Beginning our adventure today, we immerse ourselves in the nuanced mechanics and essential equipment necessary to excel in the Spellslinger CoC Detonate Dead of Chain Reaction Inquisitor build. Renowned as the premier league starter for POE 3.24 Necropolis League, mastering this build is paramount to success.

Key Mechanics Of This Build

A character we are playing today is Spellslinger Cast on Crit Detonate Dead of Chain Reaction Inquisitor. We can swiftly develop this build as early as Act 4 with a basic four-link setup.

For the initial endgame phase, I’ve opted for a comprehensive unique equipment setup. This choice simplifies matters, as many players, particularly newcomers, may not feel comfortable with crafting or may lack knowledge in that area. By focusing on assembling appropriate POE Items with compatible gems and sockets, victory becomes achievable.

As for the advanced endgame, such as in the first week of play, I’m still deliberating whether to commit fully to this build for all content or pivot to another option. My decision hinges largely upon forthcoming patch notes.

Skill Gem Configuration

The surge in popularity of Detonate Dead, or the possibility of its nerf, could pose challenges for our build. However, should GGG decide to significantly alter the Transfiguration Gem associated with Detonate Dead, we have alternatives such as Volatile Dead, including its Seething variation, or even conventional ones. I’ve conducted tests on these alternatives, and while they perform adequately, they do exhibit a slight delay.

In some instances, acquiring these gems may prove costly on the first day. Therefore, if you’re not keen on racing ahead or adopting a highly competitive approach, I recommend investing more time in the labyrinth to craft your own gems and farm unique items for your setup.

Upon obtaining our skill gems, it becomes imperative to boost our critical chance to support gems like Cast on Crit and Volley Fire Barrage. Personally, I find Barrage to be a superior skill for triggering Cast on Crit as it feels less cumbersome. Additionally, using a wand that facilitates quicker power charge accumulation can enhance our corpse detonation rate.

Obtaining a Diamond Flask at the earliest opportunity, preferably with a chance to gain flask charges on Critical Strike, can significantly enhance our quality of life.

With the primary DPS gem setup addressed, incorporating a Spellslinger setup for Desecrate contributes to our overall quality of life. However, this setup tends to be quite demanding on mana early on, necessitating the use of mana flasks until we secure mana leech support to sustain it.

Other essential gems, such as Arcane Cloak, Shield Charge, and movement skills, can be customized according to individual preference. It’s important not to overlook the inclusion of Mark on Hit and Assassin’s Mark to facilitate easier single-target encounters.

In the interim, focus on leveling up a spirit gem for Desecrate to maximize our damage output. Additionally, integrating the Precision Aura into our setup is advisable.

Unique Items

Regarding the wand, our ideal choice is the Eclipse Solaris Engraved Wand, or any wand boasting Critical Strike chance. However, the Eclipse Solaris stands out as the top contender in this slot, surprisingly affordable at less than one chaos. Not only does it impart blindness upon enemies, but it also offers a Critical Strike multiplier, attack speed, and all the essentials required for our build, essentially free of charge.

As for the shield, our target is the Lycosidae Rawhide Tower Shield, which ensures our accuracy. Consequently, we can bypass the need to allocate a passive point for accuracy, as our strikes never miss.

The helmet primarily serves to enhance our quality of life. While the choice here is flexible, Onslaught proves particularly beneficial due to our reliance on attack speed.

When it comes to armor, we seek the optimal balance between evasion, block, and spell suppression. Early on, acquiring a unique armor such as the Briskwrap Sun Leather for mana regeneration from flasks and Pragmatism to amplify damage output, or Yriel’s Fostering Exquisite Leather for an early boost in critical chance, provides the best value.

For gloves and boots, our priority lies in securing life and Mana Leech, alongside a high dexterity stat to accommodate the build’s dex requirements. Lioneye’s Paws and Slitherpinch emerge as top contenders, offering both substantial stats and quality of life leech benefits.

Wurm's Molt is indispensable for the belt, ensuring our survivability and mana management during the early endgame phase. Its additional stats are equally crucial, especially considering Inquisitor's Righteous Providence, which heavily relies on stat stacking for critical chance.

Opting for a Thief's Torment Prismatic Ring proves a wise choice for the ring slot, offering invaluable assistance with resistances, life, and mana on hit.

Regarding amulets, the selection can be somewhat nuanced. Early on, Ungil's Harmony is essential for maintaining a high cast on crit frequency, later transitioning to the Bloodsoaked Medallion as we level up. If Ungil's Harmony is chosen, it's imperative to allocate the Elemental Overload Keystone to mitigate the downside of reduced damage from Critical Strikes.