



Hello there!



++++Prologue++++



For a while i thinking about "what i want to play this league?"

And most of builds that i saw was about VP, Attack Speed or Dark Pact.

I started league with my EQ jugg but this build cant takedown T16. Even T15 core was damn hard.



So watchimg some builds i came across something that interested me - multiple Siege ballistas.

I think this is not a guide becuase im still newbie for PoE. Its about my experience of playing that build.



+++Pros+++



+Solid clear speed;

+Cheap - the most expensive thing - 6L chest;

+Pretty safe play style;

+99% map mods available - only "no mana ragen" mod is very crucial;

+Our ballistas is reflection_proof (not at all but you dont care how many ballistas will kill themselvs);

+While ballistas do all dirty job you can run around and flip rocks and open chests.



+++Cons+++



-No sustain. No life regen or life leech (either i am too stupid to get some);

-Not tanky. I have 4,5k HP, 50% evasion, ~40-50% dodges;

-Guardians\Shaper can be too long to takedown

-Mana. I read few guides about that build and nobody say about mana. Your ballistas are gonna die at T15-16 maps REALLY fast. You always need to replace them.

Single ballista cost like 50MP (6L). If your regen less than 50\sec... Well you know the math



+++Middle+++



=I really like this playstyle. I hate summons but the need to constantly use SB is nice. Pretty dinamic. Also you need to think (not so much but still) where to put SB.



Video Minotaur - 1 death

Chimera - deathless

Phoenix - 1 stupid death

-Hydra down, video will be later

-Shaper still not down. Too many deaths becuase of mechanics. I never tried shaper before so it is pretty hard. Best try ~15%HP left

-Hydra down, video will be later-Shaper still not down. Too many deaths becuase of mechanics. I never tried shaper before so it is pretty hard. Best try ~15%HP left

Stats

You can import my raider to PoB - account open (PrimarchFerrus)

Keep in mind to check SB link in pob and use best for single target. Also i have 3 auras but use only 2 of them so dont miss it too.



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Frenzy charges - ON

Power charges - ON

Distance 0-10

Shock - ON





So it is like 100-160K dps per 1 ballista. I run 6 of them. Its around 600-900K DPS on papper.

Not so big like other builds 18 BILLIONS OF BILLIONS DAMAGER PER MICROSECOND! But i like it.





You can import my raider to PoB - account open (PrimarchFerrus)Keep in mind to check SB link in pob and use best for single target. Also i have 3 auras but use only 2 of them so dont miss it too.Frenzy charges -Power charges -DistanceShock -So it is like 100-160K dps per 1 ballista. I run 6 of them. Its around 600-900K DPS on papper.Not so big like other builds! But i like it.

Tree,Bandits,Ascendancy

Tree

For now i want 93 lvl to pickup Force of Nature. Whole node will give ~12% DPS (160K->180K)



Bandits - Kill all



Ascendancy - no surprises for raider:Avatar of the Slaughter, Avatar of the Veil.

For now i want 93 lvl to pickup. Whole node will give ~12% DPS (160K->180K)- Kill all- no surprises for raider:Avatar of the Slaughter, Avatar of the Veil.

Gems

For 6 link:



1. Siege Ballista

2. Add Cold Damage Support

3. Add Lighting Damage Support

4. Elemental Damage with Attacks Support

5. Damage on Full Life Support

6. Slower Projectiles Support (for single)/Lesser Multiple Projectiles Support (for clean)

Comment:

Damage on full like is a great support for SB becuase it checks your HP (not ballistas).

You can use Elemental Focus instead of SPS but i prefer elemental status like shock and freez.



5-6 link for attack:

1. Frenzy

2. Greater Multiple Projectiles Support

3. Power Charge on Crit Support

4. Curse on Hit Support

5. Elemental Weakness

As a 6L you can add Increased Critical Strikes Support

Comment:

Elemental damage... So elemental weakness. Easy.



Auras

1. Vaal Haste

2. Summon Ice Golem

3. Herald of Ice (optional while running low lvl maps)

4. Wrath

5. Clarity

Comment:

Even with Clarity[13 level] and 2 mana regen nods i only have 60 mana regen per second. And this is comfortable for guardians.



Other

1. Blink Arrow

2. Decoy Totem

Comment:

Decoy totem is good vs bosses. It will keep your ballistas alive for few extra seconds. Also you can manage to direct some bosses abilities. Like Minotaur slam or charge.



Gear

Well it is pretty simple. For your build you only need:





Other uniques that good for build:





Do not pay attantion on ench and gems, just for item link.



For helm ench you want ANY of Siege Ballista ench. Really. Damage is a bit higher dps than attack speed, but totem placment really good becuase you spend less time to stand at one place. Run! Run for you live! (and dont forget to spam totems)



Total recomendation:

Try to use gear with flat Dex on it. My next stop is 800 dex for 7 ballistas. I dont want to use Fluid Motion in all slots just only to have 1 extra ballista. Because on papper they are good but in real situation you wont have more than 4-5 active at one time.



Jewels



If you need a bit extra Dex for new one ballista . This mean if you just reach 400 dex dont use fluid in all sockets. It wont give you extra 200 dex.

Other jewels just totem damage, life and attack speed.

Well it is pretty simple. For your build you only need:Do not pay attantion on ench and gems, just for item link.For helm ench you want ANY of Siege Ballista ench. Really. Damage is a bit higher dps than attack speed, but totem placment really good becuase you spend less time to stand at one place. Run! Run for you live! (and dont forget to spam totems)Total recomendation:Try to use gear with flat Dex on it. My next stop is 800 dex for 7 ballistas. I dont want to use Fluid Motion in all slots just only to have 1 extra ballista. Because on papper they are good but in real situation you wont have more than 4-5 active at one time.If you need a bit extra Dex for. This mean if you just reach 400 dex dont use fluid in all sockets. It wont give you extra 200 dex.Other jewels just totem damage, life and attack speed.

Help?

I need help :)

I think build can do a bit more damage or survivability but i cant figure it out.

May be some extra uniques that i missing or nodes? Idk.

If you have some useful comment about improvment - your are welcome!





Thanks for reading and watching! Hope you enjoy this. Hello there!For a while i thinking about "what i want to play this league?"And most of builds that i saw was about VP, Attack Speed or Dark Pact.I started league with my EQ jugg but this build cant takedown T16. Even T15 core was damn hard.So watchimg some builds i came across something that interested me - multiple Siege ballistas.I think this is not a guide becuase im still newbie for PoE. Its about my experience of playing that build.Solid clear speed;Cheap - the most expensive thing - 6L chest;Pretty safe play style;99% map mods available - only "no mana ragen" mod is very crucial;Our ballistas is reflection_proof (not at all but you dont care how many ballistas will kill themselvs);While ballistas do all dirty job you can run around and flip rocks and open chests.No sustain. No life regen or life leech (either i am too stupid to get some);Not tanky. I have 4,5k HP, 50% evasion, ~40-50% dodges;Guardians\Shaper can be too long to takedownMana. I read few guides about that build and nobody say about mana. Your ballistas are gonna die at T15-16 mapsfast. You always need to replace them.Single ballista cost like 50MP (6L). If your regen less than 50\sec... Well you know the mathI really like this playstyle. I hate summons but the need to constantly use SB is nice. Pretty dinamic. Also you need to think (not so much but still) where to put SB.Thanks for reading and watching! Hope you enjoy this. Last edited by PrimarchFerrus on Oct 3, 2017, 4:10:45 AM Last bumped on Oct 3, 2017, 12:31:17 PM