Level 99 Vigilant Strike Juggernaut^3.27

Notes

Stuff from early 2026
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#Intro
Not a new build concept here. This is a tried and true build that I have done before. 
So for those that are looking for a stable league start build, with an "off meta" skill. This is for you.
Also the archetype is nice since endurance charge stacking is just really strong. So if you don't like the playstyle of vigi strike it is pretty easy to swap to other skills.
Ancestral commander +3 endurance charge is busted for vigi strike. But even if they delete that, it will still be very strong.
In my video I will have a pinned comment that addresses any big changes GGG makes to this setup. I will also keep the video's PoB updated.
So if you don't have the latest PoB check out the video:
https://youtu.be/Rs5b0H97Bes



#Overview
League Start loadouts -> see the merciless gauntlet progression PoB
Budget Endgame loadouts -> use this PoB
Endgame Loadouts -> see the Bonk Man PoB

#Notable Changes from previous Vigilant Strike builds
 - Bloodline for 15% less physical damage taken
 - Foulborn Ambu's charge (+1 endurance chest slot) (not possible before)
 - Foulborn Kaom's Primacy (+1 endurance budget weapon)



#(This PoB) loadouts
 - Vigilant Strike "Budget" {20}
Tanky and pretty good damage, gamers that are pretty comfortable with Ubers should be able to clear them no problem.
Everything on here should be "budget"
Lot of good forbidden flesh and flames to grab... So don't feel like you have to get Unrelenting (though it is insane for defense)



##Other PoBs
#Bonk Man Vigilant Striker (All ubers cleared with ease(face tank stuff))
 - https://pobb.in/Ti_07ckbZrap
 - https://youtu.be/ZJ3aYjaI2S4
#Merciless Gauntlet Progression PoB (0 deaths made it to yellow maps)
 - https://pobb.in/vrheBEPIxIYu
 - https://youtu.be/JhCfEICWY4o



#Choosing Ascendency Node
 - +2 max endurance - mandatory
 - Toughened Skin - mandatory imo. Slows and stuns etc are just too annoying in poe. This solves them

Next determine if you want more tank or more damage.
 - more tank against small hits -> Ancestral Defiance
 - more tank against big hits -> Born Under Fire
 - more damage / clear speed -> Ancestral Echo / Ancestral Reach (do not underestimate these two. You will be clearing screens with ease)
Another note about ancestral echo. Might be able to pull off some more double damage tech if you don't mind some clunk.
Using frostblink in between your attacks on bosses will allow echo to proc on every hit.
Also finding out a way to reposition yourself automatically on every hit would be even better.

Or if you want to spice things up and run more auras and self cast warcries...
 - you could go the 200% increased warcry speed