Level 99 Blood Rage Hierophant^3.25

Notes

Hello ma boy,
In case you don't know me or you just found my channel, know that I've been playing Siege Ballista for more than 4 years now ( more than 60% of my videos are Ballista related ).
Did all the possible variations, from extreme poo-poo tier to Mirror of Kalandra items.. This version here will satisfy everyone, has the perfect balance of defenses, cost and offenses.
This build was designed to be A GREAT T16 MAP BLASTER! When the build is fully done, than it can do all in-atlas side content with ease! 
This build cannot do SIMULACRUMS, T17 MAPS & UBER MODE Pinnacle bosses! for all of these you will want to run more expensive builds.

IF DONE RIGHT, this is a very strong build! My Siege Ballista version is PRETTY CHEAP, TANKY, has GREAT DPS / AOE CLEARS
THIS IS A 100% NOOB FRIENDLY BUILD

BUILD GUIDE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eI01DMDahcM
** the build guide shows you how to BUY & CRAFT the rare items yourself ( so that you don't overpay! )

GAMEPLAY WITH THIS BUILD HERE ( ON DIFFERENT BUDGETS! ):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgQgyose17w

If you want to push this build further -> Go Check "THE UPGRADES" section from the Siege Ballista build guide here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11qb1NGOR14

DO NOT OVERPAY FOR YOUR ITEMS! Again, Go Check the Siege Ballista build guide in order to see how to craft your items! ( there is a timestamp on how to craft your rares )

For League Start scenario progression I have a full guide here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2zQ_JOVWVA

Guide on how to get cheap Timeless Jewels yourself:
"PoE 2024 - HOW TO GET YOUR TIMELESS JEWELS CHEAPER // LEAGUE START SCENARIO & THE NORMAL METHOD"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqyFu_iB-Kg

If you have questions or need further help, you can join my Discord server here:
( There is a dedicated Siege Ballista channel & hundreds of people making this build already! )

https://discord.gg/CnXzKssuDn

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COMMON MISTAKES:
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This build does a lot of damage even on a budget. If you do low DPS or die often in your maps means you messed it up!
( some ) people just rush for the POB and skip all my warnings and explanations from the BUILD GUIDE video regarding Siege Ballista and its special interactions. Don't do that!

1) NOT TAKING DEXTERITY ON THE RARE ITEMS! ( most common problem )
2) NOT TAKING "POINT BLANK" KEYSTONE / NOT USING A "Sleepless Sentries" Medium Cluster jewel ( TIP: buy it 4 or 5 Passives because it will save you 1 Skill Point )
3) NOT HAVING 20% QUALITY ON THE SIEGE BALLISTA SKILL GEM ( This is a BIG DPS LOSS! )
4) USING A LOW LEVEL SIEGE BALLISTA SKILL GEM. ( If you use a low level skill gem you deal POO-POO DPS & YOUR TOTEMS DIE FAST )
5) NOT UNLOCKING THE LABS. YOU SHOULD NOT ENTER MAPPING PHASE WITHOUT THE FIRST 3 LABS UNLOCKED! ( There is a BIG reason why we picked HIEROPHANT for this build concept! )
6) NOT USING THE RIGHT FLASKS, NOT USING FRENZY, NOT HAVING THE FRENZY SETUP CORRECTLY ( to summon the golem & curse with Frostbite )
7) DOING SOMEONE ELSE'S SIEGE BALLISTA VARIATION AND COMPLAINING HERE!
As explained, I tested all the variations possible for Siege Ballista and it took me quite some time to come up with this version. 
WHEN FINISHED, WE CAN DO ALL MAP MODIFIERS ( including no regen, elemental reflect! ), ALL EATER OF WORLDS ALTARS, 
WE ARE TANKY, SOLID DPS FOR ALL T16 IN-MAP CONTENT & MOST IMPORTANT -> THE BUILD IS VERY CHEAP TO MAKE ( Especially with league start prices! ) 

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TIPS & WARNINGS
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1) If you plan doing very juiced maps with ALTARS, YOU WILL NEED TO HAVE AN ELEMENTAL RESISTANCE OVERCAP ( more elemental resistances than needed; the more you have: the better! ). 
This is because we have map modifiers, altars modifiers, league mechanic modifiers & monster modifiers that can drastically shred your resistances up to NEGATIVE!
2) USE A HIGH LEVEL DASH SKILL + SECOND WIND // WITH QUALITY TOO! ( This will allow you to use the movement skill much more often; very helpful for moving around faster and dodging mechanics! )
3) If you are feeling bored know that you can play this build with a Headhunter belt. Yes, it works great with our ballista totems 
Do Harbingers, or any other side-content that spawns a lot of rare monsters ( like Ritual, Breach, Legions etc. )
4) This build cannot farm SIMULACRUMS, T17 MAPS  & UBER MODE PINNACLE BOSSES! For that content you will want to make Shrapnel Ballista. SHRAPNEL BALLISTA BUILD GUIDE HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8ppNWnNBmw
// You need to keep in mind the price differences! Siege Ballista can be made for as low as 8-12 Divine Orbs, while Shrapnel Ballista needs around 120 Divine Orbs.  // But know that Siege Ballista can do Blighted maps & Sanctums! which is great

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MAP MODIFIERS & EATER OF WORLDS ALTARS
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Siege Ballista REGEX FILTER:    "!gen|tal d|s rec"    ( NO REGEN, LOW RECOVERY RATE & ELEMENTAL REFLECT )

This build can do all map modifiers if you do the following: 
1) NO REGEN -> swap "INSPIRATION SUPPORT" with "LIFETAP SUPPORT" gem // This will allow you to summon totems. When life gets lower ( as you summon totems ) you will just use your LIFE FLASK.
2) LOW RECOVERY RATE -> same as with the "NO REGEN" modifier. We will swap "INSPIRATION SUPPORT" with "LIFETAP SUPPORT" gem. 
// Know that if you take too many "%map explicit modifier" atlas nodes your less recovery rate can exceed 100% and you will not regen at all ( LIFE FLASK WILL NOT HEAL YOU )
3) ELEMENTAL REFLECT -> "Awakened Elemental Damage with attacks" support gem ( LEVEL 5 or higher ) allows your totems to be immune to elemental reflect. 
But you are not! Your manaforged arrows setup will shoot with frenzy and you will instantly get 1 shoted! 
The quick fix is to remove "MANAFORGE ARROWS" from the bow setup for that particular map and you will be fine. 
// Also know that this build can do ELEMENTAL REFLECT even without the "Awakened Elemental Damage with attacks" support gem ( just resummon your totems as they die )

---ALTAR MODIFIERS--- 
Because we swapped to INSPIRATION/MANAFORGED ARROWS we can no longer do all the altar modifiers! Avoid "% less recovery rate for each ENDURANCE CHARGE" ( we have 4x endurance charges and thats pretty bad! ) 
// A quick fix is to swap the "INSPIRATION SUPPORT" with "LIFETAP SUPPORT" gem. Do this swap in case you have a valuable altar like a "Divine Orb altar"

Good luck! )