Magic