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Helmsman527 wrote:

For better survivability, I'm using 7 zombies, they die sometimes and I just respawn them.

If you like using zombies, consider putting them in a trigger wand. That way they will be auto summoned every time you use any skill.

Daily dose of Uber Elder with the build.

https://youtu.be/nkGv9Zt95qE


~ 1m 56s, forgetting about Vaal Haste as always :s this and next (non-recorded) run went much smoother already, learning is still there.

https://imgur.com/a/K7MDpk7

First time doing boss encounter with very basic gear (1.5ex for belt and 50c for the rest), boss dropped 90% life in 10 seconds flat. Very nice. Lvl 78 Altered Synthete + challenge on first go.

If the spectres we need aren't gotten until maps, what do we use until then?

One of the first comments of this build was talking about how this build variant is strictly worse than SG + skellies, is that still true?

Also, why brand? I feel like it's bad cast time, why not something like ball lightning that peirces and goes farther w/ gmp.

Also, does arcane surge affect minions?

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broseidon07 wrote:

If the spectres we need aren't gotten until maps, what do we use until then?

One of the first comments of this build was talking about how this build variant is strictly worse than SG + skellies, is that still true?

Also, why brand? I feel like it's bad cast time, why not something like ball lightning that peirces and goes farther w/ gmp.

Also, does arcane surge affect minions?

Use flame sentinels in act 3, solar guards in act 8 . Both found in Solaris temple . Makes leveling easy . Storm brand is strictly for cursing enemies once you get spectres they’ll destroy everything .
I don’t think it’s worse than solar guard / Skellies, I’ve played both to level 95 both are great but I prefer cannibal fire eaters as they do more dmg

So far this is the best build to follow if you plan on playing summoner( this was the only summoner build that got me far ) .
I plan on using animate guardian, but I have no ideea on the items that are good to animate.
If someone would be kind enough to explain that would be awesome
Great guide.

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kayella wrote:

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Helmsman527 wrote:

For better survivability, I'm using 7 zombies, they die sometimes and I just respawn them.

If you like using zombies, consider putting them in a trigger wand. That way they will be auto summoned every time you use any skill.

Is it worth it, without any support gem?

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SAMSQUAMCH26 wrote:

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broseidon07 wrote:

If the spectres we need aren't gotten until maps, what do we use until then?

One of the first comments of this build was talking about how this build variant is strictly worse than SG + skellies, is that still true?

Also, why brand? I feel like it's bad cast time, why not something like ball lightning that peirces and goes farther w/ gmp.

Also, does arcane surge affect minions?

Use flame sentinels in act 3, solar guards in act 8 . Both found in Solaris temple . Makes leveling easy . Storm brand is strictly for cursing enemies once you get spectres they’ll destroy everything .
I don’t think it’s worse than solar guard / Skellies, I’ve played both to level 95 both are great but I prefer cannibal fire eaters as they do more dmg

Fair points, but why brand to apply curses? It just feels like my guy has to stop considerably longer to cast one, not to mention it doesn't have the greatest aoe

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broseidon07 wrote:

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SAMSQUAMCH26 wrote:

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broseidon07 wrote:

If the spectres we need aren't gotten until maps, what do we use until then?

One of the first comments of this build was talking about how this build variant is strictly worse than SG + skellies, is that still true?

Also, why brand? I feel like it's bad cast time, why not something like ball lightning that peirces and goes farther w/ gmp.

Also, does arcane surge affect minions?

Use flame sentinels in act 3, solar guards in act 8 . Both found in Solaris temple . Makes leveling easy . Storm brand is strictly for cursing enemies once you get spectres they’ll destroy everything .
I don’t think it’s worse than solar guard / Skellies, I’ve played both to level 95 both are great but I prefer cannibal fire eaters as they do more dmg

Fair points, but why brand to apply curses? It just feels like my guy has to stop considerably longer to cast one, not to mention it doesn't have the greatest aoe

You can use a different skill to link your curses / curse on hit with if you want . I don’t reallt notice to be honest as I usually only use this on bosses first when I step towards them . Usually in maps I’m quicksilvering into packs and popping convocation quickly , with the cannibal fire eaters melting packs . Just a tip if your leveling with this build , make sure you level your desecrate gem so you can have highest level spectres possible (along with Spector gem ofcourse )
And never take 3-4 spectres you raised in act 3 and bring them into act 6-7 the damage will wind down quickly always remember to re-desecrate/summon them as you progress

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broseidon07 wrote:

One of the first comments of this build was talking about how this build variant is strictly worse than SG + skellies, is that still true??

Also, why brand? I feel like it's bad cast time, why not something like ball lightning that peirces and goes farther w/ gmp.

Also, does arcane surge affect minions?

I guess that particular player was just following a skelemancer build and just wanted to add a negative comment on my build guide. I think anyone who actually tries this build will see the comment isn't true.

Arcane Surge Support doesn't affect linked minions. However, Bitterbind will share level 1 arcane surge with your minions: https://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Bitterbind_Point

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broseidon07 wrote:

Fair points, but why brand to apply curses? It just feels like my guy has to stop considerably longer to cast one, not to mention it doesn't have the greatest aoe

Ball Lightning is fine. You can use anything really. I've even used freezing pulse when I ran maps in tandem with an arc'er.

I like brand because of its useful in all situations, especially deep delve. For example, it allows you to offscreen encounters while standing out of LoS for maximum safety.