Invicimonk Question: -50hp grim cesta

I'm pretty much a noob to this build. I know that the build has been nerfed down but what roll does the -50hp grim cesta play? I don't see how it is that good. I see energy +3 while enchanted, but the energy +6 reqs. 6 blood. I have it, I just don't see why it's vital. Could someone please fill me in?

it lowers your health from 105 to 55 and through doing so the amount of damage is reduced

less hp works good with protective spirit combined with hp regeneration (healing breeze etc).

AH, thanks. Makes sense now. I don't know much at all about this build so thanks.

Having like 55 health means you take like 4-5 as your max dmg..But that means nothing if you are juicing yourself with health Regen (which now OWNS cause of the low health bar). add in a couple of protections to stop even that 4-5 dmg.. and their the most popular farming build.

I see more W/Mo farming videos now though (they are basically the opposite health wise - bumping it as high as it will go while still being effective rune wise). They rely more on their Cyclone Axe's hitting their mark to gain adrenaline (and health when Live Vicorously is on)

How has this build been nerfed? Can someone clue me in on this?

Wasn't protective bond nerfed?

Prot. Bond was changed quite a while ago, and nowhere near recently. The build still works, if adjustments are made.