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Some of the Strongest Defensive Mechanics in Path of Exile: Trancendence/Veteran's Awareness

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5.29K

Life

0

Energy Shield

Overview

Some of the Strongest Defensive Mechanics in Path of Exile: Trancendence/Veteran's Awareness is a Path of Exile Chieftain build by CaptainLance9, made for the Ritual league (3.13). It is centered on Herald of Ash and plays as a strength, spell, area, fire archetype. Defensively it sits at 5.29K life. Suited for: Ritual, Harvest, Heist. Key uniques include Nebuloch, Taste of Hate, The Formless Inferno, Lion's Roar, Atziri's Promise.

Build Video

CaptainLance9's Notes

This build was used to tank the vast majority of heavy hits possible in path of exiles endgame and I wanted to share with you the defensive layers for the build that worked. It uses a combination of Transcendence, Armour Stacking, Veteran's Awareness and Physical taken as Elemental damage modifiers. I unfortunately really did not like the offensive setup of this build and therefore am not making a full guide as I highly do NOT recommend the offensive setup I went with for this build.

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Timestamps: 0:00 Welcome Exiles! 0:20 Power of Transcendence 1:26 Veteran's Awareness 4:15 Physical Damage taken as Elemental 6:22 How Armour Mitigation Works 7:59 Armour Stacking in the Build 9:10 Conclusions on Character 11:07 Thanks For Watching!

Gear

Nebuloch
Nebuloch
The Formless Inferno
Corruption Curtain
Aul's Uprising
Kaom's Way
Kaom's Way
Rune Hand
Corpse Tether
Gloom Goad
Morbid Iridescence
Whispering Vision
The Front Line
Soul Prism
Gale Curio
Dragon Vessel
Carrion Spark
Cataclysm Eye
Watcher's Eye
Bramble Solace
Ghoul Prism
The Vigil
Plague Curio
Militant Faith

Skills

Weapon 1

  • Herald of AshHerald of Ash19/20WMain
  • DeterminationDetermination20W

Body Armour

  • EarthquakeEarthquake21/23W
  • Less DurationLess Duration20/20W
  • Fist of WarFist of War21/20W
  • PulverisePulverise20/20W
  • Awakened Melee Physical DamageAwakened Melee Physical Damage1/20W
  • Awakened Fire PenetrationAwakened Fire Penetration4/20W

Helmet

  • Enduring CryEnduring Cry20/20W
  • Second WindSecond Wind20/20W
  • Increased DurationIncreased Duration20/23W
  • Vaal Molten ShellVaal Molten Shell21/23W

Boots

  • Arcanist BrandArcanist Brand2W
  • Wave of ConvictionWave of Conviction3W
  • Vigilant StrikeVigilant Strike20/20W
  • FlammabilityFlammability2W

Gloves

  • Seismic CrySeismic Cry19/20W
  • Intimidating CryIntimidating Cry19/20W
  • Second WindSecond Wind19/20W

Weapon 2

  • DashDash15W
  • Ancestral CryAncestral Cry16/12W

Weapon 1

  • Purity of ElementsPurity of Elements10W

Weapon 2

  • Purity of IcePurity of Ice21W

Passive Tree

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Chieftain
Chieftain

Character Stats

Defence

Life
5.29K
Energy Shield
0
Mana
111
Armour
33.39K
Evasion
1.39K
Block | Spell Block
15% | 0%

Resistances

Fire Resistance
71%
Cold Resistance
74%
Lightning Resistance
46%
Chaos Resistance
2%

Offence

Crit Chance
0%
Crit Multiplier
0%

Attributes & Utility

Strength
409
Intelligence
92
Dexterity
124
Movement Speed
-5%
Item Rarity
7%