BrittlekneeI honestly have no clue if this has been done before, but recently after seeing Akane's Indigon + MoM + Agnostic Miner it made me really want to revive this iconic build from Delve League.
The original build was dismantled by a number of nerfs including everything from how darkness damage is dished out, to how well monsters can see you.
The interaction between Agnostic + MoM + Indigon negates most of them.
Pros: You can get punched in the face. It's okay, I promise. You can go pretty deep to combat fossil-finding nerfs. (meant to start in i83 delve areas) You can still make a lot of currency.
Cons: Some startup cost (OG Delve build was like 12C). Occasionally have to throw flares to reset stacks. Might run out of places for all your currency.
All in all, it is important to temper your expectations. Sometimes you won't find any fossils or resonators on a run. Each run should be super fast so try to look at the big picture versus each individual run. It will add up over time if you let it.
Brittleknees Darkness Farmer (200+ Depth) Fossils, Resonators, Currency and Maximum ChillBrittleknee2019-10-17 | I honestly have no clue if this has been done before, but recently after seeing Akane's Indigon + MoM + Agnostic Miner it made me really want to revive this iconic build from Delve League.
The original build was dismantled by a number of nerfs including everything from how darkness damage is dished out, to how well monsters can see you.
The interaction between Agnostic + MoM + Indigon negates most of them.
Pros: You can get punched in the face. It's okay, I promise. You can go pretty deep to combat fossil-finding nerfs. (meant to start in i83 delve areas) You can still make a lot of currency.
Cons: Some startup cost (OG Delve build was like 12C). Occasionally have to throw flares to reset stacks. Might run out of places for all your currency.
All in all, it is important to temper your expectations. Sometimes you won't find any fossils or resonators on a run. Each run should be super fast so try to look at the big picture versus each individual run. It will add up over time if you let it.
Thanks for watching![PoE 3.20] How to craft wands for your Bane/Blight OccultistBrittleknee2022-12-08 | Crafting your end-game Bane/Blight wands is super approachable, even for the novice crafter.
Quick Written Method: 1.) i82 or lower T1 or T2 Fractured Generic DoT Wand 2.) Powerful Resonator with Corroded, Metallic and Shuddering Fossils 3.) If open suffix or successful annul, craft +#% Chaos Damage over Time Multiplier.
My socials: Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Discord: discord.gg/brittleknee[PoE 3.20] KB/Corrupting Fever Trickster - Solid, Clear-focused LeaguestarterBrittleknee2022-12-06 | KB/Fever Trickster is a solid league starter for those wanting a clear-focused build that is also capable of light bossing. Whether you're a veteran to Fever Builds, or brand new to them, its a version of KB/Fever that is guaranteed to delight.
Big thanks to Vapo who started and shared this build last league, and who has been kind enough to update the PoB ahead of 3.20. Thanks for also shooting some mapping and bossing footage at risk of exploding your laptop.
Cruddy 4L footage was me pushing a test to the limits on super lowest investment to see how far it could get.
PoB: https://pobb.in/MuucvZpTnczV Please be sure to check out the detailed notes section!
My socials: Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Discord: discord.gg/brittleknee[PoE] 3.18 League Start Ready! - Poison Seismic Saboteur - Detailed PoB & NotesBrittleknee2022-05-11 | Knowing that there's more new bossing to do in 3.18, there wasn't a doubt that I'd be playing either a Necro or Saboteur this league. They are just both extremely comfortable bossers and a lot of fun to play.
This time we step into the meta, combining my favorite things about playing DoT Traps/Mines with the reliable nature of a strong, meta all-rounder. Seismic has various iterations and poison, to me, finds that perfect niche between tanky and damage.
I went all-out on the notes on this one, so be sure to check out the detailed notes section in the PoB, there's a treasure trove of information in there.
