[3.20] The Best Arc Lightning Build Returns! (League Starter Viable) - Path of Exile

Path of Exile Best Arc Lightning League Starter Build (+End Game)
Today I present to you the only Arc build that you will ever need to Jumpstart your League in Path of Exile, it has step by step details on leveling, It will Show you how to build a proper passive tree and what Items to get as you progress through the game, It's Beginner friendly and has everything you need to know in-order to bring your game to the next level!
Passive Tree(s):
(Elementalist)
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(Hierophant)
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End-Game PoB:
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(Hierophant):
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-All Soundtrack used is from Path of Exile.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Check the NEW Updated version of this guide: kzbin.info/www/bejne/enask2Soo7aZjNU

[@raongd9214]

is it possible to play in hcssf ruthless? somehow i really like arc and tanky hierophant looks interesting which ascendancy node should i dropped? would thank you alot for a answer :)

[@Franziskaner133]

@@raongd9214 no Iam currently playing it in HC. Its so fucking squishy... . Im level 77 now and got 2 divines of equipment

[@franzfischer2744]

Yeah its extremly squishy. Not hc viable

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

I never said this build is HC viable, i don't play HC and i don't like that mod, it forces you to be sooo careful that you have to stop enjoying 70% of the game to keep playing.

[@Logansaulscam]

and for the arcane cloak, youve said the wrong gem steup then what your using in the video

[@lorusxdes]

This is definitely a build that I was looking for. As a newbie in POE, I can't thank you enough how this video is on-point and beginner friendly. Literally no questions on my mind right now. auto-subscribe for you, sir!

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Thanks! Glad my content could help you :)

[@thejokergolden3909]

Oh man, what did he choose in decisive mastery? I do not know which one I chose. I reviewed the video a lot and did not know. Please reply from anyone or the owners of the channel

[@iiReivax]

Update?

[@sirdmz]

I ran the Elementalist version of this build until level 98, then switched to the Hierophant version, currently on level 95. The Hierophant is a lot more fun. Primarily because it's MUCH more tanky. Sure the Ele version probably does more damage, so for elite players, go enjoy that extra DPS. For newer players I'm going to recommend the Hierophant. Also see Pheonix's earlier video on it as it covers a bit more.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Yep, pretty much sums up the whole video!

[@MrHellweasel]

How much tankier are we talking? I just started the elementalist version and I do feel kind of on the squishy side.

[@sirdmz]

@@MrHellweasel Worth the switch more tanky. I have both a level 98 on both. Your rock pet won't auto re-summon and reflect elemental mod on maps will end you, but you have to do something really dense to die.

[@WAFLCHUNK]

Been playing this game since Nemesis League and I gotta say. This is most certainly the only Arc Build you'd ever need. Beautiful job. Well done.

[@stepaside303]

Very helpful video for a new player

[@blake-81]

I'm having trouble with this build. I'm just out of the Main Campaign, and I am wearing all Uniques showcased here except for Inpulsa's (I have a 6-link of my own and can't pay for a 6-link Inpulsa yet), Replica Prismweave (I got a VERY GOOD Stygian vise) and I haven't gotten the Void Batteries yet (Still on dual Storm Prison). And while I deal out a lot of damage (my attacks are a Delete button for 90% of the enemies) I also have the defensive capabilities of wet toilet paper (if any of those 10% of surviving monsters reach me, they'll usually one-hit me). Which is bad to the point I can't finish the 3rd lab. Biggest issue I have is that, when their attacks deplete my mana, I also can't attack, and neither my mana or health regen fast enough (haven't been able to sustain RF either). The worst I can encounter is anything with DoT, Corrupted Blood in particular, which floors me within a moment. What am I missing or what should I do? I can post a link to a PoB of my character if needed.

[@eliwilliams4820]

Did you ever find a fix ?

[@xKalxElx]

@@eliwilliams4820’m in the same boat, idk how he gets his mana to fill up that fast, I started using a mana leech support and it’s helped a ton, but I’ve spent around 100 chaos, not a lot I know but it’s my first league, trying to find how to manage the costs of agnostic and I don’t know how to make it any better, i followed everything I could to a T. My resists are capped too, chaos at 0%

[@eliwilliams4820]

@@xKalxElx same I just decided to change the build up at this point I do good damage following the guide but he needs to detail the mana part better cuz I just don’t see it unless we using the the end game items he has.

[@DazePhase]

Very interesting build. I like the whole "using mana as health" mechanic.

[@wygiwyg]

~ 2:00 i would not recommend rushing +1 wands so early. The much much easier flat dmg recipe outperforms the +1 until at least act 5 or so

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

True, but I don't believe in upgrades that have to be replaced few Acts later, i just go straight for a long term upgrade as i don't like swapping gear mid campaing

[@TheBlazerGOLD]

Hello, can you please explain how to get mana regen enough to activate Righteous Fire?

[@generationxpvp]

This was incredible. I started playing a few days ago and followed this guide to the best of my ability and it is a very fun build! Thank you 🙏

[@nethe0]

Is your Mana anywhere near 7300 like his? Mine's on about 1500.

[@ctfbffsby]

yeah no @@nethe0

[@dzane01]

Awesome guide planning on starting an ARC build for 3.23

[@ggzii]

Mana regen problems as an elementalist, could you help?

[@TheVaultDescendant]

Thank you for updating the guide!

