Build-Guide-Bot This is a discussion for Build Guide https://www.lastepochtools.com/build-guides/forge-army-forge-guard created by @Oplewi19.
optimusmaximus Thank you very much for this build, I will definitely try it. Is it tedious to summon the Forged Weapon until you have the Sunforged Cuirass? What method would you recommend to farm that chest armor?
optimusmaximus I answer myself. Once you take the "forgemaster stance" point inside the warpath skill, the build goes by itself. Amazing damage with almost no equipment
Reaver01 Here's the loot filter I've been using for this one: https://pastebin.com/K8f4VSN5 Super fun and tanky build! This is my favorite minion build so far!
Stormsurger Hi, nice build! Can I ask why you don't use scorching path node on void cleave? It seems like you'd generally be near your minions anyway, this should be a huge boost no?
Oplewi19 Stormsurger With that node you want to hit your minions with Void Cleave. But with this build, you want to hit the targeted enemy, because Void Cleave also applies Crit vulnerability. Also, there is no way you hit all of your minions with Void Cleave everytime. Yes it grants more damage, but overall it's actually less. 🙂
hughie Hello, great guide. Just respeced into this and doing great time so far. Just wondering, is there any specific reason why do you have poison damage on your belt in the armory? Or just random affix from drop?
eliel77 I have droped sunforged cuirass, and was searching if there was any viable build around it, so I find yours. thank you for the guide. may I ask why cant this build do T4 Bastion ?
Oplewi19 eliel77 The fire degen on the floor is killing your minions all the time. You can do T3 tho without any problems.
optimusmaximus @Oplewi19 what do you think about the unique weapon APATHY'S MAW for this build? i'm testing it and i think it gives more damage. Maybe an APATHY'S MAW crafted in the sanctum temp with good affixes would be superior. What do you think? Note: if they don't nerf this build it will definitely be my choice for multiplayer.
Oplewi19 optimusmaximus Hi! It could be an interesting choice. I haven't tested it, but feel free to share your results 😃
TermNerdy Question regarding the use of the node "Shield Crafter" in the Forge Guard tree. Are we taking that just for the minion bonuses? I assume you have no chance to block due to using a 2 hander?
Oplewi19 TermNerdy We are taking it for the 150% minion health and 150% minion armour. It's the biggest defense that you can get for your minions for 3 points. You are correct, we have no reasonable way for stacking block chance.
Cosack135 Is rivers of blood any good for keeping minions alive with crit protection and leech? Also, any reason you aren't using Julra's with like t6 melee attack speed? Could maybe even get a fire res one to do T4 Bastion. Not sure if it's better. Amazing build though, I love it 😃
Oplewi19 Cosack135 It might be a good idea. I don't think that T4 bastion is possible without serious investment. The leech and crit protection is not a big help, because they die from the ground degen.
Oplewi19 osnapers I suggest learning about loot filters and how to create them. It's easy if you created 1-2 before. I don't do casual loot filters, I adjust them as I upgrade my character.