[3.16] Caustic Arrow/Death's Oath Occultist [Life based Chaos Autobomber]

Hi all, i have been mainly playing max block tanky builds and this is my 1st time playing death aura so have a few questions on how to run it efficiently.

1) Can i check how are you guys using flame dash and withering step together. Is there any specific way to use them together?

2) Any specific thing to lookout for or do while mapping?

3) What should i be doing when fighting map bosses?

4) Any difference in strategy to question 3 while engaging in bigger bosses like the 4 conqs and Sirius?

I have been tanking hits while fighting Sirius all these while so any tips on how to beat him as a much squishier build would be great before i attempt him after finish lvling my gems... thanks in advance!

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momomaniac wrote:

Hi all, i have been mainly playing max block tanky builds and this is my 1st time playing death aura so have a few questions on how to run it efficiently.

1) Can i check how are you guys using flame dash and withering step together. Is there any specific way to use them together?

Switch to blink arrow since blink arrow doesn't share cooldown with withering step

Read the Gem setup for boots

Support with Second Wind, Faster Attack or Faster projectiles per your personal choice.
Phantasmal Blink Arrow gives +1 CD for better mobility.
Blink arrow is the only movement skill that doesn't share CD with Withering step, which is why we use it.

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Keylors wrote:

Hey Guys, i need an advice on what are the next upgrades i can do in my build.

I`m currently have issues in T10+ maps, my dmg seems low (so i take to long to kill rare and hexproof monsters), and the mobs hit me hard, 1 hit is about 3k HP Loss (i take many hitkills)
So i need some advice what i can do to boost my Death aura damage and mostly my DEFENCES.

I`m know my gear is not the best, but i haven`t so much money when transiting to this build from another (i spend many regrets), so i farmed about 80c atm and should like make the right upgrades for farming red tier maps.

Thanks

Thats my PoB: https://pastebin.com/UD7Vhkpg

You should start your tree going right, you can save 3 points. For damage, you need to level your gems. Honestly buying a level 20 or 21 Caustic Arrow will be the cheapest way for you skip to higher damage.
Upgrade the bow, you can get a +2 bow 6L for literally 8c: https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Scourge/9JOJnzTK

For clear, grab two of these wands and switch to it when running around a map: https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Scourge/6gvr5k0sG

Easiest defensive layer to add is a granite flask with +% armor and have it used when charges hit full for good up time. Defiance Banner also is probably easy to fit in, you can add the Whispers of Doom cluster for the additional curse mana res efficiency if needed. And add a Val Molten Shell or Steelskin on a cast when damage taken.

Another cheap defensive layer is adding a Watcher's eye with phys to an element conversion with purity of elements, goes for about 10c. I boosted my strength on items to remove the strength gem and swap this in.

Your POB shows missing ammy and quiver?

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busi wrote:

Switch to blink arrow since blink arrow doesn't share cooldown with withering step

Read the Gem setup for boots

Support with Second Wind, Faster Attack or Faster projectiles per your personal choice.
Phantasmal Blink Arrow gives +1 CD for better mobility.
Blink arrow is the only movement skill that doesn't share CD with Withering step, which is why we use it.

I think this information is outdated? Currently 55% of Death's oath players on poe.ninja are using flame dash, 19% dash, and only 6% using blink arrow. So I just assumed it was recommended to go the flame dash route at this point, but I'm not sure what changed or if top players just don't prefer blink. Also don't think we really have the extra gem slots available now to fit in second wind or faster attacks. You need those for curses and defensive layers.

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dkgaming74 wrote:

How are you surviving boss fights? I get like 1-2hit on t12+ bosses. 5k hp, maxed out res all ele and chaos. Also some lvl80+ heist maps are very difficult to finish with ranged mobs shooting multiple projectiles all at once.

The secret is that I just don't do content I know that I struggle with. I only do maps with bosses that I know I am confident in killing until I get to the point in which I feel like I can di ea few times and then I do them. I've had Sirius open for a while now, but I'm just not going to kill him yet. With this patch there is no rush to kill any bosses unless you are very obsessed with the Uncharted Realms tree.

