Path of Exile [3.9]: Occultist Poison Popper (Blade Vortex & Herald of Agony) - Build Guide

[@Esoro]

Really enjoyed watching this one. Nice work EE.

[@Bolaway]

Yo Esoro! o/

[@Superstrainz]

I like how you explain your plan and how you had to adjust when it didn’t work out! Keep it up man love your content !

[@AcidUsagi]

I like seeing you getting back to swing of things! Missed your guides!

[@chrisklooz9538]

Thanks for the guide. And thanks for keeping the deaths in the video, I'm sure its tempting to edit those out, but it keep expectations realistic.

[@Juice27FromGA]

You just made me realize what my pathfinder was missing. Subscribed

[@whisp777]

So glad you're back, I really enjoy your videos.

[@Me_Sean]

Hey, EE, small tip, at 6:54, the second Zana shows up, standing by her gives the "immune to damage and cannot die" buff so you don't gotta worry about elders snazz and waiting for it to go off.

[@masudalimran92]

a build after so many time. glad to have u back

[@soren777]

Love your guides they are so good and organized, thanks for sharing.

[@michaelhaug1]

thanks for this guide. inspired me to do a league starter around your build ideas. i always enjoy watching well made videos

[@ericgilpin5955]

Good to see you making a new video, thanks!!

[@snj123451]

Poison BV HoAG EB MoM WW DC GB MB. Wow.

[@90maducc]

I’ve been playing the game since 2014 and I still didn’t know what they meant.

[@zlidyh5]

I got lost after WW

[@iksskan9147]

GB is glancing Bows

[@iksskan9147]

What DC and MB is, is beyond me

[@kenophon]

@@iksskan9147 same here

[@MrSagidu]

From written guide: 4 link in Helmet : Wither - Spell Totem - Multi-Totem - Faster Casting. I assume it's a mistake since not only there is not enough sockets but PoB has Curse+Aura in a Helmet which makes sense considering Diadem.

[@EngineeringEternity]

Ah yes, I will fix that, was a mis-copy.

[@errantchild]

Your Husky BV is still one of my favorite builds of all time (Any chance of an update to that one? :D) so I decided to try this out, really enjoying it so far, its my first HoAG build. Small tree change I would suggest is removing 3 points from the scion life wheel and putting them into Cruel Preparation. You get the same 15% life plus 5% all res and 10 int, no downside.

[@KQFFE]

Nice video as always, keep it up!

[@Kchristians]

Really looking forward to trying this. I've found most of these items in ssf except the jewel.

[@majinDUUU]

He's back! :D

[@gerdkah6064]

so i play PoE just for fun and have some level-70 chars ... i dont understand -most- half of what he is talking about - *but its fascinating* ^v^

[@realperson3930]

I'm afraid level 70 is not even the beginning of the game 😂

[@gmoddude12]

@@realperson3930 should be done with the act's(tutorial) by that time XD

[@Schlaechter789]

When you get to maps the fun begins

[@juzellTV]

Build an OP character is more fun

[@wogvorph]

@@realperson3930 Damn, I'm playing since the times when you could buy the game and my max lvl is 69 :F

[@ericburnett8163]

Awesome looking build! I think I know what build I'm throwing currency at for end game!

[@SuperJg007]

EE please make a new jugg build! your jugg of all trades was my favourite and most successful build ever. Love your builds and love jugg.

[@amzarnacht6710]

I wonder how Soulwrest phantasms would do if you could get them to proc poisons. Have some skill spam corpses for single target (spell totem, multi totem, desecrate/unearth, faster casting) and an offering skill to recover phantasms.

[@SharmaForLlama]

I was trying to build something similar as a Cyclone BV CoC. Will take some inspiration from here.

