SPECTRE AURAMANCER

BUILD

INFORMATION
This is a support build capable of activating up to 8 auras, 2 of them being curses. But don't fool yourself thinking that it can't take all the content solo, its single target damage is very respectful for a support character. It's an awesome build to have if you want to play on parties but not be entirely dependent on them.
Pros
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Spectres don't need to be casted all the time
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8 Active Auras
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Great Clear Speed
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Good single Target Damage
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Safe build, stay behind and let your minions do their job
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Awesome for Parties
Cons
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Not so Cheap
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Many Mandatory Uniques

EQUIPMENT
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BODY ARMOUR
- Shavronne's Wrappings is mandatory because it's a low life build and without it's "Chaos damage does not bypass energy shield" mod chaos damage would kill you instantly.
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WAND
- Midnight's Bargain is mandatory because it grants 1 extra Spectre, and 1 extra Zombie. Above all it also has increased minion damage and movement speed.
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SHIELD
- Prism Guardian is mandatory because Socketed gems have 25% reduced mana reservation and Blood Magic. This is a support build, so we need to get as much active auras as we can. With this shield we can get up to 8 active auras, two of them being curses.
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HELMET
- I recommend a rare Energy Shield helmet with over 250 Energy Shield, +2 level to minion gems and elemental resistances. Examples here.
- The Vertex is also a very good choice, it grants up to 304 Energy Shield, +1 to level of socketed gems and It also reduces in 50% the mana cost of your Zombies, making it possible to cast them even with all auras active. If you want a budget option to be tankier and have better zombies, this is the way to go.
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GLOVES
- Rare energy shield gloves with at least 150 Energy Shield. Examples here.
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BOOTS
- I recommend rare energy shield boots with at least 150 Energy Shield and some Elemental Resistances. Examples here.
- Bones of Ullr is a good choice if you already have a good Energy Shield pool and capped elemental resistances. These boots grant +1 level of Zombies and Spectres.
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BELT
- A rare Crystal Belt with at least 120 energy shield and some strength. Examples here.
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RING #1
- A rare Unset Ring with strength and if possible some elemental resistances. Examples here.
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RING #2
- A rare Unset Ring with dexterity and if possible some elemental resistances. Examples here.
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AMULET
- The best option for having more Survivability is the Presence of Chayula that grants 60% Chaos resistance, stun immunity and 20% of maximum life converted to Energy Shield.
- The best option for being an even better support is Solstice Vigil that allows you to have one more Curse Aura active. Details here.
- Those 2 previous amulets are not cheap, so while saving currency to buy them I have a good budget alternative for you. Sidhebreath that provides minion damage, minion life and minion speed.
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FLASKS
- Quicksilver flask for more movement speed. Look for the "Increased Duration" and "Immune to freeze and chill" mods. Examples here.
- Basalt Flask for more physical damage taken reduction, look for one with Immune to Bleeding during Flask Effect. Examples here.
- Rumis's Concoction as a defensive flask to boost your armour and block chance.
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ENCHANTMENTS
- Helmet: Spectres have 40% increased 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: Ravenous Horde (Verdant + Verdant + Opalescent)
- Alternative Option #1: Soul Thief (Sepia + Crimson + Opalescent)
- Alternative Option #2: //
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FULL BUILD ATTRIBUTE REQUIREMENTS
- Strength: 98
- Dexterity: 155
- Intelligence: 180

GEMS
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BODY ARMOUR


Raise Spectre
Spell Echo

Minion Damage



Greater Multiple Projectiles
Elemental Focus
Controlled Destruction

When facing bosses, change Greater Multiple Projectiles for Hypothermia
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WAND



Temporal Chains
Flame Dash
Blasphemy

If using Solstice Vigil, change Flame Dash for Enfeeble.
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SHIELD



Summon Skitterbots
Vaal Haste
Discipline
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HELMET




Raise Zombie
Feeding Frenzy
Empower
Minion Damage
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GLOVES




Purity of Lightning
Purity of Ice
Enlighten (level 3 or 4)
Purity of Fire
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BOOTS




Storm Burst
Desecrate
Flesh Offering
Cast While Channeling
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UNSET RING #1

Summon Stone Golem
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UNSET RING #2

Convocation
CLASS: Witch
ASCENDANCY: Necromancer
HEALTH TYPE: Energy Shield
MAIN SKILL TYPE: Minion
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 Energy Shield as the gameplay shows and I've followed the Skill Tree step by step. Can you help me?
- Look for more Energy Shield in your rare gear.
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I don't have enough Dexterity or Strength for all those gems, what can I do?