@geebees9166 Yea! :) Btw, how do you feel about Gemlin? Would you prefer it over Witchhunter for this build and in general? And why? I'd like to know your opinion on this :)
@@Justme-jp8ih Hard to say about this vs witch. I think WH would have more damage and has explode clear. I just chose this cause I thought it’d be more adaptable to go with skill levels.
yeah after they nerfed the gas grenade i started to respec to an actual crossbow build. Its been rough trying to re gear in ACT 3 though. But that gas nade nerf cut my damage in half.
mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24 Not remotely optimized or probably even exactly what I’m running - doing it from work from memory. I’ll update when I get home!
Mate its cool! Thnx. A little question: 1. Show second weapon tab plz (bow, quiver) 2. Skills and gems will be pleasure to see as well 3. Combination of skills (on video you shoot with bow, then use cross bow with sane dmg) explain how its work please
You didnt show youd actual bow, that you use for shock arrow, is this just any bow or is it built with certain affixes? Thanks for the upload by the way
“Hi, could you upload your build to mobalytics or a similar builder? I’m new to PoE and having a detailed breakdown would help a lot. Your build looks amazing, and I’d love to try it, but I’m a bit confused about how to set it up skills properly. Thanks in advance!”
Currently at work, so can't get to my computer and this isn't remotely fleshed out, but here's the skills laid out. mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24 That said, talent tree isn't properly aligned either. The one in the video is different from what I even want to do tonight 😅 You need the ascendancy to use strength / dex to cover for the int requirements for orb of storms.
Galvanic bolts certainly can level. The shockburst can't happen until later levels though cauase of gem level requirements! But you can definitely lightning rod and shock arrow to use galvanic and level through the early game. I definitely did it the hard way with the physical bolts
I uploaded this LOOSELY, it's not 100% cause I'm not at home to get it accurate. I'll update when I'm home! mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24
@@billiamlemom4268 Yeah I am. It's my middle mouse click. The empower is busted strong and I like to use it when they get stunned. I used it on the first reload when he gets stunned
Yeah I didn’t explain too deeply oops. Maybe a new quick run through of it is necessary. I have a bow in my offhand, so when I press the stormcaller arrow, it automatically swaps to the bow and shoots the arrow. The arrow has a super high chance to shock, so I press the arrow a few times to get a few charges on the boss and then it basically guarantees a shock. So my order of operations is Stormcaller arrow -> shockburt rounds -> emergency reload -> shock burst rounds. If shock falls off, I reapply with stormcaller arrow.
You should really make use of the weapon sets, like that increased shock and shock duration can be on your bow weapon set allowing you to spec more into dmg with your main weapon set
@@geebees9166 yeah like the crossbow nodes at the bottom i speced all that into my tree 1 and had like 8 free points to just go for shock and quality of life for the bow
Been there, tried to make it work till the red maps. Unfortunately, lightning merc is just bad as an archetype. Starting as a cool and fun build, spirals into a complete depression in the late yellow maps. You can go full armor tank with the max res nodes, it'll somewhat work, esp on the str stacking gemling (the additional support gems nods is foken trash outside of the nade spam build). But there is always a problem, something is always lacking. You basically HAVE to go full tank, otherwise you have nothing to do on the higher tier maps. And you have to use the storm ammo for the singletarget, which is a clunky ass two-step kind of a skill that can only do damage, and it can only do damage while depending on a lightning ailment condition. AND you have to use a separate skill (preferably with the HoS) for the clearing purposes. And you can hit all of the three goals, but at a pretty high cost of attributes and passive points, and you have to somehow level in the yellow maps while being rather weak, y'know. But in the end, even if you'll overcome every struggle, you will constantly encounter situations where you are defenseless. Let's say you activated the ritual and there is a bunch of mobs rushing you down together with 5325235235 chaos meatballs. What will you do? Start using the shards? You can only shoot in one direction at a time, so. you'll die if the Witchunter's explosion won't proc. Use the storm ammo? You'll die before shocking the first enemy. Throw a nade? Cool, but it won't kill anyone and now you have 5236236 volatiles right on your ass, and 353252 mobs in every direction, so, you are pretty much dead now. Logout? Guess this is your only option. And what a nade merc can do in this situation? Just do a single right click and kill everything, lol.
