POISION BASKETBALLS BY PANTS
Build of the Week: "Poison Basketballs"
Analyzing the Vomiting Lizard Oracle Build by Pants
GGG has just released the latest episode of Build of the Week, and this one is visually... distinct. We are looking at a shapeshifting Oracle build that transforms the player into a Wyvern (Lizard) that literally vomits bouncing acid projectiles.
Dubbed "Poison Basketballs" by the community, this build utilizes Lineage Support Gems to convert raw damage into massive Chaos DoT scaling. But is it as good as it looks? We dove into the forum thread to investigate.
The Core Mechanics
- Class: Oracle (Ascendancy).
- Key Mechanic: Shapeshifting + Projectile Physics.
- Damage Source: The "Basketballs" (Acid projectiles) bounce on the ground. Every bounce applies a stack of Poison/Chaos damage.
- Synergy: Lineage Support Gems are used to "power the volatile barfing lizard" with Chaos energy.
Community Investigation
While the video showcases satisfying clear speeds, the veterans on the forum noticed some discrepancies. Here is our breakdown of the potential issues.
Case 1: The Phantom Map
Likely a Dev Environment. As user Zeekin pointed out, GGG often records these showcases on test realms with custom density and layouts to make the skills look impressive.
Verdict: Don't expect your average T16 map to look this clean. The "infinite bounces" shown in the video require specific terrain to work optimally.
Case 2: The "Stand Still" Playstyle
The build seems to use a Staggered Damage mechanic (similar to Petrified Blood or Progenesis). This prevents one-shots but requires you to tank hits. Without massive regeneration, you are just delaying your death by 4 seconds. This is not a "lazy" build; it requires managing your health bar constantly.
This is NOT a league starter. The gear showcased in BotW videos is often "Mirror Tier" (extremely expensive). Several players suspect the gear shown relies on near-perfect rolls. If you are playing Solo Self-Found (SSF) or on a budget, this lizard might just be a gecko.