Cluster Traps vs Swift Assembly | 3.17 Update | Lightning Trap | One Alchemy Weapon!?

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THE ULTIMATE QUICKGUIDE IS NOW FOUND HERE: https://oestergreen.dk/dissentxtv -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- twitch/dissentXTV Throw a follow if you like the guide and help me reach my elusive goal of 1k YT subscribers! ( www.youtube.com/user/sunedfi/videos ) Thanks:) 3.17 SKILL-TREE: I purposely allocated 1 point too many. This is for you(the reader) to notice that you have some options! Firstly, you have the option of swapping alira for +2 points once you're comfortable with your resists. Secondly, you have the option of dropping certain semi-weak masteries and re-allocate those points. An example of "semi-weak" masteries could be 2% es regen or light radius (I got used to the dark...) Otherwise, you can drop the extra point I allocated into Deep Thoughts notable -- or a mastery you don't feel you need. Third, the SAFEGUARD notable is optional, however the area provides 18% spellblock! Fourth, the 150% crit vs full health enemies mastery is useful while leveling/mapping and before you're in really good end-game gear. ELIGHTEN SUPPORT GEM: You do not NEED this gem in 3.16 unless you are trying to make room for Arctic Armor. However the phys% gained from Defiance Banner is imo better and doesn't require an enlighten. Freeze immune can be added to one of your 2 or 3 magic flasks. MASTERIES: Check level 50 skill-tree by switching tree at the BOTTOM of the tree screen! REMEMBER to change masteries later on when you go from life build to full es! ASCENDANCIES: Some players prefer chain reaction, some prefer explosives - try both, stick with what you prefer. My most recent character if you want to look at my setup/links, is found here: https://www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/oestergreen/characters Name of the character is DissentXTV_Scourge Remember!: Cluster setup is your LAST points towards lvl 100 and Jewel sockets are your 2nd to last points, so around lvl 86+. This POB has Alira, but if you don't plan on reaching 100, then around lvl 93+, consider switching alira for +2 skillpoints to achieve your cluster setup even without being lvl 100. Note: Note: If you lack trap throw-speed, remember it's craftable on multiple different items and/or you can pickup Expeditious Munitions in the tree. (Throw speed exist on jewels, shaper gloves, essence of zeal crafted belts and bench craft belts) Note: Many skillpoints are adjustable based on your own currency/budget and what items you happen to drop/obtain. Note: I league-start my build always and I only go for jewel sockets when im in the 86+ and can afford decent jewels. Before that, you're better off investing those points into early trap damage nodes and/or survival. Note: At the bottom of the pob skilltree, you can select a level 50 tree, to see how you *could* level - you can also type !quickguide in my twitch chat to get a jpeg with all instructions for leveling. Around lvl 65-68 is usually a good spot for switching to full ES with CI (or low life if you can afford a shavs). Getting CHEAP 1alch/1chaos energy shield pieces is easy as they often are far far cheaper than equivalent life gear. Note: REMEMBER to pickup Zealot's Oath as soon as you go low life or ci, else your pyromaniac ascendancy won't do nothing for you.