5 x Chaos Golem build. All content done. Videos

I go by Shrukn and usually just post on reddit

A quick guide on Chaos Golem build, made a few weeks ago. Build is basically optimised now apart from just needing slightly better ES gear. Dont recommend Life build for this. I play Softcore build can be HC viable but need more defences.

Full build in single image http://gifyu.com/images/Shrukn_CGbycoops00.png - this setup my Helm has Wither Totem and I now use CwC:Wither in helm and Desecrate and Flesh/Spirit Offering

Videos:

Deathless Shaper - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7SewDICkm8

Chimera - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEc9YjBSzw8&t
Minotaur - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zh47_rhqvvU
Phoenix - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiG7mvUvZ_E&t
Hydra - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1BEFmjYTcw
Double Core - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiLE-Cku3GA&t
First Shaper run on build messy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbpkVYnx38g

Uber Atziri recording didnt work so I need to do another run, she isnt a push over though. you can quite easily fail the run if not careful

These are just boss runs. Mapping just use AoE gem instead of Conc effect. Mapping is really basic as you use Temp Chains and I run CWDT FLesh Offer as well

The basis of the build is to of course use Chaos Golems and 2 Clayshapers for 5 Golems as a Necromancer while stacking Chaos/Poison damages while also using at minimum 4 Harmonies to ensure they spam Cascade/Aura as much as possible while giving nice regen, plus some support with Wither/Debuffs/Buffs or you can play passive and use Totem for Wither

Build is viable vs Poison immune Guardians..in fact damage is decent on a 5Link

You can also use Victarios Charity with Necromantis Aegis and or Bow / Soulstrike for HC but you will have less damage

I was using Wither Totem but prefer Cast while Channel Wither paired with Desecrate and Flesh Offering for maps and Spirit Offer for bosses.

Blasphemy Temp Chains for Curse, Discipline, Haste and Lvl 2 Clarity for Commander of Darkness buffs/general buffs. Golems do almost pure Chaos damage and not much can scale this..defence Auras give the most damage

I have been asked if United in Dream would be good..I dont think so. You somehow need to fit it in, does less damage than Added Chaos, you lose a golem and its expensive.
Remember Clayshaper adds a tiny amount of flat Physical which definately helps and also buffs minion HP

Also was running CWDT/Zombies just for some auto meat shields, wasnt very good though

Items required for build:

Anima Stone - 1
Primordial Might - 1
Primordial Harmonies - 2
Clayshaper - 1/2
Tabula / Skin of the Loyal / 6L Regalia - Dont recommend playing without a 6l. Even a Tabula is good. I havent tested Skin but it would just be more damage, less defence

Items that min/max the build. Recommended highly:

Golem Enchant Helm - 40% Damage - Was only 7 Chaos when I got mine
Level 21/20 Golem gem
Essence Jewelry
Vaal Haste/Disc/Lightning Trap

Gear:

For general gear just cap Resists, High ES pieces
Attempt to get Essence of Horror jewelry for minion speed. Im not running any Stun Immunity but Eye of Chayula for amulet, im using a Marble Amulet

Leveling:

If you are fortunate to own Anima/Primordial gems, Clayshaper and 2 Harmonies and a Tabula..you are ready to start and this is the easiest char I ever level'd, just rush using SRS until approx 38 to use Golems.

Travel to as many gem sockets at first, Socket by Witch Power Charge, Left/Right on Witch tree and the Shadow near Vaal pact to ensure you have enough sockets and by 41 you can use Clayshaper. You will need both STR Nodes and DEX for requirements for a while, if not for good

Focus on Mana Reservation nodes, then some ES, dont worry about minion damage until mid 80+'s

Double Dipping Poison will eventually be changed so these guys may not deal same damage in future but I am leaning towards Liege of the Primordial being changed to not allow Golems to be immune to elemental damage which is how many (and I) farmed Shaper at first..with unkillable Golems. Chaos Golems are tanky but cannot survive if you are dead.

I will in a few days record a Shaper run of 'no anima/primordial might' Ill simply remove them for 2 Harmonies and see how I go

Been following your build for the past couple of days in my spare time. Definitely having some fun. Finally got to Merc. Could be playing better, but i'm just trying to rush to CI to get gear i have waiting, haha. How does the build\golems go up for Breaches?

If you had to pick 4 and 5 skills for the Chaos golem link what would you choose? I'm min maxing a similar build ahead of time for Legacy and I was thinking, in order of priority:

Chaos golem > Minion Damage > Poison > Inc AoE vs. Void Manipulation?

off topic but music used in deatless shaper run?

Using this build and loving it in LSC. Added phase run to my cwdt and at least in the 70's it's helping a ton.