Winter orb Totem Hierophant







Morning guys Moorhuhn here.

In this guide you will find all nessessary informations about my winter orb totem hierophant. I currently still work on the build so everything in here is subject to change.

If you have any questions, ideas or anything else catch me live and just talk to me:

https://www.twitch.tv/luqas_moorhuhnschlaechter



Build explanation

So first of all

What is the build about:

We scale 3 things havily: Totems, crit and projectiles.

3-4 Winter orb totems

2 Arc/Ice Spear totems

GMP + Dying Sun + Rain of Splinter

70%+ crit 450+ crit multi





Content Played

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Videos for the Bosses will be uploaded on request

Shaper

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alMHNyLalQI

Shaper Guardians

videos coming

Mastermind of the Syndicate

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuJrT3M-Vn8&t=101s



Uber Elder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WyxSaeJe0mk&feature=youtu.be

Uber Elder Guardians

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5f-DPIcY59o





Uber Lab= Done



Uber Atziri=

Chayula=

Vaal Temple=

videos coming



Hall of Grandmaster= Yet to do



Videos for the Bosses will be uploaded on requestShaperShaper Guardiansvideos comingMastermind of the SyndicateUber ElderUber Elder GuardiansUber Lab= DoneUber Atziri=Chayula=Vaal Temple=videos comingHall of Grandmaster= Yet to do



Multiple Totem support gem

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We are using the multiple totem support gem like most people.

But we do not use it the same way. And here is why:

Multiple totem support gem adds 2 totems to the maximum number of totem count of the gem which is supported. We put our arc or ice spear into a 4l and later into a 6,5 link helmet or glove setup together with the multiple totem support gem.

This way we get 2 additional totems:

3-4 Winterorb totems + 2 Arc/Ice Spear totems





Pro's and Con's

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Pro's:

Easy to play

Fast and quite smooth level experience

Quick map clear and really good boss damage

No gem or equipment swapping

Has very few Mapmods to avoid (Elemental reflect and no reg are annoying but doable)

Every upgrade is noticeable and alot of investment can be made

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Con's:

+1 Totem shield is expensive and hard to get in SSF

Decent surviveability without leech

Little rooms like in some delve areas and in research missions can be quite difficult to handle.

Normal red elder is very hard to play in the last phase due to no leech or high reg.

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Skilltree and gearing

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Bandits

Start out with Alira. Later you can respec into 2 skillpoints



Path of Building

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The Path of Building is my actual character which is not entirely finished yet.

Upgraded Pastebin to fit leveling and gearing

https://pastebin.com/jpYsTz1Q



Gear discussion

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Current gear

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Gear for different playstyles:



Gear for different playstyles:

Weapon

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The best weapons for the build currently are just very well crafted wands/sceptres like:





Our focus lies heavily on Crit chance / Crit multi / Spell damage and added flat damage

The best weapons for the build currently are just very well crafted wands/sceptres like:Our focus lies heavily on Crit chance / Crit multi / Spell damage and added flat damage

Shield

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For the shield we have to options. One of these is the trolltimber:



Trolltimber gives great surviveability through more life and leech but very little damage.

The second option is a rare shield with +1 Totem veiled mod.

A shield with spell damage/ spellcrit life and the +1 totem mod is the most desireable thing you can get.

With a shield you can use shield charge as well which provides fortify.

For the shield we have to options. One of these is the trolltimber:Trolltimber gives great surviveability through more life and leech but very little damage.The second option is a rare shield with +1 Totem veiled mod.A shield with spell damage/ spellcrit life and the +1 totem mod is the most desireable thing you can get.With a shield you can use shield charge as well which provides fortify.

Helmet

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For the helmet we do have a few options.

As a base you can just use a rare helmet with life and resis like mine:



Later you can switch to a -resi helmet which is craftable through fossils:

(Will show when i crafted one :D)

For the helmet we do have a few options.As a base you can just use a rare helmet with life and resis like mine:Later you can switch to a -resi helmet which is craftable through fossils:(Will show when i crafted one :D)

Bodyarmor

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As body armour you have quite some options.

You can go for a rare shaper armour with spell crit like:



On the other hand you could go for a Loreweave, a belly, a carcas jack or pretty much any other unique armour of your desire.

