Featured Build Discussion Episode 20: DankawSL's Crimson Bow Gladiator

[3.10] Crimson Bow Gladiator v2 https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2247655/ ============================================ This PoB is based on my character from Delve HC. The default is mostly life/resistances focused, with all crucial equipment pieces equipped. No mirror tier bullshit here. It features 2 different gear setup versions for budget and end game build. Equipment for end game build is VERY expensive but still obtainable. You can change them at any time for quick comparison. Levelling trees and cluster jewel focused tree are also available for convenience. For classic build use end game version and switch gloves to Farrul's Pounce. Ryslatha's Coil and Elder's bleed mod don't work in PoB, so the DPS is much lower than it is in reality. For levels above 91 i recommend picking up nearby 3-socket jewel slots. I socketed socketed typical bleed jewels inside all nearby jewel sockets. Shaper/Guardian config is enabled by default. "Enemies are moving" is NOT ticked since bleed calculator (once updated) will have that option too. =============================================== = CALCULATING EFFECTIVE DPS = PLEASE READ THIS = =============================================== PoB doesn't calculate bleed damage correctly, and it's even worse with Crimson Dance. To make it clear: #1 - Each hit that applies bleeding is inflicted on the enemy, but only 1 ailment can deal damage (or 8 in case of Crimson Dance). #2 - Bleeding damage is based on source physical damage. That means it also inherits the high or low damage rolls. #3 - Game ALWAYS proritizes stacks with highest damage. #4 - Having previous points in mind, that means hitting target multiple times will increase the damage output since you apply more high damage bleeding debuffs. OK, now that you know the basics, you can use this google doc to accurately see the DPS (outdated currently): https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1dYtAyVLYLpPbRsY6euJKk8PW56BGKDxJyfHzjclVB-U/