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[Berserker] Voltaxic Scourge Arrow - The Accuracy Stacker "Meme" Version
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Hi everyone! I’d like to share a build inspired by a classic Brazilian "meme" where a player tried to make a Marauder Archer work. I decided to take that concept and push it as far as possible using Accuracy Stacking mechanics. The goal was to clear all Pinnacle bosses and maintain a solid map clear.

Build Concept
Main Skill: Scourge Arrow.
Core Mechanic: High Accuracy scaling (reaching 41k Accuracy) combined with Precise Technique and Chaos conversion.

Core Items

• Voltaxic Rift (Snipe Bow): Converts Lightning to Chaos and allows Shocks to affect Chaos damage.
• Obscurantis: Core for Accuracy-to-Damage scaling.
• Screams of the Desiccated: For Impenetrable and Resonating Shrines utility.
• Stormrider Boots: Essential for the setup (available at Lv 80).

Ascendancy & Jewels

• Berserker Nodes: Crave the Slaughter, Aspect of Carnage, and Gore Dancer.
• Forbidden Jewels: Undeniable (Juggernaut) for massive Accuracy and Attack Speed scaling.
• Bloodline: Nameless (for the ring slot utility).

Performance & Experience
Initially, I planned for Tornado Shot, but the clear and single target felt lacking with the available arrow count. I also tested Lightning Arrow, which had poor single target performance. After trying Scourge Arrow of Menace, I realized it scales better with Critical Strikes rather than Precise Technique, so I settled on the standard Scourge Arrow. Even at Gem Level 1, its damage outperformed the other options.


Single Target & Clear:

• Scourge Arrow: Built-in infinite Pierce provides amazing Quality of Life for clearing.
• Storm Rain + Wither: Used to scale Chaos damage rapidly, similar to how Holy Relic Poison functions.
• Attack Speed: With 15-17 APS, reaching 5 stages of channeling takes only about 0.8s - 1s, making it easy to maintain max DPS despite the active playstyle.

Damage Breakdown (Approximate)
Note: PoB calculations for channeling skills can be tricky. On PoE Ninja, the average is around 5.7M DPS.

Standard Pinnacle Bosses (No Wither):

• Arrow: 687k Avg. Hit
• Thorn: 342k Avg. Hit

Uber Pinnacle Bosses (No Wither):

• Arrow: 206k Avg. Hit
• Thorns: 102k Avg. Hit

Defenses
EHP: 15k Phys / 8k-23k Elemental & Chaos.

• Mitigation: 44k Armor helps against hits, and instant Leech combined with Berserker recovery keeps me alive during mapping.
• Utility: Aspect of the Spider on a ring for damage and slows, or Flesh and Stone for extra defense.
• Weakness: Very fragile against heavy Elemental damage and lacks Ailment immunity. Positioning is key.

Potential Upgrades

• Passive Tree: 3 more levels would open a jewel socket to reach ~43k Accuracy.
• Enchant/Imbue: Mirage Archer would provide a significant boost to DPS pressure.

Final Thoughts
The damage exceeded my expectations for an Accuracy Stacker. The Voltaxic Rift solves many issues by allowing us to ignore Chaos Penetration due to the resistance inversion. I managed to kill all Pinnacle bosses with ease—Exarch was almost deleted before his first "ball phase."

The main challenge is the high-intensity playstyle; even with lightning-fast channeling, you need to be precise with your aim and positioning to avoid one-shots. It’s a fun, rewarding take on a classic community meme!

Actual Gear: