





Intro



Hello guys, this build is intended for Softcore play (Healthy Mind Guardian is a much better option for a RF build on HC atm). I wanted to make a build around Esh's Visage unique, as cheap as it could be, and I always liked RF (even though I never played it) so Esh's RF was born.



Guide status : up to date



Guardians

First of all, this was my first time doing any of this fights so I apologize for my lack of experience. IMO I think that you can achieve deathless kills on any of the guardians with this build if you are more experienced. Flask awareness its very important as well (do not panic) !!!.

Optimal Flask setups: I would say 4 Ruby Flasks + Witchfire Brew will be the optimal setup. However, this depends on personal preferences.



Hydra (Difficulty:easy) : https://youtu.be/odNVcgOam0Q

" Tip: Stay close to Hydra, I noticed this by the end.

Chimera (Difficulty:easy) : https://youtu.be/0kssDGiVwck

" Tip: Dogs add face its the most dangerous part of this fight. As you can see in the vid i wasted my Bleed immunity flask.

Phoenix (Difficulty:Mid) : https://youtu.be/BnGJsPCmno0

" Tip : Adds are your best allies, run around charging flasks. Avoid the Explosion skill from the boss, as it can one shot you and lowers your +max fire res.

Minotaur (Difficulty:hard) : https://youtu.be/qwHoWb4u-Ww

" Tip : Not sure about this one.

First of all, this was myso I apologize for my lack of experience. IMO I think that you can achieve deathless kills on any of the guardians with this build if you are more experienced. Flask awareness its very important as well (do not panic) !!!.Optimal Flask setups: I would say 4 Ruby Flasks + Witchfire Brew will be the optimal setup. However, this depends on personal preferences.

Videos

t15 Core (Deathless run + Malachai kill + Chayula Breach) : https://youtu.be/xM5-amR5qK8

t15 Abyss (40% Enemies Ele Def) : https://youtu.be/ExbuSMJOEPk

t15 Colosseum (Extra dmg as Lightning) : https://youtu.be/OBOCznST87E

Palace (+40% Enemies Ele Def) : https://youtu.be/Z2TERRAfM3o

Shaped Strand (Elemental Weakness) : https://youtu.be/pABv2s4AlJI

Atziri : https://youtu.be/q9Yux86LO8c

Xoph's Domain : https://youtu.be/f6mefcp4rWE









Pros



* Fast clear

* Good Single Target DPS

* Fun to play

* Somewhat easy to play

* ~4ex Budget

* RF + Shadow It looks really cool



Cons



* Cannot run No Regen Maps

* Cannot run Vuln Maps

* Difficult to roll pack size mods





Shaper/Uber Atziri Version - 497k DoT DmG

Investment : ~15 Exalts

Lvl 92 Tree : http://poeurl.com/bh6k

Aura Effects Nodes are crucial for this setup to work !!

Item Requirements:

2x Opal Rings (with Elreon mod). 1 ring should have added Lightning or Cold dmg to Attacks.

400+ ES Hubris Circlet

250+ ES Sorc Boots. Look for resists here (Inc Mov Speed not Required but nice to have).

Lvl 21 Purity of Fire + Lvl 3 Empower. This helps us get rid of Voideye Unset Ring.



Gems Setup:

4l: Discipline/Vitality/Enlighten/Arctic Armour

3l (3 Red Mod from Vorici on Esh's Shield) : Purity Of Fire (lvl21)/Blood Magic(lvl20)/Empower(lvl3)

4l : CWDT / IMM CALL / TEMP SHIELD / Inc Duration Orb Of Storms



Follow the guide for the rest of the gear, gems, etc...



I sinked all my currency on Legacy League crafting and didn't get nowhere near this setup, I don't have enough time atm to try this unfortunately. If anyone wants to help me test this setup send me a PM !!!.





