Note(s): 1- This is not a League Starter guide, follow the YT link in the description for that. 2- This build is unplayable without the rare ring, you REALLY need it's mana regen.
Only question I have is if it can do timed things, such as breachstones getting to the breach boss fast enough, clearing legions before the timer runs out, doing the eater boss fast enough I don't go through many of his stages, clearing the maven's area before all those void circles build up (the black circles on the ground), things like that.
I swapped Lightning Warp out for Frostblink of Wintry Blast, and Swift Afflictions for Archmage, and it’s honestly so much fun if you haven’t tried it! It genuinely clears packs on its own. First time with an Arc build / Hiero, and I’m having a blast
Awesome build mate. Couple questions about the build, sometimes if the mana goes to 0, it doesn't heal back up even if I used a mana flask. Do you know the reason for that? and second question is, you got your determination on, how does it not reserve any mana?
I have the same problem. I think there is a bug because of RF. If is turn it off. The problem is fixed. But that way we lost some dps. I do not what to do either
Dang boy i love how much you love this build. Played it twice now and usually dont get to play a second build so i am gonna play lightning strike this time but nice thats is still viable💪Its a nice real build witch really feels lika a mage!
First Time visiting this Channel, this was very well explained and thoroughly understood. Glad you added a Leveling Guide as well. Great Build and Presentation! I will try out the build myself.
If you’re playing on any console good luck finding any of those jewels with the stats he has listed in the POB. I’m sure PC is easier since there’s a larger pool though.
Thanks for the build man. I first thought it would be very expensive, like multi mirror-tier. But looking at the POB, this is actually not even that expensive, right? Sure, Mageblood and such, but the Mageblood really seems to be the most expensive thing here, right? How much do you think it costs if you had to make a guess?
In the Leveling guide, You have Eternal Blessing on Wrath, but also have Clarity and Herald of Thunder. When i try activate Wrath, it turns off the Clarity and Herald Of Thunder. I gather the levling tree hasn't been updaded for 3.25? Also, the cheeper endgame version uses Crakling Lance not Arc, is this correct?
Amazing build, I just have some issue with it, I have no issue with the survivability untill I use RF, the moment it is active I am so squishy I am dying within 1-2 hits, Am i doing something wrong?
I'll try this. Most builds I try are glass canons. I'm just not good enough to beat an uber boss with 1500 health and negative resists with all points put into damage. I need to be able to survive damage.
Question for you, my friend. I stopped watching this video and moved onto the leveling guide as soon as you mentioned it (currently on act 6). This looks like is pretty expensive to build and i am new to the game, should i stop and play something else instead and go back to this once i have enough currency? Thanks for the guide btw. This class feels pretty strong so far, only have slow-ish single target kill times (for yellow-named mobs and bosses).
@@PhoenixLive_YT I rewatched the video and not once you said those words. However you did say "... And make sure to let me know what you think in the comment section down below" Why ask for people's opinions if you will be bothered by them? Your guides are too advanced for a new player like me, so i will skip them for the time being. Lots of luck in the future, my friend.
How does this build function at all with RF active? Would agnostic not just keep you permanently at mana regen negative as RF is constantly keeping you below full life? I could see the Life Mastery getting you around this, but you aren't taking it.
I know the mana regen on the rings are very important, but is it the "increased mana regeneration rate" or the "regenerate # mana per second" that is important?
Build archmage on ivory tower pls ,but not like Connor manabond :) Huge mana+huge ES. is it possible ? May be like BL archmage version? With life reservation on discipline and watcher eye flat ES per hit + 10% ES leech are instant?
What would be a good alternative to Brass Dome other than Cloak of Defiance if I wanted to keep the character a bit more tanky than the higher DPS version?
I want to use the brass dome but stuck at the 6 blue socket, cannot roll it out yet. Real hard on a armour base armour🥲, any gems within this link have a alternative? My best roll is a 5B1R right now.
