What's up, Path of Exile warriors! We're deep-diving into patch 3.23 Affliction, and we've got a real treat for you today: the Self Ignite Chieftain build. Whether you're shredding through Delirium mirrors, rampaging through Legions, or just obliterating maps, this is a build you'll absolutely adore. Get ready to set the world on fire with a build that's fast, fierce, and virtually indestructible. This guide is your one-way ticket to mastering this explosive playstyle. 

 

• PoB Note Section
• How to Level This Build & Costs?
• How Self Ignite Works?
• TLDR On How Self Ignite Works
• Ascendancy
• Pantheon
• Passive Tree
• How to Fit in All Auras w/ Helmet Craft?
• Primalist Ascendancy & Charms
• Skill Gems
• Weapon of Choice
• Helmet & Crafting
• Chest & How to 6 Link
• Gloves
• Boots
• Defiance of Destiny
• Rings
• Belt Choices
• Oriath's End & Self Chill
• Flasks
• Cluster Jewels
• Watcher's Eye
• That Which Was Taken
• Timeless Jewel & How to Buy One

 

 

↖ PoB Note Section

Dive into the PoB notes! We've packed it with all the juicy details on gear and mechanics. Got questions? The notes section is your first stop for answers.

Link: https://pobb.in/2KCQWADaVAFb.

 

↖ How to Level This Build & Costs?

• Warning: This isn't a budget build. Prepare to invest around 20-30 divines, better yet 40-50 for optimal performance.
• Leveling Strategy: Use Tai's Hollow Palm guide for a smooth journey to maps. Start this build around level 70 for a better experience.
• Want to jump right in? Consider power-leveling to 90, but you can also start self-leveling from level 60 to 95 in about 2 hours, thanks to the build's efficiency in Delirium.

 

↖ How Self Ignite Works?

• Core Weapon: The Fulcrum. It's key for reflecting your ignites.
• Chieftain's Power: Ngamahu, Flame's Advance is vital, allowing for explosive damage based on enemy life.
• Ignition Strategy: Achieve 100% ignite chance, then use Fan the Flames to spread those ignites from you to your enemies.

 

↖ TLDR On How Self Ignite Works

Simple Strategy: Enter the map, use Fire Trap, ignite an enemy, and watch as the chain reaction of ignites and explosions clears your path.

 

↖ Ascendancy

• Chieftain is your go-to for this build. Key nodes: Ngamahu, Flame's Advance and Tasalio, Cleansing Water.
• Additional Picks: Valako, Storm's Embrace for extra resilience and Ramako, Sun's Light for that damage boost when stationary.

 

↖ Pantheon

• Essential: Soul of Brine King, but do NOT upgrade it. You'll need to utilize the chill reversal mechanic.
• Alternatives: Soul of Abberath for burning ground immunity, or Shakari for poison reduction.

 

↖ Passive Tree

• Focus on life nodes and ignite duration for sustainability and consistent igniting.
• Key Areas: Sovereignty for aura management, Holy Fire, and Breath of Flames for ignite chance, and Acrimony for extended ignite duration.

 

↖ How to Fit in All Auras w/ Helmet Craft?

• Key Crafting: Aim for a helmet with 8% Mana reservation efficiency to manage all auras effectively.
• Essential Auras: Purity of Fire, Malevolence, and Petrified Blood. Adjust your tree and gear to accommodate these.

 

↖ Primalist Ascendancy & Charms

• Main Squeeze: Primalist Ascendancy for those sweet, sweet charm sockets.
• Charm Your Way: Two charms with +1 max fire resistance are essential. If you're feeling fancy, get one with +2.
• Explosive Personality: Look for charms that make enemies explode on death - because who doesn't like a good boom?
• Life Leech Like a Boss: Grab a charm with 8% of Overkill damage as life leech. It's like having an endless supply of health potions!

 

↖ Skill Gems

• Double Trouble: Dual five-link setup in the body armor with Fire Trap and Righteous Fire.
• Go Fast or Go Home: Your weapon should have a five-link for Phase Run and Frost Blink. You're an auto bomber, after all - speed is your middle name!
• Max Damage Mode: Righteous Fire gives a massive damage boost to Fire Trap, making it an effective six-link.
• Utility Is Key: Purity of Fire, Malevolence, Petrified Blood, Vitality, Defiance Banner, Herald of Ash, and some nifty utility skills round out your arsenal.

