Intro & build description
Very fun build to play, charge up the winter orb stacks and dash around while the skill explodes the screen full of mobs for you. If you like automated builds such as auto bomber when you do not have to target mobs yourself and prefer the skill doing the job for you, you might consider looking into this one and give it a shot.
Build Pros
- Super fun and satisfying gameplay
- Very high damage
- Quite tanky with decent gear (~6.5-7k ES)
- Can do all content with proper preparation
Build Cons
- Quite expensive, two void batteries are best in slot weapons
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Full Build PoB CodeBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Forbidden Power |
Labyrinth 2 | Vile Bastion |
Labyrinth 3 | Profane Bloom |
Endgame Labyrinth | Malediction |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Frostbite
Projectile Weakness
Curse on Hit Support
Storm Brand
Body Armor
Winter Orb
Infused Channeling Support
Added Cold Damage Support
Greater Multiple Projectiles Support
Energy Leech Support
Concentrated or Increased Area of Effect Support
Gloves
Herald of Ice
Hatred
Enlighten Support
Vaal Discipline
Boots
Frost Bomb
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Immortal Call
Wave of Conviction
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Dash
Second Wind Support
Arcane Surge Support (6 lvl)
Offhand weapon / shield
Precision
Vaal Haste
Vaal Righteous Fire
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
Crown of the Inward EyeGreat helm, use any rare with high ES and elemental resistances till you can get Crown of the Inward Eye.
Body Armour
Rare Vaal RegaliaRare Vaal Regalia with ”% of physical damage from hits taken as chaos damage” and as much energy shield as possible. It can get quite expensive, of course any high ES Vaal Regalia would work just as fine.
Left Ring
Rare RingThe best in slot ring would be with the mod ”Curse enemies with level # assassins mark on hit and energy shield. Rest of the mods are just a bonus.
Right Ring
Circle of FearCircle of Fear with % increased cold damage while affected by Herald of Ice.
In Endless Delve, use regular rare rings with energy shield, resistances and attributes.
Amulet
The PandemoniusVery strong amulet for any cold based build.
In Endless Delve, use rare amulet with crit multiplier, energy shield and elemental resistances if you can’t get Pandemonius.
Belt
Rare Stygian ViseRare stygian vise belt with flat energy shield and high elemental resistances.
1Hand Weapon
Void BatteryNothing to add here. Best in slot item for the build, we use two of them.
Use any weapon you can find with high spell damage, critical strike chance for spells till you can get Void Batteries.
Offhand
Void BatteryJewel
Transcendent FleshSocket it near Faith and Steel and Overcharge notables close to Templar starting area.
In Endless Delve, use rare jewel instead.
Jewel
Unnatural InstinctSocket it next to Melding and Dreamer notables.
In Endless Delve, use rare jewel instead.
Jewel
Thread of HopeSocket it next to Instability notable.
In Endless Delve, use rare jewel instead.
Jewel
Rare Jewels- Energy shield
- Global critical strike multiplier
- Added cold damage to spells
- Spell damage or area damage
Flask
Flask Setup- Atziri’s Promise
- Bottled Faith
- Dying Sun
- Cinderswallow Urn
- Chemist’s Quicksilver Flask of Heat