05-17-2012, 07:52 PM
(05-17-2012, 05:05 PM)Pantalaimon Wrote: Chesspiece, I'm curious, why didn't you take multi-Magic Missile if you're using Prodigy, doesn't each missile proc the +4? And what do you think about Ray of Frost instead of Hydra for use on single targets? I don't understand the bad rep for Ray of Frost, it's my go-to single target ability.
I did some basic testing on Prodigy and from what I can tell you only get the bonus +4 once per cast. I originally was going to use Electrocute as my generator spell as if I gained the AP each time the spell did damage I would be able to fill my pool in a second with that spell. Alas it seems as if Prodigy is limited to giving you the bonus AP once per cast not for each time it does damage.
I would never take Ray of Frost over Hydra for this build. Hydra is the lynchpin skill. The key here, and the reason I tried Hydra in the first place was that it allowed me to have continuous damage output while maintaining my mobility. I died multiple times to Belial before I changed my spell line-up. I just didn't have the mobility needed with my original playstyle and was constantly having to decide if I wanted to try to damage him and risk getting 1/2 shot. The great benefit of this build is that it allows you incredible mobility while not sacrificing much in the way of damage. Bosses become easy as you can just focus on kiting and let your Hyrda carry the heavy lifting. And you also have a ton of control for the normal trash mob packs.