(with Elreon mod). 1 ring should have added Lightning or Cold dmg to Attacks.. Look for resists here (Inc Mov Speed not Required but nice to have).. This helps us get rid of Voideye Unset Ring.4l:3l (3 Red Mod from Vorici on Esh's Shield) :4l :Follow the guide for the rest of the gear, gems, etc...I sinked all my currency on Legacy League crafting and didn't get nowhere near this setup, I don't have enough time atm to try this unfortunately. If anyone wants totest this setup send me a!!!.

Stats







Thoughts & 3.0 DoT Changes

This is the first build that allowed me to do most of the content so far, I did up to t16 maps with no problem whatsoever and on a budget of about ~4ex.

Lets talk about Shaper and Uber Atziri. This are some big milestones for this build particularly, I wouldn't say you will be able to farm Shaper or Uber effectively with this build but its doable. However this requires some ivestment: please refer to the Shaper / Uber section.

With the current setup the biggest issue is sustaining Shaper/Uber fights, once we run out of flask charges it gets extremely difficult.



3.0 DoT Changes (Dev Manifesto) - Speculations

" An example of this is the Increased Burning Damage Support, which will now grant a multiplicative bonus.

This could mean that the longer we stay on a target we will be dealing multiplicative(more %) DoT damage. So by this we will be getting a buff against bosses with higher life pools (act 10 maybe ? Shaper/Uber ?).



Since Burning Dmg its not an ailment Ele Focus and Ele dmg from tree should still apply to RF on 3.0.

This is the first build that allowed me to do most of the content so far, I did up to t16 maps with no problem whatsoever and on a budget of about ~4ex.Lets talk about. This are some big milestones for this build particularly, I wouldn't say you will be able to farm Shaper or Uber effectively with this build but its doable. However this requires some ivestment: please refer to the Shaper / Uber section.With the current setup the biggest issue is sustaining Shaper/Uber fights, once we run out of flask charges it gets extremely difficult.This could mean that the longer we stay on a target we will be dealing multiplicative(more %) DoT damage. So by this we will be getting a buff against bosses with higher life pools (act 10 maybe ? Shaper/Uber ?).Since Burning Dmg its not an ailment Ele Focus and Ele dmg from tree should still apply to RF on 3.0.





Lvl 91 Tree

Bandits: Kill/Kill/Kill

http://poeurl.com/bgrx

: Kill/Kill/Kill

How does this build Works ?

There are 3 mandatory uniques that make this build work. The first one as this guide says its Esh's Visage unique Shield.

" Purity of Fire ring basically. Purity of Fire ring basically.

"

But why not Shavs ?. As I said I wanted to use Esh's Visage so its mandatory, besides its a lot more cheaper than getting a Shavs (having 2+ auras doesn't justify going LL imo).

We have to be carefull not going below 35% life and mana. Even if you are at exactly 35% u will get one shot by chaos, because you know round numbers science so u should keep your mana and life reservation around 36%.

But why not Shavs ?. As I said I wanted to use Esh's Visage so its mandatory, besides its a lot more cheaper than getting a Shavs (having 2+ auras doesn't justify going LL imo).We have to be carefull not going below 35% life and mana. Even if you are at exactly 35% u will get one shot by chaos, because you know round numbers science so u should keep your mana and life reservation around 36%.

"

Really ? Beast Fur Shawl ? Why not a Vaal Regalia. I'm keeping the low budget mindset here, but thats not the reason why I picked this Body Armour.

40% Increased Energy Shield Recovery Rate. This is an important stat, make sure to have a perfect roll here. Notice that it says Recovery Rate and not Recharge Rate so this applies to Zealot's Oath helping us sustain RF.

Patient Reaper (Trickster Node) 60% increased Recovery Rate of Life, Mana and Energy Shield if you've Killed an Enemy affected by your Damage Over Time Recently.



