Why are there builds that cant endgame?

[WhateverNevermind]

It seems to me (a noob (full disclosure)) that there are builds that, like, cant even.

So my fav build is sheild charge, but it sucks so bad in high end maps. infact as a shield charge char you lose 3 socket slots.. why even have that buildable character if you lose out on sockets and still is a very weak build..No 6 socket 2 handed shields...


then i have an archer, and i get crushed with her too.. Is there a way that i can suck less?
like, i dont wanna follow someone elses guide.. but tell me is there a system to building a character? should i ignore everything else and just go for res, def and health in the skill tree?

[Grumpy]

tell us your char and profile name so that we can better help you. make sure the character tab on the profile is not hidden, for this go to http://pathofexile.com/ into your profile, access the privacy settings and untick "hide character tab".

Originally posted by Jerms:

So my fav build is sheild charge, but it sucks so bad in high end maps. infact as a shield charge char you lose 3 socket slots.. why even have that buildable character if you lose out on sockets and still is a very weak build..No 6 socket 2 handed shields...

you have a body armor with 6L

Originally posted by Jerms:

Is there a way that i can suck less?

depends why the char sucks in the first place. like I said, show us your char for better help

[Spider]

Originally posted by Grumpy:

tell us your char and profile name so that we can better help you. make sure the character tab on the profile is not hidden, for this go to http://pathofexile.com/ into your profile, access the privacy settings and untick "hide character tab".

Originally posted by Jerms:

So my fav build is sheild charge, but it sucks so bad in high end maps. infact as a shield charge char you lose 3 socket slots.. why even have that buildable character if you lose out on sockets and still is a very weak build..No 6 socket 2 handed shields...

you have a body armor with 6L

Originally posted by Jerms:

Is there a way that i can suck less?

depends why the char sucks in the first place. like I said, show us your char for better help

I was done as soon as you said 2 Handed Shield.

[DarkFaceGlow]

It’s not that builds can’t do end game, it just takes knowing what you are doing and being able to actually play endgame. And I’m not claiming I’m one of those people.

[Krpa]

That's just how this game is.
Some builds have a ♥♥♥♥♥♥ time in endgame, some breeze through without breaking a sweat.

[Awesome!]

yeah dude. shield charge is unplayable in maps.

oh wait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVAIGy2Fwlc

basically get good

[Paroe]

Originally posted by Awesome!:

yeah dude. shield charge is unplayable in maps.

oh wait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVAIGy2Fwlc

basically get good

Also Doryanis fist cast on melee kill elementalist is PRETTY SOLID.
Lots of flat lightning damage to work with.

[Lagwin1980]

was doing a shield charge char, i all but AFK'd tier 10 maps and let counters deal the damage, and that isn't even the crit version.

Also shield charge has a learning curve, if you just suck then you can't deliver the damage (or you die trying)

That and you have one of the most meta builds over the last few leagues being shield charge (shield charge autobomber)

Then you have changes to ignite coming which could resurect the herald of ash prolif builds that use shield charge.

[Dark Exile]

the reason for being able to build anything is exactly that, and some builds arent meant for end game.
I have several that couldnt do uber elder, but boy can they tear up any map or mod you throw at them which makes them perfect for farming currency to make my end game builds, which while they can eat a boss in 5 seconds or less, cant do maps as fast.

[Tactamaryl]

I don't think you're meant to be able to do all content on any build, everything after act 10 is just there for you to see how far you can push. When you hit a wall on progress, it's a sign to start again to make refinements on your current build strategy or to try a new one all together.

[Krpa]

Originally posted by 80,154.65:

Originally posted by Awesome!:

yeah dude. shield charge is unplayable in maps.

oh wait

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVAIGy2Fwlc

basically get good

man why use the pic of some old guy and act like a 15 year old telling people to get good ?

Gotta love the molester avatar.

[Awesome!]

Originally posted by 80,154.65:

man why use the pic of some old guy and act like a 15 year old telling people to get good ?

what does my avatar have to do with the topic of the thread?

[la_nague]

maybe you should follow a guide until you get the hang of it.

bow chars are some of the strongest with some gear. IDK about shield charge, most people use it to just get around :D

[Shuttah]

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