Vortex Gaming

This build aims for a Stasis Titan build that differentiates itself from the existing 'Storm's Howl' build. The core playstyle is to trap enemies in Stasis and dive in like a 'heat-seeking missile.' It's a unique method that utilizes the Titan's charge ability to directly hit Stasis crystals and enemies, dealing damage.
· Core Gear:
- Exotic Armor: Icefall Mantle - Upon using your class ability, it freezes nearby enemies and grants you maximum Frost Armor instantly. Frost Armor provides 50% damage resistance at 8 stacks.
- Super: Glacial Quake
- Armor Set: Siege Breaker - When using sword attacks, it restores grenade and class ability energy. After defending and attacking, sword damage and range increase, and you gain double ability energy.
· Key Abilities:
- Melee Attack: Shiver Strike
- Barricade: Rally Barricade
- Grenade: Glacier Grenade - Creates 5 Stasis shards inside, providing about 100 health recovery.

The core of this build is to maximize the synergy and combination of Stasis abilities.

· Key Abilities and Effects:

Ability	Details
Cryoclasm (Aspect 1)	· Slide into frozen enemies or Stasis crystals to shatter them instantly. · Slide distance increases by 50% every 2 seconds. · This ability gives the build its 'charge' feel and is used in conjunction with grenades or class abilities.
Tectonic Harvest (Aspect 2)	· Shattering enemies or Stasis crystals generates Stasis shards. · Stasis shards restore 1 stack of Frost Armor and 10 health. · Picking up shards restores 12.5% melee ability energy.
Icefall Mantle (Exotic Armor)	· Upon using your class ability, it freezes nearby enemies and grants you maximum Frost Armor instantly. · With the combination of 'Icefall Mantle' and the 'Whispers of Rime' fragment, you always maintain 8 stacks (50% damage resistance) of Frost Armor.

· Play Loop:
- Throw a Glacier Grenade and slide to freeze enemies.
- Use your class ability to freeze nearby enemies and gain Frost Armor.
- Charge into frozen enemies or Stasis crystals to shatter them and generate Stasis shards.
- Recover health and gain melee ability energy from the generated Stasis shards.

The 'Siege Breaker' armor set is a key element that maximizes this build's survivability.

· Siege Breaker Set Bonus:

Set Bonus	Details
2-Piece Bonus	· Hitting enemies with your sword restores 3% grenade and class ability energy each.
4-Piece Bonus	· After defending for 1 second and attacking, gain the following effects (lasts 7 seconds): - 100% increased sword damage - 100% increased sword charge distance - Double ability energy restoration (based on 2-piece bonus)

· Overwhelming Survivability:
- The combination of the Siege Breaker set's ability energy restoration, Icefall Mantle's instant Frost Armor generation, and Glacier Grenade's health recovery makes for nearly unkillable gameplay.
- Especially when Siege Breaker is active, you can use grenades and class abilities every few seconds, allowing for constant health recovery and enemy control.
- This build's strong survivability allows for stable combat even near bosses and demonstrates superior damage resistance compared to meta builds.

Fragment and other ability settings to enhance the build's completeness.

· Recommended Fragments:

Fragment	Effect
Conduction	Stasis shards travel further to you.
Refraction	Defeating enemies after using a grenade or class ability restores grenade and class ability energy.
Rime	Shattering Stasis crystals or frozen enemies grants a temporary shield.
Shards	Picking up Stasis shards restores melee ability energy.
Torment	Defeating enemies with your melee ability grants more ability energy.

· Fragment Choice Flexibility:
- Fragments like 'Shards' and 'Torment' can be replaced with others depending on your playstyle. However, additional ability energy restoration is core to the build, so choose carefully.
· Playstyle:
- This build strongly recommends a very aggressive playstyle. As the name 'Ice Crash Titan' suggests, you need to actively charge at enemies, utilizing Stasis abilities and your sword.

Recommended swords and weapon combinations to maximize the build's core ability energy restoration.

· Recommended Swords:

Sword	Features and Recommendation Reason
Praxic Blade	· Impact attacks freeze enemies, triggering 'Tectonic Harvest' more often. · Amplified by the 'Hyper Blade' effect. · Provides strong damage and Anti-Barrier capabilities.
Ergo Sum	· Very effective for activating 'Siege Breaker.' · With fast attack speeds like Vortex Frame, it lands many hits, quickly restoring ability energy. · The combo of a heavy attack followed by grenade and class ability use is simple. · The Caster Frame's dodge ability allows activation of 'Siege Breaker' even from long range.

· Other Weapon Recommendations:
- This build already possesses strong Area of Effect (AoE) capabilities, so instead of additional AoE damage, weapons with high accuracy at long range and critical hit potential are recommended.
- Examples: Machine Guns, Sniper Rifles, Bows, etc.
· Build Advantages:
- Through the 'Siege Breaker' set bonus using swords and Stasis ability synergy, you can continuously restore ability energy, performing both offense and defense simultaneously.

This build offers flexibility in stat distribution, but a few key aspects need consideration.

· Recommended Stats:
- Discipline and Class Ability: Investing heavily to reduce ability cooldowns is crucial.
- Resilience: A high Class Ability stat provides 40 shield, which, combined with the Frost Armor's damage resistance, further enhances survivability.
- The build's inherent survivability is very high, so focusing on reducing cooldowns for aggressive play is recommended.

· Mod Setup (3 Types):
- Core Mod: Elemental Charge
- Grants Armor Charge upon picking up Stasis shards.
- This build generates many Stasis shards, allowing for continuous Armor Charge.
- Type 1: Special Finisher
- Continuously replenishes weapon ammo, useful when using swords that consume a lot of ammo.
- Type 2: Weapon Surge
- Increases weapon damage by 17%, enhancing offensive power. Choose Surge mods according to your weapon's element.
- Type 3: (Additional Option)
- Using 'Absorption' mods can grant Void shields and restore health, but it's not essential due to the build's excellent self-healing capabilities.

Season artifact mods and a final evaluation of the build.

· Season Artifact Mods:
- Prioritize offensive and ammo-related mods that synergize well with the 'Siege Breaker' build.
- Health recovery through 'Absorption' mods can be sufficiently replaced by the build's inherent survivability, making it more efficient to focus on offensive power or ammo replenishment.

· Final Build Evaluation:
- This 'Ice Crash Titan' build offers overwhelming survivability and a unique playstyle.
- The method of charging directly at enemies using Stasis abilities and swords is highly satisfying, demonstrating superior damage resistance compared to most meta builds.
- If you want to experience near-invincible survivability, this build is highly recommended.