Intro & build description
Regular ”cookie-cutter” cyclone/warchief build with a twist. This build is focusing playing around Craiceann’s items and crab barriers.
Build Pros
- Very high damage
- Tanky, can take a punch
- Can be a great league starter build
- Pretty solid clear speed
- Engaging gameplay
Build Cons
- Melee builds are not for everyone
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.15] Full Build PoB LinkBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Aspect of Carnage |
Labyrinth 2 | Crave the Slaughter |
Labyrinth 3 | Flawless Savagery |
Endgame Labyrinth | Rite of Ruin |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Blood and Sand
War Banner
Pride
Enlighten Support
Body Armor
Culling Strike Support
Impale Support
Infused Channelling Support
Fortify Support
Rage Support
Brutality Support
Gloves
Leap Slam
Berserk
Faster Attacks Support
Precision (1 lvl)
Boots
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Molten Shell
Increased Duration Support
Detonate Dead
2h Weapon
Cyclone
Ancestral Warchief
Multiple Totems Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Ruthless Support
Chance to Bleed 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
AbyssusBody Armour
Craiceann's CarapaceGloves
Craiceann's PincersBoots
Craiceann's TracksLeft Ring
Rare RingGet a ring with Vulnerability on hit. Aside from the curse, look for rings with life, elemental resistances and stats.
Right Ring
Rare RingLook for rings with life, elemental resistances and stats. If your resistances are capped, you can go for more offensive options depending on your budget.
Amulet
Rare AmuletGet a rare amulet with high life, elemental resistances and intelligence to help you get the stat cap.
Belt
Bear's GirdleBear’s Girdle is an amazing belt for this build. Alternatively, you can use rare belt with high life and elemental resistances if you are struggling with the cap.
2Hand Weapon
StarforgeUse a rare or unique weapon with as high DPS as possible until you get your hands on the Starforge.
Flask
Flask Setup- Blood of the karui
- Bottled Faith
- Experimenter’s Diamond Flask of heat
- Ample Silver Flask of Dousing
- Experimenter’s Quicksilver Flask of Adrenaline