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Intro & build description
Shock nova is an interesting skill with good AoE and is very satisfying to play. It doesn’t have great single target damage but this build solves that problem. The built itself is not the cheapest one but it doesn’t use items that are extremely expensive so its still manageable as a league starter.
Build Pros
- Satisfying gameplay as crit character
- Good AoE and single target damage
- Shocks monsters making them take increased damage
Build Cons
- Elemental reflect maps are a no-go
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Passive Skill Tree [112p]Bandits
| Bandits Quest Choice |
| Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
| Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
|---|---|
| Labyrinth 1 | Shaper of Desolation |
| Labyrinth 2 | Liege of the Primordial |
| Labyrinth 3 | Pendulum of Destruction |
| Endgame Labyrinth | Paragon of Calamity |
Skill gem setup
Helm
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Immortal Call
Summon Lightning Golem
Herald of Ice
Body Armor
Storm Call
Controlled Destruction Support
Spell Echo Support
Increased Critical Strikes Support
Concentrated Effect Support
Less Duration Support
Gloves
Summon Ice Golem
Lightning Warp
Less Duration Support
Faster Casting Support
Boots
Warlord's Mark
Curse on Hit Support
Conductivity
Herald of Thunder
2h Weapon
Shock Nova
Increased Critical Strikes Support
Power Charge on Critical Support
Faster Casting Support
Increased Critical Damage Support
Empower Support
1h Weapon
None
Offhand weapon / shield
None
Build uniques / Example rare gear
Tip: Click on the item to view it on PoE Wiki or to view similar rare items in poe.tradeHelmet
Eternal BurgonetLook for Armour / Armour + Energy shield helm with life and as much resistances as you can get. High armour is good bonus.
Boots
Titan GreavesOn boots look for 30% movement speed, life and some resistances (put priority on movement speed).
Left Ring
Two-Stone RingLook for ring with life, some resistances and attributes (if you are lacking). Cast speed is a great bonus on ring.
Right Ring
Call of The BrotherhoodGreat ring for the build – boosts our lightning damage and converts some of it to cold (meaning you also consistently freeze monsters now).
Amulet
Choir of the StormReally good dps amulet for the build but can be a bit expensive at the beginning of new challenge league. Great investment.
Belt
Leather BeltGet a rare leather belt with as much life and resistances as you can find. Armour is a great bonus.
2Hand Weapon
Pledge of HandsI always thought this was an underrated staff – gives us free 7-link with lvl 30 Spell Echo, good mana boost and substantial spell damage increase – overall very solid choice for the build.
Jewel
Jewel setupOn jewels look for following stats:
1.) Increased maximum life
2.) Increased spell damage
3.) Increased spell damage while wielding a staff
4.) Increased damage
5.) Increased Cast speed
6.) Resistances / Attributes if you are lacking
Flask
Flask Setup1.) Divine life flask with instant recovery and bleed removal
2.) Divine life flask with instant recovery and freeze removal
3.) Divine life flask with instant recovery and shock removal
4.) Vessel of Vinktar
5.) Surgeons quicksilver flask of adrenaline or Basalt flask of iron skin
How high do you guys level green gems? I’m having issues getting dexterity.
You should always get enough attributes to fully level your gem setup – try getting some dex on your jewels, gloves or ring.