 

↖ Weapon of Choice

• The Heart of the Build: The Fulcrum. This baby makes the magic happen with its 'ailments reflected onto you' feature.
• Choose Wisely: Look for a Fulcrum with 'damage penetrates 10% of Elemental resistances while you are chilled'.

 

↖ Helmet & Crafting

• Headgear Heroics: You need a helmet with +2 socketed AOE gems for that sweet max fire resistance.
• Crafting Challenge: Check the notes for a crafting guide or just snag a decent one from the trade link.

 

↖ Chest & How to 6 Link

• Chest of Champions: Cloak of Flame is your go-to. It's like wearing a fireproof vest that also makes you hit harder.
• Linking for Legends: Six-linking a corrupted Cloak of Flame isn't as hard as it sounds – there's a guide for that!

 

↖ Gloves

Handy Dandy: Look for gloves with life regeneration and chaos resistance. They're like giving your hands a cozy fire to warm up to.

 

↖ Boots

Fancy Footwork: Your boots need life regeneration and movement speed. It's like putting rocket boosters on your feet!

 

↖ Defiance of Destiny

• Amulet of Awesomeness: Defiance of Destiny is a game-changer. It turns you from paper to practically immortal.
• Roll for Gold: Aim for a high 'heal for a percentage of unreserved life' roll and boost it with fertile Catalysts.

 

↖ Rings

• Ring-a-Ding-Ding: Death Rush and Winter Weave are your rings of choice. They're like the secret sauce that makes everything better.
• Specifics Matter: For Death Rush, focus on adrenaline duration; for Winter Weave, prioritize max life.

 

↖ Belt Choices

First up, let's talk belts. You've got two main choices here: a Bisco's Leash for that sweet Rampage bonus and movement speed, or a Stygian Vise for more life and chaos resistance. The Bisco's is great for a bit of magic find and extra speed, while the Stygian gives you more tankiness.

Pro tip: aim for Head Hunter in the long run for that god-tier speed and damage boost.

 

 

↖ Oriath's End & Self Chill

Moving on to Oriath's End, a crucial flask for this build. It gives a massive speed boost and helps with the self-chill mechanic. Make sure you’re immune to freeze and shock, or you'll end up playing a freezing statue in your battles. You'll need Soul of Brine King from the Pantheon to avoid being frozen.

Remember, don't upgrade the Brine King to the reduced chill effect - it'll cost you speed.

 

↖ Flasks

Your flask setup is key. Taste of Hate is a must for the physical damage mitigation and the cold damage conversion. For utility flasks, grab a Quicksilver, Granite, and Ruby Flask. Make sure your Ruby Flask has the "chance to freeze, shock, and ignite during flask effect" mod to ensure consistent ignites.

 

↖ Cluster Jewels

Cluster Jewels are where the magic happens. You'll need a large Elemental Damage cluster with Widespread Destruction and Sadist, plus a medium Burning Damage cluster with Burning Bright and Fan the Flames. Don't forget about the area damage cluster jewels with Towering Threat and Assert Dominance for that sweet area effect boost.

 

↖ Watcher's Eye

A Watcher's Eye with physical damage from hits taken as fire damage while affected by Purity of Fire is essential. This gem significantly boosts your tankiness. Later, if your wallet allows, upgrade to one with a damage over time multiplier while affected by Malevolence.

 

↖ That Which Was Taken

For That Which Was Taken, look for a jewel with +2 maximum fire resistance. It's the charm equivalent of Watcher's Eye and a crucial part of achieving that perfect 90/90/90 resistance setup. Be careful with mods that could hinder your build, like the "chance to avoid ailments.

 

↖ Timeless Jewel & How to Buy One

Finding the right Timeless Jewel is easier than you think. You need one that turns specific nodes into Supreme Ego and Rule of Law. Use Path of Building to filter the jewels and search on the trade site. Remember, the higher the number on the jewel, the pricier it gets, so shop smart.

 

This Self Ignite Chieftain build is not just powerful; it's an absolute blast to play! It's a perfect blend of speed, damage, and tankiness, making it ideal for taking on the toughest maps. Whether you're farming Delirium mirrors, dominating Legions, or just looking to light up the battlefield, this build has you covered. And hey, if you have any questions or want to see this build in action, feel free to drop a comment.