Intro & build description
Low Life Cast on Crit builds usually are not that cheap to start with but the satisfaction of playing such build is well worth the investment. If you haven’t played fast-paced or cast on crit builds previously and have some currency to spare, this might be the build for you.
Build Pros
- Insane damage
- Super fast clearspeed
- Satisfying gameplay
- Great map farmer, breezing through maps seamlessly
Build Cons
- Energy shield build
- Can't do elemental reflect maps
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 | Mastermind of Discord |
Labyrinth 2 | Heart of Destruction |
Labyrinth 3 | Liege of the Primordial |
Endgame Labyrinth | Elemancer |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Cyclone
Cast On Critical Strike Support
Inspiration Support
Vaal Ice Nova
Body Armor
Summon Flame Golem
Flame Dash
Frostbite
Arcane Surge Support
Elemental Weakness
Hextouch Support
Gloves
Precision
Bonechill Support
Enlighten Support
Summon Skitterbots
Boots
Summon Lightning Golem
Herald of Ice
Summon Ice Golem
Summon Chaos Golem
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Frost Bomb
Frostbolt
Power Charge On Critical Support
Offhand weapon / shield
Hatred
Zealotry
Discipline
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
Rare HelmetElder influenced helmet crafted using Essence of Horror for more elemental damage as well as hypothermia or concentrated effect.
Body Armour
Shavronne's WrappingsShavronne’s Wrappings are mandatory for this build to go low life. Use any rare chest with elemental resistances, life and ES before transitioning into LL.
Left Ring
Circle of FearTwo Circle of Fear rings with increased cold damage while affected by Herald of Ice.
Amulet
Presence of ChayulaPresence of Chayula is kidn of expensive but regular Eye of Chayula is more than good enough. Upgrade to POC when you have enough currency.
Belt
Rare BeltRare Stygian Vise or Crystal belt with elemental resistances. Best in slot belt is Headhunter.
Offhand
Prism GuardianMust have shield. Without the shield build does not work as we need that reduced mana reservation to cast all of our auras.
Jewel
Thread of HopeWe use Thread of Hope to grab Light Eater, Practical Application, Deep Wisdom and Arcane Focus.
Jewel
Watcher's EyeWatchers Eye that boosts cold damage while affected by hatred or provided cold penetration.
Jewel
Energy from WithinSocket this jewel next to Melding notable for that additional energy shield.
Flask
Flask Setup- Bottled Faith
- Cinderswallow Urn
- The Wise Oak
- Ample Diamond Flask of Adrenaline
- Experimenter’s Quicksilver Flask of Warding/Adrenaline