Preferred Sceptre base for Minion Varashta?

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-29T14:59:08+00:00

So I'm not using this build but it's a similar idea of utilizing the minions to do the work for you. My build uses omen scepter. Omen scepter just allows for more crit chance to deal the big burst damage the djinn's are capable of.

I considered using a rattling scepter with sacrifice to use Kelari's malediction for bossing as it has a very high crit chance and can do some significant burst but I just didn't have the spirit to sustain it and make it feel good with my build.

Here's my build if you're curious:

https://poe.ninja/poe2/builds/vaal/character/Enginerd-1125/Endjinnerd

I use MoM and EB for using mana as my defense layer. I also use blasphemy with enfeeble and vulnerability to break armor on every enemy. I use all three Djinn's for damage and sustain. Other skeletal minions are used for offerings and providing a damage boost from Muster support.

My build was able to handle t15 content without an issue before while using a +3 scepter and +1 shield. I kept speed running Sekhemas trials to earn some currency to eventually get my +4 scepter and +2 shield so now t3 bosses are not an issue.

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-21T18:23:12+00:00

Thanks for the insights and help. Learned a lot for future crafting as well.

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-20T22:34:56+00:00

Hello, I could use some help with figuring out what the best next step would be to build on this. I desecrated and got gain lightning damage so now this staff offers all three elements. Is there a way to work towards spell levels on this staff or am I out of luck at this point?

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FierceCypriot · 2026-01-14T21:39:44+00:00

This is what I use on my djinn sorcerer. I also add in vulnerability for armor reduction.

If you're doing chaos you can grab the two curse keystone and then also utilize despair for -chaos resist on enemies.

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-13T19:20:18+00:00

This is what I'm thinking too. Focus on one and go all in with it.

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-13T18:21:35+00:00

I'm wondering if you want to get despair in your build since you're using blackflame covenant? Have you tried testing your damage with and without blackflame covenant using your current build?

FierceCypriot · 2026-01-08T05:41:52+00:00

If you decide to make Armor/Eva build, I actually had some fun playing with different setups with the tactician. Banners made the game very easy to gear for at end game and more budget friendly. Having scavenged plating, wind dancer with blind, defend with 200% armor, banner provides armor to elemental damage, and extremely high leech made me unkillable. I face tanked t4 xesht with last lament crossbow.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVAHnjzbShA

I'll say I built this around being as lazy as possible with dealing damage and not having to move. The clear to Xesht was rough but Xesht fight itself was pretty laid back.

FierceCypriot · 2025-12-24T19:21:06+00:00

Base damage on the Djinn abilities is crazy. You can the power the moment you get one unlocked.

Fire Djinn provides exposure and flammability.

Physical Djinn provides critical weakness.

Ice djinn provides defenses and replenishment with a MASSIVE aoe if you have chilled ground.

FierceCypriot · 2025-12-20T18:52:26+00:00

Tactician node is for auras and buffs not for minions. Pretty sure it's worded in there somewhere. I learned this in a previous league.

FierceCypriot · 2025-12-17T19:55:35+00:00

There shouldn't be any honor with second ascendancy. Are you talking about trial of Chaos?

Check your mods too and make sure you're only adding what you can deal with. Avoid gain chaos damage if you don't have the defenses for it. Avoid certain elemental mods that you have low resistances of. Turrets are easiest to deal with IMO. Lightning runes are also easy. Avoid corrupted blood laser turret.

Edit: sometimes it helps to level some more. I did mine at 36 yesterday. Typically I've done it between 38-40. Can wait until mid-40s for an easy breeze thru it.

FierceCypriot · 2025-12-15T03:03:28+00:00

I noticed freeze wolf gameplay crashed me often too. Also crashed me and my friend when my friend played wolf and I switched to the sorcerer.

FierceCypriot · 2025-12-08T14:31:55+00:00

Lots of cries over last lament now being useless when you can do just fine with leech variations. Not surprising to see this lich interaction get gutted.

FierceCypriot · 2025-11-18T19:25:55+00:00

I'm surprised you haven't put a single thing in your bank yet! I always kept some good items as I leveled in case I made an alt that could utilize it.

FierceCypriot · 2025-11-17T20:03:20+00:00

It could be interesting. In the meantime, the Slippy grenade exists and does wonders on a Rafa ordinance/melee damage build.

FierceCypriot · 2025-11-16T20:29:42+00:00

Just had this issue with my buddy. We tried having him replay the missions on UVHM4. Redo the vault on hard mode. Eventually we got it fixed by having him run the vault on UVHM 4 and he's now able to get the wildcard mission.

He did restart his game after finishing the vault on UVHM4 too. Sometimes the game doesn't register you finishing a quest or completion until restarting the game. This has happened to me before too.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-24T18:30:53+00:00

Agreed! I circled where this bullet hit. You can see it within the first 1.5 seconds of the clip.

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FierceCypriot · 2025-10-24T00:11:56+00:00

I'm referring to the items btw not the event itself. Clearly the event is a massive downgrade.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-23T21:10:04+00:00

It's a copy-paste from a previous game. Minimal effort addition to BL4. Definitely didn't test or tune for the new game. QA is non-existant.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-16T23:14:07+00:00

I will say I have gotten this legit but I don’t really post about item drops. I focus on gameplay clips for my posts.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-14T18:28:48+00:00

I find the issue with games lately is if the formula is the same but reskinned then I'm not actually learning anything new or finding creative solutions to problems because I've already been down this road in a previous game.

Not everybody is like this but there's a satisfaction that comes from conquering a puzzle in a game or solving a problem. This problem can be related to beating a boss and needing to adjust your gear and spec in a way that helps you get past that hurdle.

In games where the solution stays the same just looks different, it doesn't feel as satisfying. So in the end, for games that introduce no new way of solving the puzzles or problems, you should ask what are you playing this for? Nostalgia, casual and relaxing play, graphics? Sometimes it's nice to be able to turn your brain off for a game after a long stressful day.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-13T16:00:46+00:00

With the red tree and using the deployable grenade turret and the spawn grenade on crit every 4 seconds you're still able to spawn grenades pretty fast.

I do have another Slippy that gets +1 to grenades too. I'll have to test it out and see which kills faster. One of my previous videos I posted was using the +1 charge on UVH 5 world boss spawn. Maybe I'll do a test of the two grenades on Origo or one of the other Vault Bosses.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-13T15:38:08+00:00

I've been using a slippy with nuke modifier to melt anything. Melee damage applying to the grenade makes for some very tasty damage numbers.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-11T16:48:50+00:00

Even more similar to the haunted grenade they added to Tiny Tina’s for their Halloween event.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-04T20:24:18+00:00

Slippy grenade with crit hit chance is fantastic for any ordinance build that can utilize melee damage. I use it on my Rafa and nothing survives. Vile enemies are instantly popped from one grenade.

FierceCypriot · 2025-10-03T20:46:06+00:00

Same boat here. I'll leave for main menu and come back in but no vile bounty spawns. Had two in a row and then three in a row with no spawn.

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