I have a few questions regarding the skill Lightning Strike.
I read somewhere that the skill always hits and that you don’t need AR for that.
Meaning that the attack of the spear might miss if you don’t have AR and deal no physical damage, but the lightning damage will be dealt regardless.
If that is true, does this mean I don’t need any extra points in Strength or Dexterity to deal damage? Just enough for my gear?
Also, does this mean that in hell I don’t need any expensive heavy hitter weapon?
Just a +3 Amazon Spear (with Hustle for example) ?
The charged bolts go off whether you hit or miss. Attack rating is needed if you want physical damage for leeching, but not to deal your lightning damage.
You absolutely true! I’ve recently made build guide with that concept in mind.
You can try to find it on youtube:
Infinity Spearzon - NEW - Fully Optimized Lightning Amazon Build
Lightening Strike, Charged Strike (and Lightening Fury) do not even show your attack rating in the character screen.
Do not know, but, guessing Jab/Impale will work on lightening immunes… so… probably?
If you come across Light/Physical immune… not fun… Crack of the Heavens might be something you look for… of course there is always self wield Infinity… but, heavy hitter.
I did not play through as Spearazon, rather Javazon, and only made a good (+3 Mat Infinity, ok, BIS) spear for her to play around as Spearazon just recently (couple days ago).
Just so you know, I had found your video and watched it before ever seeing this thread.
Gave it a like.
My Java runs Plague/Phoenix on swap, so I kept that setup when she plays Spear.
Cleansing/Redemption on swap allowed me to steal a Faith bow from another character and roll Act1 cold Merc (Forti/Andy’s w/ IAS, same gear Act2 Merc wears… whatever, works).
Of course I have 20points in Light-Fury, so, when she plays Spearazon she’s not “optimized”, but, darn, she is a lot of fun and very, very, strong just the same.