PoE League Starter, Cold, Duration, Simulacrum builds

TL;DR| Pob link here: ---|--- Quick Explanation | A level 24 creeping frost skill gem is used to simulate the expected damage of a level 20 FB skill gem (based on comparisons with Searing Bond.) On Shako, I've added a 410% more damage over time modifier to simulate the level 30 version of the skill (based on searing bond's scaling.) There is a non Shako version under the Default tab, which is just a down-grade in practically every regard. Both use Supreme Ostentation, because league reasons. Build is fully built, but not optimized. There is almost certainly better

POB for the character being showcased: ~~POB for a general guide including leveling:~~ ~~ Updated guide with personal findings: Leveling was done using Rain of Arrows + Artillery Ballista. You can start using manaforge as early as level 8, but I wouldn't rely on it for damage until mana problems are solved with a Thief's Torment (minimum level 30). Early lifetap is NOT recommended. You can still use Frenzy

EO on chest bcs I have it on relic. :)

Hey there, I want to start with a Winterorb Elementalist next league. I'd like to use the golems of the class as a "support" and cheap way to get the build going. The Build has hardly any rares and focuses mostly on uniques. I took all duration+aoe nodes for quality of life and I am using rampage+focusing on movement speed. In General I want the build to only use Winterorb and thats it. If you guys have any ideas on how to improve the build, then i'd be delighted to hear about them. The Build cant run RF instantly, I'll need the 2 jewelers first. Overall I estimate the build cost at roughl

I've been trying to narrow down my league starter for Heist the past couple of days. Somewhere along the line, I decided I want to do a cold DoT Occultist, more specifically a Wintertide Brand Occultist (SC-trade). I have a few reasons (that may or may not be valid, politely let me know). Full reasoning summaries below, but TLDR: I think cold DoT Occultists will survive nerfing and might even be buffed by new Hexes. Wintertide brand also feels safe from nerfing, is non-meta, and there is always Vortex to fall back on. I may or may not be able to take advantage of new Hexes more easily. Al