Big thanks to Tagz, Xayazi, Mak, Jarrad and Audiobinger.[PoE] 3.20 League Start Ready! - Bane/Blight Occultist - Comfy Cozy ChaosBrittleknee2022-05-08 | Blight/Bane Occultist is a solid all-rounder for those who are in search of a low cost, easily scalable, approachable build capable of unlocking all aspects of the Atlas. Whether you’re a veteran to PoE or a brand new player, league-starting a chaos dot build is the equivalent of a cashmere sweater and hot cup of cocoa.
My socials: Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Discord: discord.gg/brittleknee[PoE] 3.17 Build Update - Explosive Trap - End Game Goals and PoBBrittleknee2022-02-10 | I know the footage isn't too terribly impressive, but Day 2 gear rarely is. The primary reason it's included is to showcase what it realistically looks like to start this skill. You can indeed get straight to Red Maps and Bosses. The other player, Xayazi, is playing Bane/Blight and is not a cursebot.
I went back and forth on including footage from the new bosses, but ultimately decided against it. There are likely those still moving up through the end game, and their experience matters to me.
Anywho, here's the min-maxed idea for where I want to take the build: Pobbin: https://pobb.in/7b7EpwHV1Uyl
Remember, it's a best-case scenario PoB, and I, myself, don't expect to hit this gear. It's more of a blueprint of what to aim for as you're crafting or shopping.
If you're interested in playing this build, the starter info is included in this video here: youtu.be/VmG4r53K8SQ
Since I'm dumb and forgot to put it in the video: Special thanks to Xay, Tagz, Jarrad, and Audiobinger
What this leaguestart boils down to for me is approaching new content with a toolkit and archetype I know well. For me, that's Traps and Mines. It's a bit unconventional to start with Explosive Trap over Seismic, but Explosive Trap is generally dirt cheap and easy to pump full of damage. It also scales in a very straightforward manner, making it approachable by all.
I'll be focusing on utilizing the high single target potential in the early economy. Mostly by early Atziri combined with early bossing/utilizing Atlas mechanics where you can stack up a bunch of traps and obliterate things such as Metamorph, Strongboxes, Essences, etc.
I'm trying out this whole content creation thing in earnest, and put together a little video about my thoughts on the 3.17 Manifesto and my thoughts on the state of the Bow Archetype. The ideas I proposed are just more off-the-cuff ideas about ways I think things could be changed, and should not be argued for their supposed viability. If you have ideas, I'd love to hear them!
This video reflects my opinions, theories and otherwise, and by all means I could be wrong and have to eat my hat in 24 hours time.
Don't forget to subscribe, and follow me on twitch! Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Instagram: instagram.com/brittlekneetv Discord: discord.gg/brittlekneePoison Blade Traps Update - Not Meeting ExpectationsBrittleknee2021-07-25 | I wanted to push this out as quickly as possible, as I think its best to hold off on swapping over to Blade Trap at this time. Stay with Lightning Trap Mines, or go for pure Lightning Trap, its much, much better.
I pushed to 80, put on a 5L and 2x Wasp Nest, and I struggled to clear a T4 Map in 18 minutes. It was miserable. The damage just isn't there.
Maybe there is something critical missing, or maybe there's better ways to build it than with Poison. I'll come back to it before the end of the league and give it more thorough attempt, but for now, I'm going to move on to something else and try to make up for lost time.My 3.15 Expedition Leaguestarter - Poison Blade Trap SaboteurBrittleknee2021-07-23 | Critical Build Update: youtube.com/watch?v=fdme4SyztqI
Please stay Lightning Trap Mines or go full Lightning, Ice or Explosive Trap. Blade Trap as it currently stands lacks sufficient damage to progress to the end game.
Original Description:
Hello everyone!
With the changes in Ailment Avoidance/Immunity introduced in 3.15, I was very keen to play Sabo. Initially, I was just thinking lightning trap before I realized I had an opportunity to follow up my Bleed Mines build with... Poison Traps! It just feels right.
Here's the PoB: pastebin.com/0Bq5mftC Since at the time of publishing this we still don't have gem info, take the links with a grain of salt and please be sure to read the notes section!