I shifted over to this build after my initial league starter failed. I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but this build is so squishy that I have problems staying alive in white maps. Of course, I don't have all the gear yet for end game, but I am not sure why this build says it's tanky. It is not tanky until you get every last piece of gear. One good hit or if you get surrounded pretty much takes all your mana and you're lucky if you have enough left to use a movement skill. I end up running around in circles trying to get my mana to regen. I use a mana flask, but that's not enough. There's no spell suppression or armor. There is no evade or dodge of any kind. Basically, zero defensive layers. The POB shows a Brass Dome chest with six white sockets. 99% of players in POE will never be able to pull that off. Getting any armor base to be able to use six blue sockets is a pretty big investment and is certainly not league starter friendly. I am just going to delete this level 82 Hierophant and start again with a melee character on the bottom of the skill tree that has access to some defensive layers that a casual can gain access too. I am done trying to play templar or witch.
It's tanky because we have Mageblood, it caps our resistances at 90% and doubles our Armour with a Granite flask, you have definitely skipped the part where I said to follow the cheaper version if you can't afford the belt...
hey how big the different between vaal arc and regular arc? i got arc with 23 quality and wondering if its worth spending the time and currency to make vaal arc 20 quality?
im confused, I am using the cheap version since I can't afford the belt but I am still very very squishy, I do around 900k dmg (if i put my mouse on the skill it says dps 900k ish) is there a way to make it a bit more tanky? in the cheap version
I have a question - I am following the cheaper one without the headhunter but the militant faith timeless jewel changes Deep Thoughts to Smite the Wicked so you lose ~800 mana. How to prevent this? It's the same one with Dominus and Ele Res/Ele damage
As a somewhat inexperienced player I thought this looked great then saw what was needed and I guess I'll find something else, this is way beyond me haha.
My last 10 Arc builds were cheap, people actually asked me to try Mageblood with this build so I decided to do that, just follow any of the older versions.
Play on console so a lot of the tricky gear is very difficult / impossible to get. However, my question is on your POB you have 10 Power charges. I currently have 9, but cannot figure out where I'm missing the other one from. I'm following the cheaper end game version BTW.
Can't use my rightous fire yet. Burns more mana then my regeneration rate can keep up with (with spells) But I feel like I should. lvl 90 with good mana regen on items
Hi, I tried the build, but I have a mana problem, when I use the rightnetus fire sometimes my mana disappears and it doesn't come back anymore. I'm left with all my life and zero mana, plus I can't deactivate it even by removing the gem, I still have it the buff is active.Any help?
@@PhoenixLive_YT Hello and thank you. I tried the mastery you told me, but it doesn't seem to fix the problem, I tested taking the damage of a tornado to lower the mana, when the mana reaches 0 if I have the rightous fire the mana no longer rises. Among other things, I have a ring with 82% mana regeneration doubled with kalandra's touch
As Phoenix and many others Who played the build do not have an problem. I concluded that we need a better ring like the ring phoenix has. By the way great build Phoenix. Ty for the build.
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Note(s):
1- This is not a League Starter guide, follow the YT link in the description for that.
2- This build is unplayable without the rare ring, you REALLY need it's mana regen.
Are they not making changes to Bandit quest rewards in this league? 🤔 That changes your league starter guide a bit, no?
Only question I have is if it can do timed things, such as breachstones getting to the breach boss fast enough, clearing legions before the timer runs out, doing the eater boss fast enough I don't go through many of his stages, clearing the maven's area before all those void circles build up (the black circles on the ground), things like that.
I swapped Lightning Warp out for Frostblink of Wintry Blast, and Swift Afflictions for Archmage, and it’s honestly so much fun if you haven’t tried it! It genuinely clears packs on its own. First time with an Arc build / Hiero, and I’m having a blast
thank you for the guides! im going to play this it looks awesome!
can always count on your timely uploads mate
Delayed the video intentionally for this time 😅👍
Awesome build mate. Couple questions about the build, sometimes if the mana goes to 0, it doesn't heal back up even if I used a mana flask. Do you know the reason for that? and second question is, you got your determination on, how does it not reserve any mana?
