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00:00:00 – 00:13:12
The video explores the optimization of damage output in a Thorns build, comparing various damage metrics and setups. Key themes include the evaluation of Critical Strike Damage versus other damage types like damage to close enemies and increased thorns. The creator initially showcases setups with Critical Strike Damage reaching 323 percent but demonstrates through testing that damage to close enemies and focusing on thorns provide superior results, with maximum damage outputs around 163k. Throughout the video, gear adjustments and the utilization of the Barber heart effect are tested to measure efficiency. The Ancient's Oath weapon is highlighted for its benefits such as wider chains and reduced cooldowns, crucial for pulling more enemies and triggering additional critical hits and Barber procs. In conclusion, the video emphasizes prioritizing thorns over maximum life for greater damage and underscores the relevance of fine-tuning attributes and weapon choices to achieve optimal performance in a Thorns build.
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In this part of the video, the creator argues that Critical Strike damage is not the optimal choice for a Thorns build, contrasting it with another video that suggests using bleed damage based on a bug with the Berserk Ripping aspect. The creator aims to prove that Critical Strike damage is inferior by showcasing their current setup, which includes gear with Critical Strike damage. They methodically add and remove points to increase Critical Strike damage, ultimately reaching 323 percent. They then demonstrate testing by attacking to trigger the Barber heart effect and measure the resulting damage numbers, generally finding values around 70k to 100k.
00:03:00
In this part of the video, the speaker tests the effectiveness of different damage metrics, comparing crit strike damage versus damage to close enemies. Initially, crit strike damage appears strong, but further testing shows that damage to close enemies nearly doubles the output, reaching up to 163k. The speaker demonstrates this by adjusting stats and gear, showing clear evidence that crit strike damage is not superior. They also experiment with “Barber,” leveraging its proc effect in combination with thorns. Finally, they plan to test whether increased max life provides more damage compared to increased thorns by adjusting their equipment accordingly.
00:06:00
In this segment of the video, the creator tests different damage outputs by comparing various configurations involving fortify, challenging shout, and thorns aspect. The consistent damage values observed were around 108k to 120k, depending on the setup used. They disprove the notion that having maximum life results in greater thorns damage, urging viewers to prioritize thorns if they seek to improve damage output. Additionally, the creator discusses the advantages of using the Ancient’s Oath weapon over a regular axe, emphasizing the wider chains and reduced cooldown benefits.
00:09:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker compares the damage statistics of different setups and weapons. They note that despite losing strength and stats, the damage difference would be minimal if their Ancient Oath weapon had better roles. The key difference highlighted is the Death Wish aspect, showing damage comparisons of 114k versus 94k with another weapon, Magento. The argument for using Ancient Oath stems from its ability to pull in more enemies with wider chains, potentially leading to higher crit chances, Barber procs, and more explosive hits. The speaker then tests whether the Xsplit glyph provides more damage compared to 67 damage to close enemies, trying to achieve a consistent damage number.
00:12:00
In this part of the video, the presenter tests the impact of the “territorial” attribute, comparing numerical results. They notice a variance in the data, with “territorial” yielding a maximum of 304k compared to a previous 297k. The presenter concludes the demonstration, noting the higher result and wraps up by thanking viewers for watching.