[@BeauKnows147]

Superb as usual

[@belsazar5196]

I've also build a BV Poison and I chose to go with the Assassin. The Damage is nuts (14,000,000 ShaperDps) and 4k Hp is fine (Did all endgame content with it) cause the dmg makes up for it in most fights. But I really enjoyed seeing a more defensive version for this core idea. I'm probably trying that out too. Nice build ^^

[@Kaiuss]

have you thought about putting empower in with plaguebearer as well? its the one way to raise its damage cap :o

[@comically-large-spoon]

Have you considered a manastorm build? I found it earlier, didn’t even know it existed. Now I’m obsessed with it and have started making a build for it

[@maxhax367]

the shield was added this league. mana stacking hierophant could be great with some aoe skill.

[@olsev_baiden2597]

@@maxhax367 Played Divine Ire Totems in Legion, AoE was already nuts (aimed for 5k Mana + 60% MoM). Manastorm is self cast though.

[@AximVidya]

Really enjoyed your Hydra combat. Would've done it exactly the same myself XD

[@MusicM1ke]

wonderful

[@EngineeringEternity]

You missed rhyming with math

[@ibouvousaime]

Is there any mirrors of the written guide on here? Looks like that website is down.

[@VagrantShadow]

Could you use dancing duo to apply poisons?

[@nergal2741]

Hey, very nice guide, can you/someone explain what "since *we have a curse on hit that proliferates* with these explosions causing a chain reaction." means? Is that Profane Bloom?

[@justinhannan1713]

The Embalmers gloves are corrupted to grant the Temporal Chains curse on hit. When Profane Bloom explodes a cursed enemy's corpse, the gloves applies the curse to all that it hits. (If that explosion kills them, they too explode) The combination allows the chain reaction.

[@nergal2741]

@@justinhannan1713 ah thanks

[@EmmaDilemma039]

I was thinking of doing an elementalist using all the heralds with blade vortex Good to know that that setup with the diadem had some potential Especially since I'm finding that I don't like hyrbid life/es builds. ES feels so much better utilized as a mana resource.

[@michaelwolfie3363]

Did assassin version of poison BV, had same ehp, 78% resistances since i was going with apep and 80% more damage, only pain was either you had to equip obliteration wand or get explosion chest for clear that blocks out quick swap ( if you don't have two apeps for quick swap, higher budget but much more QoL ) because normal changing items could make you death animation due to self poison setup but it's not that annoying all i had to do is just either wait for poisons to lower down or get second apep so it won't get me into death animation. My budget for build was 4-5 exalts top :)

[@kevinclancy6962]

@@michaelwolfie3363 why not just use Binos for clearing?

[@phoenixwhittaker]

The intro being just the sounds of poison pops was perfect, really captures what the build is all about.

[@timuking5762]

I'm a simple man, I see an EE upload, I abandon my Shaper run, lose all my portals and fire up KZbin.

[@JustinMiras]

Great build! Quick question, what is the grey cloudy aura that surrounds you?

[@MrCappuccino993]

It's from the amulet, the impressence. It's named Maddening Presence, which is triggered when you kill a rare or unique monster. Maddening Presence is a buff that inflicts Malignant Madness on nearby enemies, reducing their action speed and damage by 10%. It's very useful for this build which is close-combat style.

[@JustinMiras]

@@MrCappuccino993 Thank you! Kept wondering what it was when it procced for me

[@Xandaran]

I watch you.

[@RiomaWF]

thought kevin was going to snipe and put his build guide out first d:

[@chaosakazero]

I suck at this game to much to make a guide .. I have no idea which Kevin you mean lol

[@zacharydupee8803]

Is there a page where I can view all the current info on the poison popper?

[@Gopstop222]

was thinking of this to start in 3.10 but that diadem gonna cost alot in first week and it seems pretty vital to this build to work so rip

[@fraskie66]

Main changes for harvest?

[@G33KST4R]

Yes, I know some of these skills.

[@bakaky0]

Before clicking the video I already knew I would never do this build. Don't like poison or agony crawler. Did I still watch the video until the end? Yes. Because that's how awesome EE is.

[@Darkxellmc]

OOOOOH, this music! It got removed from the game right? Now when I select memory nexus for my hideout, it's a different one :/ Edit: this is venarius theme. I misstook it for memory nexus. Point stil stands, where's the original nexus theme?

