[2.3] ELEMENTAL SPECTRAL THROW - 66/75% DODGE - 5K LIFE - 60K+ DPS - 16K EVA

This build is design to be a defensive build around stacking dodge chances using 'Avatar of the Veil' master key from the Raider paired to an high evasion gear.

While most builds for projectile attack damage (such as bow and spectral throw users) runs with the Ranger's Deadeye class or the Shadow's Assassin class for more DPS and clear speed, I thought it would be great for once to build around a defensive mechanic rather than going for max DPS.

Avatar of the Veil gives you immunity to status ailment (ignite, shock and freeze) plus an additional 10% chance to dodge spell and 20% increased movement speed while phasing. It also provide a decent elemental damage boost.

You also get an additional permanent 6% chance to dodge spell from the Quartz Infusion Master Key that you'll pick up to reach Avatar of the Veil.

'Phasing is a temporary effect that allows the player the ability to move through enemies' (Gamepedia Wiki).

There are three ways to gain phasing : 1) Using the skill "Phase Run". 2) The 20% chance to gain phasing for 3 second on kill provided by Quartz Infusion. 3) Using a Quartz flask

The first option is irrelevant because you loose your phasing effect when you use a new ability (such as attacking with spectral throw) and you want phasing while fighting. Next option is nice when you clear packs but definitely not optimal, you can't rely on it for bosses.

This lead us to the third option, the quartz flask. It provides phasing during flask effect, enabling the whole build.

Main attack before lvl 30 : Use Split arrow or Molten shell with cheap uniques

Main attack 4L : Spectral Throw + Lesser Multiples Projectiles + Weapon Elemental Damage + Elemental Focus

Main attack 5L : Spectral Throw + Lesser Multiples Projectiles + Weapon Elemental Damage + Elemental Focus + Pierce (higher DPS) OR Faster Attacks (better kitting)

Main attack 6L : Spectral Throw + Lesser Multiples Projectiles + Weapon Elemental Damage + Elemental Focus + Pierce + Faster attacks

Main attack 6L late game : Spectral Throw + Greater Multiples Projectiles + Weapon Elemental Damage + Elemental Focus + Pierce + Faster attacks

Far distance shot : replace Pierce or Faster attacks with Faster Projectile. It lower your DPS but allow you to kite offscreen

Auras normal : Wrath OR Herald of Ice + Herald of Thuner

Auras cruel : Wrath + Heralf of Thunder

Auras merciless : Wrath + Anger + Enlighten (not mandatory)

Defensive setup 3L : Cast When Damage Taken (lvl 3) + Increased duration (lvl 6) + Enfeeble (lvl 7 )

Defensive setup 4L : Cast When Damage Taken (lvl 3) + Increased duration (lvl 6) + Enfeeble (lvl 7 ) + Phase run (lvl 5)

Movement skill 3L : Whirling Blades + Faster attacks + Fortify

Utilitary setup 4L : Vaal Haste + Increased duration + Elemental Weakness + Enduring cry

Golem : Flame golem (until Lightning Golem is realesed)

Alpha's Howl is a must have. Provides a lot of evasion, and great DPS boost since most of your damages comes from auras. Cost pretty much nothing nowadays (less than 10 chaos in Perandus SC).

You can't play Avatar of the Veil without using a Quartz Flask, unless you find an other reliable way to gain phasing. Doesn't cost anything

Weapon : Always focus on attack speed first, then elemental damages.

Body Armour : Errr. Tabula Rasa then 6L Hyrri's Ire. If you can't afford a Tabula Rasa, buy any 5L you want for 1 fusing and put an alchemy on it.

Shield : Always go for max HP and resistances first. If you can add evasion on top of it it's perfect. Don't run for an high evasion shield with no resistances/HP on it. You really need your shield to have a lot of resistances, if you want better gear elsewhere.

Helmet : HP + Resistances until you get your Alpha's Howl. You can go for a Geofri's Crest at lvl 53.

Gloves : Aim for HP + attack speed. If you can add extra accuracy on top of it and some elemental resistance it's great. Additionnal Lightning damage to attack at last.

Boots : The usual. High movement speed + HP + resistances. Get Atziri's Step whenever you are ready to spent some money on jewellery. You'll probably need to swap some other stuff in order to maintain your resistance.

Belt : HP + Weapon Elemental Damage + Resistances. That's it. You don't need a rustic sash so it makes it easier to find cheap deals.

Jewellery : Go for HP and resistances first. Flat elemental damage added to attacks are really great for leveling and good when into late game. Try to get both weapon elemental damage AND flat lightning damage to your end gear jewellery. Additionnal accuracy helps.

Jewels : Use one static strike (near the frenzy charge on the right side of your tree) for DPS. The two others need increased maximum life and attack speed for sword/one handed weapon (because it's very effective and really cheap also). Balance resistances with your two extra jewel. Extra damage as last spot.

Flasks : Two life flask, with at least one instant recovery for late game. Vessel of Vinktar is really nice to take rare/boss down fast and provide extra lightning resistance. If you don't want to play with Vessel of Vinktar, just use an Atziri's Promise. One slot is for your Quartz flask and last slot is up to you. I recommand using a Chemist flask just in case you would get it by physical damages.

Yes. Tabula Rasa. Until you can get your 6 link Hyrri's Ire you have no reason not to use it. I was still using it at lvl 93

You may ask why I post these boots. Because High movement speed, life and resistances boots are a must have if you want to grind DPS and Defenses on the others parts of your stuff. Removing your good old tri-res boots for Atziri's Step should be the last thing you do. Remember than your chest and your helmet doesnt provide any HP and poor resistances.

Just because you are immune to shock make this flask really good to use with this build.

290 eDPS, max attack speed. There goes your late game sword. I bought it for 10 fusing (lol ?), you can use it to reach lvl 100 if you want.

Swap for your Hyrri's Ire as soon as you get your 6 link. Don't play with a 5L Hyrri's Ire, you don't really need it. High evasion, extra 10% chance to dodge spell and attacks, small DPS boost, what else ?

This should be the last gear you should swap. Atziri's Step fits really well into this build (hello 75% spell dodge) but it may be hard to compensate the resistance loss on other part of gear. Don't go for it until you're confortable with your resistances

330+ eDPS (+ WeD craft), max attack speed. There goes your end game weapon, and guess what, I got it for 40 chaos. Yes you have less DPS than a crit build, also cost 10 ex less.

64k DPS GMP
66% chance to dodge attacks
75% chance to dodge spells
15800 evasion (~50% chance to evade attacks)
32% physical damage reduction
Fortify
148% movement speed
75% fire resistance, 75% cold resistance, 81% lightning resistance, -31% chaos resistance.
169%+ total elemental resistance overcap for elemental weakness T12+ maps.
Immune to shock, ignite, chill and freeze
36% stun avoidance