I have the same problem. I think there is a bug because of RF. If is turn it off. The problem is fixed. But that way we lost some dps. I do not what to do either
For determination, read the eternal blessing gem. I think you need 90 fire res for rf degen to not matter, not sure.
Dang boy i love how much you love this build. Played it twice now and usually dont get to play a second build so i am gonna play lightning strike this time but nice thats is still viable💪Its a nice real build witch really feels lika a mage!
First Time visiting this Channel, this was very well explained and thoroughly understood. Glad you added a Leveling Guide as well. Great Build and Presentation! I will try out the build myself.
Glad it was helpful!
I was about to say the same, no bs straight to the point, everything is clear and even with some crafting guides. All of it in just 9min, loved it
oh damn a tanky lightning arc, this will be my 2nd league build now, thanks :)
If you’re playing on any console good luck finding any of those jewels with the stats he has listed in the POB. I’m sure PC is easier since there’s a larger pool though.
Also doesn’t Archmage support specifically state in the description that it doesn’t support Vaal skills. So how does that work with Vaal Arc?
sorry would like to ask how do i further improve the mana regen as i keep dying to monster swarming and the stunning
Thanks for the build man. I first thought it would be very expensive, like multi mirror-tier. But looking at the POB, this is actually not even that expensive, right? Sure, Mageblood and such, but the Mageblood really seems to be the most expensive thing here, right? How much do you think it costs if you had to make a guess?
Yea it's mostly mageblood, the rest only cost like 40 divs
If you can't afford mageblood then just follow the cheaper version without it.
Can you make a tutorial on how to make the ring craft for the higher dps version? please
I`m really need to know it too. Pls make a tutorial how to craft ring
The cheaper version in the description links to a crackling lance build can you fix?
It can use both Arc and Crackling Lance, no changes needed.
Hey, very nice build! I wonder if it's good for Simulacrum? Can you go up to wave 30? (or 15 in 3.25)
Yes, just don't remain stationary forever.
hey, do you plan to update the flicker strike build for new league?
Working on it ;)
In the Leveling guide, You have Eternal Blessing on Wrath, but also have Clarity and Herald of Thunder. When i try activate Wrath, it turns off the Clarity and Herald Of Thunder. I gather the levling tree hasn't been updaded for 3.25? Also, the cheeper endgame version uses Crakling Lance not Arc, is this correct?
Wrath is supposed to completely replace them.
@@PhoenixLive_YT ezpz :) And Arc for clear and crackling lance for bossing?
Amazing build, I just have some issue with it, I have no issue with the survivability untill I use RF, the moment it is active I am so squishy I am dying within 1-2 hits, Am i doing something wrong?
Yes RF puts a huge load on your mana regen, just ignore it for now.
On the cheaper version of the build, Crackling Lance is the active gem. Should I just replace with Arc or does it it need more changes?
I'll try this. Most builds I try are glass canons. I'm just not good enough to beat an uber boss with 1500 health and negative resists with all points put into damage. I need to be able to survive damage.
Do you 100% need both implicits on the ring for the build to work? you only mention the power charge one on the video
No, both are optional.
Whats the budget id you already have mageblood?
Question for you, my friend.
I stopped watching this video and moved onto the leveling guide as soon as you mentioned it (currently on act 6). This looks like is pretty expensive to build and i am new to the game, should i stop and play something else instead and go back to this once i have enough currency?
Thanks for the guide btw. This class feels pretty strong so far, only have slow-ish single target kill times (for yellow-named mobs and bosses).
@@maciejb1527 Yeah. Stopped and tried Sunder Juggernaut for a bit.
I said in the video that this build is "high investment" why do people skip vids before judging a build?? Lol
@@PhoenixLive_YT I rewatched the video and not once you said those words. However you did say "... And make sure to let me know what you think in the comment section down below"
Why ask for people's opinions if you will be bothered by them?
Your guides are too advanced for a new player like me, so i will skip them for the time being. Lots of luck in the future, my friend.
How many Divine do I need for this build?
I spent like 30divines and very close to what he looks like (no mageblood though) but still very weak lol
Lmao bro you can't play this build without mageblood, you should have followed the budget version instead....
