IMPALE CYCLONE CHAMPION - League Start Guide - Path of Exile 3.12 Heist

[@muhamadsyahmi7048]

I really love how dedicate you are on explaining this build like we are a total newbie. Great work! Definitely worth the time watching.

[@captaincrum1]

Really good guides I'm pretty noob at PoE I wouldn't say fresh I been playing for awhile but still tons to learn....I'm prob gonna go his creeping frost occultist build as the Heist League starter.

[@Ringadon]

You are rapidly becoming one of my favorite build creators for this game. Keep up the great work!

[@zz-ic6dx]

Thanks alot for this guide, I have had PoE in my library for about a year but it was all too daunting to play. I followed your guide basically 100% to a tee and I am at endgame now having a blast. If it wasnt for this guide i wouldnt be playing poe now !!! also its a POWERFUL class !! lots of fun fast clears

[@IsegrimHD]

Your Work on PoB is just great, i can learn so much of it thats amazing! Thanks man!

[@ilyavasiliev538]

Thank you for your build videos !You are great !It is a very pleasant to see when a man is putting efforts in his work !

[@Pearcey19891]

Really appreciate this overview. I've been a long time poe player from hardcore only back now to softcore. I think there are a lot of oversights that I understood more from watching this. Will try this build as my opener in Heist.

[@Ovcharoshniy]

i probably wont play this build but dude this PoB that u made is insanely good. Rly like to see build with that much effort u put in. Good job!

[@bladeofphoenix]

Which version of PoB are you using? I tried importing the pastebin with the latest version (v.1.4.710) and it kicked up an error message saying the build I was trying to import used an unrecognized version of the skill tree.

[@starvinmrvin]

You explain everything so well, that im scared too many people are going to play my main successfully.😦

[@captaincrum1]

Really appreciate the work put into the explanations of the builds...I been playing PoE on and off for awhile....it's still so complicated lol

[@mofaza33]

As a newbie when it comes to Path of exile, this is gold! Thanks for a great guide and explaining it so detailed both in the video and path of building!!

[@huntermaster95]

Highly recommend using Rage support with Bladestorm. It stacks super duper fast because the sandstorms from Bladestorm do give stacks of Rage. So while other skills take ages to get 50 stacks, you can get 50 stacks of Rage with Bladestorm really damn fast.

[@davetsai3255]

Nice guide, I haven’t played Poe since breach league. Lots of information updated through this video, thank you for that.

[@KevinCodamon]

Hey man, Many thanks for this guide and making it easy to follow. Made me go further ingame in the first 3 days of this league (lvl82 uber lab) vs the past year. lol Made me enjoy the game's older league mechanics like Delve, and even Mapping more.

[@-t1022]

Could you fix the PoB link ? It just gives an error message when pasted in

[@davynidruoj3687]

yes please, link not working

[@tonyplanz3308]

Anyone got a solution yet ?

[@KevinCodamon]

I was having the same issue so i downloaded the community branch of POB. Make sure you click on IMPORT/EXPORT BUILD and IMPORT FROM PASTEBIN. that solved it for me.

[@morwen12o]

Have you guys tried using the community Fork version of pob

[@brianwang6749]

The latest link works for me

[@Dinker0_0]

This guide and Path of Building is an absolute breath of fresh air in a sea of terrible KZbin guides. Thanks for making choosing a league starter easy. :D

[@cfworthy]

I used Harvest as my first real attempt at a melee character. Evolved from a dual wield axes Gladiator with max bleed/impale, to a max block sword and board. Went from leveling Bladestorm and Vaal Dbl Strike for bosses, to giving in with Cyclone, and finally after completing my gear I'm really enjoying Perforate! Good thing about melee gems is they're interchangeable.

[@penasche7829]

the pastebin keeps erroring out, are the gem links somewhere?

[@PatrickDJGaming]

I have the same the PoB keeps giving me a error when trying to access the Build :/

[@Hopiik24]

yea, dont know what to do :D

[@PatrickDJGaming]

@@Hopiik24 download the PoB from the discription its a differend once from what most of us use

[@Michael-ce7ij]

Pastebin works. Make sure you use Fork build and have it updated. Had the same error, fixed it

[@PrivatesPlay]

check out Navandis Gaming channel for better build

[@kiwiinbrazil]

For sure my league starter for Heist...thanks so much for your efforts

[@carlosgalindo8660]

I have a problem, I couldn't find the assasin mark on hit mod. Is it likely that it has changed its name ?? some help

[@KamahL_TV]

The mod was changed. Now its called "Trigger level # Assassin's mark when you hit a rare or unique enemy".