Yeah I can imagine. At this point though I'm gonna run it down mid and try my best since I have little time through the week / weekend and the campaign sure is something haha
I was pretty solid with the lightning shotgun but missed a lot on bosses. I'll try to inspire from your version. I had a doubt about the 2 handed weapon bonus on the passive skill but it seems logical that it applies to the crossbow since it's 2 handed. Definitely a better choice than some I made. Thanks for the inspiration!
Finally another electric rapidfire-type mercenary enjoyer! People are too focused on grenadier build but this build is so satisfying
Couldn't agree more!
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Sound design is top notch!
@geebees9166 Yea! :) Btw, how do you feel about Gemlin? Would you prefer it over Witchhunter for this build and in general? And why? I'd like to know your opinion on this :)
@@Justme-jp8ih Hard to say about this vs witch. I think WH would have more damage and has explode clear. I just chose this cause I thought it’d be more adaptable to go with skill levels.
yeah after they nerfed the gas grenade i started to respec to an actual crossbow build. Its been rough trying to re gear in ACT 3 though. But that gas nade nerf cut my damage in half.
Can't you change ascendancy? It's the same class
hi, could you show your gem setup?
wanted to reroll to this because my grenadier is having issues and starting to hate grenade delay explosion
mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24
Not remotely optimized or probably even exactly what I’m running - doing it from work from memory. I’ll update when I get home!
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@@geebees9166 thanks a lot, it really saved my gameplay on acts
Hi there, nice video. I’m struggling with my merc. What gems and skills are you using please?
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anyideas, somereason made witchhunter and trying , huge fail or can keep going?
Mate its cool! Thnx.
A little question:
1. Show second weapon tab plz (bow, quiver)
2. Skills and gems will be pleasure to see as well
3. Combination of skills (on video you shoot with bow, then use cross bow with sane dmg) explain how its work please
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You didnt show youd actual bow, that you use for shock arrow, is this just any bow or is it built with certain affixes? Thanks for the upload by the way
It's legit just a random bow to apply the shock. I think it has attack speed to get the arrow out quicker. I can check when I get home!
“Hi, could you upload your build to mobalytics or a similar builder? I’m new to PoE and having a detailed breakdown would help a lot. Your build looks amazing, and I’d love to try it, but I’m a bit confused about how to set it up skills properly. Thanks in advance!”
Currently at work, so can't get to my computer and this isn't remotely fleshed out, but here's the skills laid out.
mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24
That said, talent tree isn't properly aligned either. The one in the video is different from what I even want to do tonight 😅 You need the ascendancy to use strength / dex to cover for the int requirements for orb of storms.
Can you still use this for levelling? Struggling atm grenades arent fully online yet
Galvanic bolts certainly can level. The shockburst can't happen until later levels though cauase of gem level requirements! But you can definitely lightning rod and shock arrow to use galvanic and level through the early game. I definitely did it the hard way with the physical bolts
Can you go over your abilities and gems?
I uploaded this LOOSELY, it's not 100% cause I'm not at home to get it accurate. I'll update when I'm home!
mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/d40106df-1f93-49dd-ba47-9bcf7c885075/builds/af533ac6-bb5f-4390-b260-030f1d12bc24
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How did you notice that the archer skill has most shockchance?
Btw. Ty for your vids...love the build
after reeload galvanic shards it's take too long to shot again. I dont know if its the realod time.trying to get skills to reduce the reload time
Love this build nice to see something other the greanader its beautiful makes me wish i had the gold to switch lol
I spent 2 hours farming the dreadnaught just to swap off the grenadier cause I tried it and hated it.
