In this video I attempt something that most Path of Exile players would probably consider a terrible idea — league starting an Eternity Shroud build.

During the Phreacia Event I tried to create an Eternity Shroud character and never fully finished the build. But I discovered something interesting along the way: even the early version of the build was already strong enough to handle T16 maps and basic pinnacle bosses.

So for the Mirage League, I decided to try it again — this time as my league starter.

Starting as a Templar Inquisitor, the early setup uses Storm Brand, Arc, Runebinder and Elemental Overload to get through the campaign. Once some currency is farmed, the build transitions into Penance Brand with Eternity Shroud scaling.

Eternity Shroud builds normally require multiple Shaper-influenced items, which makes them awkward early in a league. But with just a few key pieces — including a crit helmet for Penance Brand and the Bound by Destiny jewel — the build already starts to feel surprisingly powerful.

In this video we test the early version of the build in T16 maps and against pinnacle bosses, and explore where the build could go next.

Future upgrades may include:

• Venarius Astrolabe

• a crit-ignite version of the build

• experimenting with the new Unholy Trinity exceptional gem

• crafting double-influenced gear

This is only the beginning of the build, but it's already proving that even strange ideas can make it to the Path of Exile endgame.

Timestamps

00:00 Why I Tried Eternity Shroud Again

01:20 Campaign Setup (Storm Brand / Arc Inquisitor)

01:50 Campaign showcase

03:10 Switching to Penance Brand

05:40 Early Eternity Shroud Setup

06:25 T16 Map Showcase

07:10 Pinnacle Boss Test

08:05 Build overview

08:40 Future Build Plans

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