[@bman88889]

Just a heads up if you have bad luck like me you could be suing anywhere from 60 to 200 augments t get the +1 to gems. I understand most people dont have this issue but we exist out here and struggle though games all the time.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Your luck at rolling +1 gems would only suck if you are crafting an item with higher ilvl than lv3, i did specifically say to craft a low level wand in the video because of that specific reason.

[@thejokergolden3909]

Do you know what he chose in decisive mastery, because I do not know which one he chose? He did not say this in the video

[@officials216]

U earn a sub a like and my respect.... FINALLY SOMEONE WHO ACTUALLY EXPLAINS THINGS IN A WAY NEW PLAYERS CAN UNDERSTAND JEEEEZZZ!!!!!

[@aniruddhpatil2384]

Finally a guide to fix my Arc build , and not changing the items/gear i already have

[@sparkiekosten5902]

I didn't wanna say this but as it stands at level 53(so far) this has been easily my best build for an ARC witch since I have been playing ARC in POE. I know there are many good builds out there but this one is working for me! I am about to pick up the Elemental Mastery node on the tree and so far my damage is nearly 23000 DPS with ARC alone(act 6). I always used to struggle with killing the bosses but now with Mind Over Matter(from tree) and running Shaper's seed(amulet)+ Praxis (ring) as it was all I had I am having a blast! Running a 5 link armour and two pagan wands with added flat lightning damage I am one shotting most of the white packs and 2 to 3 shots for most blue packs and yellow bosses if I use Orb of Storms for the yellow bosses. Major bosses usually get me due to the delay with using spell echo! Bloody Kitava! I may also be running a Berek's respite for 28% extra lightning damage😉😉 The reason for this post is to thank you for making a ARC build that has been very easy to understand and not use a weird and expensive unique item which is "A MUST HAVE TO MAKE THIS BUILD WORK". Thanks for taking the time to put this together! Back to the game!

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Nice! Just make sure to get the wands I mentioned because you seems to be using something much weaker.

[@sparkiekosten5902]

@@PhoenixLive_YT I pick up every wand I find in the interest of +1 to all lightning skill levels! I might see if I can build a couple of wands with +1 and flat lightning damage? I will create a couple of wands!

[@KokkeOP]

With this build at lvl 73 I can already feel the problems of it for mid- end game: -The dependency in mana is such that any curse or situation where you are heavy damaged, you will loose all your mana an regen will funel all mana to Life until it is fully recovered, so you can expect get completely blocked out of skills, walking around waiting to get enought mana to attack again. -Since the lightning warp uses mana too, you only can run and hope not to get hit again or mana will keep replenish life FIRST so, again, blocked out.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

You will never run out of mana when you complete this build before dying since we got so much mana here, although i should mention that i mainly talk about Heriphant variant here, Elementalist mana pool is way smaller

[@beasthaven1571]

What enchant and base for helm :0

[@xKalxElx]

@@PhoenixLive_YThould have been a bullet point in the video, it’s pretty detrimental unless you have enough currency to get the end game build. The mana regen is pretty tough to sort out until then, and if you can’t do any content efficiently you aren’t getting that end game set quickly

[@user-yy3fm4qv9q]

Great guide!! So informative and easy to follow

[@corbeanuandrei6989]

I just started this and I am a casual player. I am in act 10. Instead of spell echo and lightning warp I used unleash support and flame dash, it makes your run smoother.

[@yangkai1464]

Lightning mastery doesn't have "Non-projectile Chaining Lightning Skills Chain +1 times" Which one should I pick?

[@jonohogan9890]

Thank you for the guide. Unfortunately, for me, trying to balance everything is very difficult and I am SOOOOO squishy. The mana is a massive problem. You take damage from mana first - causes issues for me. When you run out of mana (due to taking damage) and start taking damage from health, you are fucked because the mana then takes forever to regen. A more detailed guide would be great. Has a lot of potential and is fun but I die far too often, guess I am just shit at the game - no surprise there :).

[@DB-rp2gj]

Yeah I am running into that same problem.

[@xKalxElx]

@@DB-rp2gjsame, I had to start using a leech mana support gem, it’s helped a ton but I’m just able to clear white maps, idk what I’m missing, doesn’t do anything like the videos shown yet. His mana just fills up instantly I don’t get it.

[@joshbarrett8857]

The lvl 16 unique amulet and unique helm at the end completely changed my character. Before I had those i had the same issues as both of you. Also the left side of the passive the node he mentiones drain life and replenish mana or w/e isn't necessary until your geared up.

[@Keln02]

Fantastic explanation. Wasn't sure what to do... until now

[@MateiPCBuilds]

Great build with good explanation

[@reddeadchris1250]

I have a cross between this build and a necromancer build and so far its crazy good

[@marcoslencina6544]

Great Video man!! greetings from Argentina!!

[@ItsRinzler7]

Really great guide, just only things missing for me is the gems we should be using in each levels in PoB...I am beginner and its quite difficult for me to grasp all of the info, watching the video multiple times just to understand one thing is a little bit meh

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

All gems are mentioned over different segments of this video but to simplify things, here they are: (Arc - Added Lightning - Crit Chanc - Crit multi - Spell Echo - Power charge on crit) After that you swap Added Lightning damage for Awakened Lightning Penetration. (Wrath - Eternal Blessing) (Lightning Warp - Faster Casting - Less duration - Swift affliction) (Summon Ice Golem - Summon Lightning Golem - Conductivity - Arcane cloak)

[@ItsRinzler7]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Fine thanks man, hope it didnt bother you, the game is just way too complex and quite hard to understand for me 😅

[@dariuszprzybysz1828]

@@PhoenixLive_YT what about the rightous fire gem setup?

