Intro & build description
Obliteration wands are receiving a massive buff in the upcoming Lake of Kalandra which is a good enough reason itself to try again the Blade Vortex as it has always been a great league starter build that requires next to no investment to get things rolling.
Build Pros
- One of the best league starters
- Doesn't rely on specific uniques to get started
- Good clear speed
- Good single target damage
Build Cons
- Not the fastest build in the game
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Full Build PoB 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
Grace
Assassin's Mark
Summon Stone Golem
Clarity
Body Armor
Blade Vortex
Intensify Support
Cruelty Support
Unleash Support
Power Charge on Critical Support
Increased Critical Damage Support
Gloves
Portal
Pride
Herald of Purity
Decoy Totem
Boots
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Immortal Call
Increased Duration Support
Enfeeble
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Flame Dash
Faster Casting Support
Second Wind Support
Offhand weapon / shield
Steelskin
Increased Duration 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
The GullThis helm works as a mini headhunter that will help you through the leveling if you get your hands on it early.
Body Armour
Carcass JackCarcass Jack is close to perfect chest for the build. Use Tabula Rasa or rare chest with life and elemental resistances until you get Carcass Jack.
Left Ring
Rare RingRare ring with life, elemental resistances or stats.
If possible, craft -# total mana cost of noon-channeling skills.
Right Ring
Rare RingRare ring with life, elemental resistances or stats.
If possible, craft -# total mana cost of noon-channeling skills.
Amulet
Rare AmuletRare amulet with life, elemental resistances and global critical strike multiplier.
If possible, craft -# total mana cost of noon-channeling skills.
1Hand Weapon
ObliterationObliteration wand is getting a big buff so we use two of these for the build.
Use any rare wand with spell damage, critical strike multiplier or critical strike chance with spells until you acquire obliteration wands.
1Hand Weapon
ObliterationUse any rare wand with spell damage, critical strike multiplier or critical strike chance with spells until you acquire obliteration wands.
Jewel
Militant FaithSocket the jewel in the slot next to the Melding notable to gain Inner Conviction keystone.
Flask
Flask Setup1. Effusive Divine Life Flask of Alleviation
2. Abundant Jade Flask of the Gazelle
3. Alchemist’s Diamond Flask of Penetrating
4. Flagellant’s Granite Flask of the Impala
5. Masochist’s Quicksilver Flask of the Cheetah