Welcome to the Andariels Puncture Rogue Specialized Guide! This is a unique build that centers around the uber unique Andariel's Visage to create a melee poison style gameplay. This build was originally created by Xarrio during season 2 and we were lucky to have him continue to share his creation to the masses! The build focuses around buffing the proc damage from Andariel's Visage using abilities, passives and multiplicative aspects while building around the Close Quarters Combat key passive for stronger output from Andariel's Visage. Puncture does an excellent job with its fast attacks and high lucky hit chance to dish out all the procs necessary for this build to function.
We use the Combo Points specialization to gain attack speed from Flurry. This setup does require getting used to weaving Flurry with Puncture to keep up Close Quarters Combat, Vulnerable application and attack speed buffs, but after some practice, you should be slaying in no time! Great for those looking for something different. Learn everything you need to know on how to make the most out of this build!
Our Specialized Builds are Endgame builds with specific requirements and purposes. In order to play them, you are expected to already have specific items and effects available. To get there, we recommend you use one of our existing lvl 50-100 Endgame Build Guides.
Requirements for this build to function:
- Andariel's Visage
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- Profit
This is the starter setup. It's created to be a bit tanky and easier to play, needing less conditional effects to be effective. Recommended for those who want a laid back worry free experience. We take Moonrise to easily reach our AS breakpoint and Elements for a multiplier that's easy to manage.
Gear and Skills
Paragon
This is for those who want to min-max a bit more on the damage side while retaining most of the quality of life from the starter/easy setup. We Drop Moonrise and Elements to pick up Pestilent Points and Bursting Venoms. We also pick up an attack speed stat on a ring to reach our breakpoint. Skill points and Paragon shift a little. See below.
Gear and Skills
Paragon
As an alternative to those who may not prefer Smoke Grenade, Shadow Imbuement allows for a more widespread area of effect clearing that's great for low health content like helltide, nightmare dungeons and lower level Pit speed runs.
It can be tricky however to use this effectively, as you only have 2 charges and 3 different skills that can consume a charge with a lengthy cooldown. Use wisely.
Gear and Skills
Paragon
As an alternative to those who may not prefer Smoke Grenade, Concealment can be used to get out of tricky situations as well as establish an "assassination" mission type style of play. This is also valuable for those that play Hardcore (though I'd suggest using the "easy" planner if you're doing this in Hardcore).
Gear and Skills
Paragon
Paragon
Look below for the selected Paragon Boards, Paragon point allocation, and the correct Glyphs you should use for the Andariels Puncture Rogue. Note: The Paragon Boards below are the final setup with no steps.
Level 21 Glyphs required:Tracker, Canny, Control, Fluidity, Turf (starter/easy board), BaneChip (DPS board).
Season 4 - Loot Reborn
In Season 4, the Season Theme revolves around helping out the Iron Wolves. Compared to past themes, this one does not offer any borrowed power as the entire game has been redesigned with new itemization and crafting options, increasing player power substantially across the board. Instead, you can gather reputation similar to the Vampire Bounty Board from Season 2 to unlock rewards that supercharge your leveling journey to 100 with extra items, crafting materials and eventually even a Resplendent Spark to craft an uber unique.
We recommend to follow the seasonal questline until you unlock the reputation system, check which rewards suit you most and then follow your regular leveling path. To learn more, check out our full Season 4 guide for more information.
Gameplay
The Andariels Puncture Rogue can be a little tricky to pull off all of the buffs necessary for the build to shine. Given the extremely high poison damage this build is capable of producing, you don't have to stick around and wait for things to die, as the poison should finish them off a few seconds later. This is really useful in speed farming Pit content.
Below explains how to best get the most out of each skill on your bar.
- It is critical that you weave Flurry with Puncture every 3 seconds for the attack speed buff and Close Quarters Combat buffs. While Puncture applies Vulnerable to an individual target, Flurry helps spreads Vulnerable to multiple targets, which is how we obtain widespread application of it.
- When things get a little tough versus elite packs, bosses and Pit content, you want to dropCaltrops to stack buffs and deal more damage.
- Use Smoke Grenade whenever you see an elite pack to disable them. This also gives a nice multiplier and synergizes with Concussive Strikes which allows you to burst them down quickly.
- Both Dash and Shadow Step are here for mobility and to get out of sticky situations. Use both liberally to put yourself in the best positions possible.
Gear and Stat Requirements
The Andariels Puncture Rogue requires specific Aspects, Affixes, Masterworks and Tempers on your gear to perform well. See below:
- Legendary Aspects:
- Elements
- Noxious Ice
- Retribution
- Rapid
- Concussive Strikes
- Umbrous
- Might
- Moonrise
- Inner Calm
- Shared Misery
- Pestilent Points
- Bursting Venoms
- Uniques:
- Andariels Visage
- Elixirs: Elixir of Advantage II - Stock up on this and/or craft a lot of these. The attack speed and lucky hit chance boost is godlike for this build.
Recommended Stat Thresholds
- 20%+ Critical Strike Chance
- ***25% Attack Speed
- 8+ total Ranks of Dark Shroud
- 800%+ Damage to Crowd Controlled Enemies
- 80%+ Chance to Cast Puncture Twice
- 45%+ Lucky Hit Chance
- 120%+ Caltrops Duration
- Armor Capped 9,230
- Resistance Capped 70%
- 40,000+ Life (starter variation)
- 30%+ Chance to Freeze
- 15%+ Chance to Stun/Immobilize
- 150%+ Movement Speed
*** 25% attack speed is all you need to reach the breakpoint we need. The attack speed value we want overall is 144%, which is the 20F breakpoint for Puncture. Elixir of Advantage II must be present to reach this comfortably. For more info, checkout Ava's attack speed mechanics.
FAQ & Mechanics
When I can transition to this build?
Which Elixirs?
Getting multiple passives on an Amulet is really hard. Any other options?
Are any Uniques useful for this build?
How are Dark Shroud stacks generated for this build?
Mechanics
Learn about the mechanical details that make the build tick.
Dark Shroud Scaling
Attack Speed Caps
Dodge Mechanics
Smoke Grenade Mechanics
Gameplay Video
Credits
Written by DiEoxidE
Reviewed by wudijo
Inspired by Xarrio