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PoE 3.27·Keepers of the Flame·Ascendant

[POE 3.27] Dex Stacking Eye of Winter

by Old Man Gaming7 months agoSubscribe

DPS
2.65M
Effective HP
67.06K
Life
5.94K
Level
98
Min budget

Overview

[POE 3.27] Dex Stacking Eye of Winter is a Path of Exile Ascendant build by Old Man Gaming, made for the Keepers of the Flame league (3.27). It is centered on Eye of Winter and plays as a intelligence, spell, projectile, cold archetype. In Path of Building it reaches 2.65M DPS with 67.06K effective HP, 5.94K life, 734 energy shield. Suited for: Mapping. Key uniques include Mageblood, Progenesis, Kalandra's Touch, Fractal Thoughts, Garukhan's Flight.

Build Video

Old Man Gaming's Notes

NOTE: Since making the video I took out the wand points on the tree...they did nothing! Added culling strike and some more ES leech (see POB)

Hi Exiles! In this video, I’m showcasing making my Dex Stacking Eye of Winter caster "Old Man Proof" in Path of Exile 3.27.

This build was originally inspired by Captain Lance, and I wanted to see if I could take the concept and make it smoother, more forgiving, and easier to play — without losing what makes it fun. The result is a fast-casting, high-damage Eye of Winter build that focuses on consistency, automation, and layered defenses rather than perfect execution.

You’ll see gameplay from maps and boss fights, followed by a full breakdown of what I changed, why I made those decisions, and how the build performs in real gameplay — not just on paper.

What’s covered in this video:

-Ascendancy and passive tree choices -Eye of Winter 6-link and skill testing -Aura setup and reservation management -Automation, curses, and utility gems -Defensive layers, gear choices, and Mageblood synergy

This is an expensive build, but it’s one of those setups that feels great when everything comes together. If you enjoy fast casters that don’t require constant micromanagement, this one might be for you.

Build Credit: @CaptainLance9 His video: https://youtu.be/2-_VZMY6qRg?si=nWxFvEif39HR1-7Q

00:00 Intro – Old Man Proof Dex Stacking Eye of Winter 00:06 Gameplay Overview & Goals 03:19 Ascendancy & Passive Tree Choices 04:19 Eye of Winter 6-Link & Skill Testing 05:10 Aura Setup 05:47 Utility, Automation & Curses 06:19 Defensive Layers & Gear Choices 08:36 Outro

My current POB: https://pobb.in/eQJBrE_g-Wcc

#PathOfExile #PoE #PoE327 #EyeOfWinter #DexStacking #PoEBuild #OldManProof #PoECaster #PoEEndgame #Mageblood #PathOfExileBuild

Gear

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Corruption Gnarl
Fractal Thoughts
Victory Shelter
Gloom Choker
Demon Grasp
Kalandra's Touch
Rune Talons
Mageblood
Garukhan's Flight
Rift Rock
Brittle Tendon
Trembling Caress
Emperor's Mastery
Split Personality
Empyrean Wound
Eagle Solace
Emperor's Cunning
Cataclysm Wound
Voices
Watcher's Eye
Brutal Restraint
Vivid Ornament
Blight Splinter
Cataclysm Curio
Voices
Split Personality
Brood Heart
Pure Talent
Unnatural Instinct
Foe Desire
Bound By Destiny
Plague Splinter

Skills

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Body Armour

  • Eye of WinterEye of Winter21/20WMain
  • HypothermiaHypothermia21/20W
  • Awakened Cold PenetrationAwakened Cold Penetration6/23W
  • Increased Critical DamageIncreased Critical Damage21/20W
  • Awakened Spell EchoAwakened Spell Echo6/20W
  • Increased Critical StrikesIncreased Critical Strikes21/20W

Helmet

  • Frostblink of Wintry BlastFrostblink of Wintry Blast21/20W
  • AutomationAutomation21/20W
  • SteelskinSteelskin20/20W
  • Spell EchoSpell Echo20/20W

Boots

  • Sniper's MarkSniper's Mark21/20W
  • EmpowerEmpower4W
  • EnhanceEnhance4W
  • Mark On HitMark On Hit21/20W

Weapon 2

  • Purity of ElementsPurity of Elements21/20W
  • ZealotryZealotry21/20W
  • EnlightenEnlighten4/14W

Weapon 1

  • VitalityVitality7W
  • Herald of IceHerald of Ice21/20W
  • EnlightenEnlighten4/11W

Gloves

  • Cold SnapCold Snap7/23W
  • Cast when Damage TakenCast when Damage Taken1/23W

Gloves

  • FrostbiteFrostbite21/23W
  • EmpowerEmpower4W

Passive Tree

Passive tree 3.27
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Ascendant
Ascendant
Breachlord Bloodline
Breachlord Bloodline
Bandits
Eramir (1 Passive Skill Point)
Pantheons
Soul of the Brine King, Soul of Gruthkul
Runegraft
Runegraft of Refraction

Character Stats

Level
98

Damage

Full DPS
0
Combined DPS
2.65M
Hit DPS
2.39M
With Poison DPS
2.39M
With Ignite DPS
2.39M
With Bleed DPS
2.39M
Damage over Time
0
Culling DPS
265.2K
Reservation DPS
0
Average Hit
260K
Burst Damage
519.99K

Attack & Crit

Attack/Cast Rate
9.18/s
Hit Chance
100%
Crit Chance
94%
Crit Multiplier
419%
Mana Cost
99
Life Cost
0

Defence

Effective Hit Pool
67.06K
Life
5.94K
Energy Shield
734
Mana
0
Ward
0
Armour
0
Evasion
35.27K
Phys Damage Reduction
5%

Mitigation & Avoidance

Block
24%
Spell Block
0%
Spell Suppression
100%
Evade (Melee)
80%
Evade (Projectile)
80%
Attack Dodge
0%
Spell Dodge
0%

Resistances

Fire Resistance
75% (+37%)
Cold Resistance
82% (+95%)
Lightning Resistance
75% (+63%)
Chaos Resistance
75% (+36%)

Max Hit Taken

Physical
17.29K
Fire
45.21K
Cold
70.91K
Lightning
45.21K
Chaos
50.63K

Recovery

Life Regen
138.1/s
ES Regen
0/s
ES Recharge
734/s
Mana Regen
17.3/s
Life Leech
1.19K/s
ES Leech
95.42/s
Mana Leech
0/s

Attributes & Utility

Strength
296
Intelligence
212
Dexterity
3.04K
Movement Speed
133%
Endurance Charges
3
Frenzy Charges
3
Power Charges
4
Devotion
0
Item Rarity
40%