[3.2] Ice shot (raider vs deadeye) & (chain vs pierce) ?

I use dead eye..
skill gem is chain and ascendancy is powerful precision.

Its fine even in t10 maps on a 5link.. but difficult on elder based mobs or cold based breach.
Chain is always better.

Doesn't the ice shot jewel give pierce? I always used those, never tried without them and going chain, but the 25% increased aoe the jewels give as well, is to good to give up i think.

As for ascendancy I think deadeye is just flat out better for any projectile build. Tailwind + fast and deadly are amazing. The +1 arrow and increased area isn't that bad as well (far shot is a bit meh).

It's a pretty good skill for clearing, but single target damage isn't the best, especially compared to barrage. Most bow builds really use 1 skill for clearing and barrage for bossing.

I am not sure why it wasn't moved to Gameplay section yet. Hmm. My threads that moderators "find" more fitting for Gameplay sectio get moved instantly :D

Was watching on youtube ice shot skill build from "Path Of Exile builds" 3.2. And atm its fine... dont have full link sets and full set anyways, but already its pretty good build with friendly economy...

Ice shot with chain for sure u’ll clean packs super fast but u need some single target, barrage does t job these days;) I did crit ice shot raider last 2leagues, wery smooth and fast clear in maps, did t15 no problem;) great starter build, but t new deadeye looks good too;)