PoE Kinetic Blast of Clustering Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur

Kinetic Blast of Clustering is an exciting variation of the traditional Kinetic Blast skill in Path of Exile 3.25. This build leverages the power of area explosions to deal massive physical damage to clusters of enemies, making it ideal for players who enjoy clearing large packs quickly. This guide will cover the key mechanics, recommended gear, passive skill tree, and gameplay tips for maximizing the potential of this build.

Key Mechanics

Kinetic Blast of Clustering

• Type: Attack, Projectile, AoE, Physical
• Level: 20 (Max)
• Cost: 9 Mana
• Attack Speed: 115% of base
• Attack Damage: 100% of base
• Quality: +20%
• Requirements: Level 70, 155 Int

Skill Mechanics:

• Explosions: Kinetic Blast creates 4 additional explosions around the point of impact, each damaging enemies within a secondary radius.
• Damage Conversion: Increases and reductions to spell damage also apply to attack damage from this skill at 200% of their value.
• Added Physical Damage: Deals added physical damage equal to 15% of maximum mana.
• Projectile Modifiers: Modifiers to the number of projectiles instead apply to the number of explosions.
• Explosion Radius: Base explosion radius is 1.9 meters, with a base secondary radius of 2.8 meters.
• Projectile Mechanics: Projectiles cannot split.

Recommended Links

To maximize the effectiveness of Kinetic Blast of Clustering, link it with support gems that enhance its damage and utility:

1. Greater Multiple Projectiles: Increases the number of projectiles fired, enhancing the coverage area.
2. Added Physical Damage: Adds significant physical damage to attacks, increasing overall damage output.
3. Elemental Damage with Attacks: Boosts elemental damage dealt by Kinetic Blast.
4. Inspiration: Reduces mana cost and increases elemental damage.
5. Increased Critical Strikes: Enhances the critical strike chance, making each hit more potent.
6. Increased Area of Effect: Expands the area of explosions, hitting more enemies.

Link Setup:

• Kinetic Blast of Clustering – Greater Multiple Projectiles, Added Physical Damage, Elemental Damage with Attacks, Inspiration, Increased Critical Strikes, Increased Area of Effect.

Gear Recommendations

Weapons:

• Wands: Prioritize increased spell damage, elemental damage, and cast speed to enhance Kinetic Blast’s power.

Armor:

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

Jewelry:

• Amulet and Rings: Aim for increased elemental 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 elemental damage, spell damage, and critical strike chance.
• Include nodes that increase energy shield and life for better survivability.

Keystones:

• Elemental Overload: Increases elemental damage after dealing a critical strike.
• Mind Over Matter: Converts a portion of damage taken to mana.

Playstyle and Tips

1. Positioning: Utilize Kinetic Blast’s multiple explosions to maximize damage output by positioning yourself to hit multiple enemies with each shot.
2. Critical Hits: Enhance critical strike chance to maximize damage, ensuring each hit is potent.
3. Damage Management: Stack elemental and spell damage to enhance Kinetic Blast’s effectiveness.
4. Survivability: Utilize defensive skills and life/energy shield recovery flasks to manage incoming damage.
5. Projectile Spread: Use Greater Multiple Projectiles to cover a wider area and hit more enemies.

Example Kinetic Blast of Clustering Setup

Kinetic Blast Link Setup:

• Kinetic Blast of Clustering – Greater Multiple Projectiles, Added Physical Damage, Elemental Damage with Attacks, Inspiration, Increased Critical Strikes, Increased Area of Effect.

Defensive Setup:

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

Conclusion

The Kinetic Blast of Clustering build in Path of Exile 3.25 offers a powerful and explosive playstyle that excels in dealing significant damage to multiple enemies. By optimizing gear, passive skill tree nodes, and support gem selection, players can create a highly efficient and potent build. Experiment with different support gems and gear setups to find the perfect balance for your playstyle. Embrace the destructive power of Kinetic Blast of Clustering and dominate the battlefield with its explosive projectiles!