Knockback and charged strike?

[lumpor]

I'm playing with my untwinked javazon, and I found a pair of cleglaws gloves, and I just noticed something. Knockback works quite well with cs. Enemies often die by me pushing them into the bolts. Although I don't have lots of experience of the bad sides of knockback since my attack speed is about 14 frames or something. Why don't people recommend kb for javas?

Also, if i use 20% ias gloves and high lords, I will need 15% more ias to reach the next breakpoint. Is it worth it to úse an ias jewel meaning sacrificing a light facet to reach the bp?

[KremBanan]

Why don't people recommend kb for javas?


Because when in higher levels, Charged Strike will kill so fast that KB isnt needed.

Also, if i use 20% ias gloves and high lords, I will need 15% more ias to reach the next breakpoint. Is it worth it to úse an ias jewel meaning sacrificing a light facet to reach the bp?
Reaching IAS bps is quite low on my list when making a PvM Java. One reason is the amulet, I never use a Highlords on pure Javas, this is for one reason only, and thats the +1skill. I focus more on +skills, than I do on IAS.
But with that said, PvM Javas are very powerfull, so it doesnt 'really' matter if you loose a facet and get a IAS jewel. You will kill very fast nomatter what..

[NASE]

facets are quite important. They are often the only source - in combination with griffons eyes - of +lightning damage and - resistance. That much more important then skills.

What shield are you using? With a facet shield and groffons eye, it might be interesting. With faceted ss, I wouldn't do it.
Same goes for armour.

P.S. this is purely damagewise. As KremBanan said, even without that facet, you might kill more then fact enough.

[Neuuubeh]

If you want to use facets, go all the way - a 4 socketed shield with them. If you just socket one, you'll hate it later on :).

Trust me ;)

[lumpor]

Ok thanks. I also like offense, but I've heard people concern about breakpoints