[@ItsDeaconYT]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Leveling is the most difficult part for newer players because of all these videos that don't explain well. Like; 1. What do we use until we can access Arc? (I used tendrils and orb of storms but it got me hit alot) 2. Im using arc and lightning damage support but im not attking fast nor does it do a lot of damage. I tried to keep my lvl 1 wands but ended up swapping them around lvl 14 because I couldn't get the rolls on them. At this point im kind of burned out on this toon because of lack of information i have.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@ItsDeaconYT i told you not to swap your wands, it's fine if you don't get the required mods even after reaching act 3, the +1 mod is too powerful and will carry you all the way to level 75. Your problem is that you are impatience.

[@lordsanto88]

Something I've noticed, for increased chance of getting +1 Lightning on wand you'll want an ilvl 2 wand as mentioned in the video... BUT, I always get ilvl 3 wands from Nessa. Here you can use a recipe to delevel your character, using 1 Scour + 1 Wisdom, after this you should be lvl 1 again and Nessa will sell ilvl 2 wands, enjoy! (You can do this on an alt character after you find a Scour orb)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Genius!

[@freude6057]

The one think I know is about the prefixes list with an Ilvl 3 wand you get 20 prefixes with an ilvl 2 wand you get 19.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@freude6057 Yea, but technically that will save you 4 Alterations on average, POG xD

[@tronni6331]

why not keep the lvl 1 wand? i have 2 lvl 1 wands arriving in town

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@tronni6331 because the +1 modifier has an item level requirement of 2

[@CherryNecessary]

pretty everything you need, one of the best videos i seen.

[@MrBuns-yi2hk]

Replica Inya's is so good for a power charge stacking build. I don't get why more people don't use it. It's often pretty cheap too. I like using it on my Winter Orb Occultist.

[@akasantoz]

i see that the real mana regen comes from cinderswallow.. how do you recharge it so fast? its because righteous fire is igniting enemies? any alternative to ignite enemies assuming the build is an elementalist? (cause then, it will be almost impossible to use righteous fire) thanks

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Cinderswallow doesn't even give you regen.... it "recovers" mana when you kill something and you can clearly see that i am sustaining RF at 100% mana while standing still. I sustain RF with Raw mana regen, however you need large mana pool for this, and you need to keep your life low to lower RF damage.

[@akasantoz]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Ok i got it, but the main point is.. how do you recharge cinderswallow so fast? i mean.. its because you ignite enemies with RF when you get closer?

[@akasantoz]

@@PhoenixLive_YT btw, thanks for the great guide :)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@akasantoz RF doesn't ignite.

[@user-yu3gh5wh8d]

I can see two pobs - leveling and end gear. Thanks for that. Just one quick question, is this build have the potential to finish all end games content?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Yes, you can even do Uber bosses but you will die couple of times

[@user-yu3gh5wh8d]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Dying few times are not a problem. that's what softcore is lol. Thanks for quick reply

[@ivantolstov6230]

Thanks for detailed guide. Btw, if playing templar, consider taking early on spiritual aid nodes, cuz it grants massive damage (u can skip it but 1/5 damage is rly good for just 5-6 skillpoints early), ant then retribution + redemption nodes, huge dps without any gear on arc. In addition - will be wise to get storm brand, herald of thunder, tempest shield + shield item and defiance banner. U will not need huge mana pool anyway without proper gear, so taking some additional damage or flat mitigation comes in handy. (grabbing shield nodes + glancing blows early comes in handy too, even tho u will probably lack 1/3, 1/4 dps)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

But we don't have any minion nodes in this build, so it's more like 6% increased damage for 5 nodes.

[@ivantolstov6230]

​ @Phoenix if taken early, it provides more damage than anything in 10 points range. And its 20% damage at the very least on ~25 level. Ofc we wanna respec these points later

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@ivantolstov6230 No it doesn't provide "more" damage, it says "Increases" and "Reductions" which are additive, not multiplicative. Even early the Divine Judgment elemental wheel is near twice as better for 1 less passive point.

[@ivantolstov6230]

@@PhoenixLive_YT and we are taking this one too.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@ivantolstov6230 you don't understand, the minion wheel is "useless", take it if you want but you will be wasting passive points on non existing damage, PoB agrees with me.

[@mechanics____1410]

Not in any way trying to be a doubter, but it surprises me that you wouldn't have survivability issues not having some other layers like armor, capped block chance, and spell suppression, especially with things like deli 60%+

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

% Phys reduction from our 5 permanent endurance charges are waaaay better than armour especially against bosses where armor is near useless. Spells can't 1 shot us because we have a very high effective life pool but we can't tank multiple spells in a row unless we have crazy recovery (aka RF turned off)

[@DrBones669]

@@PhoenixLive_YT That's the problem I always had with this build and all of its archmage, pledge of hands variations. You can tank one big hit but a pack of porcupines can shred the char to bits. I'd say this build isn't beginner-friendly at all. It has great potential but you need to know the game, know boss mechanics, rare mods that can kill you, and expertly dodge everything. And I'd probably go with witch too for extra DPS. Better to one-shot things more often than pray the extra survivability from Hierophant can keep you alive long enough to continue dishing damage. PS: Survivability needs heavy gear investment. The build has always struggled with avoiding small frequent hits, dot dmg, and especially chaos damage. And given its pathing and unique item requirements it's almost impossible to get spell suppression, defensive auras, and good resists. Offense is no longer the best defense in POE. All things considered, I'm surprised people still play this and that it can still output decent damage, if you can stay alive that is.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@DrBones669 When we say "Beginner friendly" we mean "To start the league", once you reach the end-game it's a different story, not just for this build but for many other league starters. This is a softcore build, it HAS enough damage to kill all bosses but you ARE expected to die couple of times, i never said this build was immortal, it's a self-cast build come-on.

