Are you interested in creating a powerful strength-stacking Path of Exile helmet for your Chaos damage strength-stacking attack build? Look no further! In this guide, we'll walk you through the steps to craft an incredible helmet that's perfect for builds like Kinetic Blast Wander, Power Siphon, Reeve with Paradoxica, or any melee build. This build is highly effective for endgame content and has gained popularity among many players. 

• Step 1: Obtain a Base
• Step 2: Hunter Slam
• Step 3: Add Quality
• Step 4: Reforging Chaos Mods
• Step 5: Warlord's Helmet Base
• Step 6: Reforging for Accuracy Mod
• Step 7: Elevating the Accuracy Mod
• Step 8: Awakening Orb
• Step 9: Final Touches
• Step 10: Evaluate and Price

 

↖ Step 1: Obtain a Base

Start with an item level 86 Horror Crest Royal Burgonet helmet. Look for a base that suits your needs. In this case, we recommend a lab runner helmet with 15 item level. This will provide the desired base for the crafting process.

 

↖ Step 2: Hunter Slam

Use a Hunter's Exalted Orb (priced at 120-37 Chaos Orbs) to Hunter Slam the helmet. This will add a Hunter influence to the item, providing additional modifiers and enhancing its overall power.

 

↖ Step 3: Add Quality

Increase the quality of the helmet by using Perfect Fossils. Aim for at least 28% quality or higher. While this step may not drastically improve the helmet, it's worth doing to maximize its potential. Remember, you can always use a Hillock's Anvil afterward if you hit something exceptional.

 

↖ Step 4: Reforging Chaos Mods

To obtain the desired chaos mods, use Aberrant Fossils. Aberrant Fossils increase the chances of rolling chaos mods on the helmet. The two mods we're looking for are Added Chaos Damage to Spells and Chaos Resistance. These mods are quite common on helmets, making them easier to hit simultaneously. Additionally, because both mods are influenced mods, we'll want to "Elevate" one of them using an Orb of Dominance while removing the other one.

 

4a: Hitting Chaos Mods

Continue using Aberrant Fossils until you hit both Added Chaos Damage to Spells and Chaos Resistance mods on the helmet.

 

4b: Elevating the Desired Mod

Now, use an Orb of Dominance to elevate the desired mod. In this case, it's Nearby Enemies have -9% Chaos Resistance. Ideally, the mod should be elevated to Nearby Enemies have -12% Chaos Resistance. This step may require multiple attempts, so be prepared to spend Divine Orbs.

 

↖ Step 5: Warlord's Helmet Base

Obtain a Warlord's helmet with an item level of 75 or higher. Look for any Warlord's helmet that meets this requirement. This helmet will serve as the base for rolling the Gain Accuracy Rating equal to Strength mod.

 

↖ Step 6: Reforging for Accuracy Mod

Use Harvest to reforge the Warlord's helmet to obtain the Gain Accuracy Rating equal to Strength mod. Since this is an attack mod, try to roll another influence mod alongside it. If successful, proceed to the next step.

 

↖ Step 7: Elevating the Accuracy Mod

Similar to Step 4b, use an Orb of Dominance to elevate the Gain Accuracy Rating equal to Strength" mod. This step may require multiple attempts, so be patient and persistent.

 

↖ Step 8: Awakening Orb

To finalize the crafting process, use an Awakener's Orb to merge the Hunter-influenced helmet (crafted in Step 2) with the Warlord-influenced helmet (crafted in Step 7). This will transfer the influences to the Hunter base, creating a powerful combination of mods.

 

↖ Step 9: Final Touches

At this point, you have a well-crafted strength-stacking helmet. However, you may still have an open prefix or suffix slot. To optimize its potential, consider the following options:

• Blocking: If there's a mod you want to avoid, such as flat armor, you can block it using crafting methods like blocking flat armor.
• Slamming: You can use an Exalted Orb to slam the open prefix or suffix slot to add another valuable mod.
• Additional Craft: Depending on your build's needs, you can add more specific modifiers like Life, AOE Gems, or other relevant mods.

 

↖ Step 10: Evaluate and Price

Assess the final outcome of your crafted helmet. Consider its stats, including life, resistances, AOE gems, and any other desirable modifiers. Look for similar helmets on the trade market and compare their prices to determine the value of your crafted helmet. Take into account the demand for strength stacking builds and the availability of similar helmets.

Remember, the value of your crafted helmet may fluctuate based on market conditions and the specific mods you obtained. Be sure to evaluate its worth accordingly.

 

In conclusion, crafting a strength stacking helmet for a Replica Alberon's build with chaos damage and strength stacking is a rewarding and powerful endeavor. By following these steps, you can create a highly sought-after item that will greatly enhance your build.