[3.24] Frostbolt/Ice Nova Hierophant | 100m DPS | All Content
Command of the pit gloves with 2 abyssal jewels seem like far better dps then damage on chill hit with spell damage on active flask. Anyone tried this?
Curious to try out this build. A little worries about its clear speed? Can anyone give me an up to date video about how this build feels to clear juicy t16's, especially in open layouts? Much Appreciated.
What's the biggest increase to single target damage? It's a bit frustrating trying to kill certain bosses, sometimes I even have to switch to my other guy.
[3.12] Small Intensify buff, mostly untouched. Frostbite or Elemental Weakness on Hit is likely preferred now over Assassin's Mark.
Introduction:
Hi friends. I've been playing Ice Nova for a while now and wanted to share my build with you all. It's a very well rounded build with high single target DPS and EHP.
Pros: + Up to 30m+ Shaper DPS + 11k Effective HP + 62% avoidance vs. attacks + 38% avoidance vs. spells + Big AoE and high cast speed + Deletes endgame content + Great scaling with investment
Cons: - Need to stand still and cast for maximum boss damage - Can feel clunky early on with low cast speed - Requires pressing 2+ buttons
How to see slide notes if "Some tools might be unavailable due to heavy traffic in this file":
Spoiler
At bottom left:
Changelog:
Spoiler
2020-09-27: Updated LCJ section again with an eye toward more budget selections.
2020-09-25: Updated Large Cluster Jewel section.
2020-09-18: Small updates for 3.12 to slides and PoBs.
2020-06-24: Updated Large Cluster Jewel crafting for 3.11.
2020-06-21: Added slide on how to craft the Medium Cluster Jewels.
2020-06-19: Leveling node order adjusted to further delay staff-specific nodes. Wicked Ward moved to the end.
2020-06-19: Significantly improved and streamlined the slides prior to 3.11 release.
2020-03-31: Slightly adjusted the Final Build PoB. Now Level 98 and has some cheap defensive upgrades for helm/gloves/belt to increase Chaos Res and Phys Reduction.
2020-03-29: Added Final Build PoB for 3.10.
2020-03-20: Updated slides with more detailed info about optimized Cluster Jewel setup. Added crafting guide for the Large Cluster Jewel.
2020-03-16: Updated the League Start PoB with a slightly more optimized setup. Fixed "Standard Build - Items" slide notes with updates to Glorious Vanity location and Helmet crafting.
2020-03-15: Added a PoB for League Start from my actual character. This is even more budget than the budget build and represents actual early character progression.
2020-03-12: Updated slides and Budget/Premium Build PoB for 3.10. Other builds coming soon.
2020-01-15: Updated slides with more info about Conqueror Slams, Cinderswallow Urn, full PoB config options, Zealotry, Frostbite/Ele. Weakness
2020-01-10: Fixed an issue with the Premium Build PoB.
2020-01-09: Added new 3.9 showcase video. Updated slides with more streamlined layout of build variants & gem setup. Added Smoke Mine. Replaced 6L 4-offcolor body armour recommendation with an easier setup. Added Premium Build info (Farrul's/Tailwind). Other miscellaneous fixes.
2019-12-23: Updated slides with detailed info about Ice Nova support gems, including Awakened gems and swap setups for ailment immunity maps.
2019-12-11: Updated slides with more info on budget build / league starting / leveling.
Old stuff
Spoiler
[3.10] My notes & adjustments so far:
* Current experimental setup (April 13th) has 2x Disorienting Display (instead of Prismatic Heart) for Blind Nearby Enemies.
* For the Large Jewel setup of [Blanketed Snow/Disorienting Display/2 Jewel Sockets], the last (not-taken) affix can be either Prismatic Heart or Snowstorm to ensure the correct ordering.
* There was thought to be a bug with Greater Spell Echo causing this build to do 35% less damage, in reality it had always worked this way.
* GGG post: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2817565/page/5#p23088769
* My thoughts: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2687717/page/110#p23089126
* I ended up removing the Written in Blood / Doom Cast section in order to fund the passives for the Cluster Jewels.