[@Sovreighn7]

Hey this build is a great starter, not a end all be all build but its a fun one and you could always use a different lighting spell :P It will get you to red tier maps with little investment, you will die, ALOT if you go Agnostic too soon and by too soon, dont do it until u have some serious mana regen/mana pool

[@iTwnRasta]

@@PhoenixLive_YT maybe a stupid question but how do you get the 5 endurance charges, maybe i missed it

[@powrsh119]

Hello, the video was very clear, and I know how to go about it, however, the PoB doesn't have any gear examples which makes it a bit difficult for a noob like me, you talked about things such as Atziri's foible but nothing about future upgrades, so, is it more of a leveling item, or are you actually using it in endgame for things such as The Agnostic? It wasn't very clear on what kind of gear I should go for in the endgame. Void battery is more of an endgame item, I can see that being used, also the Inya's epiphany has good mods for power charge stacking, but again, is it better than getting rare boots with resistance and movement speed? Also the Prismweave and Inward eye, great mods, all of them help, however they have slim-to-no elemental resistances, should I still get those uniques and then pack a bunch of resistances on rings or? And the then the Impulsa, a great item, but no resistances, I definitely can not use all of those unique items, idk which ones to drop off and which ones I definitely should use. Sorry for the questions, but I simply don't know.

[@powrsh119]

@@RedceLL1978 👍 i noticed it right afterwards

[@pnxxxyt5080]

I've league start using this build, one question tho. how can i have enough regen to sustain turning on the RF? thanks!

[@str82maya]

i love this and now i have a new build to play for these leaugues

[@Sovreighn7]

Take care of buying a level 1 wand as it will not hit the +1 modifier but level 2+ and you are good.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

exactly, that's why i said "two level 2 wands" :)

[@elhuaso]

can you update this build? it's not the same anymore...

[@nooberus9241]

Great guide I am having a blast so far, thanks so much! One question tho, how do I generate power charges? Is "Power Charge On Critical Support" a viable option or do I miss something here? Thanks in advance :D

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Yes the support gem on it's own is more than enough !

[@martinelias3054]

I don't know man... I'm constantly having mana issues with this buildand the only gear pieces I'm missing are Inpulsa and jewels... how did you get your mana regen so high? I'm pretty new to POE so can't really figure it out myself

[@brandonkruse6412]

Your best solution is to use Vaal Clarity at lvl 21, take the mana regen mastery for % regen. Get two rare rings with -mana cost of spells

[@jaouadchicha3574]

Hello bro great video and also great build im doing damage even tho im still new to game , the onky issue is in lightning mastery they have changed option to chose idk which one to pick ?

[@brandonkruse6412]

Just get the Aul’s Amulet that says *Wrath has no reservation* and link it to Arrogance Support for 24% aura effect with no reservation to life. Then you can use Herald of Thunder with the ring that reduces the reservation from 25 down to about 14% and gives resistances and more damage with the herald.

[@Sjel]

Aul's amulet with wrath even now costs up to 200c... yeah, really great for league starter

[@jdrom5522]

I play this build 59% penetration! 4400Mana, stills need work to be done but rocks like a Bomb!! Elder dead! Shaper dead!Keep up the Good Work 😀😀😀 PS. On crown I have the +1 Power charges!!that’s blows Away!!and without the enchant with RF..I might have a clue when I get it what will happen😂!

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

don't get the RF enchant, aim for Arc chains +1 time instead, it's twice as better (i couldn't get it)

[@jdrom5522]

@@PhoenixLive_YT I have already 8 times with Arc corrupted!!But if u say so I’ll do it!Again thx for the Builds Started Arc elementalist From your past videos!😃😃And of course for this league too 😜

[@jdrom5522]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Well i must say it was the best Build for me..Level 100, 11power charges Arc chains on helmet with power charge,forbidden flesh,precursor's emblem two-stone ring, all content cleared on this league only sanctum content left, i added headhunter belt now just for fun!!!Top guide top build!Uber bosses dps maxed out but not tanky enough!!

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@jdrom5522 that's why the Hierophant version exists :)

[@jdrom5522]

@@PhoenixLive_YT indeed next league now!! :)

[@thibaultlagrange9914]

Hello man, Many thanks for this guide. I’m leveling a which for more dps following this guide. But i got some issue With big monster ( like essences) where i need to run aways because my dmg is too low. I got some questions : - is the enchant 40%dmg arc is good or better than the +1 chain ? - i think i’m a turtle due to my low ms ( 27%) and my bad cast speed. Any tips on it ? - i buy the jewel with dominus BUT it’s change the node ( mana and +spell power per 100-200mana ) by « your spell do fire explosure »

[@heinarc2585]

