[Norseman] Berserker's blood - achievement help

[TomiLiDzons]

Are there any builds/setups for doing 2222 kills in Frozen Depths within 5 minutes?
I just feel like either my damage is lacking or not enough enemies are spawning/getting stuck.

[Ulyaoth]

Hello there,

you could use the Build "Norseman - Frozen Depths"
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3038035307

You may want to use the "Hastening Sands" Artifact along,
since this will pump out way more enemies.

You can also mix in other DoTs with Ring of Fire/Lightning, since Norseman is definetly the DoT God.


If above cant help you in your current situation, you may want to provide more infos on your overall progression.

Cheers!

[TomiLiDzons]

Originally posted by Ulyaoth:

Hello there,

you could use the Build "Norseman - Frozen Depths"
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3038035307

You may want to use the "Hastening Sands" Artifact along,
since this will pump out way more enemies.

You can also mix in other DoTs with Ring of Fire/Lightning, since Norseman is definetly the DoT God.


If above cant help you in your current situation, you may want to provide more infos on your overall progression.

Cheers!

Thank you, will try this later :)
Can you also tell me what to prioritize in torment shards?

[Ulyaoth]

Originally posted by TomiLiDzons:

Can you also tell me what to prioritize in torment shards?

Depends heavy on amount, char and build you are aiming for.

Early on investing in %dmg or %Effect dmg and then start to increase Attack Speed, Multistrike, etc.

Always try to avoid dealing too much overkill dmg and exchange your dmg gear with utility.

E.g. if you are at 60% Attack Speed and Multistrike you can use your Glove Slot for things like Pickup Range or others.

Check out which stats you can get via Shards and which not.
E.g. Range is very valueable, so you want to use Equipment to get Range Boni and boost missing stats with your Shards.

[Cedrac]

Hey there, just to join in: I cannot, for the life of me, get this achievement to work. Got 479/500 done and have about 70ish shards but get only ever to about 1.7k enemies killed. Any suggestions to improve?

[Ulyaoth]

Originally posted by Cedrac:

Use all Artifacts, that give spawn boost:
Hastening Sands
Torment Banner (required)

Don't use Totem of Giants, it reduces the spawn rate slightly.

The most important part is to have as much screen coverage as possible.
Ring Blades and Arcane Splinters have the best screen coverage from Abilites when upgraded.

You definetly want to use the Vision Crown to increase Range.

If you provide what you tried and what didnt worked, maybe one can go from there to optimize the strat.

[TomiLiDzons]

Yea I did it while focusing on range and movement speed to spend the least amount of time waiting or running to enemies. Keep moving and don't stop.
Just gotta try enough times.

[Cedrac]

Originally posted by Ulyaoth:

Originally posted by Cedrac:

Use all Artifacts, that give spawn boost:
Hastening Sands
Torment Banner (required)

Don't use Totem of Giants, it reduces the spawn rate slightly.

The most important part is to have as much screen coverage as possible.
Ring Blades and Arcane Splinters have the best screen coverage from Abilites when upgraded.

You definetly want to use the Vision Crown to increase Range.

If you provide what you tried and what didnt worked, maybe one can go from there to optimize the strat.

Okay, so I took you build "Norseman - Frozen Depths" as guideline, upgraded all items with the better version and pumped my shards into damage. I used the vision crown and started with splinters. I did run around at all times and only ever got to 1.679 kills. I PoO defense stuff and focus skills over char over speed over dmg.

[Ulyaoth]

Originally posted by Cedrac:

Try to stay in one spot as much as possible to maximize possible spawns.
The more you move, the more enemies despwan behind you and have to respawn in front of you.

Dont invest in %damage when going for a DoT Build.
Norseman's MW Base damage is very low, so before investing into falt dmg you have to raise the Base Damage with Iron Rings and WP V.

The Frozen Depths Build is all around Frost Damage, so better invest in Effect Damage if you want to use this one.


You can also go for Ring Blades or Arcane Splinters for more screen coverage,
Ring Blades might be the better choice on Frozen Depths due high HP Enemies.

