Let's face it, Lupine charms are like gold dust - rare and expensive. Everyone's chasing them for that sweet +1 projectile, but not everyone can afford them. No worries, though, because we've got an alternative that's way cheaper and just as effective. We're talking about getting +2 projectiles on pretty much any attack build without spending a fortune on those pricey Deadle Lupine charms.

 

• The Secret Sauce: Tincture for Extra Projectiles
• Easy Setup for Bow Builds
• Going Beyond: Maji's Extra Benefits
• Getting That Extra Flask Effect

 

↖ The Secret Sauce: Tincture for Extra Projectiles

• The Tincture Trick: This tincture is a game-changer. It lets weapon attacks fire two additional projectiles if you've been hit recently. And guess what? You can make this happen without breaking the bank.
• Self-Hitting Strategy: The key here is to trigger a hit on yourself. Sounds crazy? It's actually pretty simple, especially for bow builds.

 

↖ Easy Setup for Bow Builds

• Mana Forged Arrow: First, get your Mana Forged Arrow setup in a four-link. This is your traditional frenzy Mana Forged Arrow arrangement.
• Cast on Critical Strike: Add Cast on Critical Strike to the mix for that extra oomph.
• Forbidden Right of Soul Sacrifice: This is crucial. You need the transfigured version to avoid fatal damage. The base damage is low, so it's more of a tickle than a hit.
• How It Works: Each time this setup procs, you trigger a hit on yourself. This, in turn, activates the tincture, giving you two extra projectiles for four seconds. As long as this setup triggers at least once every four seconds, you're golden.

 

↖ Going Beyond: Maji's Extra Benefits

• Maji's Notables: Maji doesn't just offer the tincture equivalent but also lets you scale your flasks. If you're using a Dying Sun, Maji's Nature's Concoction notable is your best friend.
• 30% Increased Flask Effect: With Maji, you get a 30% increased effect of flasks adjacent to your tincture. You only need an additional 20% flask effect to gain another projectile from Dying Sun.
• Sustaining Your Flasks: Nature's concoction also means your Dying Sun stays up much more often, thanks to the extra charges you get when hitting enemies.

 

↖ Getting That Extra Flask Effect

• Micro Distillery or Heavy Belt: Crafting a belt for that extra effect is an option, but you can also achieve this more simply.
• Skill Tree Pathing: Invest three extra points in a flask cluster for a 10% boost and path through Primal Spirit for strength, intelligence, Mana, and another 10% flask effect.
• Total Boost: This setup gives you a total of 50% increased flask effect, including Nature's Concoction and the tincture, leading to three total extra projectiles.

 

There you have it, folks! With this setup, you're getting two additional projectiles from the tincture and one more from Dying Sun, all without spending a fortune on charms. It's a win-win for those looking to up their projectile game on a budget.