Hey, Exiles! Welcome to PoE 3.23 Holy Relic Ascendant, where minion build power meets cast on crit excitement. Imagine spinning through enemies while golden novas burst from your holy relics. Although Minions have 10% increased Area of Effect effect removed, 40% increased Buff Effect. It's a playstyle blending the raw power of Pathfinder and Necromancer nodes, offering a smooth mix of speed, resistance, and block. 

 

• Build Mechanics
• Early Game
• Gearing Up
• Ascendancy Choices
• Gem Links
• Passive Tree
• Spin, Explode, and Conquer

 

 

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↖ Build Mechanics

• Holy Relic as Mainstay: Forget traditional minions. These Holy Relics emit golden Novas every 300 milliseconds upon hitting enemies, dishing out solid physical damage.
• Ascendant Pathfinder and Necromancer Nodes: Enjoy boosted movement speed, elemental resistances, less damage from elements, and the power of block.
• Defensive Layers and AOE Boost: Smooth defensive layers coupled with increased AOE from our relics ensure both safety and destruction.

 

↖ Early Game

• Initial Struggle: Holy Relic isn't the best at leveling, so we start with Righteous Fire. Trust the process; the power ramps up later.
• The Swap: Post-Merciless Lab, around level 66, is the perfect time to switch to Holy Relic. Grab your Joffrey's Crest helmet for a significant damage boost.

 

↖ Gearing Up

• Essential Items: Joffrey's Crest helmet and Proxies for early game, transitioning to a six-linked staff as soon as possible.
• Mana Management: Initially, tackle Mana issues with crafted flasks and Elreon ring crafts. Eventually, these concerns fade away.

 

↖ Ascendancy Choices

• First Pick: Pathfinder for resistance, flask effectiveness, and movement speed.
• Second Pick: Necromancer for increased AOE and block from offerings, enhancing our Holy Relics.

 

↖ Gem Links

• Main Skills: Connect your Holy Relic with damage-enhancing gems. Early on, use a four-link; upgrade to a six-link staff when possible.
• Auras and Curses: Balance defensive and offensive auras. Initially, focus on one offering; expand to multiple with better gear.

 

↖ Passive Tree

• Early Leveling: Focus on life and fire resistance nodes while using Righteous Fire.
• Post-Swap: Shift to Holy Relic-focused passives, emphasizing physical damage and AOE.

 

↖ Spin, Explode, and Conquer

The Holy Relic Ascendant build offers a unique playstyle that's both fun and powerful. It's a journey from Righteous Fire leveling to Holy Relic domination, perfect for those who love a blend of offense and defense.

 

Embark on your league start with the Holy Relic Ascendant build. It's a refreshing spin on minion mechanics, offering a mix of critical strikes and holy explosions. Master this build, and you'll find a new favorite way to play in PoE 3.23.