Season 13 – Episode 5 of “Build of the Week” features Harryhermy’s Falling Zombie Saboteur build.

Harryhermy’s Falling Zombie Saboteur is a wild ride of raining zombies and explosive mayhem. Gary's automation of summoning zombies is a stroke of genius, doubling the fun and chaos. With clever use of jewels and unique items, he's created a spectacle of destruction. This build is a hilarious and effective way to unleash zombie Armageddon on your enemies. 🧟‍♂️🔥

Introduction

The latest season of Build of the Week featured Harryhermy’s Falling Zombie Saboteur, a unique build that took automation to the next level. By using the Raise Zombie gem in a creative and innovative way, Gary showcased the potential of this unique build to deliver maximum impact.

Automating the Summoning Process 🔄

Gary didn't just use the Raise Zombie gem in a conventional way; he took it a step further by automating the summoning of zombies. By linking it to the Cast While Channelling and Cyclone skills, he created a reliable process to automatically summon zombies to the battlefield.

Pros	Cons
Automated summoning of zombies	Doubles the mana cost of the spell
Reliable and efficient process	Requires adjustments for mana management

Maximizing Minion Damage 💥

As a minion spell, the damage dealt by the falling zombies is crucial. To maximize their impact, Gary utilized elegant huis and Mon'tregul's Grasp to significantly boost minion damage. Additionally, he cleverly employed an Impossible Escape Jewel to optimize the distribution of skill points.

• "Ray zombie of falling is a minion spell, so damage is modified by everything related to minions."

Utilizing Mines for Bonus Effects ⚒️

Surprisingly, Gary incorporated mines into the build not for their explosions, but for the bonus effects they offer. By using specific mine skills and a series of specialized nodes, he was able to create a mine-induced aura that enhanced the damage of the falling zombies.

"The next step surprisingly is mines but we're not actually detonating them."

Strategic Use of Specters 👻

Intriguingly, Gary also incorporated new specters introduced in the Affliction League into his build. By utilizing these specters for their aura effects, he was able to provide improved impales, Critical Strike multipliers, and defensive buffs to the build.

• "We're using these for their Aura effects - perfect dancing sword improves our impales."

Unique Defense Mechanisms 🛡️

To fortify the build's defenses, advanced evasion and spell suppression methods were employed. Additionally, Gary strategically utilized specific unique items to enhance evasion and mitigate incoming damage.

Evasion	Damage Mitigation
Improved evasion tactics	Reduced damage if not hit
Blinding nearby enemies	Ailment immunity

Conclusion

Overall, Gary's Falling Zombie Saboteur build showcased an innovative and intriguing approach to optimizing the potential of the Raise Zombie gem. By cleverly integrating various auxiliary mechanics, he was able to create a powerful, fun, and versatile build that demonstrates the endless possibilities within the game.

Key Takeaways

• Automating spellcasting in innovative ways
• Maximizing minion damage using unique modifiers
• Strategic use of mines and specters for bonus effects
• Unique defense mechanisms to mitigate incoming damage

For more detailed information on this build, we recommend watching Gary's video guide linked below. Thanks to Natalia for translating the guide for us!