Introduction
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Incredible performance on a one Divine budget, the idea was to uncapping the budget and throwing all the divines at the charge stacking Arc trickster. However, due to requests, the upgrade was done in tiers. Here's a look at the same build and character after moving from one Divine budget to a 10 Divine budget.
Summary of Changes
Item | Cost |
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Domino's Militant Faith Jewel | 1 Divine |
Ancestral Vision Jewel | 45C |
Chest Armor | 1 Divine + 1.3 Divines for linking |
Energy Leech Gem | 10C |
Arc Gem | 40C |
Curses Setup | Included in upgrade |
Replica Dag's Damning Ring | 56C |
Energy Shield Helmet | 5C |
Taste of Hate | 100C |
Energy Shield Gloves | Fractured, < 10 dense fossils |
Oils for Anointment | 76C |
Awakened Gems | Included in upgrade |
Planning for the Future
Initially built for mapping and speed, the long-term goals of the character are bossing and tougher, less clear speed-oriented content. Therefore, the focus was on revamping the character to prepare for bossing.
Table: Future Planning
Future Plans | Strategy |
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Chest Armor | Upgraded for more defense and suppression |
Gem Upgrades | Upgraded with an emphasis on gems that improve damage and survivability |
Additional Curses | Added to increase damage and control over mobs |
Investing in Power
With the extra nine divines added to the budget, strategic investments were made to enhance the character's abilities, survivability, and damage output.
Table: Investments
Investment | Purpose |
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Domino's Militant Faith Jewel | Resistance and Mana Regen |
Chest Armor | Increased defense and damage |
Energy Leech Gem | Damage boost |
Arc Gem | Clear speed improvement |
Curses Setup | Enhanced control and damage |
Replica Dag's Damning Ring | Increased damage and resistances |
Energy Shield Helmet | Added survivability |
Taste of Hate | Physical mitigation |
Energy Shield Gloves | Improved energy shield |
Anointment | Enhancing resistances |
Assessing the Results
After all these upgrades, the character exhibited impressive results, with an overall tripled damage from 420k to 1.2 million. The improved suppression and better resistance make it ready for higher level boss content.
Summary of Results
- Damage Boost: Tripled hit damage from 420k to 1.2 million
- Suppression Chance: 93%, not yet capped but sufficient
- Boss Ready: Capable of handling all normal pinnacle boss content
- Survivability: Improved physical Max hit, enhanced recovery, and stability
Conclusion
The upgrades have led to significant improvements in the character's abilities, making it capable of handling more challenging content and facing tougher boss fights.
Key Takeaways
- Strategic budget upgrades can significantly enhance a character's power.
- Planning for future content when upgrading is essential for long-term success.
- Investing in key gems and gear upgrades can lead to a substantial increase in damage and survivability.
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