[@towel2493]

It’s an implicit, so make sure when you Search the filter it says *implicit* before “assassins mark on hit”

[@rojigualdos]

Great! I was waiting this video!

[@michaelmaier8133]

The past 2 days i've rehearsed leveling a cyclone impale champion in standard; following the "Navandis Gaming" build guide. It certainly differs by using bleeding in conjuction with impale via the cluster jewel node "Vicious Skewering" ( increased effect of impales inflicted by hits that are also inflicting bleeding ). Compared to that guide it i prefer ur way of leveling ( with Bladestorm ) to reach maps. I had also no idea of this weapon vendor recipe which is worth gold!!! Thank u for that.

[@kotkalliak4587]

He has 100% chance: tree + Impale Support + Dread Banner

[@H1nted]

Best melee levelin guide i ve ever seen in a while i thought of starting the new steel skill but i guess imma spin to win

[@anathema1828]

Yo this is just outstanding work. Cheers!

[@AlexssanderBrandao]

*10/10 Quality Content*

[@Sunrunner663]

I played HoT Autobomber in Harvest and died enough times for two leagues. So yes, I'll defenitely play one of the more tanky builds out there, Duelist seems to be a good start for this.

[@armini0]

That's the thing right, same here... So frustrating to keep dying on higher levels/maps. Will also run a better tankt build next league

[@jdkhaos4983]

Run slayer ascendancy. The slayer leech is an insane defensive layer, and if you go champion for impale instead just use the soul tether clothe belt, it also gives the slayer leech perk

[@homelesswizard3161]

Sounds like my experience with Flicker lol

[@vin-lf9ph]

This is going to be my first ever league start. I downloaded the game a few days ago just after harvest ended and this looks pretty fun

[@allthatremainsx6]

How's it going?

[@vladislavmitev7286]

i have so much mana reservation with gems in gloves only 24mana enlighted support is lvl3 ??tnx

[@jannikadamsen2129]

Really wanted to try the build but the skilltree is not even available. path of building dont work with the link. A screenshot of the skilltree would be nice

[@wyvernx666]

**Regarding POB** Community Fork version is different than the vanilla POB, downloading the one in the description should make the POB for this work!

[@Пупсикпукнул]

So are you going to update the pob for 3.13 if the changes will affect the build?

[@crispyexcal204]

How does this compare against Facebreaker cyclone?

[@Nephes1988]

Hi they're going to nerf the enduring cry, call to arms combo will this still be viable? thanks for the guide.

[@bawalbaba3321]

Yeah still viable. You can't just run around with it on left click with 100% uptime anymore, you need keep track of it when you're bossing. It's not a "get out of jail oh shit" button anymore.

[@Nephes1988]

Bawal baba hahaha thanks bro for the answer

[@itsmebatman]

@@bawalbaba3321 The reason people run this on left click is the endurance charge generation. And you can still do that after the nerf. It will just take longer to generate the charges (for example when you enter a new instance or when they are consumed by something). In this build you really only "need" the endurance charges during leveling to fix shortcomings with your resistances. Once that isn't an issue anymore enduring cry becomes basically a life flask that runs on loop. With the new 8s cooldown you're probably better off to use it actively when you need the life flask effect. But if you're lazy you can still just keep it on left click with no issue.

[@offan-]

Have you considered Phase Run on this? I have a similar build I was looking to use, and Phase Run looks like a really good option since you have infinite Frenzy generation with Terminus to make the 30% more damage last longer.

[@jpl147751]

I’ve updated my paste bin but the code keeps eroding out. Could we get a new code?

[@xenrich147]

Yes, please

[@BS-BEAT]

@Big Ducks This Build as an Slayer with overleech and low life with the new mechanic? How this sounds to you?

[@chigua00132]

Thank you very much, the POB's remarks are very considerate. I think I will try to use this build to start the journey of this alliance.--From Google Translate

[@tehwatchaR]

Thx for the guide. super smooth leveling. i reached maps in 2 days.

[@alishfitness]

Hi there. How do we get an updated version of this build? Is there a page or something where whenever you update the build and you provide the new link for PoB Bin?

[@JesusF150]

Hi bro question, can i use the Starforge Infernal Sword?

