[3.25] The Lazy Nova - Archmage MoM Crit Ice Nova of Frostbolts with Svalinn

I would love some direction or feedback on my build :)

This was my first league, took a break for a month, then came back and am now totally lost on how to improve the build.

Can comfortably run t16s and t17 mobs. Wiping a lot on t17 bosses.

Was thinking I grind to 97 then I will have enough points to swap to the cluster jewel version?

Honestly no idea where to start on items.

I have about 25div.


https://pobb.in/Z25Q-zrBGhi_
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I would love some direction or feedback on my build :)

This was my first league, took a break for a month, then came back and am now totally lost on how to improve the build.

Can comfortably run t16s and t17 mobs. Wiping a lot on t17 bosses.

Was thinking I grind to 97 then I will have enough points to swap to the cluster jewel version?

Honestly no idea where to start on items.

I have about 25div.


https://pobb.in/Z25Q-zrBGhi_


Few things, in no particular order

1. levels are your friend for sure
2. work on a wand upgrade, theres some recomb guides out there
2. quality your skill gems
3. get corrupted blood immunity on a jewel, drop life flask
4. get ailment immunity, either thru shock avoid boots + stormshroud, or swap purity of elements for wrath.
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Last edited by Piousqd#0073 on Feb 11, 2025, 6:50:47 AM
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Piousqd#0073 wrote:
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I would love some direction or feedback on my build :)

This was my first league, took a break for a month, then came back and am now totally lost on how to improve the build.

Can comfortably run t16s and t17 mobs. Wiping a lot on t17 bosses.

Was thinking I grind to 97 then I will have enough points to swap to the cluster jewel version?

Honestly no idea where to start on items.

I have about 25div.


https://pobb.in/Z25Q-zrBGhi_


Few things, in no particular order

1. levels are your friend for sure
2. work on a wand upgrade, theres some recomb guides out there
2. quality your skill gems
3. get corrupted blood immunity on a jewel, drop life flask
4. get ailment immunity, either thru shock avoid boots + stormshroud, or swap purity of elements for wrath.


Great, thanks for that.

2. Is a recomb wand guide I am looking for specifically for this build, or find a general guide and them bridge the gap for the stats this build wants?

2a. I thought all my skill gems that required it were at +20% quality from the build guide?

3. Is this finding an existing version of a gem I already have that in addition has corrupted blood immunity? And what do I drop the life flask for?




Hi. Loved your guide. Any ideas on new Ascendancy classes in the Legacy of Phrecia Event? What to get for the Ice Nova and is it viable at all?

Was thinking about the Polytheist:
Devout of Ralakesh - gives 3 Endurance, Power, Frenzy charges. And Devout of Lunaris - Nova spells cast on target. Not sure how it will gonna work with Frostbolts and is there a point even?

There's also a Whisperer:
don't panic yet - 100% phis damage taken from mana
we know all - added lightning damage from 4% from mana (which is not a lot)
But there is mandatory node "an infinite persuit" which removes mana buff from Int and gives mana from Dexterity, but we don't have a lot of dex from gear and the tree. How to negate that?
there is more - another useful node, gives 4 frenzy and power charges.

And finally, Surfcaster:
Ghost of the deep - 30% flat MS, CS.
Stormy seas - 100% lightning damage converted to cold + shock
Glacal wave - less damage from enemies, more damage to them
Sea legs - Some crits and evasion on overcapped defences could be useful.

Sadly, I don't see anything as powerful as Divine guidance and Sanctuary of thought as it is in Heirophant.

What do you guys think? Lets keep the convo going before the new "league".
Trying to make a build on Whisperer with Svalinn for 88\88 block, got to 80\80, and meh damage so far. Based on the OP's gear and jewels.

I like the built in MoM, we dont' need Cloak of Defiance, can run strong armor with strength (we need it for Svalinn req).

https://pobb.in/VhJetLY4YRlJ

Please, critique, my first theory build.

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