We want to share with you a powerful and exciting build for the current league: the Ethereal Knives Inquisitor. This build revolves around utilizing the unique mechanics of Nimi's ring, which allows you to shoot your projectiles randomly in a circle and have them come back to you. Although Nimi's ring has undergone some changes since its introduction, it still works remarkably well with various builds, making it a perfect choice for our Ethereal Knives build. So, let's dive into the details and unleash the potential of this character.

• The Build Overview
• PoB Link
• Skill Interactions: Ethereal Knives and Blade Blast
• The Passive Tree and Ascendancy
• Gear and Gems

 

↖ The Build Overview

The Ethereal Knives (EK) Inquisitor build focuses on maximizing physical to elemental damage conversion. By utilizing the power of Nimi's ring and incorporating Blade Blast as a secondary damage source, we can amplify our damage output and create devastating effects. The build is not overly complex, making it accessible to both experienced and novice players. While EK excels in clearing maps Making Poe Currency efficiently, it also shines in endgame boss encounters.

 

↖ PoB Link

https://pobb.in/ztgjvkqIhM8x

 

↖ Skill Interactions: Ethereal Knives and Blade Blast

Ethereal Knives is the primary skill of this build. With Nimi's ring equipped, EK projectiles shoot in a circular pattern and return to you, regardless of projectile speed. This unique interaction eliminates the need for specific projectile speed requirements, making it comfortable to build around.

 

Blade Blast acts as a secondary damage source, interacting with skills like Blade Vortex, Bladefall, and Ethereal Knives. Normally, using Blade Blast effectively with Ethereal Knives is challenging due to the conal pattern of EK's attack. However, with Nimi's ring, all the blades come back to you, allowing you to collect them and unleash a powerful Blade Blast for massive damage. While Blade Blast is not essential for one-shotting enemies with Ethereal Knives, it proves invaluable against endgame bosses or when facing tougher enemies.

 

↖ The Passive Tree and Ascendancy

As an Inquisitor, our passive tree focuses on life and energy shield, incorporating the Mind over Matter and Eldritch Battery keystones. This setup ensures high survivability and mana sustain, especially when combined with Essence Worm and an aura setup including Hatred and Zealotry.

 

We also invest in block chance nodes and utilize Glancing Blows for additional survivability. Freeze mechanics play a crucial role in the build's tankiness, offering crowd control and protection in intense encounters. The passive tree is flexible, allowing adjustments based on personal preference and playstyle.

 

↖ Gear and Gems

Key pieces of gear include Nimi's ring, which is now relatively affordable compared to previous leagues, and a well-rolled EK weapon that focuses on physical to elemental damage conversion. Essence spamming and Veiled crafting can help achieve the desired weapon mods.

 

For gems, we recommend using a 6-link Ethereal Knives setup with supporting gems such as Hypothermia, Elemental Focus, Awakened Added Fire Damage, and Spell Echo. Blade Blast can be socketed in a separate helmet with a Hypothermia support gem, providing a pseudo-6-link for the skill. Other gems like Awakened Spell Cascade and Awakened Unleash can enhance the build's performance but are not essential.

 

In terms of other gear, prioritize life and resistances while aiming for critical strike chance and multiplier on various pieces. Look for bonuses to elemental damage, cast speed, and conversion stats where possible. Unique items like Lethal Pride and Harmony of Purpose can be incorporated to further enhance the build's damage output and utility.