2.5 - Hidden Potential EK Build (starts cheap - should scale to end game - WIP)
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This is a work in progress - I will update the content over the next week as I progress.
Background: I wanted to try an EK build because it's totally not in vogue and non-meta- and take it to the end game. I believe I can get there starting with an ultra budget build for the majority of the content and then utilize a few end game items (e.g. +1 curse amulet, Witchfire, Cospris, lvl 21 EK, lvl 21 added chaos) to see how far it can go. This build is inspired by my previous breach Berserker build that I took to Level 92 - based off of the excellent BV obliteration build found here: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1682703/page/1 The mechanics should sound familiar to other builds - scale physical damage + chaos/poison and utilize double-dipping damage modifiers (+damage, +spell damage, +physical damage). The only unique item required upfront is the Hidden Potential Jewel which scales damage by up to 25% for each magic item. It's really fun while leveling to get the significant damage boost from just magic items! Post Level 80 - a Cospris 5L/6L Chest will be required to get an extra curse and free Poison link). Leveling
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I got to Dried Lake Merciless at Level 61 not even utilizing 3 empty Jewel slots. I had ALL magic items with the exception of the hidden potential gem and the Winds of Change glove (+projectile speed/damage) which is optional but improves quality of life. For weapons, use 2 easily obtained magic wands with + spell damage, + cast speed. For other items, getting +life +resist. +Resist(s) on each magic item is mandatory as getting to 75 resists is a challenge and will require some effort to get the right resists. While leveling, I utilized Flame totem, incinerate, bladefall at various points to supplement damage. Starting at level 50, I got a 5L magic chest with life & resist. 5L: EK, Pierce, Controlled Destruction, Poison, Spell Echo/Added Chaos 5L EK tooltip damage: 11,363 DPS (could be more if I added two missing jewels). Note that Blasphemy - Warlords Mark is recommended while leveling to help with leech, but will transition to Vulnerability and eventually tri-curse (enfeeble, temp chains) with the help of Cospris and a +1 curse amulet down the line. To solve mana issues while leveling, use Clarity and/or Mana flasks. Passive Tree at Lvl 61: www.poeurl.com/ZPh (note that I will respec out of the top-right damage nodes later - see end tree - as damage won't be a problem later and +life is better). Merciless Lab - Checkpoint - at Lvl 73
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Easily ran Merciless Lab at Lvl 73 to grant the most important Berserker ascendancy: 40% more damage Aspect of Carnage. (EK tooltip now 27,554 with just 5L on a magic chest). Intentionally under-equipped at this point to show the viability of this build as a starter/budget option. Video here: https://vimeo.com/199183876 Lvl 73 Passive Tree here: www.poeurl.com/ZVQ Tips for Merciless Lab: Vaal Pact not taken yet to help with traps. Granite/Basalt/Manual Enduring Cry for Lab Boss. Planned Ascendancies
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1. Pain Reaver (for much needed leech)
2. Crave the Slaughter (kind of useless, just get this later when you are ready for merciless lab) 3. Aspect of Carnage (40% more damage, makes the build) 4. Cloaked in Savagery Planned End Game Passive Tree A ton of life: 213% increased maximum life/+138 to maximum life/+106 from strength) Alchemist nodes for better flask utilization. 5 jewel sockets. 89% increased evasion. Stun support.
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Planned End Game Links
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5L on Cospris: EK (G), Pierce/Void Manipulation (G), Controlled Destruction(B), Spell Echo (B), Added Chaos(B) 6L on Cospris EK (G), Pierce/Void Manipulation (G), Controlled Destruction(B), Spell Echo (B), Added Chaos(B), Empower (R) Curse Set-up: Blasphemy - Enfeeble - Temporal Chains + vuln on chains (via Witchfire brew) CWDT: use whatever combo you like typical candidates include Immortal Call, Arctic Breath, Vortex, Bladefall (for extra leech healing, damage) Movement: Flame Dash, Faster Casting Utility: Vaal Haste, Vaal Lightning Trap Last edited by atlassound on Jan 12, 2017, 12:17:32 PM Last bumped on Feb 28, 2017, 2:21:18 PM
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Updated OP to include lvl 73 checkpoint that grants the most important Berserker ascendancy: 40% more damage Aspect of Carnage. (EK tooltip now 27,554 with just 5L on a magic chest).
Intentionally under-equipped at this point to show the viability of this build as a starter/budget option. Video here: https://vimeo.com/199183876 Lvl 73 Passive Tree here: www.poeurl.com/ZVQ Tips for Merciless Lab: Vaal Pact not taken yet to help with traps. Granite/Basalt/Manual Enduring Cry for Lab Boss. Next post will be Uber Lab run. Last edited by atlassound on Jan 12, 2017, 11:54:41 AM
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Will try this build and see what I can optimise!
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" Awesome - I kind of gave up on it because of the lack of high end single target damage (vs BV and Bladefall for intance - see my other guide https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1820685_. May revisit this during the new league. |
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