[Cedrac]

Well, yet, another try and I was able to stand for most of the run, used Ring Blades and finished with 1.900 kills. I really don't know what I am missing, even tried to switch items to a more phys dmg item set with hunting gloves, warriors fervor and double holy relic.

[Ulyaoth]

Put all your Shards into % Damage.

Pick Mark of Knowledge
Vision Crown (Fixed) > (Switching)
Duelist's Spark (Area) > Damage (if you havent lvl it, pick Blood Catcher (Enhancement)
Wooden Ring (Boost)
Copper Ring (Boost)
Blood-Soaked Shirt (Undying)
Pace Setter (Unrest)
Quickhand or Hunting Gloves

Weapon Prificiency
Fury I-IV + Storming I-IV + Strenghten I-IV (Sage)
Proficient Stance
Elements I-IV (sage)
Dedication
Open Mind I-IV (Double Potion on Open Mind I+II)

Take both Dedication Tier V or banish them.

Double Potion on Ethereal Shift B (Physical)
Take A (Equilibrium)

Ring Blades - Upgrades: Cyclone > Crippling Blades
Strong - Fast - Cruel - Fast - Strong -
Cruel - Strong - Fast - Strong - Cruel

Phantom Needles - Upgrades: Phantom Split > Phantom Fetters
Fire Rate - Puncture - Pinpoint - Punctrue - Fire Rate -
Pinpoint - Fire Rate - Puncture - Spin - Pinpoint

Morning Star - Upgrades: Unleashed Stars > Butteferly Swing
Multistar - Handle - Chain - Handle - Multistar -
Chain - Multistar - Handle - Multistar - Chain

Dragon's Breath - Upgrades: Heat Blast > Stream of Fire
Coverage - Reach - Incineration - Coverage - Coverage -
Incineration - Coverage - Coverage - Reach - Incineration

This works even w/o any shards.

Focus on Upgrading Ring Blades first, then Phantom Needles.
Banish everything related to defense to clear your pool, Blood-Soaked Shirt will keep you alive.

[Cedrac]

Thank you very much! Made it after the second try. Cheers! <3

[Sabermaru]

Originally posted by Ulyaoth:

Put all your Shards into % Damage.

Pick Mark of Knowledge
Vision Crown (Fixed) > (Switching)
Duelist's Spark (Area) > Damage (if you havent lvl it, pick Blood Catcher (Enhancement)
Wooden Ring (Boost)
Copper Ring (Boost)
Blood-Soaked Shirt (Undying)
Pace Setter (Unrest)
Quickhand or Hunting Gloves

Weapon Prificiency
Fury I-IV + Storming I-IV + Strenghten I-IV (Sage)
Proficient Stance
Elements I-IV (sage)
Dedication
Open Mind I-IV (Double Potion on Open Mind I+II)

Take both Dedication Tier V or banish them.

Double Potion on Ethereal Shift B (Physical)
Take A (Equilibrium)

Ring Blades - Upgrades: Cyclone > Crippling Blades
Strong - Fast - Cruel - Fast - Strong -
Cruel - Strong - Fast - Strong - Cruel

Phantom Needles - Upgrades: Phantom Split > Phantom Fetters
Fire Rate - Puncture - Pinpoint - Punctrue - Fire Rate -
Pinpoint - Fire Rate - Puncture - Spin - Pinpoint

Morning Star - Upgrades: Unleashed Stars > Butteferly Swing
Multistar - Handle - Chain - Handle - Multistar -
Chain - Multistar - Handle - Multistar - Chain

Dragon's Breath - Upgrades: Heat Blast > Stream of Fire
Coverage - Reach - Incineration - Coverage - Coverage -
Incineration - Coverage - Coverage - Reach - Incineration

This works even w/o any shards.

Focus on Upgrading Ring Blades first, then Phantom Needles.
Banish everything related to defense to clear your pool, Blood-Soaked Shirt will keep you alive.

After struggling to figure out how to do this on my own and always lacking around 100-200 mobs, this worked perfectly first try with a minute left, thanks!