I've been playing Poison Caster Dudu this season. Although I'm still sucking ass at MXL in general, I see a few improvements to be had. The two main concerns are not using
Elvensong and not prioritizing Poison Duration.
Skill Usagedemonshalo wrote:This build relies on very few skills. The skill and stat build is the same across all phases. Our main damage skills are Plague Avatar, Rain of Fire and Mythal. Our suitability sources are Goodberry, Lifeshield, Acid Fiends and most importantly Pagan Rites.
Pagan Rites should be the least important skill, not a dependency for combat. Unformed Land is far too slow with this mentality. No
Elvensong? This the most important/OP skill for the caster dudu. This greatly reduces the need for
Pagan Rites.
Note: Mythal is probably the most broken spell in the game imo. 1 point is enough but make sure to learn how to utilize it properly. I will include some tips below.
In terms of overall effect on gameplay, this definitely goes to Elvensong.
Play Styledemonshalo wrote:The play style for this build is simple: Buff yourself with mark of the wild, summon Acid Fiends (and later on Edyrem once you do Judgement Day) in front of you as you walk, once enemies attack your summons, use your Plague Avatar spell on top of them and move on.
Repopulating
Acid Fiends after each pack is a waste of time. Edyrem are useless. I suggest spawning
Elvensong at the screenedge while progressing. Charming enemies has an interesting effect: they are top priority on enemies agro list. This helps in two ways: A) They kill each other B) Reduces damage to
Acid Fiends, and re-summoning time. These both improve clear time and reduce down time.
Elvensong can be utilized to clear rooms without having to enter. Very useful for extremely strong monsters.
GearingI don't see much emphasis on Poison Skill Duration. Gains from this are multiplied independently, similar to -% Res.
Cathedral
Cathedral
Body Armor
'Gul'
Runeword Level: 53
+(101 to 150)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(16 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(87 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
+1311 Defense
Replenish Life +(1 per level) (Based on Character Level)
Level 20 Plague Avatar (50 Charges)
and
Dubhdroiacht
Dubhdroiacht
Gnarled Staff (6)
Two-Hand Damage: 8 to 10
Required Dexterity: 17
Required Level: 4
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(36 to 60) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+1 to All Skills
+(21 to 50)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(1 to 5) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(11 to 15)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (3 to 5)%
Total Character Defense plus (11 to 15)%
Poison Length Reduced by (21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 12 to 15
Required Dexterity: 28
Required Level: 14
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(61 to 85) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(51 to 80)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(8 to 10)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(6 to 10) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(16 to 20)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (6 to 8)%
Total Character Defense plus (16 to 20)%
Poison Length Reduced by (26 to 30)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 16 to 20
Required Dexterity: 42
Required Level: 23
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(86 to 110) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+(81 to 110)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(11 to 15) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(21 to 25)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (9 to 11)%
Total Character Defense plus (21 to 25)%
Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 21 to 27
Required Dexterity: 62
Required Level: 32
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(111 to 135) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(2 to 4) to All Skills
+(111 to 140)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(13 to 15)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(16 to 20) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(26 to 30)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (12 to 14)%
Total Character Defense plus (26 to 30)%
Poison Length Reduced by (36 to 40)%
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 26 to 33
Required Dexterity: 89
Required Level: 42
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(136 to 160) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(3 to 5) to All Skills
+(141 to 170)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(21 to 25) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(31 to 35)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (15 to 17)%
Total Character Defense plus (31 to 35)%
Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 45)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 32 to 39
Required Dexterity: 126
Required Level: 50
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(161 to 185) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(3 to 6) to All Skills
+(171 to 200)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(26 to 30) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(36 to 40)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (18 to 20)%
Total Character Defense plus (36 to 40)%
Poison Length Reduced by (46 to 50)%
Socketed (4)
have a huge boost to Dura, which will give more damage than increasing the base damage or -%Res via
Robe of Leaves
Robe of Leaves
Scale Mail (6)
Defense: (127-147) to (254-293)
Required Strength: 43
Required Level: 4
+(8 to 13)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(2 to 3)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(24 to 43)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (3 to 5)%
Fire Resist -(5 to 3)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Defense: (253-286) to (478-541)
Required Strength: 62
Required Level: 12
+(13 to 18)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(3 to 4)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(3 to 4)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(3 to 4)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(44 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (6 to 8)%
Fire Resist -(8 to 6)%
Poison Resist +(26 to 30)%
Socketed (3)
Defense: (452-505) to (816-911)
Required Strength: 90
Required Level: 21
+(18 to 23)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(5 to 6)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(5 to 6)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(5 to 6)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(64 to 83)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (9 to 11)%
Fire Resist -(11 to 9)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 35)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (745-822) to (1313-1449)
Required Strength: 131
Required Level: 30
+(23 to 28)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(6 to 7)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(6 to 7)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(6 to 7)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(84 to 103)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (12 to 14)%
Fire Resist -(14 to 12)%
Poison Resist +(36 to 40)%
Socketed (4)
Defense: (1166-1275) to (2031-2221)
Required Strength: 190
Required Level: 39
+(28 to 33)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(8 to 9)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(8 to 9)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(8 to 9)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(104 to 123)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (15 to 17)%
Fire Resist -(17 to 15)%
Poison Resist +(41 to 45)%
Socketed (5)
Defense: (1738-1885) to (3030-3287)
Required Strength: 276
Required Level: 47
+(33 to 38)% Bonus Elemental Damage to Mark of the Wild
-(9 to 10)% to Enemy Fire Resistance
-(9 to 10)% to Enemy Cold Resistance
-(9 to 10)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(124 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
Increase Maximum Life (18 to 20)%
Fire Resist -(20 to 18)%
Poison Resist +(46 to 50)%
Socketed (6)
and
Lojban
Lojban
Druid Staves
'Thai'
Runeword Level: 100
+(6 to 8) to Druid Skill Levels
+(21 to 50)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Attack Rating
-(6 to 10)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(41 to 50)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(9 to 14) to Arachnomancy
+(51 to 60)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Damage
All Resists +(41 to 50)%
. For bosses -%Res is priority, but decent damage is still required.