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Keylors wrote:

Hey Guys, i need an advice on what are the next upgrades i can do in my build.

I`m currently have issues in T10+ maps, my dmg seems low (so i take to long to kill rare and hexproof monsters), and the mobs hit me hard, 1 hit is about 3k HP Loss (i take many hitkills)
So i need some advice what i can do to boost my Death aura damage and mostly my DEFENCES.

I`m know my gear is not the best, but i haven`t so much money when transiting to this build from another (i spend many regrets), so i farmed about 80c atm and should like make the right upgrades for farming red tier maps.

Thanks

Thats my PoB: https://pastebin.com/UD7Vhkpg

1. Get Viridi's Veil. Crit immunity is huge
2. Change Rumi's for Granite flask with % armour. 10% block is nothing.
3. Get Withering Step and link it with Lifetap (and Flame Dash in same link)
4. Get Corrupted Blood immunity. You have 2 empty sockets that are not used.
5. You can free 2 more points on tree start location. 2 More point from one of the unused jewels sockets. Put those points into Vampirism until you get more life (or maybe even leave them there).

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momomaniac wrote:

Hi all, i have been mainly playing max block tanky builds and this is my 1st time playing death aura so have a few questions on how to run it efficiently.

1) Can i check how are you guys using flame dash and withering step together. Is there any specific way to use them together?

You are correct, they share CD. Keep Flame Dash charges for emergency or use Blink Arrow which doesn't share CD.

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2) Any specific thing to lookout for or do while mapping?

-res and multiple phys as elemental damage

If you dont have Viridi's, then most curses and monster crit

If you already switched to Empower in CA setup - no regen

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3) What should i be doing when fighting map bosses?

First shoot from distance, get close to apply Withering Step and run in circles and shoot every few seconds.

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4) Any difference in strategy to question 3 while engaging in bigger bosses like the 4 conqs and Sirius?

I have been tanking hits while fighting Sirius all these while so any tips on how to beat him as a much squishier build would be great before i attempt him after finish lvling my gems... thanks in advance!

Conquerors and Sirius are mostly mechanics (and sometimes luck).

It's not easy, especially since our defenses took a hit this patch, but it's doable.

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f4ward wrote:

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momomaniac wrote:

Hi all, i have been mainly playing max block tanky builds and this is my 1st time playing death aura so have a few questions on how to run it efficiently.

1) Can i check how are you guys using flame dash and withering step together. Is there any specific way to use them together?

You are correct, they share CD. Keep Flame Dash charges for emergency or use Blink Arrow which doesn't share CD.

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2) Any specific thing to lookout for or do while mapping?

-res and multiple phys as elemental damage

If you dont have Viridi's, then most curses and monster crit

If you already switched to Empower in CA setup - no regen

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3) What should i be doing when fighting map bosses?

First shoot from distance, get close to apply Withering Step and run in circles and shoot every few seconds.

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4) Any difference in strategy to question 3 while engaging in bigger bosses like the 4 conqs and Sirius?

I have been tanking hits while fighting Sirius all these while so any tips on how to beat him as a much squishier build would be great before i attempt him after finish lvling my gems... thanks in advance!

Conquerors and Sirius are mostly mechanics (and sometimes luck).

It's not easy, especially since our defenses took a hit this patch, but it's doable.

Tried blink arrow and the small delay bothers me a little so changed to flame dash but the joint cooldown had me puzzled. So we dont put withering step on move button i guess? (Came from having steelskin/enduring cry on move button hence the confusion)

Been running circle around the boss and shooting once every couple of sec... just while still keeping them in range of death aura haha! Guess thats why i went wrong.

Thanks so much for all the replies and insights, highly appreciated. Probably will try to get viridi and the 2 magic rings next and complete the cluster jewels going forward 👍

Do u think that simulacrums are doable? I now it was in the last league but now we dont have too much defensive layers.

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sorlix wrote:

Do u think that simulacrums are doable? I now it was in the last league but now we dont have too much defensive layers.

Wave 20 wasn't hard last league, but this time it's 30 waves and less defenses... I have my doubts :)