Intro & build description
If you want to kill bosses & clear maps with low-maintenance skill with similar playstyle to minions, Storm Brand is a way to go. Build utilizes dual Void Batteries and stack power charges for high damage.
Build Pros
- Good boss killer
- Good map clear
- Can be played in maps on budget
- Chill gameplay
Build Cons
- Brands are not for everyone
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.15] Skill Tree PoB Community LinkBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Unstable Infusion |
Labyrinth 2 | Deadly Infusion |
Labyrinth 3 | Opportunistic |
Endgame Labyrinth | Mistwalker |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Orb of Storms
Chain
Awakened Controlled Destruction Support
Added Lightning Damage Support
Body Armor
Storm Brand
Swiftbrand Support
Awakened Controlled Destruction Support
Awakened Elemental Focus Support
Inspiration Support
Concentrated Effect Support
Gloves
Flame Dash
Arcane Surge Support (LVL 6)
Brand Recall
Second Wind Support
Boots
Immortal Call (LVL 5)
Cast When Damage Taken (LVL 3)
Vaal Grace (Only use Vaal version)
Wave of Conviction (LVL 1)
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Wrath
Herald of Thunder
Assassin's Mark
Offhand weapon / shield
Wave of Conviction
Portal
Vaal Righteous Fire (Only use Vaal version)
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
Synthesized Rare Hubris CircletLook for rare Hubris Circlet with high life and as high energy shield as possible, as well as resistances.
When you have more currency, look for one with +1 to maximum power charges synthesized implicit.
Body Armour
Rare Body Armor with Redeemer InfluenceIf you have Badge of The Brotherhood, look for rare body armour with chance to gain frenzy charge on hit. If not, Inpulsa’s Broken heart is a decent option.
Gloves
Rare Fingerless Silk GlovesLook for Fingerless silk gloves with high life and resistances.
If you can afford it, get Warlord influenced ones with Culling Strike mod.
Boots
Rare BootsLook for rare boots with 30% increased movement speed, high life and some resistances.
If you can afford it, get ones with all the aforementioned mods + Hunter’s tailwind mod.
Left Ring
Rare Ring with Crusader InfluenceOne of our rings would ideally have at least 60 life and
x- x Lightning Damage per Power Charge crusader mod.
Right Ring
Rare RingFor your other ring, look for one with Curse enemies with conductivity on hit delve mod and high life. Resistances and attributes are good bonuses.
Amulet
Badge of The Brotherhood / Rare AmuletBuild really shines if you have Badge of The Brotherhood, so get it if you can afford it.
If not, get a regular rare amulet with high life, global critical strike multiplier, +1 to level of intelligence / lightning skill gems.
1Hand Weapon
Void BatteryThis build uses 2x Void Batteries. Get them as soon as you can, until then use wands with high spell damage, +1 to lightning spell skill gems and increased critical strike chance for spells.
Jewel
Jewel SetupBuild uses Doryani version of Glorious Vanity to convert Pain Attunement into Corrupted Soul.
In the endgame, look for Watcher’s Eye with %increased lightning damage while affected by wrath.
Build also uses 2 Large cluster jewels, 4 Medium cluster jewels and 2 Small cluster jewels.
Notables to look for on large clusters:
– Doryani’s Lesson
– Storm Drinker
– Scintillating Idea
– Disorienting Display
Notables to look on medium clusters:
– Brand Loyalty
– Grand Design
Notables to look on small clusters:
– Fettle
– Antivenom
Fill out the rest of your jewel slots with regular rare jewels. On them look for:
1.) Critical Strike multiplier with lightning skills
2.) Global Critical strike multiplier
3.) Increased maximum life
4.) Attributes / Resistances if you are lacking
Flask
Flask SetupBuild uses following flasks:
1.) Instant Recovery Divine life flask with bleed removal
2.) Quicksilver Flask of Adrenaline
3.) Diamond Flask with freeze removal
4.) Cinderswallow Urn
5.) Bottled Faith / Quartz Flask with curse removal / Rumi’s Concoction