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:
- Puncture – gives Combo Points and Energy, as well as debuffing enemies.
- Dash – your main source of mobility.
- Shadow Step – can be used to reposition and become Unstoppable.
- Caltrops – used to give a huge boost in damage.
- Cold Imbuement – buffs the damage of Penetrating Shot.
Passives
The Key Passive for this Build is Victimize, as it will give a lot of free damage with explosions.
Additional Passives:
- Sturdy – will help your survivability.
- Weapon Mastery, Exploit, Malice, Frigid Finesse, and Second Wind will boost your damage.
- Innervation, Alchemist’s Fortune, Adrenaline Rush, and Haste will help your utility.
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 Exploit Glyph
- Connect at the top end
- Board 2 (No Witnesses):
- Rotate 3 times
- Don’t take Legendary Node
- Use Efficacy Glyph
- Connect at the right end
- Board 3 (Exploit Weakness):
- Rotate twice
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Canny Glyph
- Connect at the top end (board 4) and right end (board 5)
- Board 4 (Tricks of the Trade):
- Rotate once
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Control Glyph
- Connect at the left end (board 6) and the right end (board 7)
- Board 5 (Deadly Ambush):
- Rotate 3 times
- Take Legendary Node
- Use Ambush Glyph
- Board 6 (Eldritch Bounty):
- Rotate three times
- Take Legendary Node
- Board 7 (Cunning Stratagem):
- Rotate twice
- Take Legendary Node
Glyph Leveling Priorities
| Level 15 | Level 21 |
|---|---|
| 1. Exploit | 1. Exploit |
| 2. Control | 2. Control |
| 3. Canny | 3. Canny |
| 4. Ambush | 4. Ambush |
| 5. Efficacy | 5. Efficacy |
Equipment
While this Build doesn’t need any Uniques, 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.
- Rapid, Concussive Strikes, Edgemaster, Elements,Retribution, Accelerating, and Expectant will boost your damage.
- Might and Crowded Sage will increase your survivability.
Equipment Stat Priorities
| Slot | Stat Priorities | Tempering |
|---|---|---|
| Melee | 1. Vulnerable Damage 2. Dexterity 3. Maximum Life | – Chance for Penetrating Shot to Cast Twice – Vulnerable Damage |
| Ranged | 1. Vulnerable Damage 2. Dexterity 3. Maximum Life | – Chance for Penetrating Shot to Cast Twice – Vulnerable Damage |
| Helm | 1. Lucky Hit Chance 2. Resistance to All Elements 3. Cooldown Reduction 4. Maximum Life 5. Dexterity | – Lightning Resistence – 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. Lucky Hit Chance 3. Critical Strike Chance 4. Vulnerable Damage 5. Dexterity | – Damage per Combo Point Spent – 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. Dexterity 4. Energy per Second | – Movement Speed – Chance to Freeze/Stun/Immobilize/Daze |
| Amulet | 1. Lucky Hit Chance 2. Ranks to Exploit 3. Ranks to Malice 4. Ranks to Frigid Finesse 5. Ranks to Weapon Mastery 6. Cooldown Reduction 7. Movement Speed | – Movement Speed – Cold Imbuement Count |
| Rings | 1. Lucky Hit Chance 2. Vulnerable Damage 3. Critical Strike Chance | – Damage per Combo Point Spent – Cold Imbuement Count |
