ONE-TAP THE WHOLE SCREEN! - Ground Slam Slayer Leaguestarter [PoE 3.25]

Zizaran
24 Jul 202409:44

TLDRIn this video, Cin collaborates with melee expert K to introduce a new Path of Exile 3.25 league starter build: Ground Slam Slayer. The build is designed for both mapping and bossing, with an emphasis on movement and attack exertion. It features automation options and a balance between damage, tankiness, and survivability. Key elements include the use of Writhing Jar for consistent leech, and the Precision Technique for increased attack damage without critical strikes. The build is intended to be accessible and effective for both new and experienced players, with K providing support and guidance throughout the league.

Takeaways

  • 🔥 The video is a collaboration with melee expert K, focusing on a Ground Slam Slayer build for the upcoming Path of Exile (PoE) 3.25 league.
  • 🎮 The build is designed for both mapping and bossing, with adjustments made for the new league mechanics.
  • 🚀 The gameplay footage is from before the 3.25 patch, so the performance may differ once the league is live.
  • 💪 The build is expected to be powerful with many buffs, and it will play similarly to other slam builds with a focus on moving and exerting attacks.
  • 🔄 There will be two versions of the build: one with automated skill exertion and one with manual exertion.
  • 📈 The build guides will be using Path of Building for character setup, with a step-by-step leveling system and respec points included.
  • 💰 Tips are provided for transferring gems and farming for the ground-shaking gem, which is crucial for the build.
  • 🛡️ The build does not focus on suppression, making gearing easier with a focus on life, armor, and resists.
  • 💎 Writhing Jar is used for the Slayer ascendancy, providing consistent leech and damage reduction.
  • 🌟 The build uses the Flagellant prefix for the jewel, which is beneficial for maintaining endurance charges during combat.
  • 📊 The build aims for high accuracy to utilize the Precise Technique node effectively, which provides a significant damage boost.

Q & A

  • What is the main focus of the video?

    -The main focus of the video is to introduce a League starter build for the upcoming 3.25 league in Path of Exile, specifically a Ground Slam Slayer build.

  • Who is collaborating on this build?

    -The build is a collaboration with the melee expert known as 'K'.

  • What are the two ways to play the build as mentioned in the script?

    -The two ways to play the build are by auto-exerting with the new gem or by manually pressing all the War Cry keys.

  • How often do you need to cast Intimidating Cry?

    -You need to cast Intimidating Cry every three attacks.

  • What is the importance of using Path of Building for this build?

    -Path of Building is used to provide a step-by-step guide for leveling and respeccing, making it easier for players to follow the build.

  • What is the significance of the changes in the upcoming 3.25 league for this build?

    -The changes in the upcoming 3.25 league include buffs that will make the build stronger than what is shown in the gameplay footage.

  • Why is Writhing Jar used in this build?

    -Writhing Jar is used to maintain leech at all times, which is crucial for recovery and damage reduction, and it also helps with gaining additional effects like Onslaught and Frenzy Charges.

  • What is the role of the Flagellant's prefix in the build?

    -The Flagellant's prefix provides three endurance charges when hit by an enemy, which helps regain some of the fast charges, especially while mapping and in boss fights.

  • How does the build handle resistances?

    -The build does not specifically focus on getting resistances on certain gear pieces, but rather aims to cap resistances overall, with Amethyst rings helping early on.

  • What is the strategy for using Ground Slam and Earth Slam in this build?

    -Ground Slam is used for the entire progression and smaller bosses, while Earth Slam is used for pinnacle bosses, Ubers, and to get Watchstones, requiring minimal changes to the setup.

  • What is the importance of Precision Technique in this build?

    -Precision Technique provides 40% more attack damage if the accuracy rating is higher than the maximum life, but it prevents critical strikes, so maintaining a high accuracy is crucial.

Outlines

00:00

🔥 Introducing the Ground Slam Build for the 325 League

The script introduces a new build for the upcoming 325 league in the game, featuring a collaboration with 'Melee God K'. This build is intended to be a strong contender and is described as a 's' tier build, suggesting high performance. The build is a League starter, implying it's beginner-friendly and will have support from the community. The gameplay footage is noted to be from before the 325 league, so it may not fully represent the build's performance in the new league. The build is focused on ground slamming, with two versions: one automated and one manual. The script also mentions the importance of exerting attacks and using war cries, with 'Intimidating Cry' being the skill with the least exertion required. The build is expected to be strong in mapping and bossing, with potential for high damage output and survivability.