I'm in a hurry, will update this description more later, sorry for the scuffed AF thumbnail, will have a nice one made soon.[PoE] Brittleknees BF/BB Hiero Update: Written Guide Complete!Brittleknee2021-04-16 | Greetings from the land of sleep deprivation!
I made a promise that the written guide would be done in time for Ultimatum.
Follow me on Twitch and other Social Media! My dogs are way cute. Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Instagram: instagram.com/brittlekneetv[PoE] Entombed Hideout - Seat of Creation - My newest hideout!Brittleknee2021-04-14 | Really excited and going stir crazy waiting for the next league. Decorating hideouts helps pass the time and its way better than sorting my stash in standard.
Like usual, its a small, condensed hideout with every master smooshed into a wall. You can free them if you wish.
Unfortunately, the Entombed Hideout is only one you can get during Halloween. This also uses 5 or 6 paid MTX that I've gotten from the spare mystery box or hideout decoration sale.
Download the Hideout Here: dropbox.com/s/v1szlzxo48ao7tl/SeatofCreation.hideout?dl=0Path of Exile - Nightfall Armor Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Nightfall Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Temple Armor Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Temple Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Wasteland Armor Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Wasteland Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Polar Armor Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Polar Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Illusionist Armor Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Illusionist Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Warlock Armour Set - Preview on all CharactersBrittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Warlock Armour set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love!Path of Exile - Darkwood Armor Set - Preview on all Characters!Brittleknee2021-04-08 | Here's a preview of the Darkwood Armor set from Path of Exile. I've always wanted there to be an armor preview feature as part of the official points store. For now, there's this, enjoy!
If you'd like to purchase the armor through the Official Site here's the link: pathofexile.com/shop
GGG and Nexus recently partnered up to allow streamers like me to offer Armor MTX in our Nexus Stores! What this means is you can directly support your favorite streamers while purchasing the MTX you already love![PoE] Brittleknees Bladefall/Blade Blast Archmage HierophantBrittleknee2021-02-19 | Hey, everyone!
This Bladefall/Blade Blast variant was my leaguestarter for 3.13 Ritual, and I'm very pleased with how it turned out. While highly defensive, with excellent mitigation, avoidance and recovery, the build also has plenty of damage to boot and has completed all in-game content and invitations.
Gearing is straightforward, as is scaling, meaning its approachable to new and veteran players alike. It's also just really freaking satisfying to play. It may be a two button build, but my brain makes a lot of the happy chemical playing this build, and the stronger it gets with further investment, the less I want to play anything else.
I'm a little congested lately (allergies, ugh), so I've published subtitles for this one for those who may have trouble understanding me.
I feel like it's been ages since I've played a minion build. The combination of Arakaali's Fang and the new (as of 3.13) Ancient Skull helm inspired me try out Spiders for the first time.
The helmet provides a new buff called Whispers, which temporarily turbo-charges any melee minion you can grant it to, but it comes at a cost. Luckily, the Spiders you summon are completely immune to the rather harsh chaos degen the buff causes. We did some testing in PvP to confirm that indeed, the buff can occur even if the minion does not take damage, and minions that survive the buff's degen can re-proc the buff many times over their duration.
We couple this interaction with the Occultist, who basically is a debuff bot for the minions by providing chaos res shred and auto-wither.
You'll be required to weave your way through packs of monsters, as most of your defense comes from slowing and blinding things around you while being fast enough to dodge and weave through enemies and attacks.
Booped a few guardians and would be confident to approach older content I know well (Shaper, Elder, U-Atziri, U-Elder, Sirus) but I would hesitate to bring the build into something new at this time.
I also feel like this is the lower limit of what the build can achieve with 8-10M being quite possible with tweaking/gear changes.
Here's the Pastebin: pastebin.com/Fxxgmerz Most of the gear was self-crafted using good ol dense fossil spam and a lot of harvest removes and adds.
