Molten strike of the Zenith update - Jewellery and T17 farming

Summary

In this video, the speaker demonstrates an optimized Lightning Strike build, focusing on high clear speed and damage. They explain how the skill operates similarly to a bow attack, showing its effectiveness in mapping with potential for faster clear speeds. While acknowledging that Zenith outperforms in single-target damage, they highlight the potential of the Lightning Strike setup for clear speed. The speaker also mentions future plans to further optimize and scale the build, though they’re still learning the mechanics and have room for improvement. Overall, the video offers insights into building a fast and effective Lightning Strike character.

Takeaways

• 😀 The player is using a lightning strike setup that is optimized for clear speed, but they are still exploring its potential with different gear and strategies.
• 😀 The lightning strike skill is described as a bow skill, and the player is using it similarly to how bow builds are played.
• 😀 The player emphasizes that lightning strike's single-target boss damage is weaker compared to builds like Zenith, but its clear speed is excellent.
• 😀 Clear speed with lightning strike could be improved even more if the player rolls better gear, such as a positive Pro Speed Triple.
• 😀 The player has not yet fully optimized the lightning strike build and is still adjusting it, relying on gear and strategies for improvement.
• 😀 Although the player is not yet a 'certified lightning strike player,' they show that the setup can still perform well with basic skill use.
• 😀 The player mentions that their character’s clear speed is comfortable for mapping, even if it's not fully optimized for higher performance yet.
• 😀 Lightning strike’s effectiveness is said to be around 475%, but it can increase significantly if the player gets the right gear or effects, potentially reaching 1,000% effectiveness.
• 😀 Despite not being specialized in lightning strike, the player is able to perform decent clear speeds, and their build has potential for further improvement.
• 😀 The player plans to make big swaps to their setup in the future, depending on how much currency they can make, and they are exploring different paths for scaling their build.

Q & A

What is the main focus of the Lightning Strike build being discussed in the video?

The main focus of the Lightning Strike build in the video is optimizing clear speed for mapping, with an emphasis on testing and improving the build's performance through gear and skill adjustments.

How does the performance of Lightning Strike compare to Zenith in terms of damage?

Lightning Strike is effective for clear speed but significantly lower in single-target damage compared to Zenith, which offers much higher boss damage, potentially six to eight times greater.

What are the key features of the Lightning Strike setup demonstrated in the video?

The Lightning Strike setup demonstrated includes a focus on full strength stacking, with the player using an 'okay' Lightning Strike character and testing the skill's speed and effectiveness in clearing maps.

What is the significance of 'triple positive' in the context of the build?

'Triple positive' refers to achieving a roll with three positive modifiers, which greatly enhances the build's potential for clear speed and overall performance in mapping.

What type of content does the player intend to focus on with their Lightning Strike build?

The player intends to focus on mapping with high clear speed but acknowledges that for boss fights and single-target damage, Zenith is a better choice, implying a mix of both clear speed and damage needs.

Why is the player using a Lightning Strike build if they aren't typically a Lightning Strike player?

The player is testing the Lightning Strike build for its clear speed potential and to demonstrate its effectiveness in high-speed mapping, even though they don't usually specialize in the skill.

How does the player feel about their current skill level with Lightning Strike?

The player admits they are not highly experienced with Lightning Strike, as they are still relatively new to the build and have only tested it a couple of times.

What does the player mean by 'giga clear speed setup'?

A 'giga clear speed setup' refers to an extremely fast and efficient mapping setup, optimized for clearing large groups of enemies quickly, which the player is testing with the Lightning Strike build.

How does the Lightning Strike build perform in terms of map clear speed?

The Lightning Strike build performs well in terms of map clear speed, with the player noting that it could be even faster with more precise gameplay, and the setup shows good potential for clearing maps quickly.

What are the player's future plans for their Lightning Strike build?

The player plans to make further optimizations to the build, potentially by swapping items or adjusting their setup, and will consider more upgrades when they have more resources to enhance the build further.