Just recently there’s been a lot of chatter in the Diablo community regarding the Stormclaw Druid. The key point in question is the potential of this build when combined with the newly released unique gloves, PainGorgers, and the Aspect of Adaptability.
Summary
- The PainGorgers Unique could offer an excellent synergy with the rabies trait, spreading the mark to numerous targets and keeping it active with poison ticks, as pointed out by one user angryfatkid.
- User OversizeHades expressed concerns about a decrease in attack speed as a trade-off with the removal of vampire powers, impacting the overall feel of the build.
- IsThereCheese voiced skepticism regarding the compatibility of PainGorgers with Stormclaw. Their argument centered on the utility of PainGorgers for Basic Skills-oriented builds only.
The Potential of Unique Synergies
The new unique gloves, PainGorgers, have stirred up a lot of positivity in the Diablo community, chiefly due to its synergy with various Druid builds. The Stormclaw build could particularly benefit from this unique with its rabies trait, spreading the mark across all targets with the help of poison ticks. The novel Druid Virulant aspect also reduces rabies CD, thereby ensuring the marks are continually maintained.
The Drawbacks
The concern of the Stormclaw build reduced attack speed due to the removal of vampire powers can’t be overlooked. The perceived enjoyment of a build often is closely tied to its ‘feel’, so even while the damage from the new Aspect and Unique gloves might compensate from a numbers point of view, the slower attack rate could otherwise detract from the overall gaming experience.
Compatibility Concerns
Despite the general positivity, there are some who question the general compatibility of PainGorgers with StormClaw. The view expressed considers the Basic Skills-centred save of the PainGorgers attributing to the potential limitation of the Unique’s effectiveness with this particular build. Unless, as the user mentioned, you ponder on using the Poison Creeper variant.
Reflecting on the varying opinions in the conversation, it’s clear that the potential synergy of PainGorgers and the Aspect of Adaptability with the StormClaw Druid build has sparked a lot of interest among the Diablo community. Whether these additions can bolster the build’s efficacy or they fall short due to inherent limitations, time will certainly tell. Until then, all we can do is wait, and of course, keep theorizing about the next unique blend.
