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PoE 2 Ice Shot Storm Weaver Build Update: In-depth Analysis of Reverse Chill Mechanics
This video provides an update on the Ice Shot Stormweaver build in Path of Exile 2, focusing particularly on reverse chill tech and gear and skill tree changes. The key is to reduce damage taken by utilizing the 'As Fizzy as wrath' node, and to make the build even more powerful through new bows and gear, and skill tree adjustments.
1. 🛡️ Introduction to Reverse Chill Tech: Maximize Survivability
- ✅ The new reverse chill tech greatly enhances survivability, enough to tank Zesh's attacks with a 4.2k energy shield.
- ✅ This tech utilizes the 'As Fizzy as wrath' node to apply the chill effect received from enemies to yourself, gaining a damage reduction effect.
00:00 - 00:20
1. 🛡️ Introduction to Reverse Chill Tech: Maximize Survivability
- ✅ The new reverse chill tech greatly enhances survivability, enough to tank Zesh's attacks with a 4.2k energy shield.
- ✅ This tech utilizes the 'As Fizzy as wrath' node to apply the chill effect received from enemies to yourself, gaining a damage reduction effect.
00:27 - 01:20
2. ⚙️ Core Mechanics: How to Utilize the 'As Fizzy as wrath' Node
- ✅ The 'As Fizzy as wrath' node reverses the increased damage taken effect when an enemy is chilled, applying it to yourself as damage reduction.
- ✅ This effect can grant about 82% damage reduction, and can increase to over 100% when attacking after being hit.
- ⚠️ However, even with 100% damage reduction, you are not completely invincible.
01:21 - 01:56
3. 🗺️ Mapping and Boss Fight Strategies: Tips for Stable Survival
- ✅ There are no major issues when mapping, but in boss fights, you might get attacked first if the boss's speed increases due to map mods.
- ✅ The damage reduction effect is triggered when you attack the enemy first, so be careful at the start of boss fights.
- ✅ Overall, it's a very tanky build with a very low death rate.
01:57 - 02:22
4. 💥 Maximize Mapping Efficiency: Utilizing Fork Skills
- ✅ Even without Cadibro's Gambit, the mapping clear speed is still good.
- ✅ Use fork skills when mapping, and use Blindside in boss fights to secure additional damage.
02:23 - 02:43
5. ❄️ Build Core: Reversing Chill Effects
- ✅ The core of the build is reversing the chill effect.
- ✅ Think of the opposite of the chill effect as speeding up, not slowing down.
02:44 - 03:13
6. 💎 Skill Gem Changes: Fork, Blindside, and Freezing Mark
- ✅ Skill gems are changed to Fork when mapping and Blindside during boss fights.
- ✅ Freezing Mark is very effective for boosting additional damage.
03:14 - 03:57
7. 🏹 New Bow Acquisition: Key Stats and Options
- ✅ I bought a new bow for 90 Divine, which is a very good price.
- ✅ The key stats of the bow are high critical chance and physical damage.
- ✅ Lightning damage increase is the easiest to obtain as the third prefix, and +3 to all attack skills and Onslaught on kill are very good options.
03:58 - 04:57
8. 💍 Gear Changes: Ring and Belt Selection Strategies
- ✅ I changed the ring to match resistances.
- ✅ It's better to use a normal belt instead of Headhunter. Headhunter is only useful in specific situations (e.g., juiced temples), and self-ignition can lead to death when fire is imbued.
- ✅ You can actually get slowed down due to the monster's chill reduction effect.
05:03 - 05:49
9. 🌳 Skill Tree Changes: Facing the Darkness and Reduced Shock Duration
- ✅ I took the 'Facing the Darkness' node in the skill tree.
- ✅ I bought the shock duration reduction node for 20 Divine, which is useful because this build sometimes shocks itself.
05:50 - 06:26
10. ⚡ Weapon Set Passive: Utilizing Thunderstorm Setup
- ✅ I maximized the shock effect by configuring a Thunderstorm setup in the second weapon set.
- ✅ I focused on critical-related stats in the first weapon set.
06:27 - 07:30
11. 🤔 Additional Considerations: Megalomaniac, CI, and Belt Options
- ✅ I'm considering a Megalomaniac jewel.
- ✅ I'm considering giving up CI (Chaos Inoculation) to increase movement speed.
- ✅ I'm debating between the Dark Throne or Ingenuity for the belt.
07:32 - 07:54
12. 🚫 Caution: Avoid 'Spirit of the Ox' Passive
- ✅ The 'Spirit of the Ox' passive should be avoided because it reduces the chill effect.
07:55 - 08:32
13. 🛡️ Additional Gear Upgrades: Better Armor and Quiver
- ✅ I'm looking for armor with better resistance options.
- ✅ I tried double corrupting the quiver but failed.
08:33 - 09:11
14. 💰 Quiver Cleanup Plan: Selling at Low Prices
- ✅ I'm planning to sell the failed quivers at low prices.