
| 4. Pride | 4. Pride |
| 5. Ambush | 5. Ambush |
Equipment
Condemnation will increase the damage of Penetrating Shot, while The Umbracrux will give your Poison Trap extra damage. Flickerstep will keep the Cooldown of Death Trap low, and Shroud of Khandura will greatly enhance Dark Shroud. Cowl of the Nameless and Skyhunter will further increase your overall damage.
On top of these pieces, you will want these Legendary Aspects:
- Trickshot – massively enhances Penetrating Shot, by making arrows split from it every time it hits an enemy.
- Umbrous – grants a chance to get free Dark Shroud casts, giving you a ‘7th’ Skill.
- Concussive Strikes, Edgemaster, and Retribution will boost your damage.
Equipment Stat Priorities
| Slot | Stat Priorities | Tempering |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | 1. Critical Strike Damage 2. Dexterity 3. Maximum Life | – Chance for Penetrating Shot to Cast Twice – Critical Strike Damage |
| Ranged | 1. Critical Strike Damage 2. Dexterity 3. Maximum Life | – Chance for Penetrating Shot to Cast Twice – Critical Strike Damage |
| Helm | 1. Resistance to All Elements 2. Cooldown Reduction 3. Maximum Life 4. Dexterity | – Dodge Chance – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Chest Armor | 1. Ranks to Dark Shroud 2. Maximum Life 3. Dexterity 4. Energy per Second | – Dodge Chance – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Gloves | 1. Ranks to Penetrating Shot 2. Critical Strike Chance 3. Attack Speed 4. Dexterity | – Critical Strike Damage – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Pants | 1. Armor 2. Dodge Chance 3. Dexterity 4. Maximum Life | – Dodge Chance – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Boots | 1. Movement Speed 2. Dodge Chance 3. Energy per Second 4. Dexterity | – Movement Speed – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Amulet | 1. Ranks to Exploit 2. Ranks to Frigid Finesse 3. Ranks to Unstable Elixirs 4. Ranks to Weapon Mastery 5. Ranks to Malice 6. Cooldown Reduction 7. Dexterity 8. Movement Speed | – Movement Speed – Trap Cooldown Reduction |
| Rings | 1. Critical Strike Damage 2. Dexterity 3. Attack Speed | – Critical Strike Damage – Agility Cooldown Reduction |
