Intro & build description
Very satisfying build to play. We use a cyclone to proc Ethereal Knives in nova due to Ring of Blades threshold jewel. The build is quite tanky and clears maps very fast while dealing more than solid damage.
Build Pros
- Tanky
- Satisfying gameplay
- Pretty fast clear speed
- Quite mobile, always on the move
- Can be a league starter build, no specific uniques are required to get started
Build Cons
- Melee build
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Full BuildBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Ngamahu's Flame's Advance |
Labyrinth 2 | Hinekora, Death's Fury |
Labyrinth 3 | Tasalio, Cleansing Water |
Endgame Labyrinth | Ramako, Sun's Light |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Clarity (4-5 lvl)
Zealotry
Herald of Ash
Portal
Body Armor
Ethereal Knives
Cyclone
Controlled Destruction Support
Cast When Channeling Support
Elemental Focus Support
Fire Penetration Support
Gloves
Herald of Thunder
Curse On Hit Support
Temporal Chains
Enlighten Support
Boots
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Flame Dash
Faster Casting Support
Arcane Surge (7 lvl)
Offhand weapon / shield
Immortal Call
Cast When Damage Taken Support
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.tradeBody Armour
Rare Body ArmorRare body armor with + to level of socketed active skill gems and if possible, ”enemies you kill explode, dealing % of their life as physical damage” mod. Getting both can get quite expensive. Any additional useful stats such as life or elemental resistances are just a bonus.
Boots
Kaom's RootsSelf explanatory, insane boots to have. Use rare boots with high movement speed, life and elemental resistances till you get Kaom’s Roots.
1Hand Weapon
Rare WeaponRare weapon with high spell damage, gain % of physical damage as extra chaos damage. Any flat damage on top of it is a bonus. if possible, craft ”gain % of Non-Chaos Damage as extra chaos damage.”
Offhand
Rare WeaponRare weapon with high spell damage, gain % of physical damage as extra chaos damage. Any flat damage on top of it is a bonus. if possible, craft ”gain % of Non-Chaos Damage as extra chaos damage.”
Jewel
Inspired LearningGreat jewel to add a flavor to the game and steal a stat from the rares when you kill them. Mini headhunter.
Flask
Flask Setup- Enduring Eternal Mana Flask of Heat
- Cinderswallow Urn
- Rumi’s Concoction
- The Wise Oak
- Experimenter’s Quicksilver Flask of Staunching