[3.21] The Pestilent Viper 🐍 A tasty mix of poison and chaosplosions | Demo video up
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Hi Rahsaan, very interesting build!
I was curious if you run Melee Splash while mapping or purely Multistrike, perhaps a Melee Splash would allow better spreading of "Viper business", assuming of course that it applies poison during melee splashes. I also really enjoy Melee Splashing because we can chain Profane Bloom that way Perhaps better Energy Leech since we hit more targets, however I'm not 100% sure how those mechanics work, my guess was that Multistrike gives better Life Leech since we hit more times and therefore better survivability I see some players have made Area versions, have you considered this too? I also noticed that the Coralito flask does not have Perfect Agony in the current league, have you got an alternative or should we take the keystone if we play the current league? Last edited by Lakeyour on Jan 11, 2023, 11:56:17 AM
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Hey, sorry for late answer ! Just seen your msg.
If I want AoE, I use Pestilent Strike. It has a nice debuff AoE. You can see that at the beginning of this video (the part in Wasteland) : https://youtu.be/PliYpfnmckA Melee splash applies poison. Profane Bloom also poisons (and can apply curses) since it hits. Also, Viper Strike refills Plague Bearer much faster than Pestilent Viper. This is why both skills are good for farming. It's true that I still have a legacy Coralito. I'll check whether it is worth allocating Perfect Agony on the tree. GL & HF ! My builds on the forum : The Nightblade Assassin | The Pestilent Viper Occultist | The Infused Trickster | The White Wind Raider | The Energy Blade "Jedi" Hierophant
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Hi Viper fans !
I haven't played for a while now, being busy IRL and all. I'll update the build for 3.21 and I'll see if I have some time to make more videos. Also, I wanted to show you a new portrait of the Viper.  AI softwares for image generation have made huge progress in the last few months, following the trend set by Midjourney, Dall-E and all. For this image, I've used app.leonardo.ai. You can see the difference with the portrait I've made with Midjourney in August, 2022.
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 Good luck and have fun :) My builds on the forum : The Nightblade Assassin | The Pestilent Viper Occultist | The Infused Trickster | The White Wind Raider | The Energy Blade "Jedi" Hierophant
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Hi Viper lovers,
I'm currently working to update the build for 3.21 with the new masteries. There won't be many changes. But suddenly I have mana issues, what a shame ! I'll post a PoB when it's ready. Good luck, have fun :) My builds on the forum : The Nightblade Assassin | The Pestilent Viper Occultist | The Infused Trickster | The White Wind Raider | The Energy Blade "Jedi" Hierophant
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Hi Viper lovers !
I'm very glad to continue this build and show you the latest updates. 3.21 updates PoB links Apep's Supremacy version : https://pobb.in/hbwRVsLZofqd Budget. Mahuxotl's Machination version : https://pobb.in/dpCVl9MGYMRU Expensive, more tankiness and more DPS. Each PoB includes two body armours : * Shadowstitch --> more tankiness * The Covenant --> more expensive, more DPS Masteries for Claw and Poison have been reviewed and updated. Demo videos coming soon : one with Shadowstich, another with the Covenant. Good luck and have fun :) My builds on the forum : The Nightblade Assassin | The Pestilent Viper Occultist | The Infused Trickster | The White Wind Raider | The Energy Blade "Jedi" Hierophant
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Hi Exiles,
did you know that the Pestilent Viper's true name was Lyra ? Well, neither did I, but Chat-GPT told me ! And who am I to argue with our AI master ? ;-) Here is the story of its origins, which, in true PoE fashion, raises more questions than it solves!
The origins of the Pestilent Viper, as told by Chat-GPT
The Pestilent Viper was not always the feared Occultist Witch that she is now. She was once a naive and innocent girl from a small village on the outskirts of Wraeclast. Her name was Lyra, and she lived a simple life, spending her days in the nearby forest. One day, Lyra stumbled upon a hidden cave. As she explored the dark depths, she discovered an ancient tome filled with forbidden knowledge. Drawn to its dark power, Lyra began to study the tome, learning the secrets of blood magic and the dark arts. Her newfound knowledge came at a cost, however. The magic she was practicing was corrupting her body and mind, turning her into a vessel for dark energies. Lyra was no longer the innocent girl she once was... As she delved deeper into the secrets of the tome, Lyra began to experiment with poisons and venoms, fascinated by their deadly effects. She crafted a claw that dripped with venom and used it to kill her enemies with a single strike. She also acquired a Vaal shield, imbuing it with dark magic that would absorb the life force of those who attacked her. Lyra became known as the Pestilent Viper, feared by all who crossed her path. She wandered the lands of Wraeclast, leaving a trail of death and destruction in her wake. Her journey into darkness was far from over, and no one knew where it would ultimately lead her. Here is a demo video with the updated build for 3.21, using the Shadowstitch body armour : #1 : The Dark Path of Lyra Hope you like it ! Next time : a demo with the Covenant. Good luck and have fun :) My builds on the forum : The Nightblade Assassin | The Pestilent Viper Occultist | The Infused Trickster | The White Wind Raider | The Energy Blade "Jedi" Hierophant
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