The Detonate Dead Ignite Elemental Build has emerged as a surprisingly potent force in recent leagues, sparking widespread interest. This guide aims to shed light on the optimized Ignite version of the Detonate Dead skill, a culmination of exhaustive research and enhancements by esteemed players like ImExile, Ben_, and ds_lily. While paying homage to their foundational work, we have tailored the build for a trade league setting to maximize its efficacy.

Build Summary

Pros and Cons

Pros:

    Robust build with exceptional clearing capability
    Functions effectively without reliance on unique items
    Suited for SSF & HC gameplay, serving as a viable league starter
    High level of survivability

Cons:

    Build viability post-Act 10
    Requires active engagement with multiple buttons (2-button setup + buffs)

Map Modifiers to be Avoided Avoid modifiers like No Leech, No Regeneration, Reduced Recovery, and Elemental Reflect until acquiring Bastion of Elements due to the threat they pose to this build.

Playstyle, Mechanics & Strengths Detonate Dead's effectiveness hinges on the health of detonated monsters, necessitating the creation of high-health monsters through a specialized Spectre Bank. Leveraging this strategy significantly boosts damage output by ensuring detonation of the game's highest-health monsters. This design translates into minimal gear requirements for damage output, enabling considerable investment in durability, making the build adaptable to diverse scenarios. The build excels in offering substantial damage output, well-rounded defensive attributes including Armor, Evasion, Spell Suppression, Ailment Immunity, high Life totals, Recovery capabilities, and elemental resistances, amongst other features.

Passive Skill Tree, PoB, and Gem Links Explore the optimized Path of Building for detailed insights into the build's configuration, leveraging the community fork of Path of Building by LocalIdentity. For those less familiar with Path of Building, consider the alternative offered by PoePlanner's website to import the build code efficiently. Utilizing Path of Building enhances adherence to build optimizations for an enriched gameplay experience.

Ascendancy, Bandits, and Pantheons Unravel the intricacies of Ascendancy, Bandit preferences, and Pantheon powers in our dedicated page, providing a comprehensive guide on making critical decisions in these areas.

Gear Summary (TL;DR) While a detailed overview can be found on the Gear Page, the summary outlines the essential gear components required to optimize the build effectively.

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Leveling Embark on the leveling journey while adhering to the guidance outlined in the build guide, ensuring a smooth transition into the endgame experience. Following the prescribed leveling strategies until post-Act 10 is crucial for maximizing the build's efficiency. For additional leveling assistance, refer to pertinent leveling guides for an optimized progression path.