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Intro & build description
Ever wanted to play a build that can easily face tank Shaper? Well, this is your chance. This particular Chieftain build can conservatively achieve around 15k Energy shield, even get close to 20k with enough min-maxing.
Usually, extreme tank builds lack damage, but in this instance, that’s not the case – build does around 1 Million DPS when optimized.
Build Pros
- Extremely tanky - can face tank Shaper slam and beam
- It's cheaper than you'd think - most of the unique items build uses, go for no more than 10 chaos
- Great AoE clear, as well as single-target damage
- Can be leveled as a generic spellcaster
Build Cons
- Not a beginner-friendly build, since it involves some complex game mechanics
- Min-maxing can get expensive
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.8] Skill Tree [3.9] Skill treeBandits
| Bandits Quest Choice |
| Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
| Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
|---|---|
| Labyrinth 1 | Ngamahu, Flame's Advance |
| Labyrinth 2 | Hinekora, Death's Fury |
| Labyrinth 3 | Ramako, Sun's Light |
| Endgame Labyrinth | Tasalio, Cleansing Water |
Skill gem setup
Helm
Leap Slam
Faster Attacks Support
Fortify Support
Clarity
Body Armor
Purifying Flame
Elemental Focus Support
Arcane Surge Support
Spell Echo Support
Iron Will Support
Intensify Support
Gloves
Vaal Righteous Fire
Immortal Call (LVL 20)
Cast When Damage Taken Support (LVL 20)
Increased Duration Support (LVL 20)
Boots
Herald of Ash
Burning Damage Support
Discipline
Portal
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Holy Flame Totem
Multiple Totems Support
Combustion Support
Offhand weapon / shield
Wave of Conviction
Combustion
Increased Critical Strikes
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 Energy Shield HelmetLook for rare energy shield helmet with at least 50 strength on it.
The more energy shield it has on top of that, the better.
You should consider crafting Aspect of The Spider on it as well.
Body Armour
Geofri's SanctuaryMust-have chest armor for this build, there are no alternatives, since we stack strength.
Gloves
Shaper's TouchAlso a must-have item, since we get even more energy shield from the unique mod of these gloves.
Boots
Alberon's WarpathGreat, cheap boots for the build. We use them for the % Increased Strength mod.
Left Ring
Dream FragmentsGreat ring to deal with freezes and chills.
When you can afford it, get one with “% Increased Strength” corruption.
Right Ring
Rare Resistance ringLook for rare ring with at least 50 strength, high resistances and +to maximum energy shield mod.
Amulet
Three Rat TalismanYou should look for Three Rat Talisman with 50 strength. Other stats like energy shield or resistances would be great bonuses but not mandatory.
Belt
Rare Elder Heavy BeltLook for Elder Heavy belt with %increased attributes and at least 50 strength.
You can craft strength and intelligence mod on top of these mods on your crafting bench as well.
Offhand
Elder SceptreThis build uses Elder sceptre with “3% Increased Area of Effect per 50 Strength” mod. Once you get this mod, multimod the sceptre and craft:
1.) Trigger a Socketed Spell when you use a skill
2.) Spell damage
3.) Gain % of Fire Damage as extra chaos damage
4.) Mod of choice
Jewel
Lethal PrideLook for Lethal Pride with:
“Commanded leadership over 12000-13000 warriors under Kaom / Kiloava / Rakiata”.
Put this jewel in the slot between Faith and Steel and Devotion.
Jewel
Efficient TrainingYou will need 3 of these jewels.
Put 1st in the slot on the right from Instability node.
Put 2nd in the slot between Hex Master and Essence Surge nodes.
Put 3rd in the slot just right from Quick Recovery notable.
Jewel
Might of The MeekPut Might of The Meek in the jewel slot just right from Ophidian Aim notable.
Helmet
Emperor's MightGreat jewel for the build, albeit bit pricey.
Put this in any free slot that is not reserved for previously mentioned jewels.
Jewel
Emperor's MasteryExpensive jewel, but well worth it if you have the currency for it.
Put this in any free slot that is not reserved for previously mentioned jewels.
Flask
Flask SetupBuild uses following flasks:
1.) Atziri’s Promise
2.) Basalt Flask with curse removal
3.) The Wise Oak
4.) Quicksilver Flask of Adrenaline
5.) Silver Flask with bleed removal
