ANB Bracer Strategy

[Kristoff]

The Bracer of Mastery has become so crucial to my ANB strategy that I stockpile extra gems for more legendary crafting boxes in case I don't get the right bracer with my first L-box.

But I'm curious as to what the rest of you do. Is a specific bracer as important to your build? What do you do if you're unable to craft it? I've heard that a BoM isn't critical for some of the top BH builds, for example.

[Stusmith50]

Devs are hoping you'll spend gems on a legendary bracer. Craft an epic, then try for legendary when you have a glut of mats.
Devs are being stupid at the moment - instead of designing a game people want to play. They are chasing short term gem purchases.

[Turgeon]

Yes this gold i wasnt lucky ive try over 30 legendary bom and not any shield slam bonus soive finish with a epic one and it work fine

[Kristoff]

Thanks, Tin Man and Stusmith50 ! Got it on the third try. Not the best bonus since it's epic, but at least it's the right bonus, and it didn't cost me a ton of mats.

[Hedger]

I crafted a decent BoMs in the ANB, 73-74 or so, with Leap and one with Cleave. Tim Man briefly mentioned in the past the BoM being tough build. It definitely is. Ideally a good 77 is always welcome. I did run through Mats. trying to get a good BoM. I gave myself a limit for this ANB. I will try again in this next ANB to get a good 77 BoM. If not, I will keep trying within reason in future ANB's.

[Hedger]

Regarding BoM I am wondering why so many use Cleave? I got a good BoM with +~900% leap damage. Maybe Cleave is a better choice.

[Kristoff]

Craft a rare or epic cleave bracer, and then compare your TL clear times for the same level. There is almost always a very noticeable difference. 170% to 200% cleave damage just melts the mobs so much faster.

[Turgeon]

Its because cleave bonus apply on cleave bonuscoming from the axe set when whirlwind is activated

[Kristoff]

Thanks for the explanation, Turgeon !