[2.3] ICE SHOT FORKER - the omnidirectional shotgun

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IceDeal wrote:

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Castablanca wrote:

Ice shot has built-in 100% conversion. I don't give a rat's ass about the initial arrow, it's all about the secondary cone AoE which is 100% physical to cold conversion.

Wich only happen if you hit your target through frostwall at mid range, original impact is still 50% cold. That's why I said long range skills like LA/KB will have the advantage has your mid range FW will act against you.

Ice shot detonates itself at max range. When the arrow expires, the AOE triggers and reaches the opposing LA.

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Saranghaeyo_ wrote:

Ya not gonna lie, I wanna finish my bow and play this fucking build (Life based ofc since poor as shit)

yeah man. this build covers a lot of bases. Superior offscreen range, and superior midrange.
But, the one weakness is close range. Against fast movers (pathfinder) who can close distance, it's very very weak.

I've been using my 6 link chest purely for lightning warp. Once I hit the uber enchant for warp, then I think I might be able to outmaneuver these distance closers.

Also, with frost wall, I find that clumping up frost walls in a particular spot is more important than trying to cast at the opponent. When the enemy makes his move against you, warp around your clumped walls. Warp to the north of the wall, south, east, right, etc. You need to maintain about 20-30 units (midrange) for the sweet spot (20-30 units between you and the wall). Anyone standing near the clump of walls is either frozen, chilled, or shattered.

I also tested Pyre ring, but the burn is largely negated by pathfinder status ailment immunity, so it's not worth it in the current meta.

You will have more than enough dps with dat bow. Nice original craft mang.
Brood twine honestly is overkill. I have a suspicion that Reach of the Council might be BiS for this build.

sick bow sarang!!

lol casta that mushroom cloud got me laughing hard man, good shit hahahahha

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dalb3 wrote:

sick bow sarang!!

lol casta that mushroom cloud got me laughing hard man, good shit hahahahha

I learn from the best :)

couldnt this actually work in PVE? seems like it may be viable O.O

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Chomspkeee wrote:

couldnt this actually work in PVE? seems like it may be viable O.O

In pve, phys reflect is possible due to cwdt immortal call and taste of hate.

Ele reflect is tricky. I have the 2% leech cluster by the duelist starting point. I also use Vaal Pact since I'm CI. Even then, I cannot handle shotgunning a reflect map. Have to widdle them down carefully.

Otherwise, pve is easy. Can freeze entire screen and even offscreen.

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Rupenus wrote:

very nice detailed guide.

note: nice build.

my recommendations

Spoiler

get 12kES with that build, take those gloves out, put 300ES + IAS one.

i can give you for testing.

offhand: brood twine LA setup + rearguard +1, use rumis!

change your mirrored belt to something with:

(10 to 20)% reduced Flask Charges used
(10 to 20)% increased Flask effect duration

YOUR TOOLTIP DPS with ice shot is irrelevant. your dps relies on shotgun & pierce & fork mechanics, you dont have to invest on dps a lot with such build. tankiness is paramount and CI is best for that.

Very great suggestion! Thanks Rupenus! You inspire all of us Bow users to improve.

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Castablanca wrote:

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Rupenus wrote:

very nice detailed guide.

note: nice build.

my recommendations

Spoiler

get 12kES with that build, take those gloves out, put 300ES + IAS one.

i can give you for testing.

offhand: brood twine LA setup + rearguard +1, use rumis!

change your mirrored belt to something with:

(10 to 20)% reduced Flask Charges used
(10 to 20)% increased Flask effect duration

YOUR TOOLTIP DPS with ice shot is irrelevant. your dps relies on shotgun & pierce & fork mechanics, you dont have to invest on dps a lot with such build. tankiness is paramount and CI is best for that.

Very great suggestion! Thanks Rupenus! You inspire all of us Bow users to improve.

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