u/The_Reignhold

Hey!

So I'm starting a new honor mode run (my second) and I'm making a party with strong builds and a bit of everything (control, some wet and lightning stuff and an archer based on consumables). I really want a caster, an archer and some close combatants for variety. These 3 builds Iv'e mostly settled on:

1. A Smite Swords Bard for my Durge (close combat/mid-late game carry)

2. An OH monk (close combat/early game carry)

3. Storm Sorcerer (wet and strong lightning aoe. Situational control with ice.)

That leaves the archer. I really want an archer with guidance and an extra source of create water.

In terms of the strongest archer builds that Iv'e found that leaves the 11/1 volley hunter (usually good with fire stuff which would be counter productive in my comp) and and 11/1 EK knight archer with war cleric dip but without band of the mystical scoundrel since I have it on my Durge. Also no Bhaals armor in comp). Which would be the best out of these two in my comp?? (Will take a cleric dip fairly early for guidence).

Hey!

I am getting ready to launch a second Honor mode run (durge this time). Last time was forever ago and back then I occasionally used cheesy strats (barrelmancy like 3-4 times). This time I want to avoid it but I want and like really strong meta defining builds.

I am really intrigued by lightning stuff in general (love the concept) and was thinking about using the well known Storm Cleave team comp.

I am however worried that it will be soooooo strong down the line that it will suck the enjoyment out of the game. I want some challange at least. What are your thoughts? Is it really that bad? Will basically any boss get one shotted through most of the game?

Don't want to sink a lot of time into a playthrough to just regret it...