Path of Exile 2 Lightning Bow Ball Lightning ES Build Showcase T15 Mist

Swimming

Introduction

Welcome to my showcase of the Lightning Bow Ball Lightning build in Path of Exile 2. This build is a personal graduation project, utilizing the right-side Ascendancy. I chose Deadeye for its synergy with the build's core mechanics. The primary DPS source is the lightning damage from the Thunder Staff.

Defense

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Smooth start with no gear dependency.
• Can gradually upgrade from a fragile 1.5K HP build to a robust 4K ES Mist Swimming version.

Cons:

• GPU intensive; Ball Lightning can significantly drop FPS.

Leveling Strategy

Start with Storm Call Arrow for mapping due to its high damage output, despite its slower speed. For boss fights, use Storm Vortex and Thunder Staff. At level 41, transition to Shock Release and Ball Lightning to complete the damage cycle. Early on, aim to acquire Ashes of the Phoenix from the altar boss for the level 4 soul gem.

Build Mechanics

The build revolves around triggering Ball Lightning through Storm Vortex and Shock Release, which in turn activates the Thunder Staff on the ground. This setup achieves a high hit frequency of 100 hits per second, maximizing damage output.

Gear

Early Gear:

• Weapons, Quiver, Rings, Gloves: Focus on lightning damage.
• Armor, Helmet, Belt, Amulet: Prioritize high HP and resistances.
• Boots: High movement speed.
• Aim for over 1.5K HP, maxed resistances, and around 40 chaos resistance to enter the endgame.

Mid-Game Gear:

• Quiver: Prioritize lightning damage, increased damage, agility, and mana on kill.
• Weapons: High physical and lightning damage.
• Helmets and Armor: Start incorporating ES shields for defense.
• Boots: High HP and movement speed.
• Amulet: Must have 50 soul, other stats as needed.
• Rings: Supplement resistances, using catalysts for more resistance.
• Gloves: Focus on attack speed and high lightning damage.

Late-Game Gear:

Weapons: High damage, prioritize damage output over attack speed.

Quiver: Increased damage and lightning damage, high agility.

Armor: High ES and evasion.

Boots: High movement speed and shield.

Belt: Instant recovery, focusing on mana efficiency and resistances.

Gloves: High intelligence for additional lightning damage.

Jewels:

• Increase maximum energy shield, area effect, and cast speed.
• Mana on kill is also beneficial.

Flasks:

• Instant recovery flasks for HP, with belts providing 500 HP per sip, instantly refilling HP.

Skill Links

Main Skill Links:

• Lightning Arrow - Frenzy - Martial Rhythm - Rising Storm - Weight - Lightning Specialization.

Thunder Staff Links:

• Scatter - Concentrated Effect - Primal Armament - Lightning Infusion - Melee Combat.

Lightning Dash Links:

• Elemental Focus - Sacrifice - Ranged Shot - Execution - Fiery Silence.

Ashes of the Phoenix Links:

• Amplify Effect.

Storm Vortex Links:

• Chain - Excess - Release.

Shock Release Links:

• Ball Lightning - Power - Slow.

Aura Choices

Permanent Auras:

• Wind Dance and Ghost Dance. Late-game ES builds add Cold Feast.

Mapping:

• Lightning Dash and Ashes of the Phoenix.

Boss Fights:

• Shock Release.

Ascendancy and Talents

Ascendancy:

• Prioritize Flowing Wind for 30% damage reduction, useful for early game.
• Later, choose Zero Point Shot and additional arrow for boss fights.

Talents:

• Early Game: Focus on increased damage.
• Later: Choose Lightning Damage Luck for a significant damage boost.
• Endgame: Choose CI and place blue jewels for a 20% shield capacity increase.

Conclusion

This Lightning Bow Ball Lightning build is designed to handle various challenges in Path of Exile 2, offering a balance of high hit frequency and lightning damage with robust defensive capabilities. Whether you're mapping or facing tough bosses, this build provides a versatile and powerful playstyle.

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