Shield throw void idol

[Cable OG]

Since I discovered this new idol that turns shield throw base damage to void, I have been interested in theory of building a character around this. I have tried a few other builds, but if anyone can perhaps use build planner or explain how shield throw can be a solid build using void I would appreciate it. I have a few thoughts, but have not done alot with void yet.

[Ravenkid9266]

Why? monsters resistances are all the same unless added to via corruption modifiers so how much void "amp" are you stacking on your character to make it worth the investment.

Throwing builds are pretty solidified in just being another way to cast smite. -This is idol competition.

Or via some other interaction such as with manifest armor. This is damage type AND build competition.

Just seems like the illusion of choice to me.

[Cable OG]

Originally posted by Ravenkid9266:

Why? monsters resistances are all the same unless added to via corruption modifiers so how much void "amp" are you stacking on your character to make it worth the investment.

Throwing builds are pretty solidified in just being another way to cast smite. -This is idol competition.

Or via some other interaction such as with manifest armor. This is damage type AND build competition.

Just seems like the illusion of choice to me.

I don't disagree. Stacking damage is key to builds along with sustain and synergy. I do see there is a way to gain health off void damage and you can also switch smite to void, but it turns off the heals from smite. Just started thinking on this and wondering if there is any late game synergies or even echo opportunities within late void night that help boost throwing attacks. It's a long shot, but builds have been put together sometimes by thinking outside the box.

[Ravenkid9266]

Much like some other items, the conversion just does not have a home. Like the early days of MtG it feels like it was designed by just throwing things against the wall and waiting to see if it sticks, and it does not. Might later when/if new things come around but as of now its just bait.

There currently is no reason to build for throwing damage. No reason to convert the damage of shield throw. No reason to use the idol. Much like Lament of the Lost Refuge, it only exists to make you question why it exists.

[Hi11Zone]

i wanted necrotic or posion