Thank you for the guide, enjoyable character! 2suggestions : Doryani's Lesson on a cluster jewel can help providing about 800 life/sec to sustain RF / Corrosive Elements can help applying lightning exposure without a lvl 5 awakened lightning pen (and more reliably!)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Why would you not want to use Awakened lightning pen ?? It's literally the best damage boosting gem in the game, even against enemies with no resistance. -I don't like sustaining Degens with leech, it's inconsistent, also life Regen is pointless in this build as we have "The Agnostic" Keystone allocated

[@heinarc2585]

​@@PhoenixLive_YT Just mentioning Corrosive Element is another source of exposure for a cheap version while being more handy than wave of conviction. And strong disagree for Doryani's, your POB showcases a net regen of about +200/s of your life+mana pool following a hit. With Doryani's on your cluster, you'd get to about 1000/s. Would certainly be quite noticeable in challenging content.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@heinarc2585 even if you have Corrosive -Elements you will still use Awakened Lightning Pen because it has the highest damage multiplier out of all support gems making Corrosive Element useless. ALSO cluster jewels with Corrosive Element are expensive, nothing cheap about them lol -Allow me to repeat myself, i don't like sustaining Degens like Righteous Fire with leech, it's VERY annoying and inconsistent, also life regen/leech doesn't reduce the pressure on your mana because the "Agnostic" Keystone always sets it to 20% meaning that the only way to get more mana recovery is to get more mana/regen.

[@Trnd.y]

I just started playing this because im starving waiting for d4 and im having so much fun i wish i would have played this earlier!

[@TheTruthWholeTruthNothingButTh]

im about to install this because d4 was very disappointing

[@kanjiNaem]

hi cool build, just a question: where are your endurance charges comming from, and how do you have 5 min endurance and power charges at all times? (playing elementalist btw) , also how is it possible to sustain rf on the elementalist version

[@repuniad]

He's using Heirophant in most of the gameplay footage

[@chrisj5677]

For the 4-Link described at 3:30, why not Spell Echo Support instead of one of the Increased Critical Support gems? The repeat is nice and with the extra casting speed it feels like a better play?

[@brandonkruse6412]

Very good guide! Only recommendation I would make is not taking crit early. Once you get Shaper or Storms, all of your hits will inflict Shock, so it’s better to invest in some shock effect and power charges to crit just enough to enable Elemental Overload. Dropping Crit Multi in favor of Power Charge on Crit helps!

[@spookeys7992]

Great Guide! I've been having a difficult time deciding whether to play this or CF Champion, but this seems so much more fun! The only concern is how tanky the build is with MoM(Since this will be the first time for me with the mechanic), since we don't have very much armor, evasion, or spell suppress. Is the build paper thin on survivability, or does MoM make up for it?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

You don't have Armor but you have something just as good vs regular monsters and even better vs Bosses (5 Permeant Endurance charges) from the Hierophant Ascendancy.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@gamezerge1229 Nothing, Witch trades the endurance charges for 30% more damage (check PoB)

[@makishae9811]

Just go Templar if you want the endurance charges it’s really that simple :P

[@lucas-7321]

@@PhoenixLive_YT So is this designed to be just incredibly squishy? I just started maps (3rd char) but if I get hit much at all I'm basically toast, especially once the mana is drained (1-2 hits tops) and I can't even mskill out of danger.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@lucas-7321 No this build is not squishy, unless you have like 2k mana and didn't finish the build then yes, at my current mana capacity (7.2k mana) i am not squishy unless i intentionally throw myself at danger.

[@gkaskavelis]

Very interesting guide. Thank you Phoenix! One question, does it have enough damage for Maven and Uber Elder?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Yes

[@gkaskavelis]

@@PhoenixLive_YT awesome 😊 thank you so much. Will test it for next league. Much appreciated mate and keep up the good work 🙏

[@douglaspaz3712]

Can i use in the new season?

[@abdalrahmantobolat4215]

Great video, but I didn't realize that this was posted 8 months ago and apparently the lightning mastery "Non-Projectile Chaining Lightning Skills Chain +1 times" was replaced so I don't know what to pick now

[@bemo_10]

+1

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Well it literally says 3.20 in the title, it's 2 updates behind.

[@bemo_10]

@@PhoenixLive_YT As someone who just started the game, I didn't even know that the skill tree changes with new updates. Any alternatives that you recommend to use instead of chain+1?

[@rellik_kk9456]

Does it works with 3.23?

[@gtxzz]

Man pls help i invested already so much in the build and many mana regen items and still not enough for righteous fire.. i dont get it where did u get so much mana regen pls help ... Ty

[@jackdaswift]

I am like 30d into build still can’t get it to work closest thing I get is popping when I do a boss and running a anti fire on flask

[@badrmarrouk575]

Cool build, new player here, this is the next thing i try , thoughts about a sigil of power? instead of the warp thingy(never was a fan of the skill, im a slow flame dash scrub)

[@TheOneXash]

Great video, I love the build! One thing tho, Clear Mind isn't obtainable in league anymore, what's a viable option we can use instead of it?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

check the pinned comment :P

[@TheOneXash]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Aye thanks! I'm also experiencing INSANE mana issues (I have 104 mana regen xD), so I didn't go for agnostic yet because I can't sustain it, which kills my survavibility I do have atziri's foible but that's just not enough... What do you think I can do to increase my mana regen?

[@gunslash321]

ive decided to start with this after being away from poe! btw which centre stone did u take for Doom Cast mastery? im too noob to tell which is best

[@geekygirlgaymesalot736]

anyone else struggling to kill and survive?