[@zsno]

blade vortex vs blade blast which one is better??

[@M3talM4tt]

how would u think a CI version of this would fair?

[@Toyrum_]

GUYS ! WE NEED MORE....MORE....BAALS ! :D

[@Silverstreamable]

on the diadem i got one with "trigger socketed spells when you focus" any ideas how this would improve the build?

[@mcgKW]

for the lethal pride jewel, does it have to be around 17800 or anything that is warriors under Kiloava Passives in the radius are Conquered by the Karui will work?

[@EngineeringEternity]

Seed number does not matter, just Kiloava

[@mcgKW]

@@EngineeringEternity sweet, thanks!!!

[@Nuue]

what are your thoughts on using two cold points instead of just the 1+shield?

[@EngineeringEternity]

You loose a lot of block chance, Life, ES & space for resistances. I wouldn't really recommend it.

[@JuanPabloFeliciani]

The only thing I hate about these builds is the stutter you have when dealing with large groups of mobs. I can notice it even on your videos.

[@angelnokare6906]

can this build delve? i am thinking about finding walls in the darkness in between 2 nodes

[@bionicpope]

where get bv hoag ww mom on heriphants?

[@sgetyio]

any reason why you're not using vaal bv ? does it not stack poisons ?

[@EngineeringEternity]

You can use Vaal BV, I just wanted a cheaper lvl 21 gem and forgot to get it later on

[@sgetyio]

@@EngineeringEternity alright ty, great build btw !

[@fco__PS]

Hi EE how much shaper dps this build have?

[@EngineeringEternity]

With full Wither, Spider Webs and 6 link, PoB Calculates ~2 million.

[@piccilos]

what is the red icon skill with the long cooldown?

[@EngineeringEternity]

Focus (from the Ailment mod on the Diadem)

[@oscara8454]

Is this still good for 3.10?

[@avivgilat1]

what does the desecrate do? i cant seem to find any skill that cosume corpses

[@EngineeringEternity]

Feast of Flesh from Devouring Diadem consumes corpses and returns Life, ES and Mana.

[@avivgilat1]

@@EngineeringEternity thanks

[@СергейВавилов-ц2ш]

есть ограничения? видео хотел выставить...

[@sadickys2131]

How many currency need to build this?

[@hectichippogaming2233]

Why not dual wield cold irons?

[@EngineeringEternity]

And loose a large amount of Life, Es, Block, Res, Cratable Mods? for +2 Levels?

[@hectichippogaming2233]

@@EngineeringEternity I suppose? It was just an honest question. I was wondering if +2 more levels would be worth it since you made the dagger sound like it was very strong for the build as 1. You wouldn't lose too much block I assume since you get some from dual wielding but I definitely could be wrong.

[@ChiefShonah]

how do you recommend leveling this build?

[@ChiefShonah]

nevermind just noticed the leveling guide is in your written guide! Not sure if you mention it anywhere in your video that you even have a written guide, but if not I'd recommend just making it known for dummies like me. Anyways, great guide and i'm excited to try it out!

[@EngineeringEternity]

I haven't mentioned it recently, but every one of my videos always has an accompanying written guide. Generally, its just the script I do the voice over from.

[@Mustafacan9078]

i am new player we need leveling gear examples please help:(

[@Addicted2wowlulz]

Has anyone played this build in 3.9 ? I am planning to start 3.10 with this one.

[@oscara8454]

I want to know too.

[@zachd1973]

I don't believe it's viable, I'm playing it now and CWDT doesn't pair with steelskin or plaguebearer

[@oscara8454]

@@zachd1973 it should with steelskin at least. Is it at the level he said it should be in? I think plague bearer is selfcast tho.

[@oscara8454]

My plans of playing this are dead anyway. They already said they are nerfing herald of agony.

[@michaeljames6970]

You down with OPP?

