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00:00:00 – 00:27:49
The YouTube video discusses various aspects of a powerful character build focusing on ignites and utilizing the Arcanist brand to refresh them rapidly in Path of Exile. The content creator details different build optimizations, strategies, and item choices to maximize ignite DPS and enhance defenses. They emphasize the importance of specific equipment, unique items, and gem combinations for efficient mapping, boss-killing, and defense. The character's playstyle, DPS outputs, defensive layers, and mana management are key points of discussion. The creator showcases the effectiveness of the build in various scenarios like Sanctum runs and challenging boss encounters. Overall, the video provides comprehensive insights into creating and fine-tuning a successful ignite-based character build in the game.
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In this segment of the video, the content creator discusses their league starter character, Val flame blast ignite build. They focus on the newly added node in the patch called defiled forces, which refreshes the duration of ignites on cursed enemies. By using Arcanist brand and Vellplay invest, players can keep refreshing the ignites without recasting. The build allows for high ignite DPS of 35.8 million. The creator mentions different playstyles for faster mapping and boss-killing, emphasizing that the build is comfortable with C minus clear speed. They also provide insights on variations of the build for different objectives, such as faster mapping with Flame Dash.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses optimizing a build for mapping in Path of Exile. They recommend switching out Respite for Emberwake for mapping, swapping Stampede boots for Enhanced Four in place of Deadly Ailments, and using Divergent Flame Dash instead of Flame Blast. The speaker also explains using a Brutal Restraint with the Traidor Keystone for more flask charges and the importance of using Valyrium Flame Dash on cooldown. Different flask setups for varying scenarios like leveling, DPS, or defense are suggested. The speaker also touches upon farming bosses like Elder with this setup and addresses questions about their unique item choices and flask optimization strategies.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses their League start with a Searing Touch staff and later transitioning to a Can of Coll. They mention alternative builds like using a wand with fire damage, stacking fire damage over time multipliers, and making use of Eye of Malice’s downside through curse enhancements. By incorporating two curses and skill setups like Arcanist Brand, they effectively reduce boss resistances. The order of skills activation and unique combinations like Combustion and Purifying Flame are highlighted for maximizing damage output and managing resistances effectively. Additionally, the speaker explains how they obtained a four-blue sockets Brass Dome for their setup through a specific Jeweler trick.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses using the Brass Dome item for defense on their ignite character, particularly for a Discharger build. They mention having died multiple times during the gameplay, especially when starting off without the necessary items. As the character progressed to higher levels, they improved their defenses, including chaos resistance, regen, and armor. The speaker highlights the defensive play style, cautioning against certain map modifiers like elemental ailments or no-regeneration maps. They also touch on the main links for Flame Blast skills, aiming for a 21/20 setup to maximize DPS. Additionally, they talk about their Deadly Helmet setup using awakened and empowered gems for powerful scaling.
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In this segment of the video, the discussion centers around items for a specific build. The speaker mentions the Replica Emberwake ring as a key component for boosting damage through ignites, supported by the use of Defiled Forces to extend ignite duration. The crafting process for The Amulet is detailed, focusing on obtaining desired modifiers like +1 damage over time and +1 all fire gems. The discussion also touches on using Harvest crafting to enhance the amulet further. The speaker shares information on the auras being utilized in the build, such as determination, Vitality, Defiance Banner, and Purity of Elements, for boosting resistances and armor stats.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the defensive layer of their build, which involves using chaos Essences to enhance life regeneration and improve gear progression. They further talk about enhancing DPS by utilizing specific unique effects and optimizing resistances through crafting on gear. The speaker also explains how they efficiently manage the mana cost of the Malevolence skill gem by reducing it through certain gem combinations.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the minimal energy shield needed to maintain malevolence while clicking on stuff. They mention using Eldritch Battery to sustain mana and utilizing faster casting Flame Dash and Molten Shell for defense and movement. Life nodes and Unwavering Stance are recommended for defense, with damage nodes also highlighted. The speaker emphasizes the importance of obtaining specific amulets for increased Dexterity and Alchemist Genius, providing detailed insights on different options available.
00:21:00
In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the use of Dex nodes and Malcolm’s genius in the build, mentioning their potential benefits for Flash charges gain. The focus is on Jewels with fire damage over time, Max life, and resistances. Additionally, the speaker addresses the importance of crit for Elemental overload and optimizes the setup for increased dot DPS, reaching 32.2 million total dot DPS, which can be further maximized with specific Jewels. The strategy involves building around the concept of a short ignite duration and refreshing it for consistent damage output. The speaker highlights the effectiveness of the build in dealing with high fire resistances, showcasing a practical example with Uber Pinnacles reaching 11 million DPS against enemies with -142 fire resist.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses a powerful character build focusing on ignites and Arcanist brand to refresh them rapidly. They express enjoyment and success with this setup, mentioning numerous Sanctum runs and obtaining many relics. The character is effective for Sanctum runs due to Flame Blast ability. The speaker invites questions and engagement from viewers, sharing a link to a full run video. Lastly, they talk about facing difficult bosses like Uber Elder and Uber Eater, expressing excitement about the league mechanics and aiming for a no-hit run.
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In this segment of the video, the player successfully hits an opponent, exclaiming “yeah, he got hit,” and finds the encounter easy despite not getting any loot.