Hey Perry, i was Chaostheory in chat while you streamed. I had linked you Aarons video on the bug. I was replicated his build, then over the course of the stream evolved it to what you had built. Absolutely loved this build, was so much fun playing. Love that you was so hyped bout it to. Deffinately gonna gonna play this at Launch when not on support werebear! Ty for the video!
That dodge puts the rogue to shame! Druid is so busted now, lets how they don't go too heavy-handed with the nerfs in the future. Thanks for the guide, very informative and complete!
Hello! Thank you for the build. i was leveling cold dot bear but i was struggling with DMG and defence. So i tried this build and ended up loving it. I have questions, how good is it in end game? Like to, empower monolith and high corruption?
Thank you for this guide! I'm sure it's just me but I can't figure out how to get the Spriggan to cast it's aura in Swarmblade form. Please, help me figure this out. Again, thanks Perry!
Cool build idea, but dual-wielding is still at a massive disadvantage over Bastion (or any other high block shield) since damage scaling in empowered monos is so punished with most modifiers. In this current patch, scaling defense is a way better strategy than scaling offense. But who knows, maybe EHG will change their approach.
Build looks super fun, considering playing this as a starter since I haven't tried swarmblade yet. Do you ever cast summon hive or swarm strike on this setup, like for single target or it it just armblade spam? Thanks
What should we add on our filter for this build? crit stats? then just attunement or vitality? the guide doesn't go indepth onto which stats should we go for
@@josemiguel6562 I just got this going, you want to swap when you can at minimum put 8 points into the druid node that provides rage on crit (you also want good crit %)
I have a video about "leveling with Maelstrom" here on YT. That's what I would do for this, before swapping over. IMO the other good option is Thorn Totem, maybe with the new Swipe node that gives totems flat damage.
@@PerrythePig Awesome! already did some leveling practice with ur video info. When can you swap from leveling to this build? at what level generally? (and gear I guess, as u need crit)?
They add damage, sure, but I never use them. Those are Melee DOT Physical damage, whereas this build is Lightning Spell Crit. I'd rather just spam the skills that the build actually builds-around.
Awesome, im doing pretty much exactly the same thing as this on 0.8.5 atm. Im not using tornado on my self, do u think that is better when its just one? I also use Stormcarved Testament I also didnt know what to put as 5th skill so i use Ice Thorns cuz i also hate minions... guess i gotta get that fkin spriggan and keep it alive...
Tornado Hat gives you another 100% more damage modifier, and it gives you better control of where your damage is (especially on single target). I'm with you about Spriggan Pet. In the video, I commented about getting one big t6 Minion Health modifier. After I added that, I don't think she died at all in my experience.
Thx alot, i do tornado on myself now and it feels alot better especially singel target as u say. I hope we can get our crit without spriggan in The future but atm i did as u teached me here, minion health and I also put points in every defensive for spriggan (still hate minions, especially when im locked into get my own stats through them...) Thx again and keep doing ur amazing work here, i Will absolutely watch, like and comment if i Want and got Time
maybe one day the bug will become an actual bug and you get to use your bugs to become the true bug but the bugs suck so much that I feel like you shouldn't even be called a bug. So it kinda sucks right now to be a bug who likes bugs.
umm osrry but how do you use Serpent Strike> Venom Lunge to TP/dash if it states that it requires a SPEAR, and build planners and your video shows dualwield... It wont work, its a waste of 2 skill points
@@PerrythePig Is it really that simple? I am not convinced :) I feel naked without a shield. And why a weapon (extra 9% damage taken) and not just a Catalyst? And I guess I also have to ask.... why not just take a staff?
Hey Perry, i was Chaostheory in chat while you streamed. I had linked you Aarons video on the bug. I was replicated his build, then over the course of the stream evolved it to what you had built. Absolutely loved this build, was so much fun playing. Love that you was so hyped bout it to. Deffinately gonna gonna play this at Launch when not on support werebear! Ty for the video!
What is proccing maelstrom during swarmblade form?
I see that while you're in swarmblade, your maelstrom is going up
I'd like to know this as well, probably something obvious but imma noob
"Water Strider" node in swarmblade form (each time he dives)
That dodge puts the rogue to shame! Druid is so busted now, lets how they don't go too heavy-handed with the nerfs in the future. Thanks for the guide, very informative and complete!
Saw you playing this on stream and it looks more fun than werebear. i might try this thanks
Is it confirmed that the power of the storm node in Maelstrom scaling with the other nodes in 0.9?
This looks awesome 👏
Hello! Thank you for the build. i was leveling cold dot bear but i was struggling with DMG and defence. So i tried this build and ended up loving it.
