Interesting build. I opted for a pure summoner, since I wanted to see how far I can get this class since the updates. I've made it to lvl 95.45, on the way to 99, but it's pretty frustrating since the AI for the wolves and the bear really suck. Better than half the time, they just stand around, even when you're close enough to the target/mob. When you're running through the area, they walk. If I spawn the bear on top of the target, it will run back to you instead of attacking the target. It would be nice of we got more critter to work with. It's pretty hard dealing with large mobs, like the cows, with just 8 wolves and one bear, since you're likely to get flanked (unlike the Necro, who can spawn a huge army). Regardless, I'm at the point where I can be at players 8 for almost all of the TZs, using a really buffed up Ravens as my main damage. Pure summoner is really underpowered, it's even below an F tier, as far as I'm concerned. I'll continue on to 99, but it won't be fun.
Seems a well thought out build, but maybe a bit expensive for what you get. For that cost I could build a couple of good chars, maybe a sorc plus zon, or a sorc plus smiter etc. Your druid is definitely a build for the idle rich 😎
Great video and build! How viable would this build be for leveling as a HC? Would it be better to run another build and switch over and respec at a later level?
It's a safe levelling build for sure, I levelled my druid using this build and had very little issues. The main drawback was physical immunes (you can kill them, but it's slow) and boss kills can be slow in the playthroigh without endgame gear. Elemental druid is probably still king, but sometimes you gotta do something different to keep it fresh.
@@RNGesus_Channel Aye, sounds great I will give this a go, I personally don't enjoy the Ele druid. But love the idea of the druid as a class, so I think this build is a perfect inbetween.
I have just finished HC SSF playthrough with my hybrid Fury - summoning Druid. I used my summoning Druid in Normal and NM, then change to hybrid build when I got Obedience runeword on switch hand at level 75. Almost die 2 times when dealing with mana-burned monster.
Interesting build. I opted for a pure summoner, since I wanted to see how far I can get this class since the updates. I've made it to lvl 95.45, on the way to 99, but it's pretty frustrating since the AI for the wolves and the bear really suck. Better than half the time, they just stand around, even when you're close enough to the target/mob. When you're running through the area, they walk. If I spawn the bear on top of the target, it will run back to you instead of attacking the target. It would be nice of we got more critter to work with. It's pretty hard dealing with large mobs, like the cows, with just 8 wolves and one bear, since you're likely to get flanked (unlike the Necro, who can spawn a huge army). Regardless, I'm at the point where I can be at players 8 for almost all of the TZs, using a really buffed up Ravens as my main damage. Pure summoner is really underpowered, it's even below an F tier, as far as I'm concerned. I'll continue on to 99, but it won't be fun.
I feel like you could have benifit more from an act 2 might merc wearing pride (concentration aura). Having all 3 damage auras plus a HOW is just op.
Neat build, any reason your merc dosent use Flickering Flame? :) ahh the strenght req... ofc
Living life on super easy mode...no job no bills no worries, just d2. Life is good 🤓
Seems a well thought out build, but maybe a bit expensive for what you get.
For that cost I could build a couple of good chars, maybe a sorc plus zon, or a sorc plus smiter etc.
Your druid is definitely a build for the idle rich 😎
It's the perfect build for your second last wish because of the fact it has to be in a crystal sword.
Is this merc better than the might act 2 merc with infinity for summoners now?
Act 2 merc still works fine, from my testing I felt like I was getting the most out of this merc tho
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Alllll perfect gear you must be pretty lucky
This video needs more 👍 people!
Hear me out… metalgrid, with exile shield, boosted with CTA and oak
Great video and build! How viable would this build be for leveling as a HC? Would it be better to run another build and switch over and respec at a later level?
It's a safe levelling build for sure, I levelled my druid using this build and had very little issues. The main drawback was physical immunes (you can kill them, but it's slow) and boss kills can be slow in the playthroigh without endgame gear. Elemental druid is probably still king, but sometimes you gotta do something different to keep it fresh.
@@RNGesus_Channel Aye, sounds great I will give this a go, I personally don't enjoy the Ele druid. But love the idea of the druid as a class, so I think this build is a perfect inbetween.
I have just finished HC SSF playthrough with my hybrid Fury - summoning Druid. I used my summoning Druid in Normal and NM, then change to hybrid build when I got Obedience runeword on switch hand at level 75. Almost die 2 times when dealing with mana-burned monster.
@@minhtruong3050 Awesome, thanks for that! I hvnt got around to trying this build out. That's a good recommendation/choice waiting for obediance.
absolute waste of runes and time