SSF Spark Totem SHAMAN Day 2 build update
Summary
- Current Build Status: Progress remains focused on gear acquisition to facilitate a transition into a Mind over Matter (MoM) setup.
- Character Performance: The build remains squishy due to the lack of MoM; however, incremental upgrades to health, mana, and damage have been made.
- Monster Scaling: Observations suggest monster scaling in high-level red-tier maps is more punishing this league compared to previous ones, contributing to survivability challenges.
- Atlas Progress: Farming T14 and T15 maps to unlock league passives and secure necessary crafting bases.
- Future Goals: Transition to a 3k mana pool, obtain specific gear (e.g., Darkness Enthroned via Abyss), and acquire the Powered by Verisium gem for improved Flamewall damage.
Character Development and Passive Tree
Minimal changes were made to the passive tree, aside from reaching the Adaptation node. Planning for the final ascendancy point remains undecided; current options are being evaluated, though there is skepticism regarding the Rage and Exposure nodes. The second Adaptation node is being considered for its defensive utility, specifically the physical-damage-taken-as-elemental mitigation, despite reservations regarding its duration mechanic.
Farming and Atlas Strategy
- Mapping: Currently performing “alc and go” runs on T14/T15 maps to prioritize speed and league passive progression.
- Abyss: Prioritizing Abyss for Darkness Enthroned and general loot, though the Abyss quest line is currently bugged, preventing endgame progression.
- League Mechanics:
- Ritual: Actively farming for unique hunting and progressing the Ritual quest line.
- Expedition: Focusing on raw monster drops rather than specific rune mechanics to save time.
- Delirium/Breach: Target farming these for amulet annoints and crafting materials for rings and amulets.
Gear and Future Upgrades
- Helmet/Runes: Currently using a 2% XP gain rune in the helmet, which provides a helpful +10 to all resistances.
- Powered by Verisium: A key upcoming goal is to acquire this gem. It provides generic infusions using Ward, which can be used to buff Flamewall with lightning infusions for increased single-target damage. A level 13 gem is sufficient to gain three infusions every 6 seconds.
- Mind over Matter (MoM) Transition: The primary goal is to shift from ~2k life to ~3k mana. This requires obtaining additional gear with mana regeneration rolls, specifically targeting a secondary ring or an improved body armor base.