Hey there, Exiles! Welcome to the lowdown on Winter Orb Slayer – the cold-hearted, charge-stacking wrecking ball in the PoE 3.23 update. Hold onto your loot, because this character's journey is a wild ride, packed with upgrades that'll make your jaw drop. It's like that buddy who suddenly hits the gym and gets their life together – faster, tanker, and just all-around epic. 

 

• Map Showcase
• Gearing Up
• Masterful Charge Stacking
• Upgrades and Further Shenanigans

 

 

↖ Map Showcase

Let's jump into action! Running two maps – one without the league mechanic and the other with it. Get ready for frosty chaos!

 

Map 1: No League Mechanic

AOE Galore: 300% increased area of effect turns the map into a winter wonderland. Speed, tankiness, and freezing abilities make it a breeze.

 

Map 2: League Mechanic Active

Triple-Empowered Madness: Insane speed, tankiness, and AOE help me breeze through chaos. Rarely any deaths, even against bosses.

 

↖ Gearing Up

Now, let's dive into the Winter Orb Slayer setup.

• Helm Shenanigans: Wearing a funky helmet for power charges? Yep, that's me. It's a mid-investment version, costing around 25-30 divine orbs.
• Charge Stacking Magic: Stacking power charges like there's no tomorrow. Rach Impatience and new Rish boots make maintaining charges a cakewalk. No need to run around naked to build up charges anymore.
• Plug-and-Play Build: The beauty of this Winter Orb Slayer? It's plug-and-play. Generic damage, cast speed, and movement speed make it versatile. Switch up skills like a Flame Blast or Lightning Conduit—it's your playground.

 

↖ Masterful Charge Stacking

Let's break down the charge stacking madness.

• Power Charge Stacking: Rocking 11 power charges, translating to an 88% more damage boost. The synergy with Frenzy and Endurance charges is off the charts. Triple damage belts and items make this build a powerhouse.
• Replica Restless Ward: Movement speed and life regen galore. Absurd life regen per endurance charge keeps me alive. Replica Restless Ward adds another layer of survivability.
• Malachai's Loop: A seemingly terrible shield turned into a gem. With Rach boots, losing power charges isn't a concern. Shock immunity from Tempest Shield adds a nice touch.
• Void Battery: Undisputed best in slot. +1 max power charge and increased damage per power charge. More power charges mean more mayhem.
• Gem Slots Dilemma: So many gem slots, so little time. Currently toying with skills like Immortal Call, Death Portal, and more. It's like having a treasure chest and not enough loot.

 

↖ Upgrades and Further Shenanigans

What's next for this Winter Orb Slayer? More damage, of course!

• Penetration Love: Adding cold penetration through gear or an Awakened Cold Pen gem is on the agenda. Crit and crit multi need a boost, and penetration is the secret sauce.
• Max Power Charge Ring Shenanigans: Crafting a max power charge ring paired with Candra's Touch is the dream. Helm corruption for One max power charge? It's a possibility.
• Medium Cluster Jewels: Consider swapping AOE for crit multi per power charge. It's a delicate dance between AOE and damage, but the more multipliers, the merrier.

 

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/piVSHNPDgI9S

 

In the ever-expanding world of PoE, Winter Orb Slayer stands tall and frosty. Insane movement speed, tankiness, and damage make this build a joy to play. Whether you're mapping or facing endgame bosses, it's a pleasure. So, gear up, Exiles, and let the Winter Orb Slayer guide you through the icy chaos of Wraeclast! Until next time, stay frosty.