If you've been around the Path of Exile community for a while, you might remember me. I was the first to craft a successful Mauve Mischief build. The build focuses primarily on mapping, utilizing Barrack's Respite to proliferate ignite and devastate entire screens in mere moments. While not tailored for boss-killing, the defenses are robust enough for swift Farming Currency.
Core Mechanics
Primary Damage Source: Death Wish is our primary skill for damage. It's scaled using minion life, dot multi, and burning damage. The Scourge weapon ensures that minion damage acts as a global scaler.
Defensive Mechanisms: With glancing blows and armor stacking, the build ensures minimal damage intake. Occasional panic moments exist, but they're rare if you play smartly.
Supportive Skills: Stone golems, when paired with the Elementalist ascendancy, provide regular support every 4 seconds. Their life is approximated around 990,000, essential for scaling the Death Wish explosion.
PoB Link: https://pobb.in/nh81bWGr7Rdm
Key Items
Essentials: M of Mischief, Barrack's Respite, and The Scourge are critical to the build's foundation.
Armor Links: Notably, no specific link armor is necessary, providing flexibility in your gear choices. Even a three-link could suffice.
Amulet Allocation: Dirty Techniques is highly recommended for its scaling capabilities.
Skill Tree and Ascendancy Points
As an Elementalist, prioritize
Liege of the Primordial
Shaper of Flames
Heart of Destruction (or Elemancer for an extra golem)
Other essential nodes include
Breath of Flames
Elemental Overload
Fire Exposure
Minion Damage nodes
Additionally, Eldritch Battery is mandatory for maximizing your Auras.
Gameplay Strategy
General Approach: Spawn three (or four with the right gear) golems. As enemies approach, detonate a golem. The resulting explosion and ignite often clear most threats.
Mob Grouping: Aim to gather mobs before detonating your golem for maximum efficiency.
Use of Convocate: This skill helps reset minion positions, ensuring you control the battlefield.
Dealing with Stronger Mobs: Wave of Conviction, combined with Hex Touch and Flammability, aids in quickly eliminating yellows and bosses.
Mapping Tips
Aura Management: Utilize Dread Banner, Precision, Determination, Malevolence, and Tempest Shield effectively.
Flasks: Employ a balance of defensive, offensive, and movement flasks.
Map Mods to Avoid: "Ailments cannot be inflicted" and "Reflect" mods can be problematic. Though doable, they require extra caution.
Conclusion
The Mauve Mischief build is tailored for those who love a dynamic playstyle, demanding both strategic placement and rapid movement. By understanding its core mechanics and adapting to its rhythm, you can traverse maps with ease and efficiency. Whether you're an experienced player or a newcomer looking for a fresh approach, this build promises a gratifying Path of Exile experience.
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