Uploaded September 2019 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Change Log 3.13: The reworks on Ascendency nerfed most of the popular ascendencies. While the Blade Vortex skill didn't get changed, half of the most popular ascendencies have gotten hit, which includes Assassin. After doing the math, the damage on the build has gone down by roughly 17%. Of course, the build is still going to clear all content(and still on a ridiculously low budget compared to most other endgame builds) But just wanted to let people know in order to make a more informed decision.

We'll have to see how the new content adjust the difficulty of the game, and if any new Uniques can break the build :P

Stay safe everyone, and enjoy the League.
(I'll still be testing Blade Vortex this league, perhaps a few different new variants. Stay tuned :D)

ChangeLog 3.12: Not much changed in 3.12: Now we have variations on diff skill gems, I put out a video dedicated to that.
ChangeLog 3.11: I just finished reading the Patch for 3.11. There's only one significant change. (It wasn't included in Patchnotes, but it's in Datamined info (Gawd dang it GGG, that leaves me no time before Server actually launches.)

Ironically, this change pretty much reverts the Gear change in 3.10, so this Video's Gear is actually the most up to date one.

Major Change: Antivenom Cluster detail announced. It's changed so that it no longer provides Unaffected by poison.

Main Helm Choice is back to being Conqueror's Maw. (The way it was in 3.9)

pastebin.com/Pd1qSNN6 (LocalIdentity Fork)
This Pastebin should be working for 3.11. If not pls lemme know, cheers and stay safe everyone!
pastebin.com/NxLZ3Nbv - Backup incase the main pastebin doesn't work. I'll refresh and solve issues as they come up. (Devouring Diadem is no longer the endgame helm of choice. It is once again Maw of Conquest)

Harvest: changes:
None! Potentially even better with Synthesis bases.

For 3.10 Cluster Jewel setup:
youtube.com/watch?v=LMTGeZu1zu0
pastebin.com/NxLZ3Nbv

Delirium: Changes 3.10:
None! Elusive got a small nerf but Opportunistic got a buff.
If you get the Antivenom Cluster Jewel, alternate helms will be possible. (Crafted helm with Nearby enemy have - chaos resist would be good for example)


The build should absolutely be just as powerful as before.(Even more so compared to the other builds since many of the top tier builds got nerfed :P)
I made changes to the tree. Now the build goes for Acrobatics for more tankiness. (I made the change in 3.9)
UNLEASH replaced Spell Echo. (I made the change in 3.9)

Either way, regular Blade Vortex will still be a super-strong league starter, so BV, in general, will be a good choice, and BV Poison will potentially be EVEN better since they are buffing bosses, (therefore longer fights, therefore, poison shines even more)

***As many of you have pointed out(Thank you very much), Unleash is a really good alternative to Spell Echo for BV, and many would find that to be better***

The build was originally made in 3.8 Blight League- Time Codes in the description. It's only gotten even better since then.

Cleared all T16s with tabula+ 2x cold iron point daggers.(At the moment the daggers are 1-2c each, and obliteration wands are alch orbs)

youtu.be/HoFFii6jqCE?t=157
Skilltree
youtu.be/HoFFii6jqCE?t=567
Path of Building settings explained
youtu.be/HoFFii6jqCE?t=720
Skills Link
youtu.be/HoFFii6jqCE?t=1043
Gearing


If you have any questions, ask in the comments and I'll try to reply as soon as possible.
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You can use the leveling skill tree included in the path of building and level as a non-poison build.
The link for leveling should be Blade Vortex-Added Fire-Controlled Destruction-Unleash-Crit Strike-Crit Damage
Definitely, get Unleashed as soon as possible at level 38.
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Soul of Lunaris
Soul of Gruthkul

Bandit- Alira

Blade Vortex- Unbound Ailment- Poison Support- Deadly Ailments- Vile Toxin-UNLEASH/Unbound Ailments
Wither- Spell Totem Support- Multiple Totem Support
Immortal Call- Cast when Damage Taken
Flame Dash- Faster Casting
Blasphemy- Temporal Chain- Enhance(when u have Solstice Vigil)
Malevolence- Vitality(With Vitality Watcher's Eye)- Herald of Agony(when no aspect of Spider)- Enlighten

Weapon-
Obliteration Wand/ Cold Iron Point
Body-
Tabula-Rasa/ 6L Armor, Carcass Jack/Well rolled Rare, etc etc.
Helm-
Maw of Conquest (Make sure you have Golden Rule Jewel as well)
Amulet-
Solstice Vigil, or well rolled rare amulet. (Blight mechanic, I recommend getting life keynote with oils)
Gloves-
Blasphemer's Grasp- or well rolled Rares.