R.I.P. [2.6] Explosive Arrow - Elementalist Build Guide (multi class + version, in depth theory)

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GiantGoomba wrote:

SO I should switch slower projectile with prolif?
I guess I will do that when I have leveled the prolif and another CONC/AOE gem.
Maybe I will buy them if they are not that expensive.

Could you tell me if it is worth to vaal all other gems to lvl 21 expect EA?

Yes. I usually buy gems with some quality, so I don't have to waste too much time leveling 2x. I don't think you will need aoe gem. The prolif gem's aoe is the same at all levels. Again with it the damage will be lower, but should be high enough for trash.

It's definitely worth getting Empower level 4 and EA 21 but other gems don't add as much damage. You can vaal them, but it's not necessary.

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Greengroove wrote:

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GiantGoomba wrote:

SO I should switch slower projectile with prolif?
I guess I will do that when I have leveled the prolif and another CONC/AOE gem.
Maybe I will buy them if they are not that expensive.

Could you tell me if it is worth to vaal all other gems to lvl 21 expect EA?

Yes. I usually buy gems with some quality, so I don't have to waste too much time leveling 2x. I don't think you will need aoe gem. The prolif gem's aoe is the same at all levels. Again with it the damage will be lower, but should be high enough for trash.

It's definitely worth getting Empower level 4 and EA 21 but other gems don't add as much damage. You can vaal them, but it's not necessary.

Managed to get a prolif lvl 21 20 quali for only 20c.
But how do I proc the Mastermind of discord? Guess I need lightning dmg on my gear?
Or should I get lightning arrow?

Problem is that I have this rings:

When I craft lightning dmg on the other one will it proc always?

I leave this here. Maybe you can add something to your EA or have some new ideas :)

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GiantGoomba wrote:

But how do I proc the Mastermind of discord? Guess I need lightning dmg on my gear?
Or should I get lightning arrow?

To proc Mastermind you need to use a lightning skill. Vaal lightning trap should do the trick. I think (if I remember correctly) that you can also see some change in the character screen when you use the lightning skill. Other options are lightning arrow or orb of storms.

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fanimala wrote:

I leave this here. Maybe you can add something to your EA or have some new ideas :)

Spoiler

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1880629

That looks dope man. I will have a further look later. Any videos coming? How do you sustain mana? My friend had an idea for EA CI trixter, probs similar.

Ty. I made this build when I got my hands on the Infernal Mantle.

No mana issues at all. I respecced out of mana for more dmg. I usually run only grace + discipline. I leech mana like crazy (warlords and boots). Else Rallying Cry + jewel + clarity is enough to prevent low mana.


Would be a pleasure when you find some improvements :)

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Greengroove wrote:

To proc Mastermind you need to use a lightning skill. Vaal lightning trap should do the trick. I think (if I remember correctly) that you can also see some change in the character screen when you use the lightning skill. Other options are lightning arrow or orb of storms.

Is it worth to drop Frenzy for lightning arrow?
Because sometimes you don't have Vaal Lightning Trap... (Izaro, etc.)

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GiantGoomba wrote:

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Greengroove wrote:

To proc Mastermind you need to use a lightning skill. Vaal lightning trap should do the trick. I think (if I remember correctly) that you can also see some change in the character screen when you use the lightning skill. Other options are lightning arrow or orb of storms.

Is it worth to drop Frenzy for lightning arrow?
Because sometimes you don't have Vaal Lightning Trap... (Izaro, etc.)

Use Unset Ring for a free Slot. Or remove cwdt in Golem Setup.

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fanimala wrote:

Use Unset Ring for a free Slot. Or remove cwdt in Golem Setup.

I guess it is not worth to drop an elemental ring :)
Maybe remove the cwdt but I don't know...

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GiantGoomba wrote:

Is it worth to drop Frenzy for lightning arrow?
Because sometimes you don't have Vaal Lightning Trap... (Izaro, etc.)

You should have lightning traps up for Izaro. There's the whole labyrinth to get the charges. If there's a specific fight that doesn't allow you for the use of traps, then you can still use normal lightning traps or orb of storms in the slot instead of vaal light trap. These situations will be very limited. In fact few even come to my mind: Hall of Grandmasters (even here you will get charges eventually), Hallowed ground and Death & Taxes.

Frenzy charges actually give a lot of damage and attack speed. It is not worth dropping that, unless you have other options for sustaining them. Tho Frenzy seems optimal to me.

Let's be honest. The extra damage you get there is only needed in T16 map boss and Shaper. To proc the effect you only need to throw the trap. The trap doesn't even have to go off.

Cwdt is an option too...

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GiantGoomba wrote:

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fanimala wrote:

Use Unset Ring for a free Slot. Or remove cwdt in Golem Setup.

I guess it is not worth to drop an elemental ring :)
Maybe remove the cwdt but I don't know...

well 25% pen vs 25% increaed ele dmg. lets assume you have already 600%+ increased ele dmg...
then unset rings is the only Option to always have extra 25% pen. when you want that extra dmg , then its 1000000% worth.


and have a look at Dying Sun ruby flask.

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izaro has its own instance -> no vaal souls