





Gameplay:

Spider's Lair:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IeknjceC2nY&feature=youtu.be



79 Solo Dominus Kill:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nOUgUEQLtgc&list=UUyG5Fevhygxdo1n87xBjeDg

*using conc effect rather than inc AoE shortens the total fight to about 2 minutes*



Freeze Locking the Jungle Valley Boss Room: http://i.imgur.com/Kqj13cA.jpg



74+ maps: coming soon





Current Level 80 Tree (99 pts): Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMBAuMC_gQHBVsHHgelCPQOSBBYEQ8RlhRNFLAWbxa_F1QYahpsHRQfxyKBJKomlSt4LJwtizbpOlg8BT1fQsNG10lRSbJMLUyzUlNT1FVLVcZWSlcrWAdZ813GXfJfKmHiZp5qQ20Zcql4L3zZfOV_xoIQgh6DOIPbiEKLjIw2jYKOPI9GkFWVLpeVl_SboZ6hnwGf36IArJisqq-btQS86r2CwBrAVMHF0eTbC9-E37Dhc-Nq5CLpAuvk7SDvfPDV99f60v6z



End Game Tree (107 pts): Spoiler http://www.pathofexile.com/passive-skill-tree/AAAAAgMBAuMC_gQHBVsHHgelCPQOSBBYEQ8RlhRNFLAWbxa_F1QYahpsHRQfxyKBJKomlSlPK3gsnC2LLdI26TpYOtg8BT1fQsNG10lRSbJMLUyzUlNT1FVLVcZWSlcrWAdZ813GXfJfKmHiZp5qQ20Zcql4L3zZfOV_xoIQgh6DOIPbiEKLjIw2jYKOPI9GkFWRzpUul5WX9JuhnqGfAZ_fogCsmKyqr5u1BLvtvOq9gsAawFTBxdHk2wvfhN-K37Dhc-Nq5CLpAuvk7DjtIO988NX3MvfX-tL-sw==







Build Pros: Thematically fun/fun to play! Needs less life/defenses than most builds because it's very easy to freeze the whole screen of enemies. Even when hit, CWDT activates a seperate CS chain that usually freeze locks the whole screen/mob cluster. Cold Snap has a very high base damage making it good for both AoE and single target damage. White mob packs shatter in one or two cold snaps and most bosses/exiles can be freeze locked. Generally fun to play especially with the cold snap microtransaction skin. Capped resists are still possible even with the use of 3 low resist uniques. Dual curse hugely boosts snap damage. Leaves no corpses for enemies to explode or feed off of (shatters everything). No crits = no instagibs to reflect packs. Since curses are linked to Curse on Hit and another Cold Snap gem, cursing requires no downtime or risk of death to the character. The curse linked cold snap consistently freezes mobs and can sometimes even one shot white packs. Play style is not very prone to desync. Also constant freezes make dodging telegraphed attacks (ie. Kole's hook or devourer projectiles) extremely easy by simply taking a few steps to the side. What this build lacks in pure offense is more than made up for by its control/support power.



Build Cons: Requires some semi-expensive gear. Takes a ton of damage when actually hit (somewhat alleviated by CWDT set up). Weak to ele reflect, although it's not much of a problem if you use a sapphire flask and play defensively toward a reflect pack. Slower clear speeds than my drillneck ice shotter and less durable due to lack of evasion (although carcass jack does give a fair amount). Takes a bit longer to kill curse immune mobs.



Skill Links:

-5L Main Damage: Cold Snap-Spell Echo-Elemental Proliferation-Increased AoE-Life Leech (swap Increased AoE with Concentrated Effect for bosses if necessary)

-4L Defensive: Cast When Damage Taken-Cold Snap-Elemental Proliferation-Enduring Cry (or immortal call, still testing)

-5L Curses: Cold Snap-Curse on Hit-Frostbite-Elemental Weakness-Increased AoE

-Utility/Defensive: Portal-Vaal Ice Nova (possibly vaal haste or vaal lightning warp instead)-lightning warp-Arctic Armour

-4L Auras: Clarity-Herald of Ice-Discipline-Reduced Mana



Skill "Rotation:" First, use the curse-linked cold snap to apply frostbite and elemental weakness as needed. This will usually freeze the target pack as well. Next, use your dps linked Cold Snap to freeze/kill any remaining mobs. Spam until the pack is dead.



