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Looking for feedback on Greatsword + Staff Build

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I started experimenting with GS/Staff and I feel like it is a viable build.
Condition damage build is not gonna work for this weapon set in my opinion because sword choice is much better. Also you only use GS if you’re going dps.

So my build focus on GS, so my secondary weapon would be sword or staff. Why staff over sword?
1) Chaos armor. GS DPS is great, but lack defensive capabilities. Although theoretically you can kite all day with GS, there will be some situations where your enemy will get close and getting some buffs will help you out.
2) Chaos storm. Aegis!! Speed boost!! Retaliation!!
3) Warlock, 4k+ dmg! =.=
4) Kite. I love kiting and enjoy my 1200 range.
5) oh yea, there is also phase retreat to blink out of close range stand still bursts.

Cons: Hunters with rampage as one, is so hard to beat! Without it, chaos shield will help you alot because of confusion and blind.

Without sword, you are not going to be able to immobilize thieves. Atleast you can cast aegis when he is invis and give you a split second to react with diversion or blink.

Oh, and it’s a phantasm build that does not shatter unless diversion

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