I have questions, how good is it in end game? Like to, empower monolith and high corruption?
Thank you for this guide! I'm sure it's just me but I can't figure out how to get the Spriggan to cast it's aura in Swarmblade form. Please, help me figure this out. Again, thanks Perry!
the Spriggan's Aura is always active -- don't worry about that little healing bit that it does. That's not necessary for you to receive all the buffs.
@@PerrythePig Thanks a ton!
Cool build idea, but dual-wielding is still at a massive disadvantage over Bastion (or any other high block shield) since damage scaling in empowered monos is so punished with most modifiers.
In this current patch, scaling defense is a way better strategy than scaling offense. But who knows, maybe EHG will change their approach.
That's a bug build I would actually play, will look forward to this!
That dodge is kinda busted 😆
Actually had to confirm that I didn't have dodge anywhere on my gear. It's absurd
i might try this tomorrow , 1 question perry , can i do all end game content with this build or is there a limit in content that the build can do? ty!
i'm positive this build can take on all content.
How would you level this on a fresh character?
Check my "Leveling with Maelstrom" video here on YT - that's what I would do.
Build looks super fun, considering playing this as a starter since I haven't tried swarmblade yet. Do you ever cast summon hive or swarm strike on this setup, like for single target or it it just armblade spam? Thanks
nah, I would just use the Armblade Spam.
What should we add on our filter for this build? crit stats? then just attunement or vitality? the guide doesn't go indepth onto which stats should we go for
"Crit Multi While Transformed" should be at the top of your list. Check the buildplanner for those details
@@PerrythePig thanks! and at what level do u suggest we try to swap? given we have some of the gear
@@josemiguel6562 I just got this going, you want to swap when you can at minimum put 8 points into the druid node that provides rage on crit (you also want good crit %)
I did so around level 60-62
Hey Man! Looking at this build to start in 0.9. Can you suggest any leveling guide for it?
I have a video about "leveling with Maelstrom" here on YT. That's what I would do for this, before swapping over. IMO the other good option is Thorn Totem, maybe with the new Swipe node that gives totems flat damage.
@@PerrythePig what kind of filter would you suggest for this build or is it somewhere in the planners ?
@@PerrythePig Awesome! already did some leveling practice with ur video info. When can you swap from leveling to this build? at what level generally? (and gear I guess, as u need crit)?
Should I be using Hives and Swarm Strike playing this?
They add damage, sure, but I never use them. Those are Melee DOT Physical damage, whereas this build is Lightning Spell Crit. I'd rather just spam the skills that the build actually builds-around.
@@PerrythePig Gotcha. I didn't think so.
@@PerrythePig OH, so we never use hives and swarm strike correct? So just Dive and Armblade Slash?
Awesome, im doing pretty much exactly the same thing as this on 0.8.5 atm. Im not using tornado on my self, do u think that is better when its just one? I also use Stormcarved Testament
I also didnt know what to put as 5th skill so i use Ice Thorns cuz i also hate minions... guess i gotta get that fkin spriggan and keep it alive...
Tornado Hat gives you another 100% more damage modifier, and it gives you better control of where your damage is (especially on single target).
I'm with you about Spriggan Pet. In the video, I commented about getting one big t6 Minion Health modifier. After I added that, I don't think she died at all in my experience.
Thx alot, i do tornado on myself now and it feels alot better especially singel target as u say. I hope we can get our crit without spriggan in The future but atm i did as u teached me here, minion health and I also put points in every defensive for spriggan (still hate minions, especially when im locked into get my own stats through them...)
Thx again and keep doing ur amazing work here, i Will absolutely watch, like and comment if i Want and got Time
Newbie here, what is the point of serpent strike? we are in bug form all the time, so we dont use it?
Check the node "vipers call" in the Swarmblade form. This node allows the swarm bladeslashes to scale from the nodes from viperstrike.
@@PyroIsBack Cheers!
maybe one day the bug will become an actual bug and you get to use your bugs to become the true bug but the bugs suck so much that I feel like you shouldn't even be called a bug. So it kinda sucks right now to be a bug who likes bugs.
There's something about this reply that bugs me...
umm osrry but how do you use Serpent Strike> Venom Lunge to TP/dash if it states that it requires a SPEAR, and build planners and your video shows dualwield... It wont work, its a waste of 2 skill points
The Serpent Strike node in Swarmblade Form removes the spear requirement.
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You said the defences were good enough that you were OK with dual-wielding, but not WHY you want to duel-wield. Care to explain?
Damage = Good
@@PerrythePig Is it really that simple? I am not convinced :) I feel naked without a shield. And why a weapon (extra 9% damage taken) and not just a Catalyst? And I guess I also have to ask.... why not just take a staff?