Demon Portal + Lightning Trap is OP af.

[TheronGodspeed]

I play every level the same way...

I place two demon portals near the opening and place the summon location INSIDE the walls/summon area. I then place 4 lightning traps just outside of the opening. Then, IF NEEDED, I place Lich tombs in such a way that they summon right on top of the lightning trap.

Most of the time, I never even SEE an enemy...or, if I do, it's not for very long :) And, this is playing with 5-6 runes and rushing every wave.

If the level has two openings, I just create multiples of these openings, just in time for that opening's wave.

BTW, I haven't done ANY grinding. None.

What's more, the rune that "limits" me to only 3 traps is just a boatload of free exp.

[BigSilverHotdog]

Ok, you found a way to win. It's not very effective, or powerful, but it works. Good job.

[TheronGodspeed]

Not very effective?
How so?
I'd say it's hyper-effective.

[BigSilverHotdog]

Except it isn't. You just explained why, too. If it was efficient (compared to what you described) you'd be able to do 9 unidentified runes, sometimes even yellows, and not only rush every wave, but spam rush waves as fast as you can pull the trigger, on some maps being at wrath levels above 100.

Yes, there are several strategies that can do this, but sorting 20+ pages of loot per map isn't particularly fun.

There are quite a lot of clever strategies in DW2 and I'm always finding new ones, especially with weaker traps being upgraded recently.

edit: And don't get me wrong. I'm not saying your combo doesn't work, or isn't any good. I'm just saying it isn't particularly powerful or efficient compared to what is possible.

[TheronGodspeed]

Whoa! Wrath levels above 100!
I thought 20 was pretty good :)

[BigSilverHotdog]

Yeah!! Keep playing, keep trying new things. You'll be amazed what is possible!

[TheronGodspeed]

Will do!
I've only just started.
Thanks for the perspective. :)

[BigSilverHotdog]

No problem mate, this game has some legs for TD fans. Original was great, too!

edit: Give Chakram traps a try sometime... make sure you get a bunch of chakram items though, like Concussive Wheel and stuff with dmg/bounces. Chakram/lightning is one of the stronger combos (still), I'd say.