[@haoc2619]

I gave this build a try and almost finished it in 2 days, and only invested 2 exalted orb. I would gave this build a 10/10. Pastebin: pastebin.com/1dm7LdsA Profile: www.pathofexile.com/account/view-profile/Aseki2013/characters Further note: Minions increased % Damage mods on normal jewels will boost your Poison DPS + HoG by 8% (You'll get extra dps from minion mods thanks to Spiritual Aids! Take advantage of it!), which is really good if you can't find cheap % global phys mod (Sometimes % global phys mod w/ DPS over time and chaos DPS over time generally more expensive as many people starting to play Toxic rain miner.) Early game is very straight forward (I used zombie + blight + holy flame totem) until I reach level 38 and buy a tabula rasa: Your DPS will sky rocketted and skim through the content like a piece of cake.

[@kenophon]

from the video I got this so far and I suck at acronyms bv blade vortex hoag herald of agony eb eldritch battery mom mind over matter ww wicked ward dc ??? gb glancing blows mb ???

[@tonychiu3370]

Great build! You should consider getting the Shadow starting nodes as both the physical and chaos damage increases apply for a total of 112% increased damage in just 5 nodes.

[@superspies32]

Hi, do you prefer the +2 conv wand than the Cold Iron? Because the damage or Agony is scaled based on level. And can I replace Catarina helmet with +3 and reduce mana reserved bone helmet (Pristine + Bound) and hand-cast the offering from the unset ring or the conv wand with "trigger a socketed spell when you use a skill" the wand is about 4-10 ex depend and I've some on the shop? p/s: Idk does 2-white Trial Grid better than the glove in the build?

[@JThelen1031]

Literally none of these things is a good idea.

[@superspies32]

@@JThelen1031 Eldritch battery is 1 node away from the main tree, just sacrifice 2 hp node on Scion's section. Also elder bone helmet can included life, +3 and minion damage. Only +3 and minion damage means 6l helmet. The coming calamity capped Agony reserve in 45%, that's mean extra curse or aura can be used. Also +2 conv wand with good roll can increase level of agony further. p/s: Elder bone helmet ilvl 86 now just 70-80c for each, and the potential is unlimitless

[@lotus1219]

why not go CI?

[@oscara8454]

You get a lot of chaos res from the tree and ascendancy. Maybe thats why

[@Moonface00z]

when can we have tank builds

[@Vivi_Strike]

saw a streamer get one shot (not multi hit, yes literally one shot) with 7000 HP and 70% damage mitigation. I dunno if tanks are worth it.

[@twistedfatekim699]

dude Eternity are you still working full time and stream + make guide? are you sleeping enough

[@EngineeringEternity]

I get a good 6ish hours a night

[@jojojanaidio4390]

Pog

[@MusicM1ke]

EE is a literal GOD and if you say otherwise you better square up because you aint gettin out of Wraeclast alive!! xoxo

[@EngineeringEternity]

AYAYA

[@kennyboudreaux]

Would this work pretty well for that build? I just dropped it, haven't sold yet and am thinking of playign this build to use it: imgur.com/a/MT2Wj0O

[@jtta7919]

honestly tho, poison bv only wouldve been stronger...

[@buffytummy]

DADDYYYYYYYY

[@kaixis]

I just get one shot left right and centre in t15s and 16s lol yikes

[@johndoeV1913]

Yeah it's the Occultist imo. Pretty rough to be a witch without minions this league

[@gackutog5796]

Cheese.

[@niklazz7037]

Ouuu a EE build 25m in... goodie goodie!

[@someguy4844]

To my greatest fan! -Johnny Cage

[@chadntm8189]

3rD?

[@spiguy420]

Uniques required *ight imma head out*

[@JThelen1031]

Save the optional jewel, you can buy them for less than 2ex.

[@lotus1219]

Assassin BV is overrated XP

[@AndreyStar88]

Как долго, что можно рассказывать 15 минут

[@ms4eji0bek]

WHY IS THERE MALEDICTION BUT NO FEMALEDICTION HHHMMMMM?

[@RDPhibes]

Dont you make my items more expensive as a assassin poisoner plz