* Best setup for Medium Cluster Jewels, easy to buy/craft:
* Best Large Cluster Jewel:
* Large Cluster Jewel crafting instructions (costs average 5-10 ex to craft, more if unlucky):
Spoiler
BASE JEWEL:
Large Cluster Jewel
Item Level: 75-83 (NOTE: 84+ can be used but it's more complicated)
Adds 8 Passive Skills
Added Small Passive Skills grant: 12% increased Cold Damage
Not Corrupted / Mirrored
List of TARGET affixes and their CLASSES:
PREFIX Class A: Blanketed Snow
PREFIX Class B: Sadist OR Corrosive Elements OR Prismatic Heart
SUFFIX Class A: Widespread Destruction OR Doryani's Lesson OR Disorienting Display
SUFFIX Class B: 2 Jewel Sockets
List of BLACKLISTED Combos:
BLACKLISTED: Prismatic Heart + Doryani's Lesson
BLACKLISTED: Prismatic Heart + Disorienting Display
The END GOAL:
A Rare Jewel, 4 affixes, with one TARGET affix from EACH of the 4 affix CLASSES, and without a BLACKLISTED combo.
CRAFTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Normal Jewel, 0 affixes:
Use Transmutation.
Magic Jewel, 1 affix:
Use Augmentation if your ONE affix is any of the TARGET affixes.
Otherwise, use Alteration.
Magic Jewel, 2 affixes:
Use Regal if BOTH affixes are TARGET affixes and the combo is not BLACKLISTED.
Otherwise, use Alteration.
Rare Jewel, 3 affixes:
Use Exalt / Leo Slam if ALL of the following apply:
* One affix MUST be Blanketed Snow
* ALL 3 affixes are TARGET affixes
* ALL 3 affixes are from different CLASSES
* The affixes do not contain a BLACKLISTED combo
* IF two suffixes are present, then one of them MUST be Widespread Destruction
Otherwise, use Scouring.
Rare Jewel, 4 Affixes:
You are DONE if ALL of the following apply:
* ALL 4 affixes are TARGET affixes
* ALL 4 affixes are from different CLASSES
* The affixes do not contain a BLACKLISTED combo
Otherwise, sell the jewel and buy another base, or use Scouring.
* I took Wicked Ward for the League Start build temporarily. I got rid of it when I got Heart of Ice anoint on my Pandemonius (free ES leech). It's also unnecessary if you use Cinderswallow.
* Glorious Vanity should now be placed in the socket near Pain Attunement, since the outer sockets will be reserved for cluster jewels.
PoBs for 3.10: * League Start:https://pastebin.com/cd7e9jVy * Final Build:https://pastebin.com/yNNeKgdL * Final Build Adjusted (experimental, updated April 15th):https://pastebin.com/RxPQ6W0b * NOTE * League Start PoB is a snapshot of my current character at 3.10 league start (Level 91, 2-3 days into the league), around 2 ex budget. Final Build is mostly maxed out, ~80 ex budget. For best results, use LocalIdentity's fork of PoB.
Old PoBs (don't use these, check the 3.10 ones above):
What's the biggest increase to single target damage? It's a bit frustrating trying to kill certain bosses, sometimes I even have to switch to my other guy.
Biggest DPS increase for you would be to 6 link your pledge of hands. You have a 5 link with cold penetration not supporting anything. Also leveling and getting more jewel socket nodes with the correct stats per the guide is huge imo. Also obtaining a ring with frostbite on hit is a must as well, or you can 6 link a chest and run frostbite and hextouch support.
Last edited by Slootysloot#4446 on Oct 7, 2020, 1:19:29 PM
[3.12] Small Intensify buff, mostly untouched. Frostbite or Elemental Weakness on Hit is likely preferred now over Assassin's Mark.
Introduction:
Hi friends. I've been playing Ice Nova for a while now and wanted to share my build with you all. It's a very well rounded build with high single target DPS and EHP.
