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" Wrecker_of_Days wrote: " Nozomroto wrote: Any tips on order of Ascendancies? I was thinking Void Beacon, Withering, Bloom, then Malediction. Great questions Nozomroto! With this build, there isn't an obvious path. It's REALLY hard to choose. But I think I'd prioritize Malediction over Whithering Presence. As long as the mana reservation nodes are already selected so that we can have all three blasphemies, I think the build benefits more from that node that the pure offence of Whithering Presence. There isn't a wrong path though. You can't really go wrong either way. Cause getting Whithering Presence with Enfeeble and TC is just like having no Whithering Presence and all three blasphemies. I like your path choice. Go for it. I'll throw in that I think the build absolutely explodes in power level from being able to run all three curses simultaneously. I went Bloom and then Malediction immediately and made sure to grab the passive skill for the third curse (as well as the one that lets you reserve enough mana for them) as soon as possible. The moment I hit that second ascendancy for malediction all of a sudden everything started melting before me. I probably wouldn't have run it this way on hard core, since I did die frequently while slogging my way through, but boy has it made a difference. I just grabbed void beacon now as well which made a big boost for starting maps.	Posted by VilandilTasardur#2497 on Sep 29, 2020, 4:00:56 PM Quote this Post
" VilandilTasardur wrote: Spoiler No worries, the rough leveling experience was mostly my fault. I switched from an offensive attacking skill early on and tried to ride the minions long before they were ready. And it didn't help that I prefer to prioritize links and gem leveling over gear, so I was basically always under-geared. I play Co-op with my brother, who was playing your zombie build. He felt substantially stronger through the leveling process, I think because of the sheer number of life and damage nodes for the zombies he took. But after the second ascendancy I caught up in power very quick from being able to run all three auras. Now we are running early maps and so far feel very even in power. Thanks for clarifying VilandilTasardur! Zombies are pretty weak until gem level 10-12. But once they start clicking, they are really strong. AW is a unique one to level with for sure. I like using it no matter the experience. I like to see how they improve. Ya, the ascendancy nodes are huge for this build. I'm glad you saw such a difference! Thanks for the post. I'm glad your brother is also enjoying his build. https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Sep 30, 2020, 2:06:28 PM Quote this Post
" VilandilTasardur wrote: Spoiler I'll throw in that I think the build absolutely explodes in power level from being able to run all three curses simultaneously. I went Bloom and then Malediction immediately and made sure to grab the passive skill for the third curse (as well as the one that lets you reserve enough mana for them) as soon as possible. The moment I hit that second ascendancy for malediction all of a sudden everything started melting before me. I probably wouldn't have run it this way on hard core, since I did die frequently while slogging my way through, but boy has it made a difference. I just grabbed void beacon now as well which made a big boost for starting maps. Awesome. Good feedback. It's really hard to choose between ascendancies with this build. They all have so much power. I agree with you for sure that having all three curses is really strong with both those ascendancy nodes working together. https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Sep 30, 2020, 2:08:55 PM Quote this Post
The Gem and Passive Tree sections are done. I changed where Purifying Flame was linked so that no matter your play style (button choice), Purifying Flame will trigger. EDIT: Gear is done now too. Half the guide is done :). https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast Last edited by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Oct 1, 2020, 12:08:40 AM	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Sep 30, 2020, 4:51:10 PM Quote this Post
The guide is done :). https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Oct 2, 2020, 12:33:25 PM Quote this Post
" Wrecker_of_Days wrote: The guide is done :). Welp, time to get to playing! :D Edit: Just got Spirit Offering and Flesh Offering, I'd highly recommend using Flesh over Spirit early on, as it makes the AW's move a LOT faster + the extra attacks peed means more chances of poisons being applied. While the resist and + chaos dmg on Spirit definitely makes them hit harder, most stuff dies in 2-3 hits anyways. Will definitely be more worthwhile in maps/bossing after getting some of the attack speed nodes on the tree. Last edited by Guru1619#5671 on Oct 3, 2020, 9:14:28 AM	Posted by Guru1619#5671 on Oct 3, 2020, 7:36:48 AM Quote this Post
So animate weapon lasts only 40 seconds, so when I fight some boss for longer than 40 seconds and they all disappear, I have to go to another location to find more weapons? @edit Okay I've found out that I can use etheral knives to summon weapon xD Last edited by mordSlowik#5088 on Oct 3, 2020, 11:52:30 AM	Posted by mordSlowik#5088 on Oct 3, 2020, 11:36:57 AM Quote this Post
" Guru1619 wrote: Spoiler Welp, time to get to playing! :D Edit: Just got Spirit Offering and Flesh Offering, I'd highly recommend using Flesh over Spirit early on, as it makes the AW's move a LOT faster + the extra attacks peed means more chances of poisons being applied. While the resist and + chaos dmg on Spirit definitely makes them hit harder, most stuff dies in 2-3 hits anyways. Will definitely be more worthwhile in maps/bossing after getting some of the attack speed nodes on the tree. Nice call Guru1619! Either offering is great to make as your permanent offering as well. Their pros and cons equal each other out in my opinion. Great suggestion. Thanks! Have fun! https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Oct 3, 2020, 1:04:34 PM Quote this Post
" mordSlowik wrote: Spoiler So animate weapon lasts only 40 seconds, so when I fight some boss for longer than 40 seconds and they all disappear, I have to go to another location to find more weapons? @edit Okay I've found out that I can use etheral knives to summon weapon xD Good find mordSlowik! Lingering Blades can be created by either Ethereal Knives or Bladefall. On a side note, eventually, each Animated Weapon lasts 55 seconds. https://www.ForeverExiled.com/: Forever Exiled, A Path of Exile Podcast Last edited by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Oct 3, 2020, 1:09:06 PM	Posted by Wrecker_of_Days#7691 on Oct 3, 2020, 1:07:59 PM Quote this Post
Well Consider me Intrigued. This build takes my favorite ascendancy and my favorite play style and marries the two. I think I'll try this out to finish the league. I personally added some unique gear. I added a heretic's veil to socket my curses in. I placed convocation in place of the blasphemy support. I also added a Cold Iron Point dagger. I refuse to use a convoking wand. After spending 15+ exalts to craft one in delirium and getting nothing in return. Never again. I refuse.	Posted by SymmetraMain234#6972 on Oct 5, 2020, 6:19:11 AM Quote this Post