[2.4] 100% Fire SWT with AXE ! (T16, UBER atziri!!)

Very nice build, I will start with this next league, only 1 question, there is any change in this build with the new path 2.5 notes?... Thanks...

How the hell would you deal with Phoenix guardian? Just sayin...

Hi, im looking to start the next league with this cheap build.

I was wondering a couple of things. First, why don't you take Elemental Overload? It can be triggered easy with OoS, and also totem should trigger it. It's a free 40% more dmg.

Second. Maybe there is a chance to do this build without the Avatar of Fire passive node; but this way you need to drop the Cauterizer axe (which is good for leveling).
I mean: if you use a Signal fire quiver, all the damage will be converted to fire; at this point you just need to craft yourself a cheap 6l +1 bow (way cheaper than a 6l Cauterizer imho).

Also. Can't remember if blood rage grants frenzy charge even with totem kills. If so, it could be a good option to boost cast speed and add some more damage.

I watched Nugi's launch day video on the weekend looking for a new build after I scrapped my crit cyclone raider.

https://www.twitch.tv/nugiyen/v/104748046

He was trying different SWT builds but did not manage to finalize it though from what I could tell. I googled information about SWT since I wanted to start one and found this thread.

I put together all the information I had and come up with the trees below at which I could switch from 2 Warchief totems to 2 Shockwave totems.

Leveling was super easy! 2handed weapon + armour all the way. One four link is enough.

Leveling Part 1: Melee Attack + 1 totem

Auras: Herald of Ash

Ground Slam/Cleave + Protector totem > Sunder + Protector totem > Earthquake + Warchief totem

http://poeplanner.com/AAQAAFMxAwAnBLMLYRQgPfxQR1hjXz9nm2jyjM-iAK4-r2zAZsauxtjkUe8O8B_2SDwF73xFRzLR6-6a4EWdU1KnCNgkNsUfAgQHg9tVxkyzl5VSUz1fAAAAAAA=

Leveling Part 2: 2x Warchief totem

Auras: Herald of Ash + Hatred

http://poeplanner.com/AAQAAG8xAwA1BLMLYRQgPfxQR1hjXz9nm2jyjM-iAK4-r2zAZsauxtjkUe8O8B_2SDwF73xFRzLR6-6a4EWdU1KnCNgkNsUfAgQHg9tVxkyzl5VSUz1f2t3E9n31cqmsqlnzGjiQVXIPZp5Y5SoTWiuj8gAAAAAA

Leveling Part 3: 2x Shockwave totem (Level 60)

Auras: zero, Clear Mind jewel

http://poeplanner.com/AAQAALkxAwBaBAcEswthDjwQzBQgFHEaOB8CKhMspzbFPAU8LT1fPfxFnUrETLNQR1JTU1JVxlZIWGNY5VnzWiteXV8_Zp5nm2jycg9yqXaseyB8g4IHg1-D24zPkFWXlZf0muCf36IAo_KnCKeUrKquPq9swGbE9sauxtjPftH92CTZfORR6hjr7u8O73zwH_ZI9q73MviT-Ov60v6HHRSvjY9G37_bT-DDJbwGw6ajuX7GBBYLe7MXjM9nAAAAAAA=

Of course you need the items (Cauteriser, Pyre, Band of the Brotherhood) before you make the switch! If you do not have the Shockwave totem gear yet stick to the 2x Warchief totem gameplay.

From that on you can do whatever you want. Get more life, sockets, damage nodes?! Up to you.

Probably what I will be speccing into next...

http://poeplanner.com/AAQAAO0xAwB0BAcEswthDjwQzBQgFHEaOB8CKhMspzbFPAU8LT1fPfxFnUrETLNQR1JTU1JVxlZIWGNY5VnzWiteXV8_Zp5nm2jycg9yqXaseyB8g4IHg1-D24zPkFWXlZf0muCf36IAo_KnCKeUrKquPq9swGbE9sauxtjPftH92CTZfORR6hjr7u8O73zwH_ZI9q73MviT-Ov60v6HHRSvjY9G37_bT-DDJbyDzLc-_grYvTWS_o9N46ZXOuHyRdAf7-uUb2ZU891oZScvOlgWb-NqHNyPGpo7gpvtPNWmBsOmo7l-xgQWC3uzF4zPZwAAAAAA

Currently I'm testing Orb of Storms + Increased Critical Strikes with Elemental Overload. Even while doing zero damage you still crit and proc Elemental Overload. Your damage is just zero.

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zorker wrote:

Currently I'm testing Orb of Storms + Increased Critical Strikes with Elemental Overload. Even while doing zero damage you still crit and proc Elemental Overload. Your damage is just zero.

Yep, this is the way to do it. I like Orb of Storms + Increased Critical Strikes + Curse on Hit + Enfeeble.

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Serge91 wrote:

Maybe there is a chance to do this build without the Avatar of Fire passive node; but this way you need to drop the Cauterizer axe (which is good for leveling).

