



This build was created in Standard fairly unsuccessfully in 2.5. The patch notes for 2.6 included a sizable buff to Victario's Influence. I think the optimal way to use it would be as a Champion to still have survivability. The additional buff to the The Vigil forced my hand into this meme build.



Besides the fact that sometimes when I join a party looking for a support I get kicked, I would say this has been successful. I was in high demand from folks who mapped with me. I will happily stand next to any build you can think of if you message me in game to give a demo/screenshot.



As of 3.2, it is safe to say at least this is not a meme build. The Champion and taunt buffs are real.



Why play a Champion Support?

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Honestly there aren't many reasons to, besides being a hipster. The only arguments I can make are:

- It is cheap/very easy to get started on a 4L. You can if you like be a support on day 1 of the league.

- You can start a league farming Uber Lab as a Champion with Earthquake/Warchief/Lacerate/Cyclone and cheaply transition.

- It is a support that doesn't curse. People bring their own curses to the table.

- You can play with a Necromancer/Guardian and still contribute.



There is almost no advantage over a Necromancer in terms of support. Many Guardians builds are also probably better. In 3.0 the gap has closed some, so it does make more sense than it did in 2.6. With that out of the way...



Two ways a Champion can add damage are not seen in the tooltip.



With First to Strike, Last to Fall if you do the first bit of damage you intimidate the monster. That is a 10% MORE multiplier until they die. Your totems currently get this benefit, and you can safely run up to anything with a Vigilant Strike with coordination. This tends to be unnecessary for general mapping, but can be nice to do for an essence mob or a Guardian.



Enemies you Taunt with Worthy Foe or just an Enduring Cry take 20% MORE damage. You (and your totem) also have that chance to taunt with Conqueror. Other party members will take less damage from a taunted enemy (as will you). Taunted enemies cannot evade.





Aura Setup with Victario's Influence

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There are other ways to do this. There is enough unreserved mana to put Haste in the armor for instance. I don't like to struggle to keep up at all with who I am buffing, and I want to be ahead of them actually so I do not utilize the generosity on it.



lvl 25 Wrath with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 25 Anger with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 24 Hatred with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 24 Purity of cold with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 24 Purity of lightning lvl 30 with generosity

lvl 24 Grace

lvl 24 Haste

lvl 23 Discipline



lvl 22 Vaal Haste

lvl 22 Vaal Grace





89% Aura effect from tree+jewel



Fortify for the party for 35 seconds

Animate Guardian with Dying Breath+Leercast+Vicario's Flight

Shaper's Seed

Inspirational (move speed and damage)

Ancestral Warchief that Intimidates, Taunts, Blinds, and Culls

Worthy Foe with Enduring Cry





Aura Setup with +1 Corrupted Victario's Influence

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There are other ways to do this. There is enough unreserved mana to put Haste in the armor for instance. I don't like to struggle to keep up at all with who I am buffing, and I want to be ahead of them actually so I do not utilize the generosity on it.



lvl 27 Wrath with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 27 Anger with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 26 Hatred with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 26 Purity of cold with lvl 30 generosity

lvl 26 Purity of lightning lvl 30 with generosity

lvl 24 Grace

lvl 24 Haste

lvl 23 Discipline



lvl 22 Vaal Haste

lvl 22 Vaal Grace





89% Aura effect from tree+jewel



Fortify for the party for 35 seconds

Animate Guardian with Dying Breath+Leercast+Vicario's Flight

Shaper's Seed

Inspirational (move speed and damage)

Ancestral Warchief that Intimidates, Taunts, Blinds, and Culls

Worthy Foe with Enduring Cry









Tree

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Bandits: Passive



https://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQDAAHcBS0UIBUgFm8XLxkuGYoZtBo4GmwajxtGHaokqiSwJwsnLyftKU8slC2DLlMvbzWSNuk62D0PQKBGcUd-UEdVtVXWVw1eE185Xz9fsGEhYhdko2TnZU1mVGhla9RuaW87b55wu3Ttd-N4DXloeu98u311f8aApIIHgpuDCYO2hMWE2YTvhXuG0Yrwi6aQVZMnlwabLZu1ns2hL6luqs2tja-nsKu0DLXyu-O9Nr6KvqfAGsEEwcXDOsSCxKLE9spKytPPftIh02_TftX42L3ZE9lh2sHeh-GI42rkIuwY7DjvDu9O73rwJvJB85v2o_ba-tL7Cf5J_ro=



I only took the long path up to Influence once I was level 93. Until then, all of those nodes were basically in the scion life wheel and the reduced mana/HP nodes. If I were to keep leveling I would take HP and possibly Conduit.