[@SharkBear314]

Amazing amount of work! Thank u so much! :)

[@handsomejohnjohn]

Great video. Thank you for detail information.

[@shadowstalkerx8]

Thanx for the effort! Awesome build keep the great work up cheers

[@petecorvey4100]

For those who wonder, yes you need -3 mana cost to channeling skills otherwise with enlighten 3 gameplay on all auras is not very enjoyable.

[@karolchodkiewicz6595]

Hi i cant upload this build to pob i have information of unknown passive tree version can someone help me with that problem?

[@r3vusworld]

update PoB

[@karolchodkiewicz6595]

@@r3vusworld i have 1.4.170 version and i think this is last relase of pob Edit ok i Got it if someone have this problem use ljnk to pob from link in this video and download pob community fork and it work!

[@joshbell123]

i noticed in the PoB it has blood and sand in the skills as well but its not on the buffs at the top of the screen. I see it is equipped when you were looking for dread banner though.

[@duffBasara]

Hello, your PoB is up to date for 3.12 ?

[@HikersRefuge]

would you recon this will work with 3.13 new league on a berserk instead of a champion?

[@da_vincis4881]

Do you have an updated build for this?

[@ovidiubuzila]

Hey, a question. I've been using your guide. why are you not using the blood & sand aura in the videos (you have it as a skill in the build)? i guess the reason is that if using all the mana reserve skills in you build (pride, blood and sand, banner and flesh and stone) you are left with only 50 mana which makes you unable to spin or at least get stuck. So please shed some light, should i use or not use blood and sand?

[@RichardDrijvers]

Does this build transfer to the current Ritual league well too?

[@MrCkapsel]

Maybe im blind but in PoB for level 90 configurations you have onslaught on. How you generate it i do not see it anywhere in eq and gems there ? Solid build btw ;)

[@Shaddii]

Hey why you pick in poe Ryslathas Coil ? Did anything stun enemys ?

[@da_vincis4881]

Do you have an updated one for. 13?

[@efreitorhabibulin238]

I'm relatively new to the game and so far tried like 12 builds, the only 2 builds that truly worked for me were the ones posted by Big Ducks (Ball Lightning ascendant and Creeping Frost), I was successfully able to destroy harvest end game with both those builds on a budget (started playing harvest league 4 weeks before league end and didn't even understood power of harvest until the last week of the league and made myself 2 explody chests :))) ), when I use builds posted by somebody else they look insane but 0 wiggle room for gear, you constantly die to the point of rage-quitting the game if you miss out on certain super expensive jewels. So I will try this cyclone build, coz other cyclone builds I tried with assassin were ONE shooting everything on site, but at the same time could die from random white mob one shot projectile. BTW Big Ducks you should've started with Ball Lightning Ascendant instead of creeping frost, I was destroying heists on a budget before nerf and it is easy walk in a park after nerf, with my other 3 builds I didn't even bother getting the heist target coz I was getting one/two shotted like you in your videos :)

[@porous9]

Thanks for the Terminus Est tip, Big Ducks. I had an Impale Cyclone Champ from years ago and opened it up again to have a look. He was using two swords which were complete rubbish - flat elemental damage bonuses, and so on. I also found a Terminus Est in my stash which I'd kept at the time 'just in case'. It had one green socket so I got out the Jewelers Orbs in expectation of a long session. Boom, third Jewelers and I get six sockets. Not only that but they were three red, two green and one blue - the exact combo you recommend. What are the chances of that? Of course, only three of the sockets are linked but I reckon it shouldn't take more than 20 Fusings or so to fix that. As you can see, pessimism isn't one of my problems. :D

[@thetuerk]

There's always the same music playing in the background while you playing your build. Please tell me, what is the song at 1:41?

[@karolchodkiewicz6595]

I have question about flesh and Stone - which stance use? Blood or Sand? For cyclone skill

[@BenLiu012]

blood

[@JohnDavidDunham]

Maybe I am not understanding it, but the PoB has too many skill links vs armor slots. Which one should get nixed for end game? Enduring Cry?

[@dopou286]

paste bin is not working for me saying the skill tree is outdated but there is not update in the path of building app

[@Veskaz]

New POB link after 9/17 upgrade is not working.