The original iteration of this build started back in Delirium, but with the Herald of Purity changes in Harvest, it was put on the shelf for a bit. I'm happy to present it now, better than ever.
Split Arrow is an ability that's super fun to play as mines. The auto-targeting makes mapping and things like the Simulacrum a breeze, as you're able to pay attention to positioning and your surroundings instead. An optional gem swap to barrage support creates some nice single target.
So, if you've ever wanted to play around with the alternate ailments this is a great way to figure out what they're all about.
I'll be getting a full build guide out on this on PoE Vault and will update the description accordingly. For now, here's a PoB: pastebin.com/zCSzDCWG
Follow me on Twitch and other Social Media! My dogs are way cute. Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Instagram: instagram.com/brittlekneetvBrutal Hideout - Primeval Chamber - Small, Efficient HideoutBrittleknee2020-11-01 | Initially created for Octavian as a small, efficient hideout to reduce eyestrain, it's become a bit of a favorite. I finally got around to making a video for it as a way to dust off the youtube channel in preparation for a list of videos I'm hoping to make now that there's extra time in the league with the delay of 3.13.
The two paid MTX this hideout uses is 2x Madcap Supplies. Its what creates the vine textures and soft blue light around the map device.PoE Fishing! - u/poorFishWife Q&A followed by Deleting an Anglers Plait for SCIENCE!Brittleknee2020-09-11 | Hi, everyone!
u/poorFishWife reached out to me a few days ago, and I fell hook, line and sinker for the opportunity to be part of PoE's fishing history!
This ended up being a blast, and I wanted to turn around and make a video as some small way to repay being included in something so unique and amazing. This also documents nearly everything that occurred, with a unedited version highlighted on my Twitch.
Timestamps: The Q&A: 00:44 The Setup: 12:40 The Result: 15:19
Thanks for watching![PoE] Brittleknees Caustic Arrow CI Trickster - Good League Starter - Easy BossingBrittleknee2020-03-06 | Hi, everyone!
Firstly, the Quicksilver Flasks are a bit of a meme in my channel, sorry I forgot to put non-skinned flasks on for the video. Anyways!
Here's the video for the my CA/CI Trickster. This build is likely one of my most well-rounded builds to date! Its an approachable league starter, SSF and HC friendly/viable, and approachable for a variety of skill levels. You have some freedom to further customize with modular gear loadouts, as well as alternative link setups.
Farming Awakener and other bosses was easy and comfortable. Even super messy Uber Elder arenas are no problem at all. Got down to Delve 600 for End Game Grinds without having to change anything about the build. Clear is a breeze with Arrow Nova Support.
Follow me on Twitch and other Social Media! My dogs are way cute. Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetv Instagram: instagram.com/brittlekneetvCelestial Nebula Hideout - Sunspire HoldBrittleknee2020-03-03 | Hi, I've finally made and uploaded another hideout video, but sadly no world-building this time. This one is just a quick overview of the hideout I built over this past league. A few folks have wanted this one, and I didn't want to delay it any further.
This hideout will be a bit expensive in terms of favor, but I really enjoy how it turned out. I hope you do, too!
Don't forget to use the hideout calculator at Hideoutshowcase to get a list of what you need to buy: hideoutshowcase.com/calculatorBrittleknees League Start Guide - How to Choose the Right Build at the Beginning of a New LeagueBrittleknee2019-12-12 | Hi, everyone!
Rather than just list a few builds every league, I wanted to try to create a guide that would be a bit more timeless. Regardless of nerfs, league mechanics, overall expansion releases and other variables, I attempted to create a consolidated set of criteria in which to choose a build to start a league.
While likely more useful to a beginner or intermediate player, I feel like there's something here for everyone. Even if its just my shitty humor.
All of the builds here are of my own design. Most are legitimate, some are memes.
A notable one featured here is the Darkness Farmer, which survived the 3.9 patch notes!
I'm testing out a new condensed build overview format, so we'll see how this goes!