Yes Rick, i'll follow this guide
If this is a Rick and Morty reference, when I watched it back, I absolutely thought the same 😅
Guide is a bit generous as there’s zero explanation 😇
@geebees9166 no no lol nothing against the video or the guide lol, its the way you speak that reminded me of rick xD
also how could i forget instant reload, its just free damage with its supports its like 30% more dmg and instantly refreshes your clip
wait you are using it im blind
@@billiamlemom4268 Yeah I am. It's my middle mouse click. The empower is busted strong and I like to use it when they get stunned. I used it on the first reload when he gets stunned
Hi Sr, Nice video, could you pls share your skill and support setups?
galvanic shards - primal armament - lightning infusion - martial tempo
shockburst rounds - elemental focus - martial tempo - lightning infusion
stormcaller arrow - lasting shock - lightning exposure - conduction
@ thanks Sr
@@geebees9166 Two more questions Sr, how do you shock that fast? And how do you use stormcaller arrow? (in game says it is a bow skill)
Yeah I didn’t explain too deeply oops. Maybe a new quick run through of it is necessary.
I have a bow in my offhand, so when I press the stormcaller arrow, it automatically swaps to the bow and shoots the arrow.
The arrow has a super high chance to shock, so I press the arrow a few times to get a few charges on the boss and then it basically guarantees a shock.
So my order of operations is
Stormcaller arrow -> shockburt rounds -> emergency reload -> shock burst rounds. If shock falls off, I reapply with stormcaller arrow.
@@geebees9166 Thank you for your kind answer Sir, great job
link build ?
what gems?
Can i just ask what skills you are using on bow ?
I have the stormcaller arrow for shock generation and then the storm rod arrow for the galvanic shock spread / zapping behind enemies!
I'm gonna try that right click reload
game plays like a top down shooter tbh. it's pretty fun
I play granate Build but i think i schwitch to this one. Im lvl 45 i think its not too late for the Switch
You should really make use of the weapon sets, like that increased shock and shock duration can be on your bow weapon set allowing you to spec more into dmg with your main weapon set
DUDE I swear I was like "maybe I get elemental overload?" but that's legit why I put this vid up. I was looking for freedback. This is brilliant
@@geebees9166 yeah like the crossbow nodes at the bottom i speced all that into my tree 1 and had like 8 free points to just go for shock and quality of life for the bow
I would also really appreciate a more in depth build explination
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Been there, tried to make it work till the red maps. Unfortunately, lightning merc is just bad as an archetype. Starting as a cool and fun build, spirals into a complete depression in the late yellow maps.
You can go full armor tank with the max res nodes, it'll somewhat work, esp on the str stacking gemling (the additional support gems nods is foken trash outside of the nade spam build). But there is always a problem, something is always lacking. You basically HAVE to go full tank, otherwise you have nothing to do on the higher tier maps. And you have to use the storm ammo for the singletarget, which is a clunky ass two-step kind of a skill that can only do damage, and it can only do damage while depending on a lightning ailment condition. AND you have to use a separate skill (preferably with the HoS) for the clearing purposes. And you can hit all of the three goals, but at a pretty high cost of attributes and passive points, and you have to somehow level in the yellow maps while being rather weak, y'know.
But in the end, even if you'll overcome every struggle, you will constantly encounter situations where you are defenseless. Let's say you activated the ritual and there is a bunch of mobs rushing you down together with 5325235235 chaos meatballs. What will you do? Start using the shards? You can only shoot in one direction at a time, so. you'll die if the Witchunter's explosion won't proc. Use the storm ammo? You'll die before shocking the first enemy. Throw a nade? Cool, but it won't kill anyone and now you have 5236236 volatiles right on your ass, and 353252 mobs in every direction, so, you are pretty much dead now. Logout? Guess this is your only option. And what a nade merc can do in this situation? Just do a single right click and kill everything, lol.
Yeah I can imagine. At this point though I'm gonna run it down mid and try my best since I have little time through the week / weekend and the campaign sure is something haha
Hi :( can u show me ur support gems on ur skill gems please ?
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I was pretty solid with the lightning shotgun but missed a lot on bosses. I'll try to inspire from your version.
I had a doubt about the 2 handed weapon bonus on the passive skill but it seems logical that it applies to the crossbow since it's 2 handed. Definitely a better choice than some I made.
Thanks for the inspiration!
after this video,merc is the next char,i play witch actually,its fun but not like this
It’s fun for sure. It’s not the biggest damage build in the game but it’s very fun and fun and lots of fun.
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Wow, they copied D4 Lilth mechanics. Unbeatable bosses due to plot armor. Stages are a pos mechanic when a boss has zero hp lmao.
Oh shut up