2.3 Fakener (budget fake Mjölner) build - Trickster Version

I'm thinking of respeccing a scion into this build, but before I invest any currency, I've got a few questions as I'm still pretty new to the game.

Mathil recommends the scion beserker/assassin class. As there are two options, would it be better to go for the hybrid life/es or life base option (or what are the advantages/disadvantages between the two)? I also saw the he mentioned that most of the "good" fakener builds use CI, but neither of the scion builds spec into it. Is there a significant disadvantage to this?

My other question is if I were to spec into a scion variation of this build, would any of the gear change? Does anyone have a well-geared scion that I could take a look at?

Finally, just out of curiosity, does the build struggle with any mods in particular, or are there any that it can't run?

Thanks in advance!

On a side note, I noticed that the tricker skill tree does not spec into CI for some reason. Is the tree out of date or is it just a mistake?

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BGOHHH wrote:

...most of the "good" fakener builds use CI, but neither of the scion builds spec into it...

Use the search button and search this thread for all posts by alvuimil. He posted a great scion CI tree and answers most every other question you could have about the build.

Is this doable as Low Life?

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stoudtlr wrote:

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BGOHHH wrote:

...most of the "good" fakener builds use CI, but neither of the scion builds spec into it...

Use the search button and search this thread for all posts by alvuimil. He posted a great scion CI tree and answers most every other question you could have about the build.

+1

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rockmassif wrote:

Is this doable as Low Life?

The only updated thing is the tree, several things changed with the ascendancy patch. Will do a full update later. u can check gears in my profile:

https://www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/alvuimil/characters (Severne_I)

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alvuimil wrote:

Fakener Low-Life Version

Tree at lv 93

https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/AAAABAABAQDBAwQDlgceDXwN0Q5ID6sQYhEPES8RUBGWFr8ZihqPGyUc3B2qIG4i9CSLKPoqCyo4Kwot0jLRNbk7KDwFPV9FR0ZxSVFJsUuuTLNQMFJTV8lca1yKXfJfal-wYENjQ2ZUbAttGW49b55wUnC7dwd713_GgpuDCYRIhFOExYV7hX2HE4nTjDaMdo8aj_qTJ5Uul5WX9JitmjubtZykn9-hL6KjpjKnK6hyrJixW7QMuJO5k76AvorAZsHzwwnDOsNtykrK09Af0NDXz9lb217hiOOE6QLquuvu6_XsGOw473zviO_r7_3w1fId9tr31_k3-wk=?accountName=alvuimil&characterName=Severne_I

I used the search feature and I was able to find lots of useful information. I wasn't able to find an updated gear and passive tree for the ci scion build. It's definitely possible that I missed it.

Would anyone be able post it or refer me to where I can find it?

Thanks

EDIT: I've found the leveling breakdown that alvuimil posted several pages back. Is that tree the most up-to-date tree for the CI scion variation? Also, as far as gear recommendations go, would anything change for the scion or is it best to go with OP's gear for the trickster CI.

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BGOHHH wrote:

I used the search feature and I was able to find lots of useful information. I wasn't able to find an updated gear and passive tree for the ci scion build. It's definitely possible that I missed it.

Would anyone be able post it or refer me to where I can find it?

Thanks

EDIT: I've found the leveling breakdown that alvuimil posted several pages back. Is that tree the most up-to-date tree for the CI scion variation? Also, as far as gear recommendations go, would anything change for the scion or is it best to go with OP's gear for the trickster CI.

PAGE 169, this is how i played my CI Trickster. Though i changed to SCION Lowlife.
Gears would be the same for both, except for Elreon Rings for Scion, and maybe some mana on hit jewel

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alvuimil wrote:

I switched to Coc at lv 41 (lvl req for my Vagan Poignard) Facerolled all content to merc with 25-30% all ress, 2k hp, 1,5k ES (take all hp u can from tree, respec later). Did Cruel > Merc with no problems. I'd say 5L Voll and Vagan Dagger is a must if u want to lvl with this.

I decided for the Trickster because not only has 0 cost for cyc / whirlwing, also u get some Attack speed / ES % on ur Trickster nodes. "Walk the aether" also gives 20% increased attack speed always ouu use a move speed...The no cost for cyclone allows the use of Vaal Haste, and also using a DOEDRES DAMMING RING to get +1 curse (assasing + warlord) using warlord gives the opportunity to skip LL from chest and add more damage if you have a 6L

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alvuimil wrote:

Im back to Fakeners life. Ci version. Trickster

My current setup (Merc Lab farming):

Lv 86
7291 ES
52,69% cyc crit (no charges)
57,94% spell crit (no charges)
75% fire, 57% cold, 75% Light resistances (no endurance charges)
3.88 Attack speed on cyclone (Attack time 0.26 seconds - no frenzy charges)
Auras: Discipline + Blasphemy (Assasin's mark + Warlord's Mark)

Tree

https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/AAAABAYCAQceCSANfA3RDkgPxBEvEVARlhXXGYoajxslHNwgbiL0KPoqCyo4Kwosvy3SMtE1uTt8PAU9X0GWRUdFfEZxSVFJsUuuTINMs1AwUlNWY1fJXfJfal-wY0NmVGwLbRlvnnBScFZw1HSBdwd_xoKbgwmExYV7hX2GrocTidOMNox2jxqP-pAbkyeVLpeVl5eX9JitmhOaO5u1nKSf36EvoqOjo6crrrO0DLQ4uJO4yr6KwGbDOspKytPQ0ND118_ZW9te29TjhOUZ6QLquuvu7BjsOO9874jw1fba-Tf5pPsJ-_U=?accountName=alvuimil&characterName=FatherFakener

New flask / mods are just to OP

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What would you recommend upgrading next? Tooltip show's 22K discharge with 6 power and 3 endurance and I have 6.1k ES. I have Maligaro's and Facebreakers which put me at about 25k discharge, but I felt the increased ES was better than the 3k damage increase. Currently level 84.

Current gear


Should I save to multimod my dagger first, get a high ES rare helmet, or buy fusings and get my Voll's to 6L? With the price of Voll's devotions I'm not looking to buy one. I have been saving every chance orb and white Agate, Lapis, and Amber ammy I find along with buying any Agate's that show up at vendors when I level a character. Once I get 342 agates and chance orbs I run an Anarchy mod and try my luck. Done it once so far about about half way to having enough to do it a second time. One of these times I'll get lucky and chance one.

Edit: I've got 2 6S Voll's so I won't be attempting a 6L on the one I currently wear. That way i don't mess up my 5L in case I run out of fusing before getting a 6L

OK, I think I've finally finished my Fakener character.

Character: WildPolkaroo (my profile should be public)
Discharge dmg: 82.4K (with increased AOE) /100K (with increased crit dmg)
ES: 7615
Charges: 7 power, 5 endurance
Ascendancy: Ascendant, Scion/berserker

Here's my gear. Ignore the life flask, I'll replace that with a Ruby flask one day.



Passive tree:


Any recommendations on gear to change/upgrade? I cant really think of any other optimization that wouldn't cost like 10 exa+.

maybe I'm missing something, why do you all use steppan boots? are all high end maps littered with ground effects?

also with shadow and dust glove. is the rampage buff just not worth it? for regular mapping anyway. for bosses id swap out for facebreaker but just curious.