In Phase 3 the
Sigil of Tur Dulra
Sigil of Tur Dulra
Ring (Sacred)
Required Level: 120
+(1 to 2) to Druid Skill Levels
+(31 to 40)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
20% Increased Attack Speed
20% Faster Cast Rate
All Resists +(21 to 25)%
is advised. If players are just starting Destruction there is no way they will find this.
My SetupMy stats are pretty solid with basic on TU6 + Runewords (no crafts/SU); for those completely new to the game, this setup is easy to attain. My stats include all the easy and most of the medium boss charms.
Gear:
Dubhdroiacht
Dubhdroiacht
Gnarled Staff (6)
Two-Hand Damage: 8 to 10
Required Dexterity: 17
Required Level: 4
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(36 to 60) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+1 to All Skills
+(21 to 50)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(6 to 8)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(1 to 5) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(11 to 15)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (3 to 5)%
Total Character Defense plus (11 to 15)%
Poison Length Reduced by (21 to 25)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 12 to 15
Required Dexterity: 28
Required Level: 14
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(61 to 85) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(1 to 2) to All Skills
+(51 to 80)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(8 to 10)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(6 to 10) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(16 to 20)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (6 to 8)%
Total Character Defense plus (16 to 20)%
Poison Length Reduced by (26 to 30)%
Socketed (2)
Two-Hand Damage: 16 to 20
Required Dexterity: 42
Required Level: 23
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(86 to 110) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(2 to 3) to All Skills
+(81 to 110)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(11 to 13)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(11 to 15) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(21 to 25)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (9 to 11)%
Total Character Defense plus (21 to 25)%
Poison Length Reduced by (31 to 35)%
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 21 to 27
Required Dexterity: 62
Required Level: 32
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(111 to 135) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(2 to 4) to All Skills
+(111 to 140)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(13 to 15)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(16 to 20) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(26 to 30)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (12 to 14)%
Total Character Defense plus (26 to 30)%
Poison Length Reduced by (36 to 40)%
Socketed (3)
Two-Hand Damage: 26 to 33
Required Dexterity: 89
Required Level: 42
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(136 to 160) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(3 to 5) to All Skills
+(141 to 170)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(16 to 18)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(21 to 25) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(31 to 35)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (15 to 17)%
Total Character Defense plus (31 to 35)%
Poison Length Reduced by (41 to 45)%
Socketed (4)
Two-Hand Damage: 32 to 39
Required Dexterity: 126
Required Level: 50
Current Dexterity Damage Bonus: (25/256 Per Dexterity)%
+(161 to 185) Energy Factor to Spell Damage
+(3 to 6) to All Skills
+(171 to 200)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+50% Damage to Undead
-(18 to 20)% to Enemy Poison Resistance
+(26 to 30) to Pyroclastic Flow
+(36 to 40)% Bonus to Summoned Minion Life
Increase Maximum Life (18 to 20)%
Total Character Defense plus (36 to 40)%
Poison Length Reduced by (46 to 50)%
Socketed (4)
,
Earth Song
Earth Song
Hawk Helm (6)
Defense: (53-58) to (77-85)
Required Strength: 37
Required Level: 4
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 4 Timefield when you Take Damage
5% Faster Cast Rate
+(3 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(3 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(3 to 5)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(11 to 15)%
Fire Resist +(11 to 15)%
Poison Resist +(11 to 15)%
+(16 to 25) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: (109-117) to (148-159)
Required Strength: 54
Required Level: 13
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 9 Timefield when you Take Damage
5% Faster Cast Rate
+(6 to 8)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(6 to 8)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(30 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(16 to 20)%
Fire Resist +(16 to 20)%
Poison Resist +(16 to 20)%
+(26 to 35) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: (197-212) to (258-278)
Required Strength: 78
Required Level: 22
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 14 Timefield when you Take Damage
