[3.16] Dark Pact Totems | The smoothest spell totem skill around, now post-nerf updated
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weird. I tried to search and found nothing and even on the wiki https://pathofexile.fandom.com/wiki/List_of_large_cluster_jewel_modifiers and it doesn't show it. Those links worked though. Thanks!
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(trade links currently being broken by the forums; can just copy and paste the URL)
Mr. TitsMcGhee, here's some item upgrade recommendations: Buy 21/0 Dark Pact gem, uber cheap at 2C https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ultimatum/EBOKf5 The 21/20 version is around 10C https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ultimatum/veRE9iE +2 Tabula is finally coming down in price, now around 80C https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ultimatum/REM7zgs7 Just general better rares, maybe 5C per slot (not counting weapon and shield), with good Life and Mana. This will greatly increase your EHP. Empower Support at level 1 is not worth using. Use Conc Effect for now, for the DPS boost. Losing our AOE is noticable, but this will give you serious punch on map bosses. Get your Cluster jewels going, with the links I gave in the previous post. Then start looking for your Mediums, and the one with Sleepless Sentries is going to be the most expensive. Here is a link that shows all 4 Notables that we want https://www.pathofexile.com/trade/search/Ultimatum/yVleyJBhR Last edited by BlueeGreg on Apr 21, 2021, 4:37:04 PM
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I'm currently trying this build out, I quite enjoy it so far.
Just picked up an Astral Projector my next goal will be to work on the cluster. Ultimatums are proving to be quite a bit of a challenge, I am finding that I am getting stuck on the environment or monsters a lot which often results in a death. Freezing is also a big issue but that will fix itself in the later stages of the build after getting ailments immunity. It feels good so far but I definitely wouldn't advise doing Ultimatums that are in tight spots or awkward rooms where you don't have a lot of space to move. |
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Awesome, thanks for the info. Just the 21/23 dark pact increased my damage by a lot haha. And picked up a lvl 2 empower. I will pick up the tabi next until I have enough and there is a Skin of the Loyal with right sockets up. Just now finally starting to hit high enough maps to get real harvest crafts for getting some better rares going. Really appreciate it!
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What are you thoughts on using Dark Ideation on the large cluster?
(2% Chaos Damage per 100 maximum mana, up to a maximum of 80%) If you had enough mana would that be better than one of the other 30%s? Say maybe, pall? |
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" Yes Dark Ideation is one of the better notables, and I use it now in 3.14. Of the prefixes, you can have two of Dark Ideation, Unwaveringly Evil, and Wicked Pall. The suffix must always have Unholy Grace. | |
" Do you have any suggestions to improve survive-ability? I'm struggling a lot with Ultimatums right now. Maps are no problem but Ultimatums are very challenging. Also, here is my skill tree. https://www.pathofexile.com/fullscreen-passive-skill-tree/3.14.0/AAAABQUCawOaBFEEswVCBx4I9AthDkgQzBEtEZYWbxa_FvMc3B0UHxgi9CTYJjwmlSoLKhMrJiu2LJwvnTLRNsU6FjwtQZZDyEVHRZ1JUU6uTwRR-1NSVUtYbVorW6Bd8mHiZDNknWaeZ_xoWmjyahtqQ2wLbRlwUnO9fA58g3_Gg1-D84UyhW2GgonTjDaMRo5kjxqPRo_6kyeVLprgm6GhL6IAo_KnCKdVrhKvbLE2tvq7Tbzqvoq_S8BmwxPGrs0W0PXVgdgk42rr7uv18B_w1fId96b4k_rS_rMA?accountName=NightmareCalling&realm=pc&characterName=UltimatumPact Should I go for the medium clusters now or should I work towards my +1 shield? |
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" Go for your Cluster setup for sure. I find the Medium one with Sleepless Sentries (the Onslaught one) to be absolutely important for general quality of life. Then that allows you to run a Diamond flask (for DPS), Quartz flask (for Phasing, dodge, and QOL), in additon to your regular Quicksilver, Health, and Mana. I'm trying a slightly different tree (and amulet Anointment) here in 3.14, you might give my character a look. The focus is on more EHP, for slightly less DPS and less totem tankiness. https://www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/BlueeGreg/characters?characterName=The_Saskatchewanian I looked at your char in POB, and things look generally good. Your weapons, you should be able to upgrade at least one of them for fairly cheap. If your goal is an early +1 Shield to help with EHP, the shield will need a decent Life/Mana roll and room to craft the missing Life/Mana. +1 Shield is always a good idea, because by itself it increases our DPS by 25% minimum. 20% from the 6th totem versus 5 totems, and another 5% from our Ascendancy. Bonus EHP stats and DPS stats are just a cherry on top. Ultimatum is tough, and I fully skip 50 to 66% percent of all of them. It's not a particularly balanced or rewarding mechanic. | |
" I will give that a glance over. Do you think that the Iolite ring that was added with 3.14 would be a good choice since it gives Chaos Damage as its implicit? |
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Hi guys, about POB, the damage showing up on darkpact is PER TOTEM right?
So its better using a multiple totem(30 less damage but 5 totem max) instead an concentred effect ( like 30% more damage but 3 totem max.)? |
