PoE 3.1 - Arborix Ranger Bow Build - All Content Viable
It's a solid build. I've changed skills while leveling several times and have had no dramatic drops in damage or clear speed.
Barrage can be swapped out for Tornado shot, but it's really hard to beat its single target capabilities. The build is pretty fluid. No mandatory uniques; however, the more abyss jewels we can get, the more damage we can stack.
I have cleared up to T14 with ease; however, due to my sloppy playing I have a couple deaths under my belt. If done right, I can see this being HC viable.
I've been able to stack the Abyss dps jewels, with the new uniques that have the abyss sockets.
The new body, Shroud of Lightless is pretty powerful. Don't be fooled by it's pseudo 5L (6L if you count phys immune it gives)
The helm gives great life healing, especially when opening an abyss rift. More monsters is good for us. I can sit in the middle of the rift openings and easily face tank 3 to 4 rare abyss mobs.
Gloves = QoL. Maim helps slow down big packs that surround us and since the helm's projectiles pierce all targets, and easy way to "on hit" both affects, and intimidate is just more dps for us.
Let me know if you have any questions down below please :)
PoB at time of upload:
https://pastebin.com/w3vwkkwe
My theory craft starting PoB guide:
https://pastebin.com/W5pca00w