2.4 (HC Essence league) Balrog whip lash build, 211k+ DPS ( 72/71 Block/Spell Block )

Works in 2.4 the same as in 2.2 when it was originally created. No update needed

Welcome. I will try to make the build guide simple, sweet and short.

This build is for you if you're looking for something a bit different from other builds. No it is not the fastest clearer. It's probably not the most efficient way to go. But it is built around an underused skill and performs very well.

I did not find anything like it so if somebody aready made a really similar build I apologize in advance.

Please go ahead in Build ideas section.

Offence:

I wanted to do a ''hipster'' build by using a skill that is really unpopular: flame surge

Key element here is that flame surge has a 50% more damage against burning ennemies.

It combines very well with Righteous Fire that burns everything around you.



Defence:

Ascendancy picked is Necromancer:

By picking Necromancer you are getting Mistress of Sacrifice. This, combined with Bone Offering gives you very high block / spell block and HEAL on block. I think that is the strongest ascendancy nod at the moment.

Please go to Key stats section for DPS and defense highlights.

Here is awesome defense for no investment at all except the action of casting a spell!



DPS maths:

103 766 *1.5 = 155 649
155 649 *1.36 = 211 682.

Of course this dps is only true vs a 0% fire res mob. Click bait.

Still it is high DPS and has room for improvement.

Pros:
-Medium clear speed*
-Have to cast spells*
-Amazing Block / Spell Block and HEAL on Block
-Righteous fire looks cool
-Most mobs heals you.

Cons
-Medium clear speed*
-Have to cast spells*
-Certain map mods are not doable or too painful to do
-Your super powerful flame surge spell has low AOE

*It is a pro because it makes you alert and give you time to see what's around you.
*It is a con because you clear map slower than others.

https://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAMDAAQHBLMGDgj0CfYLYQxfDc0N4hEtFCAYVhkuGj4cpxzOHNwfxyftKS4rUCt4LJwtizLROuE8BTwtPV9Bh0PIRKtFR0WdSI5Ms08EUEdSU1NSU6VVrlXGVkhXDVugXz9oZWh0aPJqQ20Zdqx5OXwOfEt8g3y4fuKCEINfg8yD248aj6aUoJZ0l5WX9Jrgm4qf36IApwinVa2Nr2yvp7c-vOq-T8BUwGbEWMT2xq7PftAf04_UfNgk2L3ZYdpi2t3fsOvu7IPvDu987-vwH_Gs8i_yRfOb9kj56P4K_lQ=?accountName=KaptNCrounch&characterName=AndAnotherRip

First watch this:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pBcPsn3GmGY

Ok now here is a mini guide step by step about simply sustaining it with this build.

Step 1:

Reach level 65 to use this:


Step 2: Respec your character to get those regen nods:
https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/AAAABAMAAQSzBg4J9gthDF8RLRkuGj4cpyftKS4snDLRPC1Bh0SrRUdFnVNSU6VVrlcNW6BfP2h0aPJ8DnyDfLiCEIPMj6aUoJrgogCnVa9stz7AZsRYxPbGrtR82WHaYt-w6-7wH_Gs9kj56A==

Step 3: Use a leveled Purity of Fire
Level 17 is fine, level 15 might be fine but did not test it.

Step 4: Use leveled Stone golem, here level 15 should be fine.

Expect to need a budget of about 50c to make it decent at level 65
What you will need:
-maybe some regrets to respec at level 65.
-Couple rares that fix your resist (Overcapping fire is important for security issues)
-Tabula is really useful with a mana leech gem on your flame surge (mana is an issue and mana leech is the cheap way while u fix it in the long run)
-Rise Of Phoenix

Flame surge - Spell Echo - Elemental Focus - Concentrated Effect - Controlled Destruction - Fire Penetration

Replace Controlled destruction with mana leech until you have fixed mana issues.

Blasphemy - Enfeeble

Really strong layer of defense that also helps with Volatile blood that once in a while will explode in your face.

Righteous Fire - Increased Area Of Effect - Increased burning damage

The Aoe is important so that Flame surge always hits a burning target. We are not a pure Righteous fire build so don't use concentrated effect here.

Whirling blade - Fortify - Faster Attack

Fortify is not a luxury because we are a ''melee'' caster

Blade Vortex - Increased critical strikes - Increased duration - Cast When Damage Taken

This setup helps with triggering Elemental Overlord.

Bone offering - Stone Golem - Faster casting - Increased duration

Bone offerint is too important not to be supported.

Purity of Fire and Desecrate in the gem slots that remains.