Enki's Arc Witch Memorial Page & POE 2 Arc Summary

Hi,

i'm sure you've been asked this, but does using the lightning brand better than using an orb of storms?

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Melissa_Akk wrote:

I want to start with Thanking Enki for such an amazing guide, I finally understand main mechanics in the game, and it is my best character so far.
I killed Sirus and Co, Shaper, Elder and could potentially kill Uber Elder, but I didn't know the fight that well. I ended up with good gear, sad, that I couldn't try the " deals double damage while focus " mechanics since my crafting didn't go that well. I was really happy to play arc this league, hope to push even harder next time :)

I want to second this. Thank you Enki for writing some a comprehensive guide and remaining so active on the post to answer questions.

I'm a super casual player (I haven't played since synthesis league) and this was an amazing guide for a beginner. I know the league is ending but I'm still enjoying trying to craft (a daunting task I always avoided in the past).

I hoping I'll be able to beat Sirus and friends especially once I finish my spell crit armor and +3 lightning staff. I already came super close once!

is devouring diadem a good choise before three dragons? (ssf)

i already noticed i have to switch out inspiration, there are probably other changes to me made

i for the life of me couldnt find a way to search posts referring this in the last 100 pages. maybe there is a trick how to find an answer in here?

tyyyyyy


EDIT. yep arcane surge also doesnt proc from flamedash and steelskin

Great build, thanks Enki.

Was amazed at how far I was able to take it. Made it to level 31arc with chains 10 times and I made it to one of the highest DPS listings for ARC/Brand on poe.ninja, crafted all rares myself. Here is some of my best gear.

Got lucky mid league with a single ancient orb... and hit a HeadHunter


Double influenced Amulet with:
+1 to lightning
+1 to intel gems


Double influenced chest with:
+1 to Active gems
+1.3 crit strike chance
(Also had a double influenced 5% Life regen, and 5% Energy shield regen on kill was awesome for safe leveling)


Double influenced gloves with:
10% frenzy on kill
10% chance to unnerve


Awsome synthesis ring with insane damage:


Vermilion shaper ring:
Lucky roll, catalyzed up to 8% health


Solid tailwind boots
I had double influenced tailwind and elusive but actually i preferred this roll


A lucky 19exalt flask drop! Is it really that good? I have no idea but for 19exalts I feel like I have to use it!


Finally my staff which started with +3 to lightning gems then took about 5exalts of imprints before I got lucky with the second and third mods.


GG

do u plan on trying archmage support for this build next league

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Edwo wrote:

is devouring diadem a good choise before three dragons? (ssf)

i already noticed i have to switch out inspiration, there are probably other changes to me made

i for the life of me couldnt find a way to search posts referring this in the last 100 pages. maybe there is a trick how to find an answer in here?

tyyyyyy


EDIT. yep arcane surge also doesnt proc from flamedash and steelskin

Arcane surge won't proc if you're spending energy shield instead of mana. Unless you have a non-mana dependent way of proccing it like craft on weapon or arcane capacitor talent.

I just saw the new notables, there are so many. But I think the most important for us is Sadist. Those elemental damage bonuses yummmm!!!



I don't know how to feel about Secrets of Suffering. It seems nice, but we will lost the Crowd Controlling from Chill/Freeze.

and not to mention the other new notables....arc witch will be a blast to play

Best ones from my look:

Raw damage:

Sadist
15% increased Elemental Damage if you've Chilled an Enemy Recently
20% increased Elemental Damage if you've Ignited an Enemy Recently
25% increased Elemental Damage if you've Shocked an Enemy Recently

Snowstorm
Gain 10% of Lightning Damage as Extra Cold Damage against Chilled Enemies

Penetration:

Scintillating Idea
20% increased maximum Mana
Damage Penetrates 5% Lightning Resistance

Storm Drinker
Damage Penetrates 8% Lightning Resistance
0.5% of Lightning Damage Leeched as Energy Shield

Corrosive Elements:
15% Increased Elemental Damage
Lightning Skills have a 25% chance to apply Lightning Exposure on Hit

Misc:

Overshock **if we're banking on shocks, this is a really nice boost**
30% increased Lightning Damage
Your Shocks can increase Damage taken by up to a maximum of 60%
30% increased Effect of Shock

Stormrider **power charge gain and hits against chilled, probably not my first choice**
10% chance to gain a Power Charge when you Shock a Chilled Enemy
25% increased Cold Damage with Hits against Shocked Enemies
25% increased Lightning Damage with Hits against Chilled Enemies

Herald stuffs:

Heraldry
20% increased Effect of Herald Buffs on you
10% reduced Mana Reservation of Herald Skills

Empowered Envoy
Herald Skills deal 40% increased Damage
20% increased Effect of Herald Buffs on you

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
+1% to Critical Strike Chance of Herald Skills
+25% to Critical Strike Multiplier if you dealt a Critical Strike with a Herald Skill Recently

Not even mentioning plenty of great defensive possibilities, too.

Doryani's Lesson **looks really interesting if you want Elemental Damage Leech and don't want to take the Ascendancy. **

0.2% of Elemental Damage Leeched as Life
25% increased Elemental Damage

Chilling Presence
Nearby Enemies are Chilled

Thunderstruck (again, if we're banking on shock, this has potential)
20% increased Lightning Damage
Your Critical Strikes Knock Back Shocked Enemies
30% increased Critical Strike Chance

On top of that, most notables STACK, so some of these are even MORE juicy.