Pros: + Up to 30m+ Shaper DPS + 11k Effective HP + 62% avoidance vs. attacks + 38% avoidance vs. spells + Big AoE and high cast speed + Deletes endgame content + Great scaling with investment
Cons: - Need to stand still and cast for maximum boss damage - Can feel clunky early on with low cast speed - Requires pressing 2+ buttons
How to see slide notes if "Some tools might be unavailable due to heavy traffic in this file":
Spoiler
At bottom left:
Changelog:
Spoiler
2020-09-27: Updated LCJ section again with an eye toward more budget selections.
2020-09-25: Updated Large Cluster Jewel section.
2020-09-18: Small updates for 3.12 to slides and PoBs.
2020-06-24: Updated Large Cluster Jewel crafting for 3.11.
2020-06-21: Added slide on how to craft the Medium Cluster Jewels.
2020-06-19: Leveling node order adjusted to further delay staff-specific nodes. Wicked Ward moved to the end.
2020-06-19: Significantly improved and streamlined the slides prior to 3.11 release.
2020-03-31: Slightly adjusted the Final Build PoB. Now Level 98 and has some cheap defensive upgrades for helm/gloves/belt to increase Chaos Res and Phys Reduction.
2020-03-29: Added Final Build PoB for 3.10.
2020-03-20: Updated slides with more detailed info about optimized Cluster Jewel setup. Added crafting guide for the Large Cluster Jewel.
2020-03-16: Updated the League Start PoB with a slightly more optimized setup. Fixed "Standard Build - Items" slide notes with updates to Glorious Vanity location and Helmet crafting.
2020-03-15: Added a PoB for League Start from my actual character. This is even more budget than the budget build and represents actual early character progression.
2020-03-12: Updated slides and Budget/Premium Build PoB for 3.10. Other builds coming soon.
2020-01-15: Updated slides with more info about Conqueror Slams, Cinderswallow Urn, full PoB config options, Zealotry, Frostbite/Ele. Weakness
2020-01-10: Fixed an issue with the Premium Build PoB.
2020-01-09: Added new 3.9 showcase video. Updated slides with more streamlined layout of build variants & gem setup. Added Smoke Mine. Replaced 6L 4-offcolor body armour recommendation with an easier setup. Added Premium Build info (Farrul's/Tailwind). Other miscellaneous fixes.
2019-12-23: Updated slides with detailed info about Ice Nova support gems, including Awakened gems and swap setups for ailment immunity maps.
2019-12-11: Updated slides with more info on budget build / league starting / leveling.
Old stuff
Spoiler
[3.10] My notes & adjustments so far:
* Current experimental setup (April 13th) has 2x Disorienting Display (instead of Prismatic Heart) for Blind Nearby Enemies.
* For the Large Jewel setup of [Blanketed Snow/Disorienting Display/2 Jewel Sockets], the last (not-taken) affix can be either Prismatic Heart or Snowstorm to ensure the correct ordering.
* There was thought to be a bug with Greater Spell Echo causing this build to do 35% less damage, in reality it had always worked this way.
* GGG post: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2817565/page/5#p23088769
* My thoughts: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2687717/page/110#p23089126
* I ended up removing the Written in Blood / Doom Cast section in order to fund the passives for the Cluster Jewels.
* Best setup for Medium Cluster Jewels, easy to buy/craft:
* Best Large Cluster Jewel:
* Large Cluster Jewel crafting instructions (costs average 5-10 ex to craft, more if unlucky):
Spoiler
BASE JEWEL:
Large Cluster Jewel
Item Level: 75-83 (NOTE: 84+ can be used but it's more complicated)
Adds 8 Passive Skills
Added Small Passive Skills grant: 12% increased Cold Damage
Not Corrupted / Mirrored
List of TARGET affixes and their CLASSES:
PREFIX Class A: Blanketed Snow
PREFIX Class B: Sadist OR Corrosive Elements OR Prismatic Heart
SUFFIX Class A: Widespread Destruction OR Doryani's Lesson OR Disorienting Display
SUFFIX Class B: 2 Jewel Sockets
List of BLACKLISTED Combos:
BLACKLISTED: Prismatic Heart + Doryani's Lesson
BLACKLISTED: Prismatic Heart + Disorienting Display
The END GOAL:
A Rare Jewel, 4 affixes, with one TARGET affix from EACH of the 4 affix CLASSES, and without a BLACKLISTED combo.
