Works in 3.20 PoE - Starter Build Guide - Occultist Bane - CI ES build - updated PoB
Path of Exile 3.20 The Forbidden Sanctum changes:
build cost between 100 and 200 chaos
instead of Unholy Authority(old malediction) I now use Vile Bastion. I would use Unholy Authority over Vile Bastion only if you want 3 curses.
we don't need Hex Master
now Whispers of Doom is a much better choice for the build
optional support - Hex Bloom - replace Void Manipulation if you want to use it
optional - on harder bosses u can manually cast Punishment = higher damage
even with nerf for Bane (linked curses are 25% less effective) it is still excellent for maps. The main reason Bane is effective for map clearing is because of Profane Bloom explosions and that is even buffed in 3.20. For bosses, thanks to 3.20 curse changes, our single target damage (ED + Bane) is better than it was in the previous league.
3.20 PoB Community Fork Pastebin link - https://pastebin.com/7bcr2HsV
Inside the PoB, check NOTES for additional build information including leveling guide (acts 1-10).
Also, as always, if you need any additional info you can join my discord server or send me a message inside the game, I'll be glad to help. My Path of exile IGN - McRedBan
Discord server invite: / discord
Time Stamps:
00:00 Sentinel build update
02:02 How to get cheap es items
07:08 Leveling information
11:30 Gear
18:43 Gems
22:12 How this build works
31:43 T16 rare map
Build Defense:
easy to get over 8500+ es (around lv 85-90)
high es recharge (easy to get over 4.5k es)
to start es recharge by default you need to avoid damage for 2 sec
Vaal Discipline = almost impossible to die with this buff
cwdt + immportal call + increased duration = standard defense
we use Overcharged anointment = 8% chance to gain a Power, Frenzy, or Endurance Charge on Kill (3x endurance charges = good defense boost)
Any curse you link with the Bane is applied to the enemy- for max defense, take Whispers of Doom notable =Temporal chains and Enfeeble on bosses
CI = immune to chaos damage and poison
Wither totem(s) can be used also as a defensive option, to slow enemies, and as decoys targets
Pantheon - upgraded Soul Of Brine King + Soul of Abberath = very nice defense buff including cannot be frozen and cannot be stunned.
Occultist Withering Presence = Nearby hindered enemies deal 15% reduced damage over time
we use shield = block chance
I prefer to use Wand + shield ( shield brings a really nice defense boost). Instead of wand + shield, you can use Cane of Unravelling staff and respec passive points I spend on shield nodes. Single-target damage will be higher (still not enough for any harder end-game bosses) + you will have less defense (no shield ).
OPTIONAL: If you want to use 3 curses linked with Bane, pick Whispers of Doom on the passive tree, and replace void manipulation with temp chains or Enfeeble. You can also remove Malevolence and run Purity of Elements for more defense.
Most important info for this starter build:
1. At level 42 pick 2 Instant life recovery flasks + flasks with immunity to bleed, freeze, and burning
2. At the start of act 6, if need invest some alchemy orbs and get +75 elemental res
3. When you start maps, go with a minimum of 5000 or even 6000 es, the more es you have the better. (Run t1-5 maps on life + es until you get currency for es gear) Also, upgrade Soul of the Brine King as soon as possible. This will boost your defense. If you already didn't, start using the CWDT setup.
4. If you avoid damage for 1.8 -2 seconds, your es recharge will start. If you cannot avoid damage, use Vaal discipline. If you don't have Vaal discipline ready, and your es is at less than 50%, retreat to a safe position, and let your es recharge start.
5. You should never die because you are bleeding/burning flasks are still good enough to prevent this
6. If you still have problems with elemental ailments replace Malevolence with Purity of Elements
7. Don't start farming Red maps before you have over 8000 es, to farm t16 rare you should have over 8500 es.
9. Some monsters apply curse Silence, this can be dangerous if you get surprised by this - avoid damage until the curse run off, or get a rare jewel with immunity to silence, or use a flask that removes the curse
10. If possible pick all items with 40+ INT, the more you have the better
11. Bane and ED are both range spells, no need to face tank anything :)
12. On Expedition, don't pick mod - Monsters are IMMUNE TO CHAOS DAMAGE and if u have 50% aura reserved on your life, don't pick mod - monsters Kill players with 20% or less life (if u reserve 35% aura on life, you are safe)
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