PoE 3.22 Ultimate Control Blaze & Shield Charge Elementalist Build
- Katrina
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- Path of Exile
- 10/11/23
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In the vast realm of Path of Exile, players often seek unique combinations to unleash untapped potential. The recent Control Blaze support piqued my interest, and with days of tinkering, I present a build that doesn't just focus on damage but also on map durability and efficiency.
- Core Components
- Key Strategies
- Defense Mechanisms
- Key Gear
- Skill Gems & Auras
- Crafting Guide
- Parting Thoughts
- Conclusion
PoB Link: https://pobb.in/Ddk45CPzrE0V
↖ Core Components
- Control Blaze Support: Offers both more and less multipliers. A graph of this function exhibits a parabolic curve, peaking as the most potent support in the game. Notably, the level 21 variant offers about 80% more damage, a crucial upgrade from level 20.
- Defiance of Destiny: Introduced in patch 3.22, it fortifies our build's durability against map-specific damages.
- Shield Charge: Our primary attack skill, proficient at map clearing when coupled with multiple conversions and layered damage scaling.
↖ Key Strategies
- Maintain Control Blaze stacks between 3 and 24 for optimal damage output.
- Utilize multiple damage conversions, primarily focusing on physical to cold to fire.
- Scale damage using increased Elemental damage, fizzes extra, and conversion.
↖ Defense Mechanisms
- Doppelganger Guise: Provides significant physical and chaos damage reduction, coupled with consistent health recovery.
- Endurance Charges & Immortal Call: Together with 'fizz to elemental' conversions, provides increased resilience.
- Armor Shield: Further enhances physical damage reduction, augmenting Shield Charge damage.
↖ Key Gear
- Scepter: Self-crafted, emphasizing Fizz as extra damage.
- Shield: Prioritize high armor, using unique options or crafting for maximum benefit.
- Defiance of Destiny: Essential for durability.
- Doppelganger Guise: Increases Shield Charge levels.
- Rings & Boots: Aim for damage multipliers and ailment immunities.
- Jewels: Focusing on Purposeful Harbinger, Lasting Impression, and Lethal Pride for damage scaling.
↖ Skill Gems & Auras
- Main Skills: Shield Charge supported by Control Blaze, Burning Damage, Swift Affliction, Deadly Ailments, and Cold to Fire.
- Auras: Utilize Precision, Hatred, Grace, Determination, and both Heralds for optimal damage and defense balance.
- Support Skills: Flame Dash and Flame Surge for mobility and additional damage. Blood Rage for increased attack speed.
↖ Crafting Guide
- Scepter: Use a combination of Shaper and Redeemer influenced Scepters. Alt-spam for Fizz as extra cold or fire and use Awakener's Orb to merge.
- Shield: Prioritize high armor bases. Use Fossil or Essence crafting to achieve desirable mods.
↖ Parting Thoughts
While this build is a powerhouse in mapping scenarios, it may not be the best choice for Uber bossing due to the sustain setup. Additionally, although the replica Emberwake might seem tempting, it's potentially a trap for this build.
↖ Conclusion
With Control Blaze's untapped potential and the combination of Shield Charge, this build offers a fresh perspective on mapping in Path of Exile. As with all builds, the key lies in understanding the mechanics and optimizing gear and playstyle.
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