@@PhoenixLive_YT dont need to laugh your arse off mate cheers
How does this build function at all with RF active? Would agnostic not just keep you permanently at mana regen negative as RF is constantly keeping you below full life? I could see the Life Mastery getting you around this, but you aren't taking it.
I get around this with high mana regen.
You convinced me to level with arc instead of storm brand. Thanks for the video.
Trying out the build, got everything up running but I still feel like I randomly die, how do you deal with stun and other ailments?
If you got everything up properly then you shouldn't be dying randomly, please double check my PoB and compare it with what u have.
I know the mana regen on the rings are very important, but is it the "increased mana regeneration rate" or the "regenerate # mana per second" that is important?
Both except the implicit
@@PhoenixLive_YT Hmmm, that sounds I would lose too much damage no?
how do you manage mana? is there a regeneration cap?
So u practly tank with ur armour, resis and mana regen that convert to life regen and dont takes damage (on cheaper version)? Im new player
how do you make the spell cluster? not many on market at all
I wonder is there any good bow build anymore I miss bow so much ! I have done this arc build last league and it was op that "cheaper" version one.
Bows will get their own buffs sometime in the future I am sure.
@@PhoenixLive_YT i really hope so.
Build archmage on ivory tower pls ,but not like Connor manabond :) Huge mana+huge ES. is it possible ? May be like BL archmage version? With life reservation on discipline and watcher eye flat ES per hit + 10% ES leech are instant?
Sounds interesting!
Will give it a look on PoB
I'm playing this build on Scion. Is it possible to adapt it? I have a problem with dmg and very sqiushy
No, Hierophant is better than every other Ascendancy in terms of everything.
Those mana reg rings are must have for both versions of the build? the ring alone is a mirror =(
No lol
A ring like this is never worth a mirror (not even close) as you can craft it yourself with like 30 divs avg
What would be a good alternative to Brass Dome other than Cloak of Defiance if I wanted to keep the character a bit more tanky than the higher DPS version?
If I don't want to use brass dome then use cloak as it's the only good alternative.
I want to use the brass dome but stuck at the 6 blue socket, cannot roll it out yet. Real hard on a armour base armour🥲, any gems within this link have a alternative? My best roll is a 5B1R right now.
I shifted over to this build after my initial league starter failed. I am not sure what I am doing wrong, but this build is so squishy that I have problems staying alive in white maps. Of course, I don't have all the gear yet for end game, but I am not sure why this build says it's tanky. It is not tanky until you get every last piece of gear. One good hit or if you get surrounded pretty much takes all your mana and you're lucky if you have enough left to use a movement skill. I end up running around in circles trying to get my mana to regen. I use a mana flask, but that's not enough. There's no spell suppression or armor. There is no evade or dodge of any kind. Basically, zero defensive layers. The POB shows a Brass Dome chest with six white sockets. 99% of players in POE will never be able to pull that off. Getting any armor base to be able to use six blue sockets is a pretty big investment and is certainly not league starter friendly. I am just going to delete this level 82 Hierophant and start again with a melee character on the bottom of the skill tree that has access to some defensive layers that a casual can gain access too. I am done trying to play templar or witch.
It's tanky because we have Mageblood, it caps our resistances at 90% and doubles our Armour with a Granite flask, you have definitely skipped the part where I said to follow the cheaper version if you can't afford the belt...
@@PhoenixLive_YTsorry but cheaper version with adorn!?
@@jkitava7405 90% is somewhat obtainable. 100% is for the min max maybe.
hey how big the different between vaal arc and regular arc? i got arc with 23 quality and wondering if its worth spending the time and currency to make vaal arc 20 quality?
Vaal Arc sucks
Quick question iv followed your tree and have most of the gear but how do you keep rightious fire up and not draining your health, thanks
Did you take the Agnostic Keystone?
Hi yes I have the agnostic keystone, iv been looking at it all to see if where iv gone wrong but can't figure it out
Assuming you also have MindOverMatter Keystone it's just a mana issue, I assume you lack the ring.