10% Faster Cast Rate
+(8 to 10)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(8 to 10)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(8 to 10)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(21 to 25)%
Fire Resist +(21 to 25)%
Poison Resist +(21 to 25)%
+(36 to 45) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (2)
Defense: (320-343) to (414-444)
Required Strength: 113
Required Level: 30
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 19 Timefield when you Take Damage
10% Faster Cast Rate
+(11 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(11 to 13)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(52 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(26 to 30)%
Fire Resist +(26 to 30)%
Poison Resist +(26 to 30)%
+(46 to 55) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (3)
Defense: (492-525) to (631-673)
Required Strength: 163
Required Level: 39
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 24 Timefield when you Take Damage
15% Faster Cast Rate
+(13 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(13 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(13 to 15)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(31 to 35)%
Fire Resist +(31 to 35)%
Poison Resist +(31 to 35)%
+(56 to 65) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (3)
Defense: (722-768) to (920-978)
Required Strength: 238
Required Level: 48
(Druid Only)
1% Chance to cast level 29 Timefield when you Take Damage
15% Faster Cast Rate
+(16 to 18)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(16 to 18)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
Cold Resist +(36 to 40)%
Fire Resist +(36 to 40)%
Poison Resist +(36 to 40)%
+(66 to 75) Mana after each Kill
Socketed (4)
,
Cathedral
Cathedral
Body Armor
'Gul'
Runeword Level: 53
+(101 to 150)% Bonus to Poison Skill Duration
+(16 to 20)% to Poison Spell Damage
+(87 to 114)% Enhanced Defense
+1311 Defense
Replenish Life +(1 per level) (Based on Character Level)
Level 20 Plague Avatar (50 Charges)
,
Kali
Kali
Gloves
'Pul'
Runeword Level: 45
33% Chance to cast level 6 Fire Splash on Kill
+2 to All Skills
-214 Defense
+10% to Maximum Fire Resist
Fire Resist +31%
Level 2 Possess (124 Charges)
,
Aerin Orbiter
Aerin Orbiter
Belt (6)
Defense: (88-96) to (121-132)
Required Strength: 45
Required Level: 5
5% Faster Cast Rate
+(4 to 5)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(4 to 5)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(18 to 29)% Enhanced Defense
+(11 to 15) to Energy
All Resists +(3 to 5)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (3 to 5)
Socketed (1)
Defense: (178-191) to (228-246)
Required Strength: 65
Required Level: 14
10% Faster Cast Rate
+(6 to 7)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(6 to 7)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(6 to 7)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(30 to 40)% Enhanced Defense
+(16 to 20) to Energy
All Resists +(6 to 8)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (6 to 8)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (310-334) to (389-419)
Required Strength: 95
Required Level: 22
15% Faster Cast Rate
+(8 to 9)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(8 to 9)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(41 to 52)% Enhanced Defense
+(21 to 25) to Energy
All Resists +(9 to 11)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (9 to 11)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (494-529) to (615-660)
Required Strength: 137
Required Level: 31
20% Faster Cast Rate
+(10 to 11)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(10 to 11)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(10 to 11)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(52 to 63)% Enhanced Defense
+(26 to 30) to Energy
All Resists +(12 to 14)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (12 to 14)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (754-805) to (938-1001)
Required Strength: 199
Required Level: 40
25% Faster Cast Rate
+(12 to 13)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(12 to 13)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(64 to 75)% Enhanced Defense
+(31 to 35) to Energy
All Resists +(15 to 17)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (15 to 17)
Socketed (2)
Defense: (1104-1173) to (1358-1443)
Required Strength: 288
Required Level: 48
30% Faster Cast Rate
+(14 to 15)% to Lightning Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Cold Spell Damage
+(14 to 15)% to Fire Spell Damage
+(75 to 86)% Enhanced Defense
+(36 to 40) to Energy
All Resists +(18 to 20)%
Magic Damage Reduced by (18 to 20)
Socketed (2)
,
Megalith
Megalith
Boots
'Ath'
Runeword Level: 90
+1 to All Skills
25% Faster Cast Rate
15% Faster Hit Recovery
+(115 to 143)% Enhanced Defense
+(41 to 50) to Strength
Regenerate Mana +30%
Damage Reduced by 5%
Plague Avatar Damage:
28k-58kDamage w/Koth Bloodlust:
28k-65kEnergy:
1425I'd be happy to hear some criticism on my thoughts; I'm still learning. So far psn dudu is my strongest character, which isn't saying much.
