Last Epoch [1.0.2] Forge Guard Crit Rive - long / opinion overview build

Build I used in the video.
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'Optimal' build - Edit; updated 3/22/2024. in the build I used I didn't have Harbinger of dust talent which is a 'more' global multiplier and is mandatory.
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'Optimal' build very similar - with more health mods. All the armor types stay the same, with the option of changing out rings.
Other than being a ward user - I don't really see a way to push the 'optimized' build to be tankier other than straight up trading strength for vitality, or damage perks for damage reduction.
In the gameplay footage I do swap to the last laugh, and 1 tap a boss at 20% hp was pretty neat. Otherwise I was trying out the Leviathan 2h and its definitely better. I think it is worth keeping a last laugh in your inventory to swap to. To execute hard bosses.
When this goes up I am taking down my original crit rive video. Let me know if there are questions or you see something that can be improved from what I say in the 'optimized' version. If I am missing some key legendary or whatever.
Attack speed, crit chance, and Leviathan 2h sword are very highly recommended. You need that attack speed imo.
I do think trading some damage in the Idols for fire damage - into physical damage and void damage into physical to help avoid one shots will be worth it but who knows.
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[@SitrukFlow]

If you truly like the execute, I would highly suggest moving 2 points around in Rive to take 1 pt Brutality and 1pt Coup De Grace. It will allow you to execute w/ Leviathan. I'm currently running a very similar build, so I appreciate having something to compare. You're slightly further ahead in your progression as I took a Runemaster to end game first.

[@champboehm7863]

Dope

[@TaqeGiantSword]

Any update to the build?