But your "cheaper" version is Crackling Lance, not Arc ?
It runs both with simple gem swap.
how do you sustain RF ?
im confused, I am using the cheap version since I can't afford the belt but I am still very very squishy, I do around 900k dmg (if i put my mouse on the skill it says dps 900k ish) is there a way to make it a bit more tanky? in the cheap version
Never trust the in-game tooltip, it never reflect your real damage.
As for defenses, you are asking too much from the cheap version.
@@PhoenixLive_YT So to understand it, the cheap version is just for the damage and the other build adds the tankyness.. right?
is that golden aura dealing damage?`
I have a question - I am following the cheaper one without the headhunter but the militant faith timeless jewel changes Deep Thoughts to Smite the Wicked so you lose ~800 mana. How to prevent this? It's the same one with Dominus and Ele Res/Ele damage
Buy a different one.
In the cheapee version, at which point should I start using crancling lance instaed of arc? In a league start escenario
You don't replace skills, the build can already use both, just swap gems if you want more damage, or swap back to Arc when you want better clearing
Is it possible with witch?
As a somewhat inexperienced player I thought this looked great then saw what was needed and I guess I'll find something else, this is way beyond me haha.
My last 10 Arc builds were cheap, people actually asked me to try Mageblood with this build so I decided to do that, just follow any of the older versions.
i love the skin you have. can you link me items you're using?
It's an old supporter pack that you can no longer buy.
how to sustain the RF?
Why does the cheaper one use crackling lance?
Cuz more damage
I am playing defiance build, but got brass, tried it and end up getting out of mana :D
Whats the cheapest version of this that can kill ubers?
Check the description
Cheaper version POB doesn't add up at all. Stat's doesn't meet gear requirement
Check what the amulet says.
Play on console so a lot of the tricky gear is very difficult / impossible to get. However, my question is on your POB you have 10 Power charges. I currently have 9, but cannot figure out where I'm missing the other one from. I'm following the cheaper end game version BTW.
Helm corruption
im going to level using arc, but will switch to ball lightning later.
how hard is it to get a brass dome with 6 blue gems?
Very hard, that's why I went with a corrupted one with 6 white sockets 😊
Can't use my rightous fire yet. Burns more mana then my regeneration rate can keep up with (with spells) But I feel like I should. lvl 90 with good mana regen on items
You need 6 blue socket on Brass Dome.. Good luck.. Even with white socket's that's hard
Easy
Use tainted chromatic orb as it ignores the item affinity for red sockets.
@PhoenixLive_YT knowledge is power, thank you 🙏🏽
This build doesn't work for starter?
Nope, but the cheaper version does.
@@PhoenixLive_YT Is the cheaper version suitable for everything? Santum, mine, BOSS?
6 blues on armor chest.. Jesus
Ah just do like me and buy one already double corrupted with 6 white sockets :')
anyone find a way to not die to chaos damage
We literally have maxed chaos resistance lol
@@PhoenixLive_YT I mean for the cheap version ? What can I replace out of the uniques for chaos resis any tips
i dont think its tanky cuz i got one shot every time
And I don't think you replicated the build correctly
Hi, I tried the build, but I have a mana problem, when I use the rightnetus fire sometimes my mana disappears and it doesn't come back anymore. I'm left with all my life and zero mana, plus I can't deactivate it even by removing the gem, I still have it the buff is active.Any help?
That's a mana regen issue, get the 10% mana recovery mastery when using a guard skill to fix it.
@@PhoenixLive_YT Hello and thank you. I tried the mastery you told me, but it doesn't seem to fix the problem, I tested taking the damage of a tornado to lower the mana, when the mana reaches 0 if I have the rightous fire the mana no longer rises. Among other things, I have a ring with 82% mana regeneration doubled with kalandra's touch
As Phoenix and many others Who played the build do not have an problem. I concluded that we need a better ring like the ring phoenix has.
By the way great build Phoenix. Ty for the build.
@@massimilianomassimino320 I have the same problem. Did you manage to solve it?
Is the cheaper version league start viable??