[@stephenmacallan1454]

Hi, nice guide! I want to start sanctum league right now, and I want to play hierpohant version as a starter build. Is it viable as of now?

[@TobiasMollmann]

Hey there, this build looks super fun but as I am not that experienced in poe I struggle a little to find the right way of socketing the gems. My biggest problem is that I don't know where to put Arc (not Vaal Arc). Aren't you useing both of them constantly ? Thanks for the answer in advance ^^.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

-Vaal gems grants you 2 skills, the normal skill and it's Vaal counterpart. -The place of where you socket your main skill is always in the item that has the most amount of sockets and links as you want to benefit from having as much damage as possible.

[@TobiasMollmann]

@@PhoenixLive_YT thank you very much for the quick reply and easy explanation

[@DarkMasCry]

Enki must be proud. :D

[@CaptianAwesome19]

5:43 I think clear mind was removed from the drop pool :/

[@joeylemieux2105]

How do you get enough mana regen to sustain ... im trying to have enough but i cant

[@AGrigz-nd4hj]

Quick question. What we are seeing in this video is the same build?

[@jakobklemm2381]

pretty decent guide thanks, that's rare in poe. Im wondering what armour I should build since I dont have energy shield threw agnostic, should I go for armour and Evasion, or only armour / only Evasion?

[@xKalxElx]

Probably just armor since evasion is just a chance to miss on us and we don’t run anything to abuse the evasion stat.

[@fozzmaniac7053]

After playing the elementalist build since the league started here are some insight I gathered while playing it: -It is extremely fun to play (especially if you are able to grind up the headhunter, it goes brrr). -Leveling is fairly easy with everything suggested in this video -Mapping is a bit more difficult when you reach the red ones. This is where you need your core build. After that it goes brrr. -Bossing is very easy if your reaction time is good. You deal tons of damage, but can get easily one shot on hit. Life flask is better than cinderswallow urn while bossing. -Dying is very common since you are squishy as all hell, regardless of your high hp/mana numbers, armor and chaos res is really hard to fit into the build. Because of this I suggest leveling thru 5 way legion leveling services. I invested 15div and am now level 100. 10div spent on 98 to 100lvl. -The core build(void batteries, inpulsa, foible, crown with +1 maximum charges) gets cheaper each day and is easily farmable and affordable. The tricky part comes with +1 maximum charges from other sources and this is where everything gets very expensive. 2 rings I spent around 70div for both (cheaper ones) and around 20div for forbidden flesh and flame jewels. Endgame gems are also very expensive. Level 21 vaal arc alone is 15div + if you go for the awakened spell echo I spent 13div. However, the rest is fairly cheap, including lvl 20 vaal arc. Prismatic jewel with 2 wrath mods is at least another 20div. -RF is impossible to run on the elementalist build. I replaced it with sigil of power/cast when damage taken, still figuring out what is best here however. -Havent seen a single corrupted blood immunity on a healthy mind jewel yet, use a life flask or get it on any other jewel. -I went for 12 maximum power charges (I think you cant get more), but eventually I replaced one ring for some more defensive stats, now at 11. I do around 1.5-2mil dps on average. -Have I mentioned its fun? :)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Thank you for trying the build! Most people bail-out on the first sign of failure, not considering that it's maybe their lack of faith is what making their build fail! What you wrote is pretty much the identical experience that i had while playing this thing (except that i wasn't under threat of being 1 shotted while mapping thanks to the Hierophant Ascendancy), still, the build does what it's made to do, high damage for cheap :)

[@lautarovasta1583]

thanks man , witch power is the lightning you cast ? in 8:17

[@liquidgoose9730]

Will this guide also work for templar? Im a newbie looking to play as a inquisitor and im looking for a easy and effective build. This looks like a very nice build.

[@CoelhoOinliner]

I enjoyed playing the 3.19 Arc build you made. What are the main differences between that build and this hierophant's build? Damage seemed the same, but this one has a bit more and more net mana regen.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Hierophant has better mana and 5 permeant Endurance charges, meanwhile Elementalist got 30% more boss damage.

[@not8Pepe]

@@PhoenixLive_YT hmm 30% more boss dmg is juicy, ill go witch B:

[@brandonkruse6412]

@@not8Pepe I think the better mana and endurance charges is better for this league than boss damage, killing a boss 3 seconds faster is cool but survivability and mana will make 95% of the game easier

[@IagoSilvany]

Really nice guide! This is my 2nd league and I've been loving playing Arc. Thanks to you I finally got to the mid/late game for the first time. Would you mind giving me some tips to improve my character? I got like 20 divine orbs to invest on it. Here's my current state: - Lv99 - Something about 8.3M DPS on POB - Respecced Agnostic and turned off RF due to lack of life/mana regen - Tried to invest more on Chaos Res (15% atm) - Damage DOES feel good, but I still feel squishy I can export my POB if you wanna take a look. Anyways, thanks a lot for this guide, I had so much fun until now :D

[@KingNS7474]

Which type of Content is this build most suitible for? My first impression are Legion and Expedition (asking for atlas tree)

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

It's made for effortless mapping, 1 click screen wipes, Vaal arc is great for Legion yes.

[@davidzzz9125]

I think a good idea would be to take Agnostic a little later(same with RF) than what u said in the video,since most people just wont have much mana regen at all before they can properly invest into it,any opinions??

