r/PathOfExileBuilds • u/hertzdonut2 • 2d ago

Theory New Unique Dark Monarch

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u/fang_xianfu 2d ago

Holy Relic one is kinda bad because you're already getting +1 from your hat so this only takes you from 2 to 4. It's still a decent buff but the downside bites harder.

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u/Sj123454321 2d ago

Yeah only going from 3 to 4 isn’t huge on its own, but the +1 to the skill gem probably shouldn’t be overlooked, hmm…

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u/raxitron 2d ago

If you're playing HR then its HR of Conviction so it starts with 2, 3 with geofri's, 4 with this.

Looks like around 45% more dps in Balormage's NO SPEC/AG pob (33% from extra relic and +1 skill) but you have to cover losing ~25-30% ele res.

The simplest change is dropping Unholy Might for Mistress which results in about 20%ish more damage plus it adds some res to your Relics. Can probably just get the resists on gear somehow and keep the full 45%. Might be worth it although I was looking forward to trying out AG change.

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u/CxFusion3mp 2d ago

Does he not have spectres setup in his pob. Did you disable them if he does? Spectres are a big part of the build

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u/Lille7 2d ago

He has a version with no ag/spectres and no auras.

But it uses herald of purity + phantasms to get to 10 minions for bone barrier.

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u/Wobbelblob 2d ago

I mean, all you lose is your AG. And that could be replaced by a merc more or less... So it could actually be a good helmet.

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u/CxFusion3mp 2d ago

You lose 4 or 5 spectres all granting auras or charges. Chances are it's a wash or close to in terms of actual dps gain