[@petecorvey4100]

works, just use pob community fork, link is in video description

[@jackattack9799]

Pastebin not working says Unknown skill tree .... plz fix

[@MaLiBaRu]

My Path of Builiding program stuck at 'Retreiving paste' step. I've downloaded it for the first time ever and it is updated. any help?:/

[@MaLiBaRu]

Solved the problem with the help from Duck’s channel, thanks for that 👍🏻 Issue was my country was blocking it and I used vpn to import code from link.

[@didemozturk8043]

@@MaLiBaRu selam..ben de kopyalamaya çalıştım beceremedim ..yorumları okurken bunu gördüm ve cok sevindim.. yardımcı olabilir misin acaba?Şimdiden teşekkürler

[@MaLiBaRu]

@@didemozturk8043 içinde pastebin olan o build linkini, vpn kullanarak bir tarayıcıda açmayı dene, açtığında bayağı uzun bir link/code karışık bir şey çıkacak. O linki Path of building programında 'import a build' kısmına yapıştır, o zaman import izni verdiğini göreceksin zaten ^^ Bizim ülkede pastebin blocklu ( niyeyse...) , o yüzden internet bağlantısı direk linki kullanamıyor.

[@didemozturk8043]

@@MaLiBaRu cok Tesekkurler, cevaptan tahmin ettim ancak vpn ile çözülebileceğini ama bende vpn olmadigi icin acaba bir umut baska bir yolu olabilir mi diye ümit etmistim :( o uzun linki buraya yapıştırman cok zor olur mu acaba? Bilgisayar gurusu olmadigim icin vpn indirmeye korkuyorum da...

[@MaLiBaRu]

@@didemozturk8043 bir at linki deneyelim ^^

[@JohnBirk14]

What are your thoughts on getting in blaspehmy and new punishment for damage and explosions?

[@mmrox4320]

Is splitting shard/steal good?

[@nairbo1984]

I just learned 5 or more new things from your video. Thinking i am going to try a similar build in lake of kalandra and join your discord.

[@st81982001]

Nice guide. I have two questions. What is the difference between champion and slayer when it comes to cyclone? The weapon difference between using a 2h and claws? Read through a several guides but can't decision which one to go with. Thanks

[@timmers8135]

Nice video with explanations. Do I just suck or is it generally much harder to start with melee skills other than the mentioned skills / new old Slams (destroy act bosses) ? I've tried Viper / Pestilent Strike, Wild Strike (as Scion - because) Frost Blades - updated weapons and it seems I die a lot without Decoy Totem to bosses like Shavronne (Harvest) / Doedre. I do not see pros using Decoy Totem much. I've cleared Sirus 8 on Cyclone so I am wondering if I should just stay clear of aoe centric skills as melee while leveling in general. Maybe I need to throw in more defensive auras as well. I wonder how people get past certain act bosses as melee in HC.

[@keenan1972]

I played Glad Cyclone last league and now the rings are removed it felt really bad looking forward to watching this full video to see this build

[@jeffreyhowe1276]

I don't understand how the reverse knockback works (vacuum effect) that you describe by using the Lion's Roar flask. Doesn't this require Empire's Grasp unique gloves in order for this to work? Just wondering because I was confused and don't see that item on your PoB or in your video.

[@pansernes]

The confusion is in the wording, first he says "dragging", the next sentence he changes it to "pushing", which is more accurate. And it does just that, the enemies in front of you are pushed in the direction you're going. Effectively making a "death ball" as he so eloquently put it. Old Diablo 3 Charge Barb-style

[@AlexanderWesterdahl]

How can you run 4 auras incl pride and still have 121 mana left? I have like 30 and that's a struggle!

[@KamahL_TV]

Use enlighten 3 + "-3 channeling skills have -3 to total mana cost" on both rings.

[@towel2493]

Or sacrifice a socket to put blood magic in for your cyclone and stack another aura/warcry like dread banner.

[@D0p3rW]

@@KamahL_TVIsn't enlighten useless in rings, as it is not connected to any skill? Am I missing something?

[@VahnBlack]

good stuff, you're my go to creator that i suggest to friends that are starting out

[@GamingStar-ob2ut]

when i want to paste the link into pastebin it doesnt work -.-

[@freitach13]

mark it with your mouse and ctrl + c .. dont rightlick the link to copy

[@ino145]

Is this one better and safer than g00fy_goober's Bad Boy's Ballerina Cyclone Slayer? Might try this one out..

[@iralosch]

TOP Build!! Thx man

[@marc-andreblais5818]

im getting an error when i try to import the path of building so its not working

[@ForzenikHD]

Hi, make sure you use the path of building community fork, not the old outdated version, also make sure to only copy the pastebin link in the url.

