Assassin Viper Strike 2.6 build attempt

Hi,

So I'm very excited with the upcoming 2.6 patch after reading the manifesto decided that Viper Strike Assassin would be pretty fun to play next patch given update to Viper Strike threshold jewel, buff to claws and some node changes near Shadow area. I do understand that whole this theory crafting is rather pointless without having the actual passive tree and unique updates, but hey, league ends and I don't have anything better to do :)

I have used Path of Building to create the build and in the spoiler you can find the code, which can be imported in the program to see the build.

Spoiler

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At first I ended up with 126 points spent. After removal of some nods (like +flask duration and such) I ended up with 119, which I think, is still a high number.

Could you please help me with optimizing the skill tree and some itemization suggestions?

I was thinking this as a league start, which later, when needed uniques acquired, could be an endgame build without any changes to passive tree. When designing the build I have crafted some rares, while checking prices at poe.trade for current league. They were quite affordable, so were needed uniques (except for the 6l of course).

As for 4l skills I was thinking something about:
CwDT(lvl 1) -> BV -> CoH -> Temporal Chains (Enfeeble)
Arctic Armour -> Haste -> Vengeance (?) -> ?
CwDT (lvl 1) -> Immortal Call -> Blood Rage -> Increased Duration

Last edited by chekh on Feb 24, 2017, 7:12:34 PM
Last bumped on Mar 10, 2017, 7:07:30 PM
I'm using a viper strike build since last few leagues and still works pretty well. Dmg is really fine, survivavility is not bad but i need better life gear and more life nodes. I'm going vaal pact too. Feel free to check my character BloodyWillliam.
Last edited by SingThisCorrosion on Mar 10, 2017, 7:35:49 PM

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