[2.2 Video Guide] Beginner's Build: Dual Flame Totem, Blood Magic Chieftain [Atziri & HC/SC Viable]

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fozzinop wrote:

How does the latest release patch notes affect this build? Is this still viable or no?

or no

so is this gonna be good?

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Flame Totem: Now adds additional projectiles to spray as it levels up. Totem life increased. It now increases totem life by 1% per 1% quality (was 3% per 1% quality).

Seems not nerfed, so we should be good?

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lakyljuk wrote:

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Flame Totem: Now adds additional projectiles to spray as it levels up. Totem life increased. It now increases totem life by 1% per 1% quality (was 3% per 1% quality).

Seems not nerfed, so we should be good?

Doesn't seem like much of a nerf, especially since you can spam totems down fairly fast with low cost?

Ziggy posted this on the 2.0 patch notes post on reddit

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"Rory via skype:
Ah, it going in! 20% less damage at level 1 up to no change at 20. Not very harsh! But more may come :p"

Source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/3crzkf/200_patch_notes/csyea9i

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BloodRaziel wrote:

Ziggy posted this on the 2.0 patch notes post on reddit

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"Rory via skype:
Ah, it going in! 20% less damage at level 1 up to no change at 20. Not very harsh! But more may come :p"

Source:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/3crzkf/200_patch_notes/csyea9i

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This is good guys. This means the build is still very viable. Only the early level damage has been reduced (which to be honest is quite fair)

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LiftingNerdBro wrote:

This is good guys. This means the build is still very viable. Only the early level damage has been reduced (which to be honest is quite fair)

Yep but i'm really really worried about the last part "more may come :p"

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BloodRaziel wrote:

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LiftingNerdBro wrote:

This is good guys. This means the build is still very viable. Only the early level damage has been reduced (which to be honest is quite fair)

Yep but i'm really really worried about the last part "more may come :p"

Haha lets now worry about that for now. If that is going to happen, then it is most likely a nerf to it implicit crit chance or a further nerf to early game damage.

Flame totem is currently in a very good spot guys, rejoice! I am very happy with these changes :)

I absolutely love the guide, I have my build for 2.0

I did have a question though. Could somebody give me some advice on what weapon/shield I should be using while leveling? Is it a good idea to use the +1 to fire-gems recipe? Or is it better to try to find a good weapon?

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FalconFeather wrote:

I absolutely love the guide, I have my build for 2.0

I did have a question though. Could somebody give me some advice on what weapon/shield I should be using while leveling? Is it a good idea to use the +1 to fire-gems recipe? Or is it better to try to find a good weapon?

Glad to hear it :)

For leveling I suggest using a +1 to fire skill gems scepter or wand. If you can get flat added lightning/cold or fire damage to spells that would be awesome too, and it is honestly the only thing you need. I suggest dual wielding these weapons when leveling for a great damage increase :)