Currently i now use:



As body armour you have quite some options.You can go for a rare shaper armour with spell crit like:On the other hand you could go for a Loreweave, a belly, a carcas jack or pretty much any other unique armour of your desire.Currently i now use:

Gloves

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For the gloves i currently use rares with aspect of the spider:



But these are about to change. As soon as i find ilvl84+ shaper gloves i will craft:

Life

Slower proj

Faster casting

+Aspect of the spider beastcraft

+proj gems mastercraft



Updates gloves:





For the gloves i currently use rares with aspect of the spider:But these are about to change. As soon as i find ilvl84+ shaper gloves i will craft:LifeSlower projFaster casting+Aspect of the spider beastcraft+proj gems mastercraftUpdates gloves:

Boots

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The current boots are pure resistance fixes.

You are looking for rares with:

Movespeed

Life

Resistances

And some cool veiled mod like freeze immunity



The current boots are pure resistance fixes.You are looking for rares with:MovespeedLifeResistancesAnd some cool veiled mod like freeze immunity

Belt

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For the belt we just look at a rare with life and resis.



You can upgrade this with a fossil crafted + ele dmg stygian vise.



For the belt we just look at a rare with life and resis.You can upgrade this with a fossil crafted + ele dmg stygian vise.

Rings

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We currently mostly use the rings to get some life resis and crit:

One of the rings should have the "Shock nearby enemys for 4 seconds when you focus" mod to increase your burst against bosses.



Opal rings can later be used as upgrade. If you have ideas for specific ring mods let me know.

We currently mostly use the rings to get some life resis and crit:One of the rings should have the "Shock nearby enemys for 4 seconds when you focus" mod to increase your burst against bosses.Opal rings can later be used as upgrade. If you have ideas for specific ring mods let me know.

Amulet

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The Amulet fullfills the almost same role as the rings.

Except that we can use a shaper amulet to get some dmg mods and crit multi.



The Amulet fullfills the almost same role as the rings.Except that we can use a shaper amulet to get some dmg mods and crit multi.

Jewels

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For the jewels we use one "rain of splinter" jewel:

https://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Rain_of_Splinters

Try to get as little reduced damage as possible.

For rare jewels we just go for life and flat damage.

For the jewels we use one "rain of splinter" jewel:Try to get as little reduced damage as possible.For rare jewels we just go for life and flat damage.

Flasks

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You will need "Immunity to Bleeding" on at least one flask.

I like to use my Life flask for that.

I prefer the Bubbling Divine Life Flask for the quick burstheal and some overtime heal but each to their own here.



A Stibnite Flask with "Increased Duration" or "Reduced Charges used" paired with "Immunity to Curse" opens a wide variety of mapmods and keeps the curses away in long bossfights and Labruns even.



For crit we use a diamond flask:



Later you can use the icnreased crit chance craft on the diamond flask to further enhance the dmg. But you need some freeze removal.

Dying Sun provides lots of bonus projectiles and increased area in addition to the "Increased Maximum Fire Resistance".

Due to the overlaping of more projectiles it increases our damage dramaticaly.



The Taste of Hate is another good defensive flask which i can suggest for the uber elder fight at least.

The "Increased Maximum Cold Resistance" and the "20% of physical damage taken as cold damage during flask effect" provides about 16.2% physical damage reduction.



You will need "Immunity to Bleeding" on at least one flask.I like to use my Life flask for that.I prefer the Bubbling Divine Life Flask for the quick burstheal and some overtime heal but each to their own here.A Stibnite Flask with "Increased Duration" or "Reduced Charges used" paired with "Immunity to Curse" opens a wide variety of mapmods and keeps the curses away in long bossfights and Labruns even.For crit we use a diamond flask:Later you can use the icnreased crit chance craft on the diamond flask to further enhance the dmg. But you need some freeze removal.Dying Sun provides lots of bonus projectiles and increased area in addition to the "Increased Maximum Fire Resistance".Due to the overlaping of more projectiles it increases our damage dramaticaly.The Taste of Hate is another good defensive flask which i can suggest for the uber elder fight at least.The "Increased Maximum Cold Resistance" and the "20% of physical damage taken as cold damage during flask effect" provides about 16.2% physical damage reduction.

