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What effect does the 'Destroying concentration' node have on weakened enemies?
What effect does the 'Destroying concentration' node have on weakened enemies?
It reduces enemy concentration, resulting in 30% more damage and slower spell casting.
Why is prioritizing armor and health important for gear?
Why is prioritizing armor and health important for gear?
To maximize survivability in gameplay.
What is a critical stat to seek in Mercenary Bows?
What is a critical stat to seek in Mercenary Bows?
Increased Physical Damage and Flat Physical Damage are critical.
What is the recommended minimum Move Speed for Mercenary Boots?
What is the recommended minimum Move Speed for Mercenary Boots?
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How do increased fire damage and max resistances influence gameplay?
How do increased fire damage and max resistances influence gameplay?
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What skill does the Explosive Grenade build mainly focus on for high damage output?
What skill does the Explosive Grenade build mainly focus on for high damage output?
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What skill is paired with Explosive Grenade to detonate grenades upon impact?
What skill is paired with Explosive Grenade to detonate grenades upon impact?
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Which support gem increases area of effect by 40% for Explosive Grenade?
Which support gem increases area of effect by 40% for Explosive Grenade?
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What is the primary benefit of using Fragmentation Rounds in this build?
What is the primary benefit of using Fragmentation Rounds in this build?
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Which Ascendancy specialization enhances damage against bosses?
Which Ascendancy specialization enhances damage against bosses?
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What does the Inevitable Crit gem do for Explosive Shot?
What does the Inevitable Crit gem do for Explosive Shot?
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Name one defensive option included in the build.
Name one defensive option included in the build.
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What additional benefit does the Herald of Ash skill provide?
What additional benefit does the Herald of Ash skill provide?
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Study Notes
Explosive Grenade Build
- The build heavily prioritizes the Explosive Grenade skill for maximum damage output.
- Explosive Grenade is combined with Explosive Shot to instantly detonate grenades upon impact, maximizing damage.
- The key strategy is a combo: Explosive Grenade followed by Explosive Shot; this quickly eliminates enemies.
- Fragmentation Rounds during leveling provide a shotgun effect, enhancing damage against close-range foes.
- Explosive Grenade support gems include:
- Fire Infusion: Adds 25% of damage as fire damage.
- Magnified Effects: Increases skill AoE by 40%, boosting hit chances.
- Scattershot: Sacrifices 20% damage for 2 extra projectiles, increasing the grenade count.
- Primal Armament: Boosts elemental damage of supported skills by 25%.
- Concentrated Effect: Reduces AoE but boosts damage by 40%, focusing damage on a smaller area.
- Explosive Shot support gems include:
- Marshal Tempo: Increases attack speed by 25%, improving attack flow.
- Nimble Reload: Speeds up reload by 60%, minimizing downtime.
- Inevitable Crit: Increases crit chance by 25% per second until a crit occurs.
- Ignition: Increases chance of Explosive Shot igniting enemies for additional damage.
- Spirit gems to consider include:
- Herald of Ash: Converts overkill damage into fire damage, inflicting damage to nearby foes with a fire DoT.
- Attrition: Significantly boosts damage against unique and rare enemies over time, reaching a 53% increase after 30 seconds.
- Skill Tree:
- Mercenary Start: Focuses on early attack speed, projectile damage, and stun buildup. Nodes include Remorseless, Heavy Ammunition, Feel No Pain, and Overwhelm, prioritizing offense at the cost of some attack speed.
- Clusters: Optimizes cluster bombs, aiming for higher fuse duration and plus one projectile per cast, increasing damage.
- Defensive Options: Gradually emphasizes defense with armor and evasion nodes like:
- Feel No Pain
- Battle Hardened
- Beef
- Blade Catcher
- Polish Iron
- Ascendancy:
- Witch Hunter: Significantly increases boss damage.
- Node Choices:
- Destroying Concentration: Reduces enemy concentration, increasing damage by 30% and slowing spell casting on weakened foes.
- Zealots Inquisition: Increases map clearing by giving enemies a chance to explode upon death.
- Lowlife and Pitiless Killer: Maximizes damage against low-health enemies (including bosses).
Gear Stats
- Prioritize armor and health on gear to enhance survivability.
- Body armor with high armor is essential for maximizing the "Beef" passive skill.
Mercenary Bow Choice
- Prioritize Physical Damage on Bows. Increased Physical Damage and Flat Physical Damage are highly valuable stats.
- Prioritize Grenade Projectile Bows; select bows that fire multiple projectiles.
- Bombard Crossbows naturally have increased grenade projectile counts.
Mercenary Gear Overview
- Balance armor and evasion, favoring armor.
- Maximize resistances to 75% on all resistances.
- Target jewelry and passive nodes that enhance fire damage.
Mercenary Boots
- Prioritize move speed, crucial for navigating challenges and boss mechanics.
- Aim for a minimum of 20% move speed, with higher values providing significant benefits.
Mercenary Gameplay
- Move speed is critical for navigating challenging encounters, particularly boss mechanics and trials.
- Maximum resistances are necessary for survivability in high-level content and maps.
- Significant fire damage increases damage output.
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Description
Discover the powerful mechanics behind the Explosive Grenade build, focusing on maximizing damage output through effective combos. Learn how to utilize support gems and synergy with Explosive Shot to eliminate enemies quickly. This guide will help you level up your gameplay with optimized techniques for explosive damage.
