Video showcase

PoB of build in video - about 1div invested

Had a crappy league start? Get baited by Champion Fortification buffs? Give this build a try - around 40c to get started!

PROS

• Ridiculously cheap

• Gearing is quite easy, no clusters

• Good ol Cyclone playstyle - can kill mercenaries with high damage uptime while dodging

• Relatively tanky (12.5K phys max, 43.6K EHP, 73%/49% attack/spell block) - no guard skill shenanigans

• Excellent health regen (Slayer overleech, 5% instant leech on high APS skill)

• Great Cyclone AoE with the new buffs

• Stun / ailment immune

• Scalability (can reroll Champ with Replica Badge + new Seven Teachings body armour)

CONS

• Single target isn't the best (1.7M DPS with 10 rage, could be higher)

• Extremely gem socket starved, will have to make some sacrifices

• No chaos resistance

• Gimped by blind / less accuracy map mods (Precise Technique things)

Playstyle revolves around maintaining Frenzy / Endurance charges. Poacher's Mark + Mark on Hit + Mark Mastery gives Frenzy on bosses, and swapping Shield Charge for Enduring Cry for Endurance on bosses. Champion is enticing with Master of Metal, but the rest of the ascendancy needs some investment to feel worthwhile. Slayer gives a TON of QoL, tankiness through Masterful Form, and GOATed stats for Cyclone from Impact.

If you have the currency, don't get stingy on rolls! An overview of costs to get started:

• Helmet: 1c

• Body Armour: lol

• Boots: 1c

• Gloves: 3-5c for good roll

• Shield: 1c

• Rings: Depends on budget - can get lesser phys roll + more ele res for cheaper, but I estimate ~10c to get started

• Amulet: 2-3c for flat phys + whatever else your build needs. You can opt for Impresence with Vulnerability aura if you're strictly mapping (swap Poacher's Mark for Vuln)

• Belt: Can use Stygian Vise for 5c if on a budget / need more ele res. Otherwise, 10c for low roll Darkness Enthroned + 5c jewels

Appreciate any constructive criticism - thanks and good luck with your builds!