Nice video. After watching several build videos from you, I've decided to go with Plague Spike + Poison Cloud (it looked cool!). If that was not the case, would have chosen to go with Lightning Vortex + Charge Release.
Hello! Thank you for this fine video. I used the Combo + Illusion Hook build with my hardcore character, Ivanvich. Unfortunately he couldn't make it once i fell into a pool of chaos dmg in a trial challenge, but it's really fun. I'm remaking it. For another character, do you per chance have a build with Earth Blow?
Hello Philbo. I am currently using WW with charge release build. However, I so confuse why my crit chance is 0 even after removing persistence rune. even after putting the critchance rune, still it shows zero. Can you give some idea on what i probably did wrong in my build? Im so lost
It's not terrible. I'd probably just go with 1 or the other and activate to a spell. Multi for clear speed and rapid for better single target. FYI farming is far more important so I'd prob lean towards multi. You could still run both and experience success. Just requires investment (like any other build).
Hi Phil! I'm a new player and been following and watching u for awhile especially ur Melee builds. I envy you cause u have 9 traits in ur Hammer Specialization.. I've heard that they removed the challenge mode from Act 11 and 12, any other ways for me get it up to 9 traits for new players? Thank you and more power to ur guides
Welcome to the game Leo. You do the green quests from Leon in saludo. Do the entire quest lines (there are 2). You'll get them but you'll have to get your statue level up. Last trait requires statue 20 and defeat serpens domain of might card.
didnt rune knight only have 1 blessing? i think addition of some of the new uniques and lacrima legendary will make some 3x blessing builds meta. will have to see though.
I prefer origin for new players since you don't need to learn crafting however if you're into crafting in games go for it. I'd do seasonal to get the seasonal skins. Those chars become standard after the season anyway
@@philbo9k i played it last night but the road to the very first quest were swarmed by monsters and i dont even have a starting weapon and i kept dying lol
i like ww-CR as it has shock debuff built in (20% added dmg). also, it doesn't require link runes like multishot & chain (or piercing) to map efficiently. however, CR did just get a nerf so FB might be better but i doubt it.
Hey Philbo. Question about melee damage... In your experience is physical damage scaling worth it for end game, or is it always better to convert to elemental damage for late game scaling? I guess it also depends on skill tags but just wondering if a pure physical build will be effective late game.
@@theprovost890yeah you need to increase your weapon range %. Savagery link rune, upgrade your combo to legendary then awaken to increased range, weapon range node in Hammer specialization, Aquilla's Wings unique shoulders.
Wheel slash is stupid strong, even with low investment, my character could easily swupe through level 145 mobs real fast, all u need just DoT, DoT acceleration and physical dmg boost and ur enemy is gone 🤣
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frost strike + frost shock will be an excellent starter for map clear, glad you included it. i'll be going with it until i can transition to fissure!
im tempted to play it. such a fun build.
Nice video! I wanted to play Combo + charge realese but after nerf this Combo + Illusion hook looks interesting- 100% im going there tommorow :D
let's go!!!!! that's my fav build.
Dang Philbo, you're a life saver! Thanks a bunch for a quick and digestible run down of Zodiac Specialization! Appreciate it man
Happy to help!
My boi is ready READY for new season
lets gooooo!!!!!!!!!!
combo + illusion hook = philbo build
legends never die!
wanna ask what is the build on 0:12?
Explosive Slash + Fireball. I don't think I have a video on it.
Interesting content❤
Pls do make a video for mage skills
I would I just don't play the game at the moment 😭
Nice video. After watching several build videos from you, I've decided to go with Plague Spike + Poison Cloud (it looked cool!). If that was not the case, would have chosen to go with Lightning Vortex + Charge Release.
Nice man - I'm actually running PS+PC on my caster full-time at the moment and loving it. Sounds and looks so good.
Phil try zodiac - Shade gives lots of Weapon range for Combo also have CUT which bleeds 2. Let me know. - Dao3
yeah that's a solid option. i was getting cut from the cut rune on illusion hook but that could work too.
Wheelslash never fail folks.
GODTIER SKILL
yeah it's nutty :)
Ngl i might try wheel slash linked to poison flame or whatever its called and conv to poison
could also convert toxic flame to physical too :)
@philbo9k that's right. Forgot they are adding phys conversion. Good call man! Thanks for the idea!
Hello! Thank you for this fine video. I used the Combo + Illusion Hook build with my hardcore character, Ivanvich. Unfortunately he couldn't make it once i fell into a pool of chaos dmg in a trial challenge, but it's really fun. I'm remaking it.
