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Intro & build description
Summon raging spirit is known as a great leveling skill and this guardian version of the build is no different. This build doesn’t require huge initial investment and will be a breeze to get to the endgame. It doesn’t scale AS well as other builds in terms of bossing, but it doesn’t mean it cannot take down endgame bosses.
Build Pros
- Very smooth progression from first level to endgame mapping
- Multiple defensive layers
- Cheap to start
- Scales nicely with currency invested
Build Cons
- Some damage is sacrificed for defence
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Pobb.inBandits
| Bandits Quest Choice |
| Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
| Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
|---|---|
| Labyrinth 1 | Radiant Crusade |
| Labyrinth 2 | Unwavering Crusade |
| Labyrinth 3 | Time of Need |
| Endgame Labyrinth | Bastion of Hope |
Skill gem setup
Helm
Vaal Summon Skeletons (Mages)
Spell Echo Support
Minion Damage Support
Pierce Support
Body Armor
Summon Raging Spirit
Multistrike Support
Elemental Damage With Attacks Support
Melee Splash Support
Minion Damage Support
Elemental Focus
Gloves
Animate Guardian
Feeding Frenzy Support
Minion Life Support
Meat Shield Support
Boots
Raise Spectre
Feeding Frenzy Support
Meat Shield Support
Minion Life Support
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Purity of Elements
Clarity
Summon Skitterbots
Offhand weapon / shield
Flame Dash
Convocation
Haste
Build uniques / Example rare gear
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FleshcrafterFleshcrafter is the endgame goal for chest slot.
Before it, use Tabula Rasa or 6-Linked corrupted rare.
Left Ring
Rare RingsLook for rings with minions have increased attack and cast speed mods + high life and dexterity.
Minion damage / resistances are good to have as extras.
Amulet
Ashes of The StarsAshes of the Stars is our endgame amulet.
Before you can afford it, you could go for Replica Dragonfang’s Flight with SRS mod, or Jinxed Juju.
Belt
Darkness EnthronedLook for Darkness Enthroned with as high roll as possible.
Before you get it, use rare stygian vise with high life and resistances.
1Hand Weapon
Rare WandLook for convening wand with 30% cast speed, minion damage and minion cast speed at the minimum.
On the endgame wand, we’d like to additionally have +2 minion skill gem mod.
Offhand
Rare ShieldLook for rare shield with minion damage, high life, resistances.
On an endgame shield, we’d like to have +1 level to minion skill gems.
Jewel
Jewel SetupOn regular rare abyss jewels, look for flat elemental minion damage, resistances.
Build uses large cluster jewel with 12 passive skills, 3% increased minion attack and cast speed. Such a jewel will be expensive, so you could settle for 11 or 10 passive version initially.
Also, look for medium cluster jewel with blessed rebirth and bodyguards notables.
And look for one small cluster jewel with Frantic Aspect Notable.
Flask
Flask SetupBuild uses following flasks:
1) Divine life flask with instant recovery and bleed removal
2) Life flask with poison removal
3) Quicksilver Flask
4) Quicksilver Flask
5) Gold Flask