A kind redditor (u/CheCk_m8TT) suggested a more efficient tree with more life. If you used this, you would really need to be carried or use more than the respec points available from quest rewards to level. I will evaluate it further, but am comfortable for now saying this is a superior tree endgame at the very least.



https://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAABAQDAAHcBS0UIBZvFy8Ziho4Go8bRh2qJKoksCcLJy8qTSyULlMvbzWSNuk64T8nQKBGcUd-SbFKyE3jUEdRTFW1VdZXDVnzXhNfP1-wYSFiF2SjZOdlTWZUZp5oZWvUbmluqm87b55wu3IPcql07Xasd-N4DXloeu99W3_GgKSCB4MJg7aExYTZhO-G0YumkFWTJ5Rvm7WezZ-joS-mV6efqW6qzaxHrKqtjbQMtfK5Hb02voq-p8AawQTBxcM6ykrK089-0iHTb9X418_YvdkT2WHawd6H4YjjauoY7BjvDu9O74jwJvJB8kXzm_ba9zL5N_rS-wn-Cv5J_o8=







Path of Building Updated for 3.2

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https://pastebin.com/b5bYt3wJ





Gear

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The only gear of measurable cost is the armor. Prism Guardian might be expensive for a couple of days too. You can spend your resources on getting the best rings possible from a defensive perspective (and some 7% life jewels).



I would aspire to a +1 gem set of armor. I would even consider it if all I could do was 4L/6s it.



If I could get my hands on a GG unset ring, I would put Clarity/Purity of Fire/Vitality in.



I used to use Singularity for Hindering. Zipping through Shaped Strands/Shores this is quite a waste. I could for helping out on a guardian fight.















Gameplay

The character is fairly sturdy considering the drawbacks. You have to play a little smart of course. I play on softcore and I have to say most of my deaths are from a detonate dead or Abaxoth. I usually try to start a map hitting with a Vigilant Strike to Fortify everyone. From then on, I can usually throw one in at my leisure. To get the most support out, rush ahead and taunt. If the DPS is a little slower than you, you can drop a warchief. In a very coordinated party, you can be sure to first hit all the bosses.



Update: I have acquired a +1 gems armor 4l/6s for 8ex. My gear is being updated to include that, but be aware that +1 gems is an expensive luxury that is unnecessary. The only gear of measurable cost is the armor. Prism Guardian might be expensive for a couple of days too. You can spend your resources on getting the best rings possible from a defensive perspective (and some 7% life jewels).I would aspire to a +1 gem set of armor. I would even consider it if all I could do was 4L/6s it.If I could get my hands on a GG unset ring, I would put Clarity/Purity of Fire/Vitality in.I used to use Singularity for Hindering. Zipping through Shaped Strands/Shores this is quite a waste. I could for helping out on a guardian fight.The character is fairly sturdy considering the drawbacks. You have to play a little smart of course. I play on softcore and I have to say most of my deaths are from a detonate dead or Abaxoth. I usually try to start a map hitting with a Vigilant Strike to Fortify everyone. From then on, I can usually throw one in at my leisure. To get the most support out, rush ahead and taunt. If the DPS is a little slower than you, you can drop a warchief. In a very coordinated party, you can be sure to first hit all the bosses.Update: I have acquired a +1 gems armor 4l/6s for 8ex. My gear is being updated to include that, but be aware that +1 gems is an expensive luxury that is unnecessary. This is a work in progress:This build was created in Standard fairly unsuccessfully in 2.5. The patch notes for 2.6 included a sizable buff to. I think the optimal way to use it would be as a Champion to still have survivability. The additional buff to theforced my hand into this meme build.Besides the fact that sometimes when I join a party looking for a support I get kicked, I would say this has been successful. I was in high demand from folks who mapped with me. I will happily stand next to any build you can think of if you message me in game to give a demo/screenshot.As of 3.2, it is safe to say at least this is not a meme build. The Champion and taunt buffs are real. Last edited by Barivius on Mar 1, 2018, 8:26:17 PM Last bumped on Mar 16, 2018, 4:35:46 PM