Build Leveling Summary:

Level to 60 using freeze pulse and a spell echoed cold snap with elemental proliferation on cooldown. Take eldrich battery early and make sure you grab Resolute Technique upon reaching level 60. Run the clarity aura as soon as possible and level it according to your mana requirement. Grab reduced mana, herald of ice, and discipline as soon as possible. Clarity and herald of ice should be used right away. You may need to wait off on discipline until later on when reduced mana is a higher level. At 60 drop freeze pulse and use cold snap exclusively with Romira's Banquet.



Mandatory Gear:



Helpful Gear/Uniques:





(for optional weapon swap culling)



Potential Gear Upgrades:

-Voll's Devotion (unlikely)

-Boots with a MS roll



Bandits: Normal Oak, Cruel Kill, Merciless Kill





IGN: Bleak_Grip



Here's a brief guide to a fun no-cooldown cold snap build I've been using in rampage. The only necessary unique is the moderately cheap Romira's Banquet ring. Cold snap is great since it easily mass freezes when paired with the Elemental Proliferation support gem. There's still a lot of room for build tweaking/optimization so everything listed is subject to change. As I continue to level I'll be grabbing some more life nodes, endurance charge nodes, and maybe more ele damage nodes. I'd appreciate any feedback or suggestions!*using conc effect rather than inc AoE shortens the total fight to about 2 minutes*coming soon*Removing the points allocated toward 2 extra endurance charges cuts the tree down to a much more attainable 100 points. May take aura or ele damage nodes instead of more charges*Thematically fun/fun to play! Needs less life/defenses than most builds because it's very easy to freeze the whole screen of enemies. Even when hit, CWDT activates a seperate CS chain that usually freeze locks the whole screen/mob cluster. Cold Snap has a very high base damage making it good for both AoE and single target damage. White mob packs shatter in one or two cold snaps and most bosses/exiles can be freeze locked. Generally fun to play especially with the cold snap microtransaction skin. Capped resists are still possible even with the use of 3 low resist uniques. Dual curse hugely boosts snap damage. Leaves no corpses for enemies to explode or feed off of (shatters everything). No crits = no instagibs to reflect packs. Since curses are linked to Curse on Hit and another Cold Snap gem, cursing requires no downtime or risk of death to the character. The curse linked cold snap consistently freezes mobs and can sometimes even one shot white packs. Play style is not very prone to desync. Also constant freezes make dodging telegraphed attacks (ie. Kole's hook or devourer projectiles) extremely easy by simply taking a few steps to the side. What this build lacks in pure offense is more than made up for by its control/support power.Requires some semi-expensive gear. Takes a ton of damage when actually hit (somewhat alleviated by CWDT set up). Weak to ele reflect, although it's not much of a problem if you use a sapphire flask and play defensively toward a reflect pack. Slower clear speeds than my drillneck ice shotter and less durable due to lack of evasion (although carcass jack does give a fair amount). Takes a bit longer to kill curse immune mobs.Cold Snap-Spell Echo-Elemental Proliferation-Increased AoE-Life Leech (swap Increased AoE with Concentrated Effect for bosses if necessary)Cast When Damage Taken-Cold Snap-Elemental Proliferation-Enduring Cry (or immortal call, still testing)Cold Snap-Curse on Hit-Frostbite-Elemental Weakness-Increased AoEPortal-Vaal Ice Nova (possibly vaal haste or vaal lightning warp instead)-lightning warp-Arctic ArmourClarity-Herald of Ice-Discipline-Reduced ManaFirst, use the curse-linked cold snap to apply frostbite and elemental weakness as needed. This will usually freeze the target pack as well. Next, use your dps linked Cold Snap to freeze/kill any remaining mobs. Spam until the pack is dead.Level to 60 using freeze pulse and a spell echoed cold snap with elemental proliferation on cooldown. Take eldrich battery early and make sure you grab Resolute Technique upon reaching level 60. Run the clarity aura as soon as possible and level it according to your mana requirement. Grab reduced mana, herald of ice, and discipline as soon as possible. Clarity and herald of ice should be used right away. You may need to wait off on discipline until later on when reduced mana is a higher level. At 60 drop freeze pulse and use cold snap exclusively with Romira's Banquet.(for optional weapon swap culling)-Voll's Devotion (unlikely)-Boots with a MS rollNormal Oak, Cruel Kill, Merciless KillIGN: Bleak_Grip IGN: Bleak_Grip

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