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Step 1) Make sure POB is not running. Find the lua files in C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Roaming\Path of Building Community\Data
Step 2) Use a text editor to open Gems.lua and add the following code to the skills array (line 5). ** make sure to press enter first so you are pasting onto a blank line **
["Metadata/Items/Gems/SkillGemSpectralHelix"] = {name = "Spectral Helix",grantedEffectId = "SpectralHelix", tags = {dexterity = true, active_skill = true, attack = true, projectile = true,}, tagString = "Attack, Projectile", reqStr = 68, reqDex = 98, reqInt = 0, defaultLevel = 20,},
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Step 2) Use a text editor to open Skills/act_dex.lua and add the following code to the skills array (line 9). ** make sure to press enter first so you are pasting onto a blank line **
skills["SpectralHelix"] = {
name = "Spectral Helix",
color = 2,
description = "Throws a spectral copy of your melee weapon. It spings around while flying in a large spiral, damaging enemies in its path, and bouncing if it collides with walls.",
skillTypes = { [SkillType.Attack] = true, [SkillType.ProjectileAttack] = true, [SkillType.Projectile] = true, },
weaponTypes = {
["One Handed Mace"] = true,
["Sceptre"] = true,
["Thrusting One Handed Sword"] = true,
["Two Handed Sword"] = true,
["Dagger"] = true,
["Staff"] = true,
["Two Handed Axe"] = true,
["Two Handed Mace"] = true,
["One Handed Axe"] = true,
["Claw"] = true,
["One Handed Sword"] = true,
},
statDescriptionScope = "skill_stat_descriptions",
castTime = 1,
baseFlags = {
attack = true,
projectile = true,
},
baseMods = {
mod("PierceChance", "BASE", 100),
},
qualityStats = {
Default = {
{ "attack_speed_+%", 0.5 },
},
},
stats = {
"base_is_projectile",
},
levels = {
[1] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[2] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[3] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[4] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[5] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[6] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[7] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[8] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[9] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[10] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[11] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[12] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[13] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[14] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[15] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[16] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[17] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[18] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[19] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[20] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[21] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[22] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[23] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[24] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[25] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[26] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[27] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[28] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[29] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[30] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[31] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[32] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[33] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[34] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[35] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[36] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[37] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[38] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[39] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
[40] = { damageEffectiveness = 2.50, attackSpeedMultiplier = 10, baseMultiplier = 2.500, levelRequirement = 70, statInterpolation = { }, cost = { Mana = 9, }, },
},
}
** NOTE make sure there is a line break for the next skill (AnimateWeapon)
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Step 4) Save the files and open POB!
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This only has the data for a level 20 gem with 20% quality for levels 1-40 of the gem. If you do not have coding experience, I recommend making a backup copy of any files that you edit.
This will cause POB to show "Update Ready". Clicking this button will revert your changes. Typos can break the code and cause an error.After doing this you can try an example build:
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Thanks to /u/c97hristian
for the build on this thread:
The only change I made was setting the skill to Spectral Helix
Life
7194
Mana
137
Energy Shield
0
DPS
1M
Effective Hit Pool
Chaos Res
-48
Fire Res
-39
Cold Res
-47
Lightning Res
-47
Armour
3K
Evasion
29
Block
18 | 0
Crit Chance
48%
Crit Multi
435%
Rage
0
Strength
997
Intelligence
120
Dexterity
215
Ward
Item Quantity
0%
Item Rarity
0%
Movement Speed
66%