CRAFTING INSTRUCTIONS:
Normal Jewel, 0 affixes:
Use Transmutation.
Magic Jewel, 1 affix:
Use Augmentation if your ONE affix is any of the TARGET affixes.
Otherwise, use Alteration.
Magic Jewel, 2 affixes:
Use Regal if BOTH affixes are TARGET affixes and the combo is not BLACKLISTED.
Otherwise, use Alteration.
Rare Jewel, 3 affixes:
Use Exalt / Leo Slam if ALL of the following apply:
* One affix MUST be Blanketed Snow
* ALL 3 affixes are TARGET affixes
* ALL 3 affixes are from different CLASSES
* The affixes do not contain a BLACKLISTED combo
* IF two suffixes are present, then one of them MUST be Widespread Destruction
Otherwise, use Scouring.
Rare Jewel, 4 Affixes:
You are DONE if ALL of the following apply:
* ALL 4 affixes are TARGET affixes
* ALL 4 affixes are from different CLASSES
* The affixes do not contain a BLACKLISTED combo
Otherwise, sell the jewel and buy another base, or use Scouring.
* I took Wicked Ward for the League Start build temporarily. I got rid of it when I got Heart of Ice anoint on my Pandemonius (free ES leech). It's also unnecessary if you use Cinderswallow.
* Glorious Vanity should now be placed in the socket near Pain Attunement, since the outer sockets will be reserved for cluster jewels.
PoBs for 3.10: * League Start:https://pastebin.com/cd7e9jVy * Final Build:https://pastebin.com/yNNeKgdL * Final Build Adjusted (experimental, updated April 15th):https://pastebin.com/RxPQ6W0b * NOTE * League Start PoB is a snapshot of my current character at 3.10 league start (Level 91, 2-3 days into the league), around 2 ex budget. Final Build is mostly maxed out, ~80 ex budget. For best results, use LocalIdentity's fork of PoB.
Old PoBs (don't use these, check the 3.10 ones above):
NO 3.12 or even 3.11 videos as prove, old thread but 145 pagee. All text, apart of having lvl 32 challenge but no video that it works.
There are more or less no changes since delirium. The build still palys similar well. It was my leaguestarter and I progressed very smoothly through the content. Now only some small upgrades are available and Sirus dies on al8 at his starting position (last phase from 75%) if flasks timed properly.
Also for heists the freeze mechanic and ice novas are amazing.
I run juiced T18 tropical island with delirium Zana mods. It clears just fine, although it's rippy sometimes, that's why I rushed level 100. Didn't see much point making another video since it's basically the same as Delirium league. (Heist league mechanic is boring af, I'm not showcasing that.)
Wave 20 simulacrum is easy, although if you aren't careful you might rip (I died like once in the past 30 simulacrums).
Maps with 5 delirium orbs are a bit harder but they are doable generally. I would recommend not rolling beyond, those demons take a while to kill.
NO 3.12 or even 3.11 videos as prove, old thread but 145 pagee. All text, apart of having lvl 32 challenge but no video that it works.
It's totally fine and works. I've been doing this as a league starter as my crackling lance felt bad. I have the replica fur, and picked ailment immunity when arcane surge instead, otherwise it's mostly the same. Wave 20 done, Sirus AW8 deathless ect... It's also pretty nice for heist, and with a headhunter you go even faster (well most builds love a headhunter.)
What's the biggest increase to single target damage? It's a bit frustrating trying to kill certain bosses, sometimes I even have to switch to my other guy.
Biggest DPS increase for you would be to 6 link your pledge of hands. You have a 5 link with cold penetration not supporting anything. Also leveling and getting more jewel socket nodes with the correct stats per the guide is huge imo. Also obtaining a ring with frostbite on hit is a must as well, or you can 6 link a chest and run frostbite and hextouch support.
Thanks, I figured the jewels would be a big increase, this build is pretty tight on points at only level 80 though.
