I recommend opening the build into Path of Building for better clarity.

PoeNinja: https://poe.ninja/poe1/builds/mirage/character/0ven-4733/FrozenDesert?i=0&search=skills%3DWintertide%2BBrand

Final PoB: https://pobb.in/DYAp5yqAmobX

0:00 NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO BE A

1:15 Scaling Damage

2:20 Sustaining RF & Recovery Layers

5:50 PoB Breakpoints

8:18 Reaching Dot Cap

9:34 Closing thoughts

10:44 Appendix - Helmet Crafting