[3.23] Lk's Cold DoT Ele [League-start to over 40m DoT] (Wildwood Primalist Update)

Hey guys, i've managed to get the shaper ring combo but my chaos res became kinda awful(thought I could fix it with tattoos but for some reason every tattoo price sky rocketed like crazy), and now that i got most of the items I wanted i kind want to stop mapping to focus on killing some bosses and doing the league challenges, my question is: for bossing do you think its a good idea to drop the phasing flask and instead use a chaos res one? https://pobb.in/pwuxk3ofCc5o this is my pob right now, I would also be very thankful for any tips on further improvements/optimization or regarding the tree/gear for this challenges/boss objective.

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SonsOfKorhal wrote:

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merlinshlag wrote:

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Nabster wrote:

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One of the easiest ways to get a decent weapon is to get a +1 fractured base and then just spam deafening essence of woe on it until you get dot multi/another desirable mod and then just craft cold damage/multi on it.

+2 spells is good but it probably won't beat +1 and 90%+ spell damage + 30% cold dot multi

Since i already have a decent gear, i guess,, i was looking for the best in slot for every piece of gear so i have something to chase in the game. Do you have any advice ?

you can try experimenting with what i did last league

https://poe.ninja/builds/crucible/character/SonsOfKorhal/IceBallDoTBuild_CRUC

- go for a +1/+2 or +2/+2 dialla.
- grab an oriath's end flask so you can replace your boots for more dps. dialla's will provide significant dps, at the cost of some defenses - you can tune your equipment around that.
- curse effectiveness helm is slightly better for dps, you can experiment with that as well. i also tried finding helms with 90% mana reservation multiplier for auras (implicit), to try and fit an aspect of the spider into the build (it may be possible, but will be expensive for very minor dps/defense boost).
- see if you can run vaal RF for the spell dmg buff, you might find it fun.
- interact with the league mechanic to see what tattoos are best - last league i took some time to craft my wand and shield's trees.

Yeah you can build towards SOK's previous league set-up.

Anyway, below are the medium-term improvements that you can make (far from BIS):

Levels
1. Levels: buy 5 ways to lvl 100.

Items
2. Weapon: get higher weapon quality from Jun

3. Helmet: Get "Increased Effect of Frostbite" lab enchant, cost only a few div from TFT service if you can't buy one off the market.

4. Shield: Purchase one with high increased spell damage or increased effect of non-damaging ailments on top of +1 cold (use POB Trade to search)

5. Amulet: Use Catalysts

6. Death Rush: Use Catalysts / purchase a double corrupted version

7. Elder Ring: Hard to upgrade but global crit chance and adds fire damage does nothing, life roll could be higher

8. Gloves: Roll for a higher CDoT multiplier, use Jun to improve quality

9. Belt: BIS would be double corrupted belt, but there is none on the market. You could squeeze more attributes from a max attribute roll belt + catalysts. +300 to Evasion Rating while you have Phasing enchant is helpful

10. Boots: Get a pair with a useful corrupted implicit, e.g. 6% life, then buy TFT service for your stun avoid craft.

11. Flasks: Jun for higher quality, life flask should be divine life flask, critical strike prefix on granite flask isn't helpful

12. Chest: BIS defensive chest is +2+2/+1+2 corrupted implicit Skin of the Loyal (https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ancestor/kPyp8gjU5), BIS offensive chest is +2+2/+1+2 corrupted implicit Dialla, which is SOK's chest last league (https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ancestor/qa9BnBlUg)

13. Watcher's Eye: Get CDoT Male + Vul Deter (https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ancestor/z2bg8qvU4)

14. Rare Jewel: Get something like SOK's jewel, except that we don't need mana reservation efficiency because we can use Honoured Tattoo of the Hatungo

15. See the tattoo section of the guide, you have a lot of stats passives that can be upgraded.

Gems
16. Anomalous/Divergent Vortex

17. 21/20 Ele Weakness

18. lvl 21 Frostbite (BIS is anomalous)

19. 21/20 Defiance Banner

20. lvl 21 Grace (BIS is alt quality)

21. lvl 21 Malevolence (quality not impt)

22. lvl 21 Determination (BIS is alt quality)

23. 21/20 Divine Blessing is useful if you get aura effectiveness tattoos

24. 20/20 Divergent Bonechill > lvl 21 normal Bonechill, even better if you can get 21/20 Divergent

25. 20/20 Divergent Tempest Shield

26. 20/23 Flame Dash

Let us know how it goes!

