💀3.15💀 iLL3aT’s Cold Skeleton Warriors/Archers/Mages ❆ League Starter ❆ All Content ❆
" Check out 14(4) for shield options perhaps - I always liked more damage but I know other players have had success early on with a shield. Other than that, change out spiritual command and sacrifice just for more life - 4.8 is not enough for higher tier maps. 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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" If your damage is fine, then yeah, a shield would work out just fine. Glad to hear on Sirus too! Not too sure about mistress after the nerf - it's something like 17/17 atk/spell block off the top of my head. If you don't need the res from commander of darkness, it's definitely an option (since you want to keep bone armor for sure for defence). I'd stay away from glancing blows though - math doesn't add up IMO. 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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" Could work. Mages will for sure clear faster, which is definitely good for ultimatums. I'd recommend pierce over the others for this particular league mechanic since everything is so clumped. Yes, you want trigger on your only weapon in that case (doesn't really matter if it's main or offhand). Casting it manually is the fastest way to die so automate it for sure. 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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Is there a good way to get some chaos resist for the minions? I can see it's an affix on ghastlies, but dunno if there are any other sources.
I was doing al-hezmin on a t12 map yesterday and "alch and go"'d it. Well, he had +2 projectiles and crit mult, so every time the snakes spit, all my minions except the AG died :( I also died a bunch of times but that's because my gear isn't great - i was focusing on getting the +2 amulet ASAP. Will have to look into the bone offering alternative. POB if anyone wants it: https://pastebin.com/mmwz8DXv Next goals are getting the betrayal crafts for the trigger wand and +1 skeletons, then either setting up the AG or farming up a glorious vanity. Second question: is it worth it to go to archers before having an alt quality vaal summon skeletons? especially with ultimatum, having that panic button is really essential! | |
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May I ask how well this build does complete ultimatums in red maps? Super squish or?
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"Few follow up Q's: 1) Would you say going Skelly archer's is more defensive since they pew pew from a range? 2) When I'm doing my initial swap over to Archers, is it better to go Pierce over Chain? I'm thinking Pierce would be better for Ultimatums and general clear speed. 3) Is there a reason you and others drop Zombies? I'm currently running Zombies, Spectres, Carrion & AG...and ofc Skellys :P 4) I know you mentioned this in the guide, but I'm too stupid to understand. If I apply a curse (self cast or on hit) & my AG has curse on hit gloves + Windscreams, does this mean the boss will have 2 curses? Otherwise great guide, I'm nuking things on A6 right now, did A5 sirus with such ease. Did a friends A7 sirus fairly easily too. | |
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Looking for some help - I think I've gone wrong somewhere as my POB says my skeleton archer dps is only like 28k! I'm clearing red maps decently but I feel like for my investment I should have way more DPS. Not sure if I switched to archers too soon, etc. I still don't have my cluster jewel setup which I'm thinking may be it? Still saving but the first one is at like 1.5ex right now.
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" Mostly ghastlys - it's the cheapest "third" stat after life and one of the damage ones. Vaal phantasmal is super hard to get, especially early league, though that may be difference now that temples can be saved. It's probably best to monitor prices, and attempt to vaal one yourself (1/4), or keep a live search up. In the meantime, archers can be played without the vaal version. 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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" Short league for me, so I'm playing something else. But, it should be okay after gearing up a little. Ultis are pretty rippy so other players are adding some of the suggested defensive options (usually block). 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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" 1) Should be similar, the range is actually not too long for archers, and both you just summon on the monster pack anyways. Probably slightly more defensive? 2) Pierce IMO is better this league due to ulti density. Chain may be more enjoyable at higher damage levels though. 3) Zombies enjoy dying and I don't enjoy summoning them. They also used to moan real loud and generally be really annoying. 4) You and the AG each have one curse limit so the normal curse ordering applies (see wiki). One of you will need +1 curse somewhere for both to apply. Glad to hear! 3.15 ❆ Cold Skeletons guide: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2774965
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