PoE Venom Gyre Build 3.25 – Path of Exile: Settlers of Kalguur
Venom Gyre is a unique and versatile skill in Path of Exile that combines the mechanics of returning projectiles with poison and chaos damage. This build guide will help you understand how to optimize and utilize Venom Gyre effectively in PoE 3.25.
Skill Overview
Venom Gyre
Type: Attack, Projectile, Chaos, Duration
Level: 20 (Max)
Mana Cost: 8
Attack Speed: 120% of base
Attack Damage: 200% of base
Effectiveness of Added Damage: 200%
Quality: +20%
Requirements: Level 70, 98 Dex, 68 Int
Skill Description: Fires a returning projectile that can be caught. Caught projectiles spiral outwards when you use Whirling Blades and do not return. Requires a Dagger or Claw.
Base duration is 12.00 seconds
60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
Projectiles Return to you
40% chance to Poison on Hit
Returning Projectiles deal 75% less Damage with Hits and Ailments
Returning Projectiles Pierce all Targets
Maximum 40 caught Projectiles
40% chance to keep each caught Projectile fired with Whirling Blades
Key Mechanics
Returning Projectiles: Venom Gyre’s projectiles return to you, allowing you to catch them and use them again with Whirling Blades.
Poison: The skill has a high chance to poison enemies, dealing chaos damage over time.
Projectile Management: Efficiently managing caught projectiles is crucial for maximizing damage output.
Gear and Weapon Recommendations
Daggers/Claws: Focus on weapons with high attack speed, increased chaos damage, and poison-related stats.
Body Armor: Look for increased evasion or energy shield, added life, resistances, and increased duration or poison damage.
Jewelry: Amulets and rings should provide increased chaos damage, attack speed, life, and resistances.
Flasks: Use flasks that increase your evasion, movement speed, and grant immunity to status ailments.
Passive Skill Tree
Focus: Invest in nodes that increase chaos damage, poison duration, attack speed, and projectile damage.
Keystones: Consider using keystone passives such as Perfect Agony (for increased poison damage) and Acrobatics (for improved evasion).
Playstyle and Tips
Positioning: Maintain mobility and use Whirling Blades to reposition and release caught projectiles effectively.
Poison Stacking: Focus on stacking poison on enemies to maximize chaos damage over time.
Projectile Management: Catch returning projectiles and release them strategically with Whirling Blades for maximum damage.
Example Skill Links
Main Skill: Venom Gyre – Linked with Greater Multiple Projectiles Support, Unbound Ailments Support, Deadly Ailments Support, Vile Toxins Support, and Poison Support.
Movement Skill: Whirling Blades – Linked with Faster Attacks Support, Fortify Support, and Increased Duration Support.
Auras:Malevolence (for increased damage over time) and Herald of Agony (for increased poison damage).
Defensive Layers
Evasion/Dodge: Utilize evasion-based gear and passives to avoid attacks.
Energy Shield: Invest in energy shield gear and passives for added defense.
Flasks: Use defensive flasks to boost survivability in tough situations.
By focusing on these mechanics and optimizing your gear, you can create a highly effective Venom Gyre build that excels in both offensive and defensive aspects. The Venom Gyre build offers a dynamic and engaging playstyle, making it a top choice for adventurers in Path of Exile 3.25.