Current gearWeaponShieldHelmetBodyarmorGlovesBootsBeltRingsAmuletJewelsFlasks

Start out with Alira. Later you can respec into 2 skillpointsPath of BuildingGear discussion



Gems

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Offensive Setups:

Winter orb Totem



As 6th link you can use Inc effect / conc effect / hypothermia / ele focus



Arc/Ice Spear totem



Later socketed in gloves with slower proj / faster casting or a helmet.



Movement

Flame dash for wands



Shield charge for sceptre



Phase run





Defensive/utility setups

CWDT & Vaal rf



Frostbomb





Auras and Buffs

Heralds + Aspect of the Spider when you do not play MoM



Golem

I use the lightning golem but that is very up to you. You don't realy need one at all.



Winter orb TotemAs 6th link you can use Inc effect / conc effect / hypothermia / ele focusArc/Ice Spear totemLater socketed in gloves with slower proj / faster casting or a helmet.Flame dash for wandsShield charge for sceptrePhase runCWDT & Vaal rfFrostbombHeralds + Aspect of the Spider when you do not play MoMGolemI use the lightning golem but that is very up to you. You don't realy need one at all.



Leveling

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Leveling with this is quite simple.

You equip your favourite unique leveling gear and are good to go

Arc and spell totem with level 12 and go for it.

You can swap to 3 Winter orb totems as soon as you have GMP.

Arc totems might feel better in the beginning though.



Created leveling trees and gem setups for leveling

Below the skilltree you can select the tree for your current level.

In the equipment section you can change "Item Set" to get an idea of uniques to use.

https://pastebin.com/jpYsTz1Q





FAQ



Q : Is this build possible on a budget

A : Yea it is. The realy expensive stuff comes with the shield and very good 6l equipment.



Q : How good is the surviveability

A : Surviveability can be a mess for quite a while. I played with MoM for a long time and might swap back to it when i got real endgame gear. Acrobatics and Phaseacrobatics help alot.



Q : Is the build uber elder viable?

A : Did not do yet but it should be. Will post vids soon.



Q :Which Pantheon do you use

A :Let's keep this in a spoiler:

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I personaly use "Soul of the Brine King" as my major Panthoen with all small gods below unlocked.



My mostly used minor Pantheon is "Soul of Ryslatha" with the "60% increased life recovery from flasks used when on low life". The most dislike this pantheon except for lab but i am a huge fan of it. Not only does it gives it like one bonus use in shaperfights and stuff. It aswell increases the life gain from my flask by a huge amount. The interesting part is: When i use my bubbling life flask, it does not only increase the instant part but aswell the over time part. This is because the Pantheon is worded as "flask used when on low life" and not "when on low life" like the most other things effected by being low life.





Soul of shakari for the poison guardian

and ofc the most other pantheons. These are just the ones that i like to use but pantheons are as i said earlier very up to you and your own preference. Test around and keep the ones you like.





Other Guides:

Storm Brand Occultist:

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2301699

Molten Strike + Support

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2116480

Molten Jewel Brightbeak Raider

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2067539



Thanks for reading

Morning guys Moorhuhn here.In this guide you will find all nessessary informations about my winter orb totem hierophant. I currently still work on the build so everything in here is subject to change.If you have any questions, ideas or anything else catch me live and just talk to me:So first of allWhat is the build about:We scale 3 things havily: Totems, crit and projectiles.: Is this build possible on a budget: Yea it is. The realy expensive stuff comes with the shield and very good 6l equipment.: How good is the surviveability: Surviveability can be a mess for quite a while. I played with MoM for a long time and might swap back to it when i got real endgame gear. Acrobatics and Phaseacrobatics help alot.: Is the build uber elder viable?: Did not do yet but it should be. Will post vids soon.:Which Pantheon do you use:Let's keep this in a spoiler:Storm Brand Occultist:Molten Strike + SupportMolten Jewel Brightbeak RaiderThanks for reading Clawbased supp + carry guide

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2116480

Molten strike brightbeak nonsense guide

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2067539 Last edited by incredibie on Jan 7, 2019, 2:26:43 AM Last bumped on Jan 13, 2019, 6:42:52 AM