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Dentao wrote:

Hey guys, i've managed to get the shaper ring combo but my chaos res became kinda awful(thought I could fix it with tattoos but for some reason every tattoo price sky rocketed like crazy), and now that i got most of the items I wanted i kind want to stop mapping to focus on killing some bosses and doing the league challenges, my question is: for bossing do you think its a good idea to drop the phasing flask and instead use a chaos res one? https://pobb.in/pwuxk3ofCc5o this is my pob right now, I would also be very thankful for any tips on further improvements/optimization or regarding the tree/gear for this challenges/boss objective.

Aside from Sirus, 5% chaos resistance is okay. Switching for Amethyst flask is definitely an option.

Minor upgrades under a divine each: Divergent bonechill, anamoulous frostbite (20/20 > 21 normal), tainted armourer's scrap for boots quality

Thanks for the guide, I league started it a few days ago in SSF after not having played for a few leagues at all and after hitting red maps at level 90 I have a few questions (got to 92 in the meantime).

This is my current build https://pobb.in/8hKs342rH35B, for reference

- Why Ele Focus over cruelty as the 6th link? The awakened sure, +1 skills is a ton of damage, but why the regular? It seems cruelty would be doing more. PoB also says cruelty could take the place of hypothermia instead even better. I mean, not like I have a 6 link to use it anyways, but wondering if there is a reason not to. I know it requires hitting, but CF, vortex and CS all hit.
- I seem to get stuck with shield charge quite often or just shield charge in position, and that has ripped me a few times. Am I doing something wrong or is the skill sometimes quirky?
- Also ripped a few times to mages that slap me in the face as I'm charging or shooting CF at them, and in delve at the bats same story. In delve this was in a region with no bonuses at all (I'm still at the level 79-80 mobs). What am I doing wrong with them?
- I'm trying to improve mainly my weapon and shield, trying to get a stygian belt (still only got one and I can't roll anything decent on it) and need a 6 link. I've currently set up my atlas for full Betrayal so I've already done a couple Catarinas. I know the chance for a diadem is low but hey. Also got a couple harvest nodes (which I'm using to roll wands and shields on cold to try to get a +1 with something else useful). Got the searing exarch and the other green boss cluster picked up too. Also got the first few for the maven tree to start farming for the boots too. Is there any strong recommendation for the atlas passives? I don't really know how useful any league mechanics are since I've been out for some time and I have no idea of their current balance. I don't dislike any of them either, nor have any strong preference, but anything that lets me progress a bit faster would be great. Getting currency directly out of it is also good for using it. I'm fine respeccing if needed.
- If there is any other piece of advice that does not require switching to trade I'm open for suggestions.

After asking questions here and getting answers, I finally dialed in the build to my own taste and figured I'd share in case it helps anyone else.

Here is a pob -> https://pobb.in/hbvrPMXkmBis

• You will see that I opted out of the nodes on the left side of the tree in favour of a Caster Mastery wheel and Revenge of the Hunted

Some key things that helped me are:

• Gaining immunity to poison and ignite (see Watcher's Eye & Shaper Ring)
• Picking up a weapon that Req <= 159 int to allow optimal use of tattoos (can still be a wand, but a good mace/dagger at low int is easier to find)
• Opting for a corrupted chest with res
• % Chance to avoid stun boot enchant
• As another user stated, taking a Caster Wheel for auto opening of chests is a huge QoL

Watcher's Eye (Unaffected by Poison while affected by Malevolence):


Corrupted Mark of the Shaper (Cannot be Ignited):


Overall the build is sitting very comfy at overcapped ele res (high overcap for cold/light to run eater of worlds altars). With the help of tattoos, 75% chaos res has been achieved as well. Additionally, I found myself dropping Lethe Shade after achieveing immunity to ignite and poison. Yes, some gear could be upgraded for optimal dps (including my +1 chest); however, I am very happy with the current state of the build. Swapping my chest would potentially snowball many other gear changes, and I have everything where I want it (down to the last tattoo). You'll see that my attributes are as low as they can possibly get (as close to 159 minimum).

Lastly, when it comes to resistance, I found that the easiest gap to fill was lightning resistance via tattoos. We have so much spare int on this build that I found lightning resistance to be the last priority when it came to capping res on gear.


This has been my take after playing this build religiously this league. Maybe it will help some, or maybe not.

Is it ok if I link vortex with cruelty instead of creeping frost? The question is, is the damage gain for vortex worth losing CF? or perhaps it is still better to use vortex and CF?

i highly recommend everyone to get the tattoo that gives onslaught...makes mapping so much better

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darth_suicune wrote:

Thanks for the guide, I league started it a few days ago in SSF after not having played for a few leagues at all and after hitting red maps at level 90 I have a few questions (got to 92 in the meantime).