This was my leaguestarter in 3.8 Blight and once geared, was quite the contender to my Cold Scourge Arrow Trickster. Defensively, they are very similar, and offensively, do about the same amount of damage but they do it in different ways. The difference is that this build is actually considerably cheaper to gear at end-game investment.
Make sure you read the full forum guide as I do take a lot of time to make these sorts of things very extensive.
Thanks for watching! :DBrittleknees 3.8 Blight Private League - New Challenges! New Format! More Prizes!Brittleknee2019-10-28 | Hi, everyone!
Here's the official announcement for the upcoming private league! While a bit different, and I totally don't spoil the whole thing 20 seconds into the video because I quickly scraped together footage, I think the league should be pretty fun.
While not required, helping crowd source will make the league more fun for everyone! All help is appreciated!
Thanks!Divided Hideout - Eternal SanctuaryBrittleknee2019-04-08 | To omit the lore/storytelling and just view the quick tour, use the following timestamp: 6:20
Sorry in advance for some awkward pauses, sniffles, etc. My seasonal allergies are awful right now and I haven't been able to breathe right out of my face in days. Halp.
Buuuuut, Hi! I'm Brittleknee and this is my second hideout video. I wanted to continue the story I started when I narrated The Watchtower, so this was my attempt at tying the two stories together.
When the Divided Hideout was released, and I saw that it included the lighting and tileset changes which occur in the Twilight Temple, I knew it would be my next hideout project. Initially, I wanted a nature-only hideout which transitioned through the seasons, but the idea evolved as I started decorating. I kept thinking of the lore in PoE which claimed the Reverie Device would sometimes unknowingly transport a dreamer to a different place. What seems peaceful slowly erodes into panic and nightmare.
Let me know if this is too much storytelling and if I should cut this way back and continue to make short-ish hideout videos with a dash of lore. Or, if this was something you liked, I'd love the feedback.
But Hi! BK here with my submission to the hideout competition hosted by Grinding Gear Games! What started as a video to show a quick run-through of my hideout quickly turned into a sort of D&D place-setting exercise. I wanted to explain why things were created and placed how they were and tell a little story along the way. I actually had to stop decorating before I was done- I hit the limit of items allowed by GGG, which is 762. Oh, what I could have done with 1000!
To omit the lore and just view the quick tour, use the following timestamp: 4:02
Don't forget to subscribe, and follow me on social media Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetvBrittleknees D3 to PoE Build Comparison GuideBrittleknee2018-11-15 | I wanted to help a few of you who may be considering migrating from D3 to Path with the transition process. There are a lot of new player videos out there now in lieu of the Diablo:Immortal announcement and I wanted to do something a bit different. Sometimes the hardest part of PoE is figuring out what to play. I hope this well help you fall in love with PoE as I did!
I know I stutter and mispronounce a few words. I've been sleep deprived for about a week. Be kind. :)
Don't forget to subscribe, and follow me on social media! + Twitch: twitch.tv/brittleknee + Twitter: twitter.com/brittlekneetvBrittleknees SRS Necromancer - Build Overview - All content ready, all in one build!Brittleknee2018-07-07 | Apparently Youtube removed the ability to add annotations, which I built into the video. Feelsbadman. Ugh!
Here's the Timestamps! 1:16 - All About SRS (Recommended if you are new to PoE or Summoners!) 10:08 - Gearing SRS 14:33 - Leveling SRS
** 3.4 Update ** The values on the passive tree have changed so this information is now outdated. I will do my best to amend this video, but for now, the updated PoBs are on my Guide as well as my thoughts on the league so far!
Thanks for taking a look at my first build video! This is definitely more of a build overview, but there is plenty of boss killing footage along the way with the various explanations. If you like very detailed breakdowns of builds then this will be right up your alley anyways!
Correction: I was using PoB incorrectly and had the "shocked" checkbox checked for Shaper. I did not know this was inaccurate and I am very sorry for the misinformation. In order to be as transparent as possible the corrected Shaper DPS is 5.0M (per 3.4 update).