[3.9] Raider Flicker Strike (10 - 15 million Shaper DPS)

1/5: Created this guide! Also, I attempted Level 8 Sirus but had a bad death that bricked the instance (storm blocking entrance). Overall, really stupid fight this time as Sirus was constantly hovering over storms.

Main Skill 6L (Chest)
Flicker Strike > Multistrike > Close Combat > Melee Physical > Ruthless > Melee Splash (Clear) or Full Life (Single Target DPS)

Ancestral Warchief/Fortify/Infusion 6L (Weapon)
Vaal Ancestral Warchief > Cyclone > Close Combat > Melee Physical > Infused Channeling Support > Fortify Support

Mobility 2L + Survivability 2L (Boots)
Leap Slam > Faster Attacks > Steel Skin (LVL 20) > Cast When Damage Taken (LVL 20)

Aura/Ancestral Protector (Gloves)
Blasphemy > Ancestral Protector > Assassin's Mark > Multiple Totems Support

Auras 4L (Helm)
Flesh and Stone > Maim > War Banner> Precision

Weapon: Starforge / Terminus Est

Starforge is my current "end game" weapon. One shots packs in T16s and kills bosses so quickly that Frenzy generation never really comes up. Terminus Est is still plenty for Shaper and is an option for Frenzy generation at lower levels and when you are lacking damage.

Helm: Abyssus (Offensive) / Fractal Thoughts (Balance) / Farrul's Bite (Utility)

Abyssus is the strongest DPS option by far but also increases physical damage taken. Fractal Thoughts is in the middle ground; an offensive and defensive option. Farrul's Bite is an easy way to pick up Aspect of the Cat, has good damage, and added utility of blinding on hit. If possible, grab the 9% increased Flicker Strike Damage per Frenzy Charge helm enchant. The 40% Flicker Strike Damage and 30% Increased Assassin's Mark Curse Effect are also effective choices. I've exluded the enchants from the build due to rarity.

Body Armor: Farrul's Fur (Utility)

This is your 6 link slot for Flicker Strike. Farrul's is the only option to be able to sustain Frenzy and Power charges.


Gloves: Shaper's Touch

Ton's of free stats. Get +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges corrupted to further scale damage from Frenzy charges.

Boots: Darkray Vectors (Offensive) / Garukhan's Flight (Defensive)

Darkray gives damage and movement from Frenzy charges and +1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges. Garukhan's provides additional HP and immunity to some ground ailment effects. Enchant with attack speed, movement, or regen when hit.

Rings: Le Heup of All / Rare, Gifts from Above

Basically capping out resists with Le Heup of All. A rare can fulfill the same purpose. Gifts from above provides some nice extra damage for bossing by adding crit and dropping Consecrate.

Special Mentions: Sibyl's Lament / Precursor's Emblem

Swap in a Sibyl's if you need to do a reflect physical damage map. Even a bad Precursor Emblem is a great, and expensive, option.

Amulet: Rare or Astramentis

Really a dealer's choice kind of slot; pick something you like. Astramentis works well with attribute scaling. Allocate Disemboweling for your anointing oil.

Belt: Stygian Vise

Pretty standard. Get life and resists.

Flasks: Lion's Roar, Atziri's Promise, Sin's Rebirth, Silver Flask, Diamond Flasks

Just run all DPS flasks. I ran a Wise Oak for resists and a Healing flask at lower levels.

Special Mentions: Bottled Faith, Kiara's Determination

Bottled Faith is best in slot, but is expensive and difficult to farm. It synergizes with Gifts from Above as well. Kiara's is a short duration flask but provides Freeze, Curse, and additional stun immunity.

Jewels:
Watcher's Eye with Critical Strike Multiplier while affected by Precision is best in slot. Generally, you'll want crit multiplier, life, and to cap resists with Jewels.