Simple math here 100% Inc Recovery Rate after killing an enemy

The increase in energy shield recharge rate will show on the character sheet, however passive regeneration (and, by extension, energy shield regeneration via Zealot's Oath) will not. The interaction has been confirmed by GGG[1] and through independent testing. (Patient Reaper on poe wiki). This means it also affects ES Recharge (Vaal Dicipline bro !!!)



Really ? Beast Fur Shawl ? Why not a Vaal Regalia. I'm keeping the low budget mindset here, but thats not the reason why I picked this Body Armour.. This is an important stat, make sure to have a perfect roll here. Notice that it says Recovery Rate and not Recharge Rate so this applies to Zealot's Oath helping us sustain RF.(Trickster Node) 60% increased Recovery Rate of Life, Mana and Energy Shield if you've Killed an Enemy affected by your Damage Over Time Recently.Simple math here 100% Inc Recovery Rate after killing an enemy. This means it also affects ES Recharge (Vaal Dicipline bro !!!)

" Old Setup



" I'm able to sustain RF without the need of Fragile Bloom. However, make sure to have 2% life regen on hit Enchant on boots !!! (Uber Lab) I'm able to sustain RF without the need of Fragile Bloom. However, make sure to have 2% life regen on hit Enchant on boots !!! (Uber Lab)

Jewels:

* % Energy Shield

* % Resistances

* +Strength

There are 3 mandatory uniques that make this build work. The first one as this guide says its Esh's Visage unique Shield.* % Energy Shield* % Resistances* +Strength

Playstile !!! IMPORTANT READ

Be aware of your Flasks !!!!! I'll put them in order:

This is the most important flask to get your ES back after a big hit. It increases your max fire res so you gain more ES regen.

Dps Flask. Lvl 21 Vuln !!!



Situational Flasks (you can change this as you want)





Defensive setup:

If we get on a tough spot our flasks wont save us, CwDT + Imm Call + Tempest Shield will help but its not enough.

Here is where the new Vaal Discipline comes to the rescue. What it does ? Energy Shield recharge is not delayed by dmg, no more RF degen bro !!! Instant full ES.

I'll put them in order:This is the most important flask to get your ES back after a big hit. It increases your max fire res so you gain more ES regen.Dps Flask. Lvl 21 Vuln !!!Situational Flasks (you can change this as you want)If we get on a tough spot our flasks wont save us, CwDT + Imm Call + Tempest Shield will help but its not enough.Here is where the newcomes to the rescue. What it does ? Energy Shield recharge is not delayed by dmg, no more RF degen bro !!! Instant full ES.

Not so budget Items

1 - Energy From Within

2 - Presence of Chayula



This items are not required but they are a great boost to our build.



Gems

Gloves (30% Dot Dmg - around 1ex): RF/Elemental Focus/Inc Burning Dmg/Inc Aoe - Conc Effect

3l: Shield Charge/Faster Attacks/Fortify

3l: Bloodmagic (lvl20)/ Clarity Empower/Discipline

4l: Enlighten (Lvl3)/Vitality/Arctic Armour/Orb of Storms

3l: Vaal Lightning Trap/Vaal Discipline/Inc Duration

3l: Spell Totem/Faster Cast/Scorching Ray

4l: CWdT/Imm Call/Temp Shield/Inc Duration





Current Gear





Leveling Tree TBD

TO-DOs

Try Shaper and Uber Atziri.

Add lvling Tree and gear.





This is my first ever guide so I hope you guys liked it. Also I'm new to twitch streaming, leaving the dank promotion here https://www.twitch.tv/apolo5n Hello guys, this build is intended for Softcore play (Healthy Mind Guardian is a much better option for a RF build on HC atm). I wanted to make a build around Esh's Visage unique, as cheap as it could be, and I always liked RF (even though I never played it) so Esh's RF was born.Guide status :This is my first ever guide so I hope you guys liked it. Also I'm new to twitch streaming, leaving the dank promotion here Last edited by apolo1345 on Apr 28, 2017, 8:12:49 PM Last bumped on Dec 21, 2017, 11:26:46 AM