[@lordsanto88]

Agree! I'm mid yellow maps and still can't support RF. Agnostic is good on its own tho imo

[@davidzzz9125]

@@lordsanto88 Agnostic is good i agree,but i right now have 600 or soo Energy shield,and i kinda dont wanna lose that by going Agnostic,specially since my mana pool isnt soo high yet..its only around 3000 i dont really know how he has soo much more,but i need more regen,since i tried Agnostic and it aint recovering fast enough life Or mana :D

[@mutantemolina3708]

@@davidzzz9125 I made the switch from Armour and ES (5k life / 2k ES) to MoM (4.3k life 3.7k mana) earlier than i should gear wise and defintely felt the drop in survivability; I need like double my current mana regen to feel comfortable. I have around 300 regen with very upgradable gear mana wise so im confident it can feel good with some investment. If i was playing HC i would probably just go Hiero tho, much easier to scale defences that way. Build poster has nearly 1k regen with high investment so there's that.

[@davidzzz9125]

@@mutantemolina3708 1k mana regen :O i got only like 300 mana regen for now,and im trying to find a way to get more but the items on the build just cant have them,so i guess only passive tree remains

[@mutantemolina3708]

@@davidzzz9125 afaik % mana recovery on belt is big, at least one ring with flat mana and mana regen and flat mana in every rare is needed. Happy new year dude!

[@gabozaraga1501]

Hi! Ive farmed me 8div, should i focus getting 11 power charges first? Or all the awakened gems first?

[@mwjjohn5141]

Amazing video I wanna play this as my leauge starter on console but I have no pc how can I get Ur passive tree it's a mobile version of pob or any other idea how can I copy Ur tree for elementalist

[@bethrezen3000]

Great guide.. I am a fan of arc skill and started with this build.. my question is what is the point of lightning warp? Can we not use flame dash for instant cast as LW teleport delay might be challenging in tough situations..

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Well you need to know that i didn't use LW because i think it's better, i used it as a change of pace, ofc Flame dash is better you dum dum :D

[@andreuasenjo3706]

Really nice video!!! One question, how do you get exposure before awakening the gem?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Wave of conviction Or Eldrich Implicit on gloves (you can use the cheapest currency)

[@andreuasenjo3706]

​@@PhoenixLive_YTThanksss!!!!!

[@ShadowFri3nd]

Haven't played PoE since Archnemesis, i might start soon again (if i can finish my humble PC build), it's too late to start this build or it's scales investing 100ex on it? Haven't played a lightning build since Delirium league (archmage storm brand).

[@alleynenelson1572]

Hey bro love Ur build..I don't have access to pastebin..is there another way to get Ur passive tree..Wats Ur aura set up

[@ericrubin6875]

Hey Phoenix, I’m playing this build with the Hierophant ascendancy. Im having fun vaporizing mobs with Vaal Arc. One question:Am I missing something or is Mind Over Matter not selected on the POB passive tree? It seems like an important node in your build for survivability. It’s 4 steps from the intelligence passive by large jewel slot around 11:00 on the tree.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

If you have the chest I mentioned then you already have Mind Over Matter effect applied to you

[@ericrubin6875]

Got it. Thank you. I haven’t used the trade mechanic yet as I’ve only played standard and not leagues. Again I appreciate the time you put into this build/video and the help you give to noobies like myself

[@bluejeansbreezy7333]

So im playing this build currently, but running out of mana due to Agnostic and then dying due to mana which causes no life regen. Also LvL 100 Elem here.. How did you manage to get 7k mana? I can only get mid 4k.

[@bluejeansbreezy7333]

Update.. This build is trash for staying alive as an elem. You need way more mana and im not sure how to acheive that. If you're going to play this, do not play as an elementalist. It does have good damage though so I will give it that, but you can hardly survive any hits whatsoever.

[@caramuxo5894]

hello, nice video. its that playable today in crucible? i got so much mana regen and still dying with righteous fire

[@thlue7654]

damn i might first time playing self cast arc in next league as starter :) and i rly like mom builds btw indigon on this build is bad?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Well you either use indigon or RF, can't have both.

[@NoobieLandCity]

For those wand, you need to use an orb of transmutation first as they aren't "Magic"? I'm guessing as you can't use orb of alteration on non-magical item.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

well........ obviously.... lol

[@NoobieLandCity]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Been years since I've play this game, didn't know if I had to buy the magic one instead.

[@ericrubin6875]

Hey Phoenix. I hope you or your viewers don’t mind a few questions. Simplest: recommended flasks? The POB only has 2 Hierophant ascendency skills recommended. Which should I pick for 3rd and 4th lab runs? The Agnostic nerfs your energy shield but to get the needed blue sockets, I’m using intelligence items that mostly provide energy shield. Any suggestions on getting decent protection and blue sockets? I appreciate your time.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

1- Flasks to use depends on your preference, you can always copy my flasks from the full PoB. 2-Energy shield is useless in this build so forget about it. 3-Full Ascendancy details are shown in the full PoB(s).

[@ericrubin6875]

Phoenix, I downloaded both POB’s and am only seeing the passive trees; no skills, items, flasks. Is there a better paste in link for a full POB? Thank you! Oops Please disregard! I see there were links for end game. Thanks again for your time and great build

[@skibi2640]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Ur pob doesnt show shit, only shows talent tree

[@Jewomeo]

uh never played arc but its looks very promising, rn i'm struggling to choose my starter, jumping between ice spear totem and posion trapper lol checked the pobs and it seems you didnt put items in leveling one, so i guess i just need the 2 wands with +1 lightning and rest gear is just +res and hp/es? also gems/order are missing in that one too, you mentioned just a few, which may confuse casual plebs like I am 🤠

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

The leveling PoB is just a showcase for tree development for both ascendancies, All gems are shown in the video over separate segments, you can check the End-game PoB to see everything.

