Introduction



Hello there! I figured I should put up an introduction so I can explain a bit about myself before diving into the build. I usually will go by Tolerance, Intolerant, or Tol(something related to the current build) and I've been playing Path of Exile since May 2012. I feel that I have a fair handle on mechanics, and that I am somewhat of a decent theorycrafter. That said, let's dive into the reason you're here - the build.



Basics



What is Static Strike?

Static Strike is a melee attack that strikes your enemies and builds up static energy on you, dealing damage around you when the energy expires, defined by the PoE Wiki. That all said, I feel that as of right now, Static Strike is single handedly the best melee skill in the game. It performs outstandingly as a single target and an AoE skill.



How does this build work?

This build revolves around 2 gems - Static Strike and Physical to Lightning. Static Strike has a base conversion of 60% Physical to Lightning and Physical to Lightning provides us with another 50%. These two gems make you immune to Physical Reflect, but open you up to Elemental Reflect.



We deal with Elemental Reflect through our leech and pot usage - Warlord's Mark and Life Leech combined give you 10%+ Life Leech! You can opt to use a Topaz flask for extra safety if needed, but I have not found it to be required.



This build is designed for the Hardcore Environment and is tested to work - I have gone 4/4 Challenges for the 1MHC.



Pros and Cons



Pros

Insane Damage, both single target and AoE

Great build to start a new league off in

HC Viable!



Cons

There is much to be desired regarding Armor, even with Determination.



If you have any questions regarding this build/guide, feel free to contact me in game @Tolstatic



Skill Tree and Bandit Rewards



Bandits

Normal: Help Oak (+40 Life)

Cruel: Help Oak (+18% Physical Damage)

Merciless: Either Kill All or Help Oak (+1 Endurance Charge). I personally killed all.



Skill Tree

Level 85 Build:



Current Gear

This build was done in the HC 1 Month Torment/Bloodlines and as such, was started off with 0 budget.



Current



While leveling, a Geofri's Baptism will easily carry you from level 28 up to around level 60, where you should start looking to replace your weapon. This build does not require any uniques, and I choose not to use any. I suspect that a Belly of the Beast or Lightning Coil would be excellent chest pieces provided you can take care of your resistances, however.



Gems and Links



Static Strike

Weapon Elemental Damage, Phys to Lightning, Melee Physical Damage, Life Leech, Concentrated Effect (Requires Testing..and a 6L)



Herald of Thunder

Curse On Hit, Warlord's Mark, Reduced Mana



Auras

Reduced Mana, Herald of Ash, Determination, Clarity (Optional)



Cast When Damage Taken

Enduring Cry, Immortal Call, Increased Duration



Miscellaneous

Leap Slam, Whatever gems you want to level



Screenshots and Videos



Offense





Defense





Mapping Videos/Demos

More Videos to come as I get my map pool higher - at time of posting, I'm still doing 70/71 maps.



41% Magic Monster, 31% Increased Monster Life Bog: Hello there! I figured I should put up an introduction so I can explain a bit about myself before diving into the build. I usually will go by Tolerance, Intolerant, or Tol(something related to the current build) and I've been playing Path of Exile since May 2012. I feel that I have a fair handle on mechanics, and that I am somewhat of a decent theorycrafter. That said, let's dive into the reason you're here - the build.Static Strike is a melee attack that strikes your enemies and builds up static energy on you, dealing damage around you when the energy expires, defined by the PoE Wiki. That all said, I feel that as of right now, Static Strike is single handedly the best melee skill in the game. It performs outstandingly as a single target and an AoE skill.This build revolves around 2 gems - Static Strike and Physical to Lightning. Static Strike has a base conversion of 60% Physical to Lightning and Physical to Lightning provides us with another 50%. These two gems make you immune to Physical Reflect, but open you up to Elemental Reflect.We deal with Elemental Reflect through our leech and pot usage - Warlord's Mark and Life Leech combined give you 10%+ Life Leech! You can opt to use a Topaz flask for extra safety if needed, but I have not found it to be required.This build is designed for the Hardcore Environment and is tested to work - I have gone 4/4 Challenges for the 1MHC.Normal: Help Oak (+40 Life)Cruel: Help Oak (+18% Physical Damage)Merciless: Either Kill All or Help Oak (+1 Endurance Charge). I personally killed all.Level 85 Build: http://poeurl.com/ziQTCAK This build was done in the HC 1 Month Torment/Bloodlines and as such, was started off with 0 budget.While leveling, a Geofri's Baptism will easily carry you from level 28 up to around level 60, where you should start looking to replace your weapon. This build does not require any uniques, and I choose not to use any. I suspect that a Belly of the Beast or Lightning Coil would be excellent chest pieces provided you can take care of your resistances, however.Static StrikeWeapon Elemental Damage, Phys to Lightning, Melee Physical Damage, Life Leech, Concentrated Effect (Requires Testing..and a 6L)Herald of ThunderCurse On Hit, Warlord's Mark, Reduced ManaAurasReduced Mana, Herald of Ash, Determination, Clarity (Optional)Cast When Damage TakenEnduring Cry, Immortal Call, Increased DurationMiscellaneousLeap Slam, Whatever gems you want to levelMore Videos to come as I get my map pool higher - at time of posting, I'm still doing 70/71 maps.41% Magic Monster, 31% Increased Monster Life Bog: https://youtu.be/X6p90WcWNN8 Last edited by Verscas on Apr 2, 2015, 8:15:33 PM