For another character, do you per chance have a build with Earth Blow?
ah man sry about the RIP. i don't although earth blow does look like a lot of fun. have a couple fierce strike buids that are similar to EB
Hello Philbo. I am currently using WW with charge release build. However, I so confuse why my crit chance is 0 even after removing persistence rune. even after putting the critchance rune, still it shows zero. Can you give some idea on what i probably did wrong in my build? Im so lost
create a dagger throwing bild with aculeus explosion converted to poison damage, links and full zodiac
Hi, nice Channel, thnx for yr work. Just wanna ask on what skill are y Planning to start and mb on what yll change it in leit
I might play piercing arrow and the new skill thorn explosion but not 100% sure just yet
I wish there were builds without spell on hit linked. I would really just like a genuine melee build, no spells.
wheel slash. also, a lot of people use fierce strike without a link.
ranged build next please
for start of the season, combo with persistence? its ok?. ty
yeah that works. in general, noncrit is a little easier to build but doesnt have as high of a damage ceiling as crit.
can i ask about spreadshot and rapidshot built for season 3 ? why no one play it ? is it sucks on season 3 ? iam new to the game
It's not terrible. I'd probably just go with 1 or the other and activate to a spell. Multi for clear speed and rapid for better single target. FYI farming is far more important so I'd prob lean towards multi. You could still run both and experience success. Just requires investment (like any other build).
Hi Phil! I'm a new player and been following and watching u for awhile especially ur Melee builds. I envy you cause u have 9 traits in ur Hammer Specialization.. I've heard that they removed the challenge mode from Act 11 and 12, any other ways for me get it up to 9 traits for new players? Thank you and more power to ur guides
Welcome to the game Leo. You do the green quests from Leon in saludo. Do the entire quest lines (there are 2). You'll get them but you'll have to get your statue level up. Last trait requires statue 20 and defeat serpens domain of might card.
heya philbo and guys~ great vid as always, any recommendations for lighting bow skills? not sure what to pick :D
the best at the moment is cross lightning arrow. seriously strong ability that reaches crit cap easily.
@@philbo9k thanks! Will try that out~
Thank you , nice info and Is it possible to link ww with fierce strike together?
Also can you build firebome shot
my pleasure! you cannot. they are both attack skills. you need to link to a skill with the "spell" tag.
Are skills that don't benefit from 4 blessings still good and considered meta?
didnt rune knight only have 1 blessing? i think addition of some of the new uniques and lacrima legendary will make some 3x blessing builds meta. will have to see though.
Archer build pls, my archer build is freeze arrow + frost thorn is it good combo?
Im using chain link rune for eaay map clear btw
frost thorn is probably the best cold skill to link to at the moment. yeah i love using chain with FT.
is season character good for a newbie like me? or should i go with standard?
I prefer origin for new players since you don't need to learn crafting however if you're into crafting in games go for it. I'd do seasonal to get the seasonal skins. Those chars become standard after the season anyway
@@philbo9k i played it last night but the road to the very first quest were swarmed by monsters and i dont even have a starting weapon and i kept dying lol
Nice video !
For you, what is the most stronger between ww + charge release or ww + fireball ?
i like ww-CR as it has shock debuff built in (20% added dmg). also, it doesn't require link runes like multishot & chain (or piercing) to map efficiently. however, CR did just get a nerf so FB might be better but i doubt it.
@@philbo9k thanks ! So You think it’s better to build fb for league starter?
It’s a hard nerf on CR ?
Hey Philbo. Question about melee damage... In your experience is physical damage scaling worth it for end game, or is it always better to convert to elemental damage for late game scaling? I guess it also depends on skill tags but just wondering if a pure physical build will be effective late game.
Physical is in a much better spot with lower armor and physical convert runes. Also some new uniques to help. Seems very strong this season.
are the seasonal rewards achievable sir?
Yes sir they are.
Just new to the game. Why is this rune have more range on you? I'm using it now it's range is so short
Which rune are you talking about?
@@philbo9k the combo skill rune?
@@theprovost890yeah you need to increase your weapon range %. Savagery link rune, upgrade your combo to legendary then awaken to increased range, weapon range node in Hammer specialization, Aquilla's Wings unique shoulders.
Freeze arrow frost shock pls bro archer pls and zodiack pls
Been needing to do a top 5 archer video
Please make a video if game worth going back thank you
Game is still good. New season coming out in a month.
When is season 3 coming out?
7th December (tomorrow)
@imperialash2729 the 7th is Thursday not tomorrow
@@JohnAndre-cy3vc bro it is tomorrow for me.
😂
excuse me, did i hear melee? *stares hardcore like* lol
hamal!
5 Strong Ranged Builds for Season 3 please...
working on it - been busy last week unfortunately :(
+1 for ranged build !
Wheel slash is stupid strong, even with low investment, my character could easily swupe through level 145 mobs real fast, all u need just DoT, DoT acceleration and physical dmg boost and ur enemy is gone 🤣
Top tier build for farming