Since the update, I decided it was time to re-evaluate my build and look more into runes. I did check out the DPS guide at the top of the forum, but despite playing the Ele since launch, that still seemed way above me >~< Pretty much, I am looking to make sure I am going with acceptable gear choices and that I pick the a good rune set and don’t waste a bunch of time and money.
So here are the main questions I have:
1- What runes would you suggest for me (for each armor set)?
2- Are my current gear sets good choices? Should I look into another set like Celestial?
3- What trinket set should I infuse for Fractals?
4- Any suggestions of things to try with my trait build?
First, I should mention that this is for PvE and that I mainly do Dungeons and World Bosses. Second, I want to note that currently I play the Staff exclusively, but I would like to start learning the other weapons and would prefer if my gear choices would be acceptable for all weapons, even if they are best with Staff.
Currently, my main gear set is Soldier’s Armor with Berserker’s Trinkets. I also have a set of Berserker’s Armor so I can swap for full Berserker’s if needed. I also have been working at a Soldier’s Trinket set so I can better mix and match as needed. I did look into Celestial before I started crafting my Ascended Soldier’s armor and I decided it just wasn’t that useful for me; but now that it got buffed I am reconsidering it, but I probably would still get Soldier’s and Berserker’s sets first either way.
For Fractals, I am unsure if I should put my AR on Berserker’s or Soldier’s Trinkets. I have currently only been to Level 19 and below so I am unsure which set would be the best choice for the higher levels. I also would want the set to be a good pick for all my characters, so I am kinda thinking Soldier’s may be smartest choice.
Before the update, I have been using Orbs and Crests, but I recently tried Runes of the Flame Legion on my Soldier’s gear as placeholder until I got a final rune set. I heard a lot of good things about Runes of Strength since the update, but with their price I want to be sure before I buy them. Also, I doubt I could pull off Runes of the Scholar; between a bit of lag and skill, I don’t expect me to stay above 90% health enough to benefit from them. Besides those, and possibly Dolyaks, I am unsure which to try.
Lastly, I would like to mention my build and see what everyone suggests I try. Before I was running 4/2/0/4/4 with Internal Fire, Pyromancer’s Alacrity, Bolt to the Heart, Shard of Ice, Cleansing Wave, Arcane Mastery, and Elemental Attunements. I use Arcane Brilliance, Arcane Shield, and Arcane Wave for my skills. The last utility and the elite vary, but I tend to focus on Frost Bow and FGS.
Recently, I decided to drop Elemental Attunement in favor of Burning Precision to go with the Flame Legion Runes (and get the grandmaster minor in fire). But Persisting Flames is proving very temping, but I don’t want to drop Internal Fire or Pyromancer’s Alacrity. I would personally like to keep the 4 points into Water for Cleansing Wave as well, but would be fine with removing if given good reason. I also seen Stone Splinters is a popular pick so I am considering trying to fit that in.
So I think that cover it. I am kind of thinking that I may want to go with the Fire Field and Might Stacking focus, but then I question which armor set would get the Runes of Strength. Probably would want to go for Berserker’s armor then and swap over to Soldier’s trinkets… Anyway, what are your suggestions?