Lightning caster build?

[Harmacist]

I'm stuck in analysis paralysis. Too many options, combos and so on, so I can't find a build. Somehow, the class combo is harder to understand than the mess that is PoE's tree.

Anywho, I'd like to have a glass cannon that is all about ranged lightning, chains and stun/paralysis. Is there any skill or class combo I should aim towards?

[FlamingX21]

I recommend "Elementalist" (Demo + Shaman) since it has really good resist reductions on both, as well huge lightning support. https://www.grimtools.com/db/itemsets/87

This is the set you probably gonna want, since it's for lightning casters.

[Harmacist]

Originally posted by FlamingX21:

I recommend "Elementalist" (Demo + Shaman) since it has really good resist reductions on both, as well huge lightning support. https://www.grimtools.com/db/itemsets/87

This is the set you probably gonna want, since it's for lightning casters.

I see. What would be the main attack(s) based on the skill trees?
Note that I never went over lvl 30 or so, as no class "clicked" with me, so sets are the least of my worries

[FlamingX21]

Originally posted by Mal'Renn:

Originally posted by FlamingX21:

I recommend "Elementalist" (Demo + Shaman) since it has really good resist reductions on both, as well huge lightning support. https://www.grimtools.com/db/itemsets/87

This is the set you probably gonna want, since it's for lightning casters.

I see. What would be the main attack(s) based on the skill trees?
Note that I never went over lvl 30 or so, as no class "clicked" with me, so sets are the least of my worries

Stun Jacks... Lightning Mortar Trap.... Lightning Canister bomb/grenado/blackwater cocktail... Primal Strike... Savagery... Storm Totem...

As you see, lots of options, ofc some need modifiers but all are possible with lightning included.

[Harmacist]

Again, analysis paralysis. Please mention two or three at most. Note that I want to be a caster, not a ranged gunsmith

[FlamingX21]

Originally posted by Mal'Renn:

Again, analysis paralysis. Please mention two or three at most. Note that I want to be a caster, not a ranged gunsmith

except the savagery, other skills are casting type. 2 or 3 skills at most? k

Grenado and canister bomb + storm totem for support.

Those are all ranged casting skills, very good and flashy and powerful.

[Harmacist]

Perfect, thanks!

[MedeaFleecestealer]

Might be too many skills for you, but you could adapt it to suit.

https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-9-0-beginners-sparky-elementalist/107124

[Blinkybubs]

Originally posted by FlamingX21:

Originally posted by Mal'Renn:

I see. What would be the main attack(s) based on the skill trees?
Note that I never went over lvl 30 or so, as no class "clicked" with me, so sets are the least of my worries

Stun Jacks... Lightning Mortar Trap.... Lightning Canister bomb/grenado/blackwater cocktail... Primal Strike... Savagery... Storm Totem...

As you see, lots of options, ofc some need modifiers but all are possible with lightning included.

What item/s are needed to create a lightning Mortar Trap set up?

[FlamingX21]

Originally posted by Blinkybubs:

Originally posted by FlamingX21:

Stun Jacks... Lightning Mortar Trap.... Lightning Canister bomb/grenado/blackwater cocktail... Primal Strike... Savagery... Storm Totem...

As you see, lots of options, ofc some need modifiers but all are possible with lightning included.

What item/s are needed to create a lightning Mortar Trap set up?

https://www.grimtools.com/db/items/8533

[Mochan]

Lots of ways to do this, depends on what you are after.

Good option to build off of is Shaman, as it has lots of lightning stuff. Inquisitor is another. And then you have Demolitionist.

If you want extreme glass cannon Shaman Inquisitor or Demo Inquisitor is probably the way to go.

That said I don't recommend Glass Cannoning this game. You will run into a wall on Ultimate. However that is fine even with the "glass cannon" class build you can still build yourself tanky with proper gear and enchants. Worry about that later.

But if you want a Lightning focused build either Shaman Inquisitor or Demo Inquisitor is my recommendation.

[dmlangston]

I'm running a vindicator build (shaman + inquisitor), most shaman lightning skills are ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ nuts.

[gNuff!~©~gNom3™]

probably worth to mention you wont be able to stun bosses, and about only half of heroes

anyways, as far as lightning spectacular goes my top suggestions would be:
Lightning elementalist, arthritis version or not. Lightning Canister Bomb, Lightning Blackwater cocktail, lightning grenado, lightning stun jacks etc etc etc Lightning !
"sane version" example https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-9-0-the-amateur-arsonist-barrelsmith-elementalist/102908

Primal Strike-Thunderous Strike Shaman+X, as an ex https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-7-2-1-1-9-0-the-light-show-vortex-of-souls-primal-strike-druid-sr75-cr-4-35/102994

we have lightning warlock, throwing lightning like Zeus' damnation mage of Thor's loins https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-9-0-tempest-lightning-doom-bolt-warlock-sr110-crucible-5-15-all-celestials/107623/8

lastly we have the good ol zap zapper Vindicator with stormbox wind devil's and storm totems

[Harmacist]

Originally posted by gNuff!~©~gNom3™:

Primal Strike-Thunderous Strike Shaman+X, as an ex https://forums.crateentertainment.com/t/1-1-7-2-1-1-9-0-the-light-show-vortex-of-souls-primal-strike-druid-sr75-cr-4-35/102994

Many thanks for the detailed replies, I'll go with this one :)

[TheMasterBlaster]

At mid to high levels, most mobs have crazy fast movement and resistance to slow/freeze/stun/petrify, etc. effects. That makes glass cannon/kiting builds particularly difficult in this game. That being said, I'd go with a Shaman + Arcanist (Druid) build. Shaman already has so much solid lightning damage options you don't really need more from another class, but you will absolutely need defense/survivability. Arcanist has great defense options you can depend on to save your butt when the going gets rough.

Generally, you want to build up your offense first, then defense. You dont need to be super tanky in the early game, just make sure to keep up your resists around 40% to 50%. Focusing purely on a single damage type is great until you encounter hero mobs or bosses which are mostly resistant to it. A sprinkle of one or two secondary damage types is a good idea for most builds.

Primal Strike with all the higher mastery skills, and Thunderous Strike so you can spam it.

Wind Devil with all the higher mastery skills.

Stormcaller's Pact

That's most of your offense right there.

For Devotions you can easily, and relatively quickly, go with Tsunami > Owl > Tempest. After you complete Tsunami and Owl you should refund the Crossroads devotion points (the very first devotion points you get in the center of the the constellations), and apply them towards Tempest. If you're not familiar with "self-supporting" devotions you need to research it!

Add some Cunning attribute points and gear with a hefty amount of Offensive Ability bonuses, and you're basically Thor at that point.

Edit***Ah, I see we are thinking the same thing.

[Harmacist]

Perfect plan. Will put it into action right away!