PoE Shield Charge Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur
Shield Charge is a powerful and versatile skill in Path of Exile that combines movement, attack, and crowd control into one. This build guide focuses on optimizing the use of Shield Charge, turning it into a primary attack skill for both mobility and damage. We’ll cover skill setup, passive tree, gear, and combat strategies to ensure you get the most out of Shield Charge in Patch 3.25.
Added Physical Damage: 8 to 12 per 15 Armour or Evasion Rating on Shield
Stun Threshold Reduction: 75% increased on enemies at Maximum Charge Distance
Damage with Hits: 100% more at Maximum Charge Distance
Movement Speed: 129% increased
Effectiveness of Added Damage: Based on the distance traveled
Building Around Shield Charge
1. Weapon and Shield Choice:
High Armour or Evasion Shields: Use shields with high Armour or Evasion to maximize the added physical damage.
High Physical Damage Weapons: Swords or maces with high base physical damage to complement the Shield Charge skill.
2. Passive Skill Tree:
Movement and Attack Speed: Focus on nodes that increase movement speed and attack speed to enhance the effectiveness of Shield Charge.
Physical Damage: Invest in nodes that boost physical damage, especially those affecting melee and attack skills.
Critical Strike: Consider critical strike chance and multiplier nodes if using crit-based gear.
Ascendancy Choices
1. Champion:
Unstoppable Hero: Increases attack speed and movement speed while you have Fortify.
Fortitude: Grants permanent Fortify, boosting your defenses and damage.
2. Gladiator:
Arena Challenger: Increases attack and movement speed.
Painforged: Enhances your block chance and counterattacks.
Support Gems
1. Main Skill Setup:
Shield Charge: Primary attack and movement skill.
Support Gems: Fortify, Melee Physical Damage, Faster Attacks, Brutality, and Increased Area of Effect.
2. Utility Skills:
Leap Slam / Whirling Blades: For additional mobility.
Ancestral Warchief: Totem to boost melee damage.
Support Gems: Multiple Totems, Melee Physical Damage, and Brutality.
Blood and Sand: Aura to switch between stances for different combat situations.
Armor and Accessories
1. Armor:
Body Armor: Look for armor with high life, resistances, and physical damage increases. Options like Belly of the Beast are excellent for their survivability boosts.
Helmet, Gloves, and Boots: Prioritize life, resistances, attack speed, and physical damage.
2. Accessories:
Amulet and Rings: Focus on items that increase physical damage, life, and resistances. Mods that boost attack speed and critical strike chance are also beneficial.
Belt: A Stygian Vise with life, resistances, and increased physical damage is ideal.
Flask Setup
1. Life Flask:
Instant Recovery: For emergency healing.
2. Utility Flasks:
Granite Flask: For increased armor.
Basalt Flask: For physical damage reduction.
Quicksilver Flask: For increased movement speed.
Sulphur Flask: For increased damage and life regeneration.
Silver Flask: For increased movement and attack speed.
Combat Strategy
1. Engaging Enemies:
Use Shield Charge to quickly close the distance to enemies, dealing significant damage and stunning them upon impact.
Position yourself to maximize the distance traveled by Shield Charge for increased damage and stun chance.
2. Utilizing Ascendancy Passives:
Leverage Champion or Gladiator passives to enhance your damage, movement speed, and defenses. Use Unstoppable Hero for increased attack and movement speed while you have Fortify.
3. Managing Buffs and Debuffs:
Maintain high uptime on Blood and Sand to switch between stances as needed. Use Flesh and Stone to reduce incoming damage and increase damage to enemies. Apply flasks to enhance your damage, resistances, and survivability during combat.
Example Build
Champion Shield Charge Build:
Focus: Increased Warcry effectiveness, attack speed, and melee damage.
Key Passives: Unstoppable Hero, Fortitude.
Support Gems: Enhance Warcry duration and area of effect.
Conclusion
The Shield Charge build for Path of Exile 3.25 offers a dynamic and powerful playstyle for players who enjoy combining movement and melee combat. By focusing on maximizing physical damage, attack speed, and overall damage effectiveness, players can effectively dominate both single-target and group encounters. Proper gear selection, passive skill tree planning, and strategic use of ascendancy passives will ensure that you unleash the full potential of this powerful skill. Equip your shield, prepare your flasks, and charge into battle with the overwhelming force of Shield Charge to decimate your foes and conquer the battlefield.