This is my current build https://pobb.in/8hKs342rH35B, for reference

- Why Ele Focus over cruelty as the 6th link? The awakened sure, +1 skills is a ton of damage, but why the regular? It seems cruelty would be doing more. PoB also says cruelty could take the place of hypothermia instead even better. I mean, not like I have a 6 link to use it anyways, but wondering if there is a reason not to. I know it requires hitting, but CF, vortex and CS all hit.
- I seem to get stuck with shield charge quite often or just shield charge in position, and that has ripped me a few times. Am I doing something wrong or is the skill sometimes quirky?
- Also ripped a few times to mages that slap me in the face as I'm charging or shooting CF at them, and in delve at the bats same story. In delve this was in a region with no bonuses at all (I'm still at the level 79-80 mobs). What am I doing wrong with them?
- I'm trying to improve mainly my weapon and shield, trying to get a stygian belt (still only got one and I can't roll anything decent on it) and need a 6 link. I've currently set up my atlas for full Betrayal so I've already done a couple Catarinas. I know the chance for a diadem is low but hey. Also got a couple harvest nodes (which I'm using to roll wands and shields on cold to try to get a +1 with something else useful). Got the searing exarch and the other green boss cluster picked up too. Also got the first few for the maven tree to start farming for the boots too. Is there any strong recommendation for the atlas passives? I don't really know how useful any league mechanics are since I've been out for some time and I have no idea of their current balance. I don't dislike any of them either, nor have any strong preference, but anything that lets me progress a bit faster would be great. Getting currency directly out of it is also good for using it. I'm fine respeccing if needed.
- If there is any other piece of advice that does not require switching to trade I'm open for suggestions.

-The weakest support is hypothermia, so the question should be why hypothermia over cruelty. Cruelty depends on hit damage so it is less consistent. POB assumes the maximum 40% Cruelty effect is happening.

-Shield charge cannot go through terrain. Otherwise, it should not stop abruptly. Shield charge in position >> your cursor is probably too close to your character. Let us know how this goes.

-You need to side-step or run past the bats if they are dealing too much damage.

-I believe SSF atlas is based on what you need/want, so I can't really comment here.

-20% quality on flame dash and faster attacks helps with mobility, take note that you can get 21/20 VCS from A Chilling Wind divination card(https://www.poewiki.net/wiki/A_Chilling_Wind)

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LilSaint95 wrote:

After asking questions here and getting answers, I finally dialed in the build to my own taste and figured I'd share in case it helps anyone else.

Here is a pob -> https://pobb.in/hbvrPMXkmBis

• You will see that I opted out of the nodes on the left side of the tree in favour of a Caster Mastery wheel and Revenge of the Hunted

Some key things that helped me are:

• Gaining immunity to poison and ignite (see Watcher's Eye & Shaper Ring)
• Picking up a weapon that Req <= 159 int to allow optimal use of tattoos (can still be a wand, but a good mace/dagger at low int is easier to find)
• Opting for a corrupted chest with res
• % Chance to avoid stun boot enchant
• As another user stated, taking a Caster Wheel for auto opening of chests is a huge QoL

Watcher's Eye (Unaffected by Poison while affected by Malevolence):


Corrupted Mark of the Shaper (Cannot be Ignited):


Overall the build is sitting very comfy at overcapped ele res (high overcap for cold/light to run eater of worlds altars). With the help of tattoos, 75% chaos res has been achieved as well. Additionally, I found myself dropping Lethe Shade after achieveing immunity to ignite and poison. Yes, some gear could be upgraded for optimal dps (including my +1 chest); however, I am very happy with the current state of the build. Swapping my chest would potentially snowball many other gear changes, and I have everything where I want it (down to the last tattoo). You'll see that my attributes are as low as they can possibly get (as close to 159 minimum).

Lastly, when it comes to resistance, I found that the easiest gap to fill was lightning resistance via tattoos. We have so much spare int on this build that I found lightning resistance to be the last priority when it came to capping res on gear.


This has been my take after playing this build religiously this league. Maybe it will help some, or maybe not.

Thanks for sharing your ideas! Very interesting :)

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5ecured wrote:

Is it ok if I link vortex with cruelty instead of creeping frost? The question is, is the damage gain for vortex worth losing CF? or perhaps it is still better to use vortex and CF?

5L Vortex + CF is roughly 50% more DPS than 6L Vortex (excluding cold snap)

If 6L Vortex is sufficient DPS for you, by all means!