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Intro & build description
If you want absolutely insane single target damage, this is the build for you. It can do all the content in the game, survive and has great clear speed. It will without doubt fare well in the new Ritual league due to its massive AoE and damage. Note: Before you transition into low life, make sure you have picked up all the reduced mana reservation nodes on the skill tree and have at least 3000 energy shield with Shavronne’s Wrappings.
Build Pros
- Can do all the content in the game, including Awakener and Uber elder
- Immune to elemental ailments
- Can do any map mod there is
- Good survivability
Build Cons
- Mine builds are notorious for having a lot of intensive button pushing
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.12] Skill Tree [3.13] Skill Tree Path of BuildingBandits
| Bandits Quest Choice |
| Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
| Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
|---|---|
| Labyrinth 1 | Pyromaniac |
| Labyrinth 2 | Born in the Shadows |
| Labyrinth 3 | Bomb Specialist |
| Endgame Labyrinth | Explosives Exper |
Skill gem setup
Helm
Wave of Conviction
Curse On Hit Support
Conductivity Support
Culling Strike Support
Body Armor
Ball Lightning
High-Impact Mine Support
Minefield Support
Trap and Mine Damage Support
Slower Projectiles Support
Awakened Added Lightning Damage Support
Gloves
Summon Skitterbots
Vaal Discipline (Use regular Discipline as well)
Herald of Thunder
Enlighten Support (LVL 3 or 4)
Boots
Zealotry
Precision (LVL 1)
Blood Magic
Enlighten Support (LVL 3)
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Flame Dash (LVL 20)
Faster Casting Support
Second Wind Support for movement / Arcane Surge (LVL 6) for more damage
Offhand weapon / shield
Cast When Damage Taken Support (LVL 8)
Immortal Call (LVL 10)
Enfeeble
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
Rare Hubris CircletIdeally you should consider buying Hubris circlet with Increased Ball lightning damage enchant and crafting it.
Craft it using Dense and Metallic fossils, to get decent energy shield, -9% Lightning resistance for nearby enemies and some resistance.
Body Armour
Shavronne's WrappingsSince this is a Low-life build, Shavronne’s is the only viable option.
Until you get it, you can use rare chest with some life, energy shield and resistances.
For endless delve, pick up rare energy shield chest.
Boots
Rare Energy Shield BootsLook for rare Energy shield boots with 30% movement speed, at least 120 energy shield and some resistances. Intelligence would be good stat as well, if resists aren’t a problem.
Sin Trek would be a good choice as well.
Left Ring
Circle of RegretGreat offensive ring for the build.
Get one with Herald of Thunder buff effect mod, good second mod would be extra lightning damage or lightning resistance.
In Endless Delve, rare rings would be good.
Right Ring
Rare Moonstone RingLook for rare Moonstone ring with crusader influence.
Mods to look for – %increased maximum energy shield and +to maximum energy shield. A resistance on top of that would be great.
Amulet
Presence of ChayulaPresence of Chayula is a great amulet of low life builds, gives tons of extra energy shield.
Get it only after you transition to low life.
In Endless Delve, look for regular rare amulet with life, energy shield and some critical mods.
Belt
Rare Crystal BeltLook for rare crystal belt with +to maximum energy shield and some resistances.
1Hand Weapon
Rare DaggerIdeally, look for rare dagger with 90%+ increased spell critical chance, +1 to Level of all Lightning Spell Skill Gems and some spell damage.
Jewel
Jewel SetupFor unique jewels, get Energy From within. Place it in the socket near Mending to convert all that life to energy shield.
For some more defense, you could go for Cluster Jewel with Energy From Naught and Will Shaper notables.
On rare jewels look for:
1.) Global Critical strike multiplier / with lightning skills / with elemental skills
2.) Increased maximum energy shield
3.) Spell damage mods
4.) Resistances / Attributes if you are lacking
Flask
Flask SetupBuild uses following flasks:
1.) Cinderswallow Urn
2.) Quciksilver Flask of Adrenaline
3.) Diamond Flask with bleed removal
4.) Lavianga’s Spirit
5.) Bottled Faith (if you can afford it) or Atziri’s Promise
