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If you're aiming to hit level 100 and complete all 40 challenges in the current Path of Exile league, you need a powerful, versatile, and efficient build. After extensive testing and tweaking, I found the perfect build: the Holy Relic Poison Necromancer. This build not only clears content quickly but also handles Uber bosses and Tier 17 maps with ease. Inspired by Baylor Mage's setup, I've made some modifications to optimize it further. Here's a comprehensive guide to setting up and playing this build to achieve your league goals.

 

Build Overview

 

Key Requirements

 

    • Fast Clearing: To complete grinds quickly.

    • Uber Boss Viability: For conditional challenges.

    • Handling Tier 17 Maps: Including bosses with high pack size and specific ability challenges.

    • Ease of Setup: Minimal complexity in gearing and gameplay.

    • Affordability: Accessible to a wide range of players.

 

Core Skills

 

    • Holy Relic of Conviction: Main damage-dealing skill.

    • Lancing Steel: Triggers the Holy Relic's Nova.

 

Primary Features

 

    • Holy Relics: Summon three holy relics using Jeofrey's Crest Helmet.

    • Lancing Steel: Hits multiple targets, triggering Holy Relic Novas.

    • Defense: High life gain on hit, block chance, and various damage mitigations.

 

Setup and Gear

 

Gems and Links

 

Main Skill Setup (Holy Relic)

 

    • Holy Relic of Conviction (21/20)

    • Enhance Support (Level 3)

    • Empower Support

    • Awakened Added Chaos Damage

    • Awakened Void Manipulation

    • Awakened Minion Damage

 

Trigger Setup (Lancing Steel)

 

    • Lancing Steel

    • Life Gain on Hit

    • Withering Touch

    • Returning Projectiles

 

Support Skills

 

    • Shield Charge + Flame Dash: For mobility.

    • Convocation: Manually or with the Numlock trick for automated usage.

    • Generosity Support + Malevolence: Increased damage output.

    • Determination: Defense boost.

    • Tempest Shield: Extra block chance and shock immunity.

 

Specters

 

    • Pale Seraphim and Arena Master: Provide buffs and debuffs.

    • Feeding Frenzy and Meat Shield: Balance between offensive and defensive behavior.

 

Gear

 

Mandatory Items

 

    • Dialla's Malefaction: Boosts skill levels and quality.

    • Jeofrey's Crest: Enables three holy relics.

    • Aegis Aurora: Provides additional defense.

    • Replica Dragonfang's Flight: Increases reservation efficiency and skill levels.

    • Asenath's Gentle Touch: Applies curses on hit, improving clear speed.

 

Weapon Crafting

 

    • Base: Fast sword with desirable synthesized implicit.

    • Crafting Method: Use Essences of Fear for minion damage and annul undesirable mods.

    • Final Mods: Trigger, hits can't be evaded, attack speed, and plus one to socketed gems.

 

Accessories

 

    • Rings: Prioritize life, resistances, and mana cost reduction.

    • Belt: Darkness Enthroned for its powerful jewel slots.

 

Flasks

 

    • Quicksilver Flask: Movement speed.

    • Quartz Flask: Block and stun recovery.

    • Sulphur Flask: Reduced curse effect.

    • Granite Flask: Armor boost.

    • Unique Flask (e.g., Bottled Faith): Enhances damage and survivability.

 

Playstyle and Tips

 

Breakpoints

 

    • Cooldown Recovery: Aim for 52% (minimum) to 128% for optimal Holy Relic Nova triggers.

 

Defensive Mechanics

 

    • Life Gain on Hit: Provides significant recovery.

    • Block: High block chance with Aegis Aurora.

    • Critical Strike Immunity: Jeofrey’s Crest and other sources.

 

Specters Management

 

    • Arena Master and Pale Seraphim: Buffs and debuffs.

    • Summon Chaos Golem: Adds physical damage reduction.

 

Situational Adaptations

 

    • Boss Fights: Swap flasks and adjust skill usage for specific encounters.

    • High Modifier Maps: Pay attention to dangerous map modifiers and adjust gear accordingly.

 

Final Thoughts

 

The Holy Relic Poison Necromancer build is a powerful, versatile, and efficient choice for achieving level 100 and completing all 40 challenges in Path of Exile's current league. With its strong clearing capabilities, Uber boss viability, and robust defenses, it is well-suited for tackling the game's toughest content. The build is also relatively easy to set up and affordable, making it accessible to a wide range of players. Follow this guide, tweak as needed, and you'll be on your way to conquering the league's challenges in no time.

 

By following this guide and implementing the recommended gear and strategies, you should find yourself well Path Of Exile Items to tackle Path of Exile's most challenging content with ease. Happy hunting, Exiles!