DARK PACT TOTEM
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BUILD

INFORMATION
This is a Hierophant based build focusing on Totems of the Skill Dark Pact using the unique ring Astral Projector. This is a very beginner friendly build because it's very safe and easy to play. If you are part of the Totem Master Race, this build is totally for you.
Pros
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Cheap
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Easy to play
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Good currency farmer
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Safe playstyle
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Easy endgame
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Reflect isn't a problem
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Awesome single target damage
Cons
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Passive playstyle
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Vulnerable to projectiles
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Mandatory Ring is expensive during the first days of a new League

EQUIPMENT
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BODY ARMOUR
- I recommend Carcass Jack. It grants up to 70 Life, 12% to all elemental resistances, 202 Energy Shield, 50% Area of Effect and 50% Area Damage.
- If you have more currency look for a rare body armour with lots of life, at least 100 Energy Shield, +x% to Spell critical strike chance and x% of maximum life as extra energy shield. Examples here.
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WEAPON
- I recommend Cerberus Limb, it grants up to 100% increased spell damage and 20% increased cast speed.
- If you have more currency you can buy a rare wand with at least 30% cast speed, some spell damage and critical strike chance for spells. Examples here.
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SHIELD
- You need a shield with some life and +1 Totem. Examples here.
- If you have more currency you can buy one with Energy Shield, some life, some spell damage and critical strike chance for spells. Examples here.
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HELMET
- I recommend The Brine Crown, it grants up to 100 life, 126 energy shield, 50% cold resistance and freeze immunity.
- If you have more currency you can buy a rare helmet with life, energy shield and nearby enemies have -9% to chaos resistance. Examples here.
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GLOVES
- Rare gloves with life, elemental resistances and energy shield. Examples here.
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BOOTS
- Rare boots with movement speed, life, elemental resistances and energy shield. Examples here.
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BELT
- A rare belt with life and elemental resistances. Examples here.
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RING #1
- Astral Projector is mandatory for this build because it allows our totems to cast Dark Pact direct on enemies.
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RING #2
- A rare ring with Life, Elemental Resistances and some Strength. Examples here.
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AMULET
- A rare amulet with life, elemental resistances and dexterity. Examples here.
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FLASKS
- Divine Life Flasks. Look for mods like ''instant recovery'', ''removes bleeding'' and ''removes freeze''. Examples here and here.
- Diamond Flask for more critical strikes. Look for mods like "increased duration" and "increased armour during flask effect". Examples here.
- Quicksilver Flask for more movement and clear speed. Look for mods like "increased duration" and "increased movement speed during flask effect". Examples here.
- A Rumi's Concoction grants extra block chance and armour.
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ENCHANTMENTS
- Helmet: Dark Pact Damage
- Gloves: Of Reflection
- Boots: Movement Speed
P.S. Enchantments are not super important, so don't feel bad if you don't have the right ones ;)
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RECOMMENDED ANOINTMENTS
- First Choice: Ironwood (Clear + Amber + Teal)
- Alternative Option #1: //
- Alternative Option #2: //
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FULL BUILD ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTS
- Strength: 155
- Dexterity: 70
- Intelligence: 155

GEMS
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BODY ARMOUR


Dark Pact
Spell Totem



Multiple Totem
Void Manipulation
Increased Area of Effect (If 5 Linked)

When facing big bosses replace Increased Area of Effect with Concentrated Effect for more damage.

Controlled Destruction (If 6 Sockets Linked)
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GLOVES


Wither
Infused Channeling

Arcane Surge (level 16)

Faster Casting
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BOOTS OR HELMET



Flame Dash
Second Wind
Steelskin

Increased Duration
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BOOTS OR HELMET




Arcanist Brand
Purifying Flame
Increased Duration
Despair
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MAIN HAND

Summon Skitterbots


Enlighten
Clarity
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OFF-HAND

Vaal Blight


Increased Duration
Vaal Righteous Fire
SUMMARY
CLASS: Templar
ASCENDANCY: Hierophant
HEALTH TYPE: Hybrid
MAIN SKILL TYPE: Totem
COST: $$$$$
DIFFICULTY: 2/5
STARTER VIABLE: No
BEGINNER FRIENDLY: Yes
GAMEPLAY: Here
THIS BUILD'S FAQ
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Is there a good place to buy unique items?
- Not only for unique items, poe.trade or pathofexile.com/trade are great websites for trading your items.
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I'm lvl 40 and I'm dying a lot, what can I do?
- Please take a look at your Elemental Resistances, they are really important for your survivability. After lvl 40 try to keep at least 50% of each. The meximum is 75%, try to reach that when on end game.
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I don't have as much HP as the gameplay shows and I've followed the Skill Tree step by step. Can you help me?
- Look for more HP at your rare gear. You can have ''+89 to maximum life'' on your helmet for instance.
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You say the build is cheap, but a 6 Linked body armour is expensive. How?