[@Jewomeo]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Thanks for the quick response, yea i mean like the helmet is crown of the inward (which shouldnt be that expensive even at start i think) but until i get to that point where i can afford it, i can go with any rare hp/es & res one? or the inpulsa which was like a few 100s chaos last league start maybe i didnt hear you talking about that gear part, sorry for that type of questions, tho just a lil nervous that i f up my start 😶‍🌫 really appreciate that you take your time to answer

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@Jewomeo Yea sure My Unique item recommendations are stuff you can get once you can afford them, until that happens you can use any trash rares you find with life and resistances.

[@twister4331]

you can give your account there it is convenient to watch the tree and stones ?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Give my account ? it's a bad idea because i do change my characters into different builds once i am done with the current ones.

[@galslemensek7517]

Hey man, nice build! Im prity new to the game, aksually the first playthrough. I just want to asked how you can equip and level some gems, like »summon lighting golem« or »less duration suppoer«, i dont have enought dexterity or strength. I can probably bust it a little with amulet but i knowe that is not the case in late game (please tell me what is the sicred xD). Im in story mode act 4, level 36. I would be very grateful for your answer.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

You are still VERY new to the game, you shouldn't be following build guides, instead you should be playing and learning the basics of the game. I can't teach you the basics in the comment section, i will have to write a book to get the idea across.

[@bethrezen3000]

How can you maintain righteous fire? With life/mana regen?

[@arrow23]

This is my question too...never played RF, tried it with and it just drained my life in 4 seconds. Would love to see what is required to sustain RF.

[@jonthebasedgod3417]

you just need to stack a ton of mana and mana regen. some form of arcane surge is needed too. personally i stacked a bunch of crit multi and mana regen rare jewels, then combined that with the cloak that gives 1% regen per second and the ascendancy for another 1% per second. i also use the replica lavianga's mana flask cuz that gives like 120 ish flat regen

[@vChriisTM]

What flasks are you using in this build?

[@EJNLoL]

Im very beginner at this game and still trying to understand how to follow build guides. Im having problems with RF and its not working how it should in this video, i am still taking damage from it and is it because i need that specific watchers eye jewel? I have all my resistances up to 75% Im about level 86 and have died about 140+ times after killing kitava and started mapping on about tier 10 red/yellow maps. Sometimes i get melted and have no mana and just run around and die.

[@shinomiya8035]

since GGG saying there is no balance manifesto i would do this build ty very much for detailed guide

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

no, you would want to wait the updated version when it comes to end-game gear, leveling is still the same.

[@shinomiya8035]

@@PhoenixLive_YT i see, ty very much.I wait for the end game pob

[@alienginer-ty6vn]

How can you maintain rightous fire? with life/mana regen?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Read what the "Agnostic" keystone does.

[@arrow23]

@@PhoenixLive_YT Yes, i took the keystone but I went to 1 HP in like 5 seconds.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

@@arrow23 again, read what it does then you will understand why you went to 1HP. Getting extra mana and mana regen will solve your issue.

[@matthewhuff7765]

Hey man im new this is my very first league and i built an arc build until about level 50 then started transitioning to your build as i became to squishy but now i have no hp or mana when i activate righteous fire can you do a tab more indepth of a video for the noobs like myself im currently lvl 73 at the final kitava fight and cant even beat the 3rd lab

[@ericrubin6875]

Questions: the POB seems to have only passives tree. Is there a quick reference for skill gems/links? I got +1 gem level lightning easily on 2 low level wands, but early on the build video recommends a 4 link with arc lightning. I understood that the +1 level of gems only applies to gems socketed in the wand get the benefit; am I missing something? Regardless, a great build and great video!

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

the +1 doesn't only apply to the gems socketed inside the item, it applies to ALL gems you have, regardless of where they are socketed.

[@ericrubin6875]

@@PhoenixLive_YT thanks Phoenix for the rapid reply and for a great video

[@benjiwallace9082]

Really loving this build only problem is on console the foibles cost 75c and theres only 2 on the market

[@hasimird]

On Xbox its between 2-5 divine...

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Path of Exile isn't really a game intended to be played on console, Releasing it there is just a marketing move to appeal to investors.

[@hasimird]

@@PhoenixLive_YT I can confirm that your build works really well with a controller. It's just the availability of items is clearly not the same as on pc, sadly.

[@hasimird]

Love the build, first time playing an Elementalist! But I find The Agnostic to be detrimental more than anything. I'm level 56, and only have a few unique items, and playing on Xbox. Since taking that passive, I keep dying non stop.

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

You shouldn't take that node unless you have enough mana/mana regen

[@TheBrowniesOwn]

so what are you doing with the +1 wands, adding sockets to them, or ?

[@alenfishman9365]

as someone whos super new to this game. is there just some default skills you are supposed to use that is unspoken? im sorta just doing whatever lightening skills i have to progress waiting for the arc. or, am i doing it right and you are just supposed to use whatever?

[@PhoenixLive_YT]

Arc can be offered to you by vendors in later stages of the campain, use any other lightning skill "Of type spell and not attack" until you get arc