05:00

💪 In-Depth Analysis of the Ground Slam Build's Mechanics and Gear

This paragraph delves into the specifics of the Ground Slam build, discussing the use of the Writhing Jar and the benefits of being a Slayer for the build. It explains how the build maintains life leech, gains damage, and utilizes unkill effects. The script also covers the importance of the 'Precision Technique' mechanic, which provides a significant damage boost if the character's accuracy is higher than their maximum life. The build's gearing is discussed, emphasizing the focus on life, armor, and resistances, with the use of common items rather than uniques. The script also addresses the build's progression, from early game to endgame, and how it scales with level and gear upgrades. The video script concludes with advice on how to avoid common mistakes with the build and how to maintain the required accuracy for the 'Precision Technique' mechanic.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Ground Slam

Ground Slam is a skill in the game Path of Exile that allows the player to slam the ground, damaging enemies in an area around them. In the context of the video, Ground Slam is the central mechanic of the build being discussed. The video showcases how effective this skill can be when properly utilized and built around, emphasizing its potential for both mapping and bossing.

💡League Starter

A 'League Starter' in Path of Exile refers to a character build that is specifically designed to start and progress through a new league. The video is a collaboration with a melee expert to create a starter build for the upcoming 3.25 league, aiming to provide viewers with a strong and effective starting point for the new league.

💡Melee

Melee in gaming refers to close combat fighting, where the player engages enemies at close range. The video focuses on a melee build, which is centered around physical attacks and the use of skills like Ground Slam. It highlights the importance of melee builds in the game and provides tips for optimizing melee combat.

💡Exert

In the context of Path of Exile, 'exert' refers to a mechanic where certain skills can be used to empower attacks. The video discusses how to manage the exert mechanic with the new gem, allowing for more efficient use of attacks and skills, which is crucial for maximizing damage output in this build.

💡War Cries

War Cries are support skills in Path of Exile that provide various benefits to the player and nearby allies. The video mentions the importance of managing War Cries, particularly in terms of exerting attacks, to maintain buffs and enhance combat effectiveness.

💡Path of Building

Path of Building is a third-party tool for Path of Exile that allows players to plan and optimize their character builds. The video mentions using Path of Building for the build showcased, indicating that it provides a step-by-step guide for leveling and optimizing the build.

💡Respec

A 'respec' in gaming refers to the ability to reset a character's skill points, allowing for changes to their build. The video discusses the ease of respeccing in the new league, thanks to certain mechanics like automation setup and blood magic, which simplify the process of adjusting a character's build.

💡Endurance Charges

Endurance Charges are a defensive mechanic in Path of Exile that provide damage reduction and other benefits when active. The video explains how the build utilizes Endurance Charges, particularly with the buff to this mechanic, to enhance survivability during combat.

💡Writhing Jar

Writhing Jar is a unique flask in Path of Exile that provides life leech and other effects. The video discusses the use of Writhing Jar in the build to maintain life leech, which is crucial for sustaining health during combat and ensuring survivability.

💡Slayer

Slayer is an ascendancy class in Path of Exile that focuses on high damage output and certain utility skills. The video mentions that the build is a Slayer, which influences the choice of skills and playstyle, emphasizing high damage and the use of Writhing Jar for additional effects.

💡Precision Technique

Precision Technique is a notable passive skill in Path of Exile that grants increased attack damage if the character's accuracy rating is higher than their maximum life. The video explains the importance of this notable for the build, as it provides a significant damage boost, but requires careful management of accuracy relative to life.

Highlights

Great Bast is a cursed land, making it a challenging location to settle.

Cin introduces a collaboration with melee God K for the upcoming 3.25 league.

The build is a Slayer ground slam focused on strength.

The build will be showcased with excitement due to its potential.

The build is designed to be a League starter with support from card.

The gameplay footage is from before 3.25, so it's not fully representative of the final build.

The build will be strong with many buffs, and will play similarly to other slam builds.

There will be two versions of the build: one automated and one manual.

Intimidating Cry will have less exert, requiring less frequent casting.

The build is useful for both mapping and bossing, with adjustments for each.

Path of Building will be used, with a step-by-step guide for leveling and respecing.

Gearing tips are provided, including early and end-game gear suggestions.

Writhing Jar is used for consistent leech and damage.

The build uses the Flagellant prefix for endurance charge generation.

Jewel choices are discussed, with a focus on global physical damage and life.

The build aims for high life, leech, and damage, with over 7K life at level 95.

For bosses, the build will switch to Earth Slam for increased single-target damage.

Precision Technique is explained, emphasizing the need for high accuracy over life for increased damage.

The build is expected to be solid and effective for the league start.

Melee God K will be league starting the build and is available for support and questions.