PoE Power Siphon of the Archmage Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur

Power Siphon of the Archmage is a potent wand-based skill in Path of Exile 3.25, designed to maximize the synergy between spell damage and attack damage while leveraging the power charge mechanic. This build excels in dealing high lightning damage and rapidly generating power charges to sustain a continuous barrage of powerful attacks. This guide covers the core mechanics, recommended gear, passive skill tree, and gameplay strategies to master the Power Siphon of the Archmage build.

Key Mechanics

Power Siphon of the Archmage

• Type: Attack, Projectile, Lightning
• 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:

• Projectile: Fires a single projectile each at a number of nearby enemies.
• Power Charge Generation: Grants a power charge if an enemy is killed by, or soon after, the hit.
• Spell Damage Scaling: Increases and reductions to spell damage also apply to attack damage from this skill at 150% of their value.
• Added Lightning Damage: Deals added lightning damage equal to 27% of maximum mana.
• Targeting: Fires a projectile at up to 7 targets.
• Modifiers: Modifiers to number of projectiles instead apply to the number of targets fired at.
• Culling Strike: Instantly kills enemies with 10% or less life.
• Power Charge Bonus: 20% chance to gain a power charge when projectile hits a rare or unique enemy.

Recommended Links

To optimize the performance of Power Siphon of the Archmage, link it with support gems that enhance damage, lightning damage, and power charge generation:

1. Greater Multiple Projectiles: Increases the number of projectiles fired, enhancing area coverage.
2. Added Lightning Damage: Adds significant lightning damage to attacks.
3. Elemental Damage with Attacks: Increases elemental damage dealt by Power Siphon.
4. Inspiration: Reduces mana cost and increases elemental damage.
5. Increased Critical Strikes: Boosts critical strike chance for more powerful hits.
6. Chain: Allows projectiles to chain between enemies, increasing the number of hits.

Link Setup:

• Power Siphon of the Archmage – Greater Multiple Projectiles, Added Lightning Damage, Elemental Damage with Attacks, Inspiration, Increased Critical Strikes, Chain.

Gear Recommendations

Weapons:

• Wands: Focus on increased spell damage, elemental damage, cast speed, and critical strike chance to enhance Power Siphon’s power.

Armor:

• Chest Armor: Prioritize increased maximum life, resistances, and spell damage.
• Helm, Gloves, Boots: Look for 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, critical strike chance, and multiplier.
• 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 Power Siphon’s targeting 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 Power Siphon’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 Power Siphon Setup

Power Siphon Link Setup:

• Power Siphon of the Archmage – Greater Multiple Projectiles, Added Lightning Damage, Elemental Damage with Attacks, Inspiration, Increased Critical Strikes, Chain.

Defensive Setup:

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

Conclusion

The Power Siphon of the Archmage build in Path of Exile 3.25 offers a dynamic and engaging playstyle that excels in dealing significant lightning 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 power of Power Siphon and dominate the battlefield with its unique projectile mechanics and power charge scaling!