Intro & build description
With the upcoming Archnemesis league, Arc is one of the skills that is being buffed so now is a great time to pick up one of the best and oldest skills in the game and start chaining maps. Build feels solid from the get-go as soon as you pick up the skill and level it up a bit. Although the all items for the build can be quite expensive if you sum up the costs, you don’t have to upgrade everything at once and can gradually spec into the low-life. Build works fantastically well with next to no investment and once you start buying some of the build-defining items, you can feel the build taking shape.
Build Pros
- High damage output
- Fast-paced gameplay
- Can be played as a league starter
- Actually fun to play
- Can do most map mods
Build Cons
- When pieced together, the build can be quite expensive
- Requires positional awareness
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Full Build PoB LinkBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
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Labyrinth 1 | Mastermind of Discord |
Labyrinth 2 | Heart of Destruction |
Labyrinth 3 | Shaper of Storms |
Endgame Labyrinth | Bastion of Elements |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Anomalous Zealotry
Arrogance Support
Enlighten Support
Summon Lightning Golem
Body Armor
Divergent Arc
Added Lightning Damage Support
Arcane Surge Support
Spell Echo Support
Power Charge On Critical Support
Increased Critical Damage Support
Gloves
Wrath
Herald of Thunder
Enlighten Support
Vaal Discipline
Boots
Flame Dash
Faster Casting Support
Second Wind Support
Clarity
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Steelskin (Max)
Divergent Cast when Damage Taken Support (level 3)
Immortal Call
Offhand weapon / shield
Orb of Storms
Lightning Penetration Support
Added Lightning Damage Support
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 Hubris CircletRare Hubris with high energy shield and elemental resistances.
If you get a pair with Warlord’s influence, you can get additional power charge mod or critical strike multiplier.
Body Armour
Shavronne's WrappingsMust have item. Build does not function without the Shavronne’s Wrappings. Use hybrid chest with high ES and life until you get your Shavs.
Gloves
Hands of the High TemplarWell rolled Hands of the High Templar are absolutely BiS item for the build. However, to get such a pair can be tricky or very expensive. Use rare gloves with high energy shield and elemental resistances until you get your pair.
Left Ring
Circle of Regret (Synthesised)Circle of Regret
Synthesised Topaz Ring
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+15% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier (implicit)
15% increased Elemental Damage (implicit)
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+28 to Intelligence
Adds 1 to 62 Lightning Damage
+22% to Lightning Resistance
Herald of Thunder has 52% increased Buff Effect
58% increased Lightning Damage while affected by Herald of Thunder
Right Ring
Circle of Regret (Synthesised)Circle of Regret
Synthesised Topaz Ring
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21% increased Mana Regeneration Rate (implicit)
6% increased Spell Damage per Power Charge (implicit)
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+30 to Intelligence
Adds 1 to 56 Lightning Damage
+24% to Lightning Resistance
Herald of Thunder has 50% increased Buff Effect
59% increased Lightning Damage while affected by Herald of Thunder
Amulet
Choir of the StormAn amazing amulet that fits so well with the build.
Use rare amulet with elemental resistances, global critical strike multiplier and stats until you get Choir of the Storm.
Belt
Stygian Vise BeltRare belt with elemental resistances and stats to cover the stat requirements.
1Hand Weapon
Void BatteryVoid Battery is hands down one of the best unique items that you can fit in your hand. Use rare wand with high spell damage, cast speed and critical strike chance with spells until you farm up currency for Void Battery.
Offhand
Rare ShieldRare shield with high energy shield, critical strike chance with spells and elemental resistances is all you need.
For defensive mods, “Recover #% of energy shield when you block” is very strong and will often save you in tricky situations.
Jewel
Rare Jewels1. Increased global critical strike chance
2. Increased critical strike multiplier
3.Increased critical strike multiplier with lightning skills
4. Increased maximum energy shield
Jewel
Militant FaithSocket the jewel next to the “Hex Master” notable to gain Inner Conviction keystone.
Jewel
Watcher's Eye#% increased Lightning Damage while affected by Wrath would be one of the strongest mods to get but can be one of the most expensive as well. Penetration works just as well.
Jewel
Thread of Hope (Medium)Thread of Hope with medium range socketed next to the “Instability” notable to gain Heart of Thunder, Breath of Lightning and Arcane Will notables for free.
Jewel
Thread of Hope (Large)Thread of Hope with Large radius socketed next to “Overcharge” notable to grab Divine Wrath, Sovereignty and Light of Divinity without spending extra points.
Flask
Flask Setup1. Abecedarian’s Granite Flask of the Cheetah
2. Abecedarian’s Diamond Flask of Incision
3. Abecedarian’s Quicksilver Flask of the Armadillo
4. Bottled Faith
5. Brewer’s Silver Flask of the Rainbow