[3.9?] Sidefx Frost Blades - Hyped for Support +

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This guide will be getting a 3.9 update to it, just be patient and give me a couple days into the league. Super hyped hope you are as well! Will be live the whole weekend for any questions.



Hello, I'm Sidefxmayinclde
I played Frostblades since (2.5) (100% fire conversion 2h) and did a lot of theory crafting on my stream toward this build, so with that said I present the 3.0 version of Frostblades. This guide will be updated overtime with more information as i progress into the league.
UPDATE:1 - Upgraded current gear/links in gear, also posted current flasks
UPDATE:2 - Changed the build to Duelweild claws, also changed the tree around. I found
UPDATE:3 -Currently updating the guide for 3.0 play testing on beta and trying out new things will keep updated in for comments.
UPDATE:4 All trees and the guide have been updated to 3.0 passive trees and added a Path of Building to the page. I highly suggest you follow it for 3.0 update for gems ect.
this version does more damage, you lose a little life but over all better. This version was also used to kill Shaper/guardians. Waiting on Uber atziri.
UPDATE:5/6 - added updated PoB, Added updated Gem links below also added updated Flask and Ascendancy
UPDATE:7 - Added FAQ section, Pros and cons section and updated title to not be "misleading"
UPDATE:8 (3.1) Uploaded 3.1 Path of building, Added the new gems set ups (can change) Added new Faq questions and Pros/cons,
UPDATE:9 (3.1) Added New PoB w/ updated tree/gems, added a "3.1 so Far" section, Uploaded my current gear and some explanations on gear I have tested. Updated the Gem link section!! Also upload the new Skilltree. Any questions please ask. More updates in the future as we progress.
UPDATE:9.5 Fixed the Skilltree on bottom was showing the old tree sorry!
UPDATE:9.6 Added "gear to aim for" section
UPDATE: 10.0 (3.2) The build was hardly effected by the changes in 3.2, all we lost was 12% move speed from ascendancy which honestly isn't that big of a deal as we still FLY through maps. ** Updated the Final skill tree, and all the lving trees before it are just fine. Gear section will be updated over the league as We see what new items/old items we can use on the build. Any questions feel free to ask, or if something is missing please post* See you in game! ** Also added my standard FB toon to show his gear*
UPDATE:11 (3.3) Added new variant Deadeye frostblades *with help from my friend leech* 2.2m dps!
UPDATE:12 (3.5) Added a new 3.5 PoB for raider Frostblades with some new gear choices. (guide will be touched up when i can)
UPDATE:13 (3.6) 3/12/2019 - NEW UPDATED POB for 3.6! Tons of Dps! 6.3m Clear and 3.6m Shaper!

Some of this guide made seem out of place or no in the Path of building. It's hard to 100% upkeep every guide I have. Always follow the POB any questions you could always ask!


PoB Frostblades 3.6



I AM NOT PLAYING THIS AS MY LEAGUE STARTER 3.6 AS I WANTED TO PLAY SOMETHING ELSE (im always playing FB)

FAQ - READ THIS FIRST


Pros


Cons


Videos

Introduction/Mechanics:

This build focuses on high attack speed to unleash a series of chaining projectiles with 86% cold pen, high crit chance and amazing attack speed in a almost 360 radius around you , killing everything that dares come close.
The weapon range increases with each level of Frost Blades , so even if it is a melee skill , with good positioning , you will be out of harms way most of the times you`re in a fight.
It is a full Elemental build at 100% cold conversion , dealing no physical damage , therefore physical reflect mods will not affect you.
Clear speed wise , whilst not competing with Vaal Spark (dead) , it is faster than most builds out there and somewhat cheaper.
Just a 4-Link setup can get you up to T10 maps if you`re careful.
This is a Softcore build. If you want to play Hardcore , just make sure you pick more Life nodes rather than Damage nodes.



Any questions please feel free to ask on my stream! Www.twitch.tv/Sidefxmayinclde or Click this image! please dont forget to FOLLOW to know when i go live!




3.1/3.2 So FAR


Bandits :


Required Uniques:




My Standard FB




Gear to Aim for!





My current items




Stat Priority/Flask




Gem links


Ascendancy:


90 points:[spoiler] http://poeurl.com/bpLH - Wasp nest fist weapons are AMAZING starter weapons before Touch of anguish!
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120 points: 3.6* UPDATED 03/12/2018
[spoiler] In the final tree you respec some nodes and transition into DW and crit
http://poeurl.com/cjZw[/spoiler] [/spoiler]

Tips and tricks:


1. Make sure you position yourself correctly at ALL times , it will make the game easier and safer. Good positioning is key and will come with experience.
2. The passive skill tree is a guide , if you at any given time feel that you lack either damage or life , feel free to pick it ,this will not affect your progression at all.
3. Use Frost Blades/Wild Strike for leveling , but remember to keep Frost Blades in your free sockets if you decide not to actively use them so you can continue leveling it.
4. You can use ANY weapon to level! ( I recommend 2x Foils for crit/attack speed) Feel free to pick your leveling weapons yourself,whether it`s an Axe , Mace or Sword.
5. With 86% cold pen, your single target wont be lacking as hard as it may have in the past with the skill. The initial hit does a decent chunk.
6. Your tooltip DPS will NOT show your true damage as it only counts Frost Blades initial damage which is not a projectile attack. Your true damage should be almost triple what your tooltip dps says.

Check out my most recent build!


My other builds


3.2 Poets pen/Perm Immortal Call - Scion - https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/2058607
3.0 Kaio-Ken Scion Discharge : https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1991163
3.0 Mjolner Velocity: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1947046
2.6 Dreamfeather Wildstrike: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1877155
3.1 Caustic arrow: Occultist https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1886332
3.1 Caustic arrow: Trickster https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1931405
3.0 Dark Harakiri: https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/1968608

Nice and in-depth guide. Looking forward to when you post videos to go along with it

Very nice Guide. It is easy for me to follow. Looking forward to see the video version of the guide. Thanks for the great guide. Keep up the awesome work!!!!

The unique gem only gives Cold Pen on the initial melee hit right? So the rest of the projectiles shouldn't benefit from it at all? Unless I'm mistaking how Frost Blade works.

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Reiv_Corvus написал:

The unique gem only gives Cold Pen on the initial melee hit right? So the rest of the projectiles shouldn't benefit from it at all? Unless I'm mistaking how Frost Blade works.

When a item states it as a "whole" aka Frost Blades the projectile is not a separate skill but part of the skill.

This looks like it will be a fun and exciting build. Hope to see some Vids soon and will check out the stream in the meantime.

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When a item states it as a "whole" aka Frost Blades the projectile is not a separate skill but part of the skill.

Hm that seems to contradict with everything I've read from GGG. If that were the case it would just say "Frost Blades damage penetrates 15% cold resistance", instead of specifying "Frost Blades melee damage"?

videos plz?

Im currently live video should be up in a day or so. :)

You can save a point by pathing differently. Instead of 10 int you can grab +30 (which will be kinda must).

www.poeurl.com/8zT

a bit low on life tho