In Path of Exile 3.22 league early, the Crit Cyclone Ascendant build featuring Atziri's Disfavour has been further refined to offer more speed, movement, and attack capabilities. This versatile build excels as a boss killer, Flawless breachstones farmer, and efficient map clearer. By leveraging unique items, optimized skill choices, and strategic passive tree investments, this build offers enhanced DPS and mobility for tackling various in-game challenges.

 

• Build Core
• Goals of the Build
• Skill Gems
• Passive Skill Tree
• Gear & Flasks
• Gem Links and Priorities
• Playstyle and Tips

 

 

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↖ Build Core

• Main Skill: Cyclone
• Weapon: Atziri's Disfavour

 

↖ Goals of the Build

• Increase speed and movement speed.
• Boost attack speed and damage output.
• Farm Flawless Breachstones efficiently.
• Maintain tankiness while improving DPS.

 

↖ Skill Gems

• Cyclone (6-link): Linked with Infused Channeling, Melee Physical Damage, Pulverize, Increased Critical Damage, Brutality, Fortify.
• Ancestral Protector (4-link): Linked with Multiple Totems Support, Increased Area of Effect, Maim.
• Dash (3-link): Linked with Second Wind, Enduring Cry.
• Steelskin (3-link): Linked with Cast when Damage Taken, Increased Duration.
• Vaal Haste (1-link): Placed in a convenient slot for easy activation.
• Berserk (1-link): Placed in a convenient slot for easy activation.

 

↖ Passive Skill Tree

• Start from the Scion's starting point, and move towards the Marauder's area for attack speed nodes.
• Prioritize life, physical damage, critical strike chance and multiplier, and attack speed nodes.
• Allocate key notable passives such as Lust for Carnage, Destroyer, and Master of the Arena.
• Obtain essential jewel sockets for further customization.

 

↖ Gear & Flasks

• Weapon: Atziri's Disfavour for its high physical damage.
• Helmet: Elder Helmet with "+1 to Level of Socketed AoE Gems," life, resistances, and increased effect of non-curse auras.
• Body Armor: High life, resistances, and crit-based mods.
• Gloves: Life, resistances, and vulnerability on hit mod.
• Boots: Movement speed, life, resistance.
• Belt: Stygian Vise with life, resistances, and damage modifiers.
• Amulet: Ales Uprising for free Pride aura, focus on life, physical damage, and resistances.
• Rings: Chaos damage rings with physical damage, life, resistances, and attributes as needed.
• Flasks: Life and mana flasks, Atziri's Promise for chaos damage and leech, Lion's Roar for physical damage boost, and utility flasks based on needs (e.g., quicksilver flask for more movement speed).

 

↖ Gem Links and Priorities

• Prioritize getting a 6-link for Cyclone and a 4-link for Ancestral Protector.
• Enhance your movement with Dash, and keep Steelskin and utility skills linked for added defense.

 

↖ Playstyle and Tips

• Maintain constant uptime on your utility flasks.
• Activate Dash and Berserk for increased movement and damage, respectively.
• Utilize Cyclone to engage enemies, benefiting from both the attack speed and movement.
• Cast Ancestral Protector for added attack speed and damage.
• Strategically use Steelskin and Enduring Cry for survivability.
• Adapt your playstyle for different content: focus on map clearing, boss killing, or specific challenges like Flawless Breachstone farming.

 

Conclusion:

This Atziri's Disfavour Cyclone Scion build is a versatile character that excels in boss encounters, map clearing, and efficient Flawless Breachstone farming. By focusing on attack speed, movement speed, and physical damage, you'll be able to handle various scenarios with ease. Remember to adapt your gem setups, gear choices, and playstyle to optimize your performance for different content types. Enjoy the exhilarating gameplay and the rewards this build can offer!