I got bored spamming spirits

You should be using Brutal Weapon or Weapon of Aggression, which will fix both of these problems and massively improve your overall damage. Brutal weapon doesn't work with enchantments. Typically, weapon of aggression is the skill of choice to fuel spirit strength.

Brutal weapon doesn't work with enchantments. Typically, weapon of aggression is the skill of choice to fuel spirit strength. Ah, yes. I always slot Brutal Weapon on my own builds then realize later that it isn't working

Splinter Weapon to fuel SS is a horrible idea, especially at such a low attribute. As soon as SW runs out (3 hits) SS does no extra damage. Even if that wasn't a problem, SW at such a low spec is near worthless in overall damage and takes a ton of time to cast that you could be using to hit things. You should be using Brutal Weapon or Weapon of Aggression, which will fix both of these problems and massively improve your overall damage.

Your attribute allocation is just silly. Put your sup and headgear towards Spawning Power, you will save tons of attribute points and have all around better stats for free.

Slot EBSoH and Triple Shot. With Brutal + SS + FW ontop of EBSoH you are looking at nearly 250 damage with Triple Shot.

You might also want to try either dropping Volley for preparation (Rapid Fire/Ignite) or going paragon for spears. I bet that faster attack speed will in most cases outweigh Volley unless you really tanknspank so that you are always hitting multiple enemies. Ignite Arrows will add a cool +90 AoE damage to that triple shot.


Myself, I sometimes run SS sin builds. Why? I dunno, but its funny seeing all of that damage on a single chain. I don't claim to be that great of a player ;p

Really I whipped this up late last night on a whim. It made me laugh and it performed well enough on a vanquish that I wanted to post it here for anyone else who may be bored of spirits. I only just now noticed splinter weapon is used entirely on a successful volley, oops! so I see what you mean there. But it hasn't seemed like a problem reapplying so far.

And yeah, I'm sure stat allocation* is bad. These are the same runes I ran with SoS. I hadn't put much thought into it. But, I have switched stat allocation* some, to marks12, chan6+1+3, spawn11+1 (12-10-12). It feels better now with splinter hitting for ~35, but what do I know? I always used PvX meta builds without putting much thought into anything else, so this is new territory for me.

I definitely want to explore more builds around Spirit's Strength though. It has reinvigorated interest in my Rt, so thanks for the recommendations.

I don't claim to be that great of a player ;p

Really I whipped this up late last night on a whim. It made me laugh and it performed well enough on a vanquish that I wanted to post it here for anyone else who may be bored of spirits. I only just now noticed splinter weapon is used entirely on a successful volley, oops! so I see what you mean there. But it hasn't seemed like a problem reapplying so far.

And yeah, I'm sure stat allocation* is bad. These are the same runes I ran with SoS. I hadn't put much thought into it. But, I have switched stat allocation* some, to marks12, chan6+1+3, spawn11+1 (12-10-12). It feels better now with splinter hitting for ~35, but what do I know? I always used PvX meta builds without putting much thought into anything else, so this is new territory for me.

I definitely want to explore more builds around Spirit's Strength though. It has reinvigorated interest in my Rt, so thanks for the recommendations. I hate buffing myself. Why not just use rit hero with 16 channeling for 51 damage 5 attacks?? I use Q for targeting myself and E for hero splinter.

And yeah, I'm sure stat allocation* is bad. These are the same runes I ran with SoS. I hadn't put much thought into it. But, I have switched stat allocation* some, to marks12, chan6+1+3, spawn11+1 (12-10-12). It feels better now with splinter hitting for ~35, but what do I know? I always used PvX meta builds without putting much thought into anything else, so this is new territory for me. Semi random fyi: if you're going to use major/sup runes do it where they're most valuable - on your higher/highest rank attribute. You'll get better attributes this way. Split this way instead:

Marks 12
SP 9+3+1 (13)
Chan 9+1 (10)

You end up with better SP (13 vs 12) this way. I thought it'd be more but nonetheless. Alternatively, you can keep the rune setup if you don't mind the SP drop

Marks 12
SP 10+1 (11)
Chan 8+3+1 (12)

PS: Note that I'm talking about general principles here, not about whether the build is worthwhile or if there are any key breakpoints you'd want for those skills.