[@Unotch]

Terminus Est has been a semi secret weapon for ages now. Because people can't math. Yes it does less base damage than many things you can find on the ground but not once you multiply that by speed and crit factors ... then you get Starforge damage.

[@ShadowThePsycho]

how do u get endurance and power charges, sry new player here, like i have the sword but i dont get any frenzy charges for example. Also i have 60% impale chance and with the impale support it doesnt change, it stays at 60% idk why

[@timdalmeida5499]

If you've taken resolute technique you won't be critting to check that

[@ShadowThePsycho]

@@timdalmeida5499 u right i had it taken, omg im so stupid

[@DWolfsGaming119]

when I try to use the pastebin it tells me the tree isn't the correct one, but my POB is up to date it says when i have it checking for updates. is there a way to fix what is happening or am i out of luck?

[@captaincrum1]

Would a 5 link carcass jack without infused do more damage than a 6 link corrupt chest with infused channeling??

[@marqwastaken]

could you update this again please for 3.13

[@beratsahin3706]

What is the song that starts playing at 1.20 , leveling and endgame montage part ?

[@MadmanPit]

Hi, first...the guide is really nice! Good job. I have a question. The cwd setup, have u 1 cwd gem in or 2 (1 w bloodrage and 1 w imortal call)? And i have some probs w the auras, is a enlighten lvl 3 enough for use all? Have u rings w minus manacost? Or is good when i look for manaleech? Greez from switzerland :)

[@CharlieMike25]

I had never played melee in POE and am loving it.

[@toxicdeath7929]

which bandit should i go for? alira or kill all?

[@zyfhen]

do you think poison blade vortex will be good ?

[@osman2169]

Yes it’s a good league start I used one and loved it

[@flickzsf279]

i have your build but i have problems with mana how can i solve this

[@Flapers]

why arent you showing us what gems you have linked on each gear piece?

[@wolfsoldier5]

Any changes for 3.13?

[@avacastillo7487]

hi BD i just wanna ask would it be possible to use two ahn's might instead?

[@xycolo1]

with the starter build you can do shaper?

[@_PoLR]

Is there an item filter specific for this build?

[@champ2501]

hey man, great guide! I am crushing everything with that build. But would you mind doing a video for the exquisite blade crafting? couldnt find any info on that since legion and those guides are outdated. thx

[@michaelmaier8133]

Get an "item level 83 Warlord Exquisite Blade" Base. Quality it to 30% with "Perfect Fossil". Use "Deafening Essence of Zeal", then either try to anull or in case u fail: start over With the Essence again. If Successful: "Multimod". And u are done.

[@walz1986]

I did a cyclone champion build in Harvest and yes it is strong and just shred through everything. I preferred dual banners so I picked that instead of the other ascendancy and I needed an unique chest and i need unwavering stance. Maybe I also start as a duelist to become a champion to try out the new steel skills... I think the base you showed in here could also work for those skills... I would add iron grip and maybe impaler is good for those steel skills... And if it is crap i can easy reskill

[@dojyr3130]

Is there a text version of this? Specifically for the skill tree?

[@siksip3226]

if you download Path of Building, which can be found in the description, you can access everything(skill tree, items, skills, etc) you need for the build in an easy to use interface otherwise, if you don't wish to download Path of Building you can usually find the build in Big Ducks' dicord server(these will be pictures)

[@iareMos3s]

im getting an error when i upload on path of building

[@brianwang6749]

Click import and paste the Pastebin on to the typing area and click enter.

[@nilsmuller8032]

I have to pause my firewall while I import the link, maybe this will help you as well.

[@Yorichi16]

Can i try atziri disfavour on ths build?

[@ZeroQualmsTV]

Any idea why my path of building wont import builds? It says it's not up to date but when I check for updates it says its fine

[@orumaito5390]

hello its sand for mapping and blood for bossing ?

[@CTOOFBOOGLE]

What do you think of the chances that this will get nerfed? Seems a lot of people think it will.

[@NerdyLocurdy]

Big Ducks, I was theocrafting a max block gladiator cyclone with a shield and a Varunastra. Originally had the idea of using a Bringer of Rain, but that idea got scrapped quickly. Think the dps would miss out too much from not having a second weapon?

[@matthamlin7649]

No, after the nerfs there is very little benefit to dual-wielding.