PoE Bane Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur

The Bane skill in Path of Exile 3.25 is a powerful chaos-based spell that applies a debuff to enemies in an area, dealing chaos damage over time. When used with linked hex curses, Bane not only applies these curses but also increases the damage and duration of the debuff for each hex applied. This build focuses on maximizing the effectiveness of Bane by combining it with multiple hex curses and enhancing its damage over time potential.

Key Mechanics

Bane

  • Type: Chaos, Trigger, Spell, AoE, Duration, Hex
  • Level: 20 (Max)
  • Cost: 20 Mana
  • Cast Time: 0.60 sec
  • Quality: +20%
  • Requirements: Level 70, 155 Int

Skill Mechanics:

  • Chaos Damage: Bane deals substantial base chaos damage over time to enemies within its area of effect.
  • Hex Curses: When linked with hex curses, Bane applies these curses to affected enemies, increasing its debuff’s damage and duration.
  • Damage Scaling: The skill’s damage is scaled by modifiers to spell damage and chaos damage over time.
  • Hex Synergy: The more hexes applied, the higher the damage and longer the duration of Bane’s debuff.

Skill Stats:

  • Base Chaos Damage: 1075.5 per second
  • Base Duration: 2.00 seconds
  • Radius: 2.4 metres
  • More Damage per Curse Applied: 42%
  • Increased Debuff Duration per Curse Applied: 50%
  • Increased Curse Effect: 20%
  • Reduced Curse Effect: 25%

PoE Bane Build 3.25

Recommended Curses and Links

To maximize Bane’s potential, it’s crucial to select hex curses that synergize well with the skill. Here are some recommended curses and links:

  1. Despair: Increases chaos damage taken by enemies.
  2. Enfeeble: Reduces damage dealt by enemies.
  3. Temporal Chains: Slows enemies and increases the duration of other debuffs on them.
  4. Punishment: Increases damage taken by enemies when they are hit.

Link Setup:

  • Bane – Despair, Enfeeble, Temporal Chains, Punishment.

Gear Recommendations

Weapons:

  • Wands or Sceptres: Look for ones with increased spell damage, chaos damage, and cast speed.

Armor:

  • Chest Armor: Prioritize increased maximum life, energy shield, resistances, and spell damage.
  • Helm, Gloves, Boots: Look for increased life, resistances, and energy shield.

Jewelry:

  • Amulet and Rings: Focus on increased chaos damage, spell damage, and resistances.

Flasks:

  • Utility Flasks: Use flasks that boost damage, provide life recovery, and mitigate damage taken.

Passive Skill Tree

Focus:

  • Invest in nodes that enhance chaos damage, spell damage, and damage over time.
  • Include nodes that increase energy shield and life for better survivability.

Keystones:

  • Chaos Inoculation: Converts life to energy shield, making you immune to chaos damage.
  • Wicked Ward: Provides faster energy shield recharge.
  • Vile Bastion: Grants energy shield regeneration and immunity to stun while you have energy shield.

Playstyle and Tips

  1. Positioning: Stay at a safe distance from enemies while casting Bane to apply curses and deal damage over time.
  2. Curse Management: Ensure all linked curses are applied to maximize Bane’s damage and duration.
  3. Survivability: Utilize energy shield and life flasks to sustain through tough encounters.

Example Bane Setup

Bane Link Setup:

  • Bane – Despair, Enfeeble, Temporal Chains, Punishment.

Defensive Setup:

  • Discipline (Aura for increased energy shield)
  • Shield Charge or Flame Dash (for mobility)
  • Immortal Call (linked with Cast when Damage Taken)

Conclusion

The Bane build in Path of Exile 3.25 offers a unique playstyle that combines powerful chaos damage over time with the utility of multiple hex curses. By optimizing gear, passive skill tree nodes, and curse selection, players can create a formidable build that excels in both damage output and crowd control. Experiment with different curse combinations and gear setups to find the perfect balance for your playstyle. Embrace the power of Bane and watch as your enemies succumb to its devastating effects!

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