[0.3.0 - Build of the Week] - Jack of all Bloody Trades (Ritualist - Spear n' blood.)

Submitting my build for Build of the Week, as it seems to be utterly destroying everything (T15+), which is a pretty good feat given that I am definitely not an elite player. ;)

Overview

On mob hordes, it uses Spearfield to quickly spread aggravated bleeding, and Herald of Blood then explodes the whole group. Good for very fast map clearance. Add in Ritual Sacrifice for added funsies. (I've made it to 14 modifiers at once.) Especially fun in Abyssal Depths.

On single targets (ie bosses) - Bloodhound's Mark and Rapid Attack quickly damage, aggravated bleed, armour break and heavy stun the enemy, so that it can be swiftly burned down with Spear of Solaris.

Key to the build is the use of Astramentis, enchanted with the Jack of All Trades notable passive to add a massive damage boost.


https://poe.ninja/poe2/profile/Tylorva-6160/character/Furianiae


VIDEO - T15 map with boss
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBLENota9LA



Key Gear

- Astramentis is the only unique I am using - improved with Adaptive Catalysts and enchanted with Jack of all Trades.
- Spear with maxed out physical DPS.
- Life Leech and Mana Leech are needed on the rare gear.
- Lots of attribute stats to make the most out of Jack of all Trades.
- Otherwise, just plenty of evasion and resistances.


Notes

- Levelling was a bit painful, especially in Act 2. I almost gave up, but am glad I stuck with it, as once it came together, it was then very easy all the way to T15 maps. I've had a lot less deaths than in previous leagues.

- I possibly need to upgrade my graphics card (a few years old now), as when in the middle of exploding big groups of mobs (such as breaches or abysses), my framerate plummets because everything is dying so quickly.

- Otherwise, there don't seem to be any issues with the build at all. I haven't found anything yet that I haven't been able to quickly take down, although I haven't attempted the Tier III endgame stuff yet (still need to gather enough splinters).

- In theory, the Bloodbarrier Unique Buckle should synergise well, but it wasn't proccing enough to be worth it - I would probably need to spec away from evasion to make the most of that, but haven't felt the need.

- I'm still playing this... may well come across some other unique that would make a big difference. (suggestions welcome!).

- Also, this has been my luckiest league ever! Had two highly valuable drops, which meant I could make the most out of the new Trade Market to sell them, and then spend the income! I suspect this also made a big difference in the ease of gameplay. (I think I have spent about 30 divines).

- Video added

I worked out how to make a video, and added it. :)

And... I guess I can scrap the Ritual Sacrifice completely now...? (Thanks, Orb of Chance).

Luckiest. League. Ever.