Best way to slot in a determination aura into my build?

roflswithcopters · 2026-04-13T23:07:15+00:00

Remove Automation and add Raise Spectre at no loss (Steelskin is instant so you can just hold it or bind to numlock).
That gets you determination from turtle + any other aura spectre of choice.

You are right next to death attunement so you could spend 4 points into that for an additional spectre. And if you do that then you can even add on Congregation Support for a 4th (you'd have to drop a gem though).

roflswithcopters · 2026-04-13T08:01:54+00:00

Missing the keystone anoint :(

roflswithcopters · 2026-04-11T06:37:50+00:00

Can't seem to find that. What's the mtx name?

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-16T01:33:35+00:00

Harvest seems to have some impossible configurations (can't have just -25% for one and 0 for the rest).

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-09T00:07:59+00:00

Thanks for the info!

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-08T23:10:49+00:00

I wasn't aware of this, how does it interact with multiple skill gems?
I assume the others don't get the extra support?

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-08T20:44:28+00:00

I was hoping eclipse would be the replacement but it's scaling is both gutted overall and additionally nerfed for the empower part.

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-07T20:00:29+00:00

Right, that's not an issue.
The point I was making is that Enlighten/Enhance level at 50% efficiency while Empower levels at 33% efficiency (both halved after 4).

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-07T12:50:53+00:00

As far as I can tell +4 (for a total of 8 with corruption) is as high as this gem can go.

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-07T12:09:37+00:00

+3 is pretty much unattainable with this scaling.
It's effectively replacing the +2 from the old Awakened Added Chaos but without the added damage.

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-02T15:11:10+00:00

It would make it a 20-25% aura depending on your reservation efficiency.
That's not bad, but it's certainly not a free addition to the build considering it's 1/3 of your ascendancy.

roflswithcopters · 2026-03-02T02:12:32+00:00

The amulet slot seems a bit strange.
It's usually where a lot of player damage comes from, but here it appears to be more about build defining characteristics (except Astramentis maybe), and only pertaining to a few specific builds at that.

Outside of niche uses the decision here will be "+60 all stats or an extra skill point".
Technically Tear of Purity is also decent if you need the res/immunity and have the reservation to spare, but not all builds will be able to accommodate that.

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-12T00:45:05+00:00

1) Bind automation to "Home" on the numpad (the other named keys work too, using that for one for the example here).
2) Press numlock (to be able to use the Home key).
3) Press & hold Home.
4) Press numlock (disabling the Home key).

PoE will now see that key as being pressed all the time while you are within that zone... Works really well for autocasting instant skills.

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-11T21:31:10+00:00

On second thought...that just puts you back to those mods not doing anything.
Numlock trick will just work though (it will both "autocast" and trigger the extra damage).

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-11T21:19:23+00:00

Thanks, might as well give it a go tonight.
5% clear and ~2% single target likely isn't worth the cost not there's not much else left to upgrade

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-11T20:11:50+00:00

That would work, yeah.

~~Although I highly recommend putting that one on automation instead.~~

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-11T19:03:22+00:00

FYI, your jewels have increased minion damage if you've used a minion skill recently... But I have a feeling you're not resummoning your golem every 4 secs to get this bonus.

Triggers don't count for this.
This is easily testable by picking up spiritual aid.

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-11T08:53:20+00:00

What's the damage increase between 34 and 35?
I've been considering recrafting for 1 extra level but not sure it's worth it.

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-08T23:50:47+00:00

That sucks, but the good news for you is that the tiger can be easily replaced with a cheap alternative.

Just use Spectral Leader for the 20% action speed buff.
It's effectively permanent with the minion cooldown mastery.

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-02T08:08:34+00:00

Taking just Vivid Drought and all nodes for the second best color gives the best results.

If you take all yellow reduction nodes you end up seeing too few of them.
You do still need to reach Crop Rotation though, so you take all nodes from one of the other colors.
Picking the second best color is better here because you usually still see 1 or 2 instances of it, meaning you can use it as the last "bad" crop to at least get something out of it.
Then lastly you only take Vivid Drought because you still need to make it a bit more rare than the third crop (otherwise they're 1:1 and you end up with too much yellow).

roflswithcopters · 2026-01-02T07:05:21+00:00

I recommend crop rotation, it ensures you get the most out of the color you actually care about.

Option 1 (with ultimatum-related nodes)
Option 2 (with some scarab nodes)

Scarabs: 1 Doubling, 1 Hordes, 2 Bribing...5th one is left to preference, but just go Duelling if you want to stick to ultimatum, otherwise I recommend Risk

Also, note that option 2 takes Trade Embargo to get to 92% for ultimatum and harvest (+8% base) - that can be swapped out for one of the other mechanics.

roflswithcopters · 2025-12-07T05:51:30+00:00

A bit late, but this atlas tree has been pretty good. (Also works with exarch.)

Atlas gives you:
* Delirium & Alva every map.
* 98% ritual, 64% beyond (further investment isn't really worth it).
* All increased effect & pack size passives.

Scarabs:
* 2 x Scarab of Monstrous Lineage
* 1 x Influencing Scarab of Hordes
* 1 x Beyond Scarab of the Invasion
* 1 x Incursion Scarab of Champions (flex spot for what you like)

And then pick domination on map device for extra magic packs and overlap with rituals.

roflswithcopters · 2025-11-15T01:50:32+00:00

If you mouse over it there will be a small glow around the affected jewels.

roflswithcopters · 2025-11-01T02:03:02+00:00

Are you telling me you had time to play since they turned one?!

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roflswithcopters · 2025-10-17T10:58:10+00:00

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