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Intro & build description
Running this build offers some interesting combinations. We both deal amazing damage while also being quite tanky due to chills and freezing as well as the on-ground effects we leave. This build is so strong, that you will be able to get all the Voidstones with practically no gear at all as it scales exceptionally well with gem levels and minimal investment.
If you want to progress and take on the hardest encounters in Trial of the Ancestors expansion, this build is a very solid choice.
Build Pros
- Strong overall clear speed
- Can be played as a league-starting character
- Can be scaled very well with minimal investment
- Can achieve insane DoT damage
Build Cons
- Build is quite heavy on button presses as we rotate quite many skills
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 | Mastermind of Discord |
| Labyrinth 2 | Heart of Destruction |
| Labyrinth 3 | Bastion of Elements |
| Endgame Labyrinth | Shaper of Storms |
Skill gem setup
Helm
Defiance Banner
Grace
Determination
Malevolence
Body Armor
Vortex
Creeping Frost
Controlled Destruction Support
Empower Support
Awakened Swift Affliction Support
Hypothermia Support
Gloves
Vaal Cold Snap
Bonechill Support
Efficacy Support
Controlled Destruction Support
Boots
Shield Charge
Faster Attacks Support
Vaal Molten Shell
Cast when Damage Taken Support
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Frostbite
Divine Blessing Support
Hatred
Offhand weapon / shield
Flame Dash
Punishment
Elemental Weakness
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 Devouring DiademDevouring Diadem works greatly for plethora of builds due to increased mana reservation efficiency as well as built in sustain provided by Feast of Flesh.
Use any rare helmet wit high life and enough elemental resistances until you get Feast of Flesh.
Body Armour
Skin of the LordsGreat chest to boost overall damage. Paired with good keystone, it is best in slot chest for sure.
Use anything with life and elemental resistances until you get your hands on Skin of the Lords.
Gloves
Rare GlovesRare gloves with life and elemental resistances.
As we socket our Cold Snap setup in the gloves, it would benefit to craft +1 to levels of socketed gems.
Boots
Rare BootsRare boots with high life, high movement speed for mobility and elemental resistances.
Crafting chance for Onslaught on kill is a solid option as well.
Left Ring
Rare RingRare ring with life, stats or elemental resistances depending on which you are lacking the most.
To boost damage, you can look for the Damage over Time Multiplier on the ring.
Right Ring
Rare RingRare ring with life, stats or elemental resistances depending on which you are lacking the most.
To boost damage, you can look for the Damage over Time Multiplier on the ring.
Amulet
Rare AmuletRare amulet with life and +1 levels of all cold skill gems. Anything extra such as stats or elemental resistances are welcome.
Endgame upgrade also would be pairing “+1 to Level of all Skill Gems” with “+1 to Level of all Cold Skill Gems” to get a total +2 cold skills on the amulet, but such combination can be quite expensive.
Belt
Rare BeltAny rare belt with high life and elemental resistances. We don’t need anything fancy here.
Both Leather Belt bases and Stygian Vise works great, depending on your needs.
With well rolled jewel, Stygian Vise would probably be better.
1Hand Weapon
Rare SceptreWe are looking for a well rolled Rare Sceptre with spell damage and +1 to cold spell skill gems.
Also, if you can craft a damage over time multiplier.
Offhand
Rare ShieldRare Shield with life and +1 to cold spell skill gems. If you
If you can craft or afford, get some elemental resistances as well.
Jewel
Watcher's EyePretty much any well rolled Watcher’s Eye depending on your current setup.
Build does not rely on jewels that much.
Flask
Flask Setup1. Effusive Divine Life Flask of Sealing
2. Endless Granite Flask of Armadillo
3. Bottomless Quicksilver Flask of the Order
4. Flagellant’s Jade Flask of thr Kakapo
5. 4. Flagellant’s Quartz Flask of Surefootedness
