PoE Hardcore, Trap builds without Lightning Tendrils of Escalation

This is the furthest I've gotten on HC and I'd like to keep this toon alive as long as I can while still being able to clear comfortably. &x200B; &x200B; I'd like to gain a lot more DPS somehow, but am unsure as to what I need to change to make gains. &x200B; Any advice?

So yeah, I am starting HC ruthless crucible with some friends and figured I would try ice trap for some added defense from freezing mobs. Here is the build I came up with, let me know what changes you would make.

Hello Exiles, I found a broken mechanic from Jungroan, traps can work with mines, so when you detonate a mine, you will launch trap if linked with a trap, but you will say "wtf why you talking about traps and mines with Discharge" ? Let's me explain my idea, since you can generate frenzy/power charge with traps/mines from Charged Traps or Charged Mines support, I instantly thought about Discharge So, what is the best way to scale Discharge when you can cast this spell each 2s ? The answer is Ignite or full Crit, the problem with Ignite is that you are be able to cast Discharge each 2s when I

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I will Stream playing the build on www.twtich.tv/trollhotline on league start if you have questions and you are interested Levelling with this Build<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Levelling with this build is pretty simple: You start out with Splitting Steel until you get to Spectral Helix (Level 12 - After Merveil) Damage Skill: Spectral Helix (Act 1 - Level 12) - Added Lightning Damage (Act I - Level 8) - Trinity Support (Act 2 - Level 18) - Nightblade Support (Ac