You can use Cauteriser but drop Avatar of Fire if you get your hands on Xoph'ethula's Heart. Of course, with the new totem shield (Tukohama's Fortress), it's tempting to go wand or scepter instead.

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nicrnicr17 wrote:

How the hell would you deal with Phoenix guardian? Just sayin...

It's immune to ignite, not fire damage, right? So there shouldn't be a problem.

Just made this build on standard just to see how it goes but don't you feel bothered by the slow movespeed of it? I'm used to archer builds so that might be part of the issue...

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foojin wrote:

Just made this build on standard just to see how it goes but don't you feel bothered by the slow movespeed of it? I'm used to archer builds so that might be part of the issue...

It's pretty typical with totem builds :/ I know how you feel. If I don't have at least 50% movement speed I feel like I'm in molasses. Dreamfeather + Queen of the Forest ruined the game for me (perma 200%+ movement speed is a thing of beauty).

I was doing Merciless lab yesterday and specced into Arohongui. I started mapping thereafter and just thought...WTF is happening? Why am I lagging now all the time.

Today I read this: https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/5hcl8w/chieftan_node_arohongui_causes_massive/

This is a real bummer, I hate laggy gameplay. Really makes the whole build less enjoyable.

Other then that it is going pretty well. Crafted the 5link yesterday. Damage is decent. I am on the way to level my Shockwave totems to 20. Hopefully one will Vaal to 21. *fingers crossed!*

I thought about Xoph's blood neck lately which Tempada is using aswell. I could respec some points and drop Avatar of fire.

Will probably the next item that I will buy. This will change my spec to this (level 87):

http://poeplanner.com/AAQAAO8xAwB1A3UEBwSzC2EOPBDMFCAUcRo4HNwfAiW8Jy8qEyynNZI2xTpYOuE8BTwtPV89_EWdSsRMs03jUEdSU1NSVcZWSFhjWHdY5VnzWiteXV8EXz9mnmebaPJyD3Kpdqx7IHyDggeCm4Nfg8yD24zPjxqQVZErl5WX9Jo7muCdrp_fogCj8qZXpwinlKyqrj6vbLc-wGbE9sauxtjPftH92CTYvdl820_fv-DD5FHqGOvu7w7vfPAf8kX2SPau9zL4k_jr_gr-h_6P7TzVppRvZlTQH-_r891oZeQiGmwGw6ajuX7GBCbzE6UD1r1gAAAAAAA=

I decided to go zero dex. My dream item is Kaom's heart. I will replace the fire helm with a rare one once I get it.

Leveling the gems is still key. I stick to maps that I can run really quickly for the sake of leveling the gems. https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/515fsk/god_tier_maps_atlas_discussion/d79pzpz/

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zorker wrote:

I was doing Merciless lab yesterday and specced into Arohongui. I started mapping thereafter and just thought...WTF is happening? Why am I lagging now all the time.

Today I read this [Reddit link]

This is a real bummer, I hate laggy gameplay. Really makes the whole build less enjoyable.

Are you using DirectX 11 or 9? I was using 9 before grabbing that Ascendancy node (no shadows generally makes for smoother gameplay), but once the stuttering began, I switched to 11 and now things are a little better.

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Other then that it is going pretty well. Crafted the 5link yesterday. Damage is decent. I am on the way to level my Shockwave totems to 20. Hopefully one will Vaal to 21. *fingers crossed!*

Damage feels good for me too, I just need more life! Sitting at 5.4k hp and it doesn't feel quite good enough for constant Alch-and-go on mid tier maps. I don't have an Immortal Call setup or Leap Slam + Fortify going yet, so hopefully those changes will significantly boost defense (want to finalize my boots first).

Good luck! Same here with the corruption trying. I hope 7 Shockwave Totem gems is enough to hit the jackpot.

Snagged this for 20C (my offer; probably could have gotten it for less) earlier today:

Some updates on my character.

Managed to do Uber Lab before I got Kaoms with 5500 health. Had to do it twice. The first time I did the first two trials just fine but got oneshotted by the boss on the third trial the second he came out. Was pretty hilarious. Outranged him the second time and scored the win.

* Bought a white Eternal Burgonet with 40% Shockwave totem damage for 15c and put a Screaming Essence of Greed onto it.
* Bought Xoph's Blood and got rid of Avatar of Fire on the tree.
* Bought a Kaom's Heart.
* Bought a 6 socketed Cauterizer that I already chromed 3R-3B. Farming 1500 fusings now...

Buffed damage is around 21k atm still on a 5link with level 19 gems without quality.

Healthpool is around 7500.

My map pool is up to T9 atm. Only real struggle is Breaches when there are ton of mobs on screen and a rare with increased physical spawns. Can get really spicy at time. >_<

I mostly try to farm quicker maps to level the gems. Man breaches spawn so much loot. Need to pick up less. :p

All in all I'm really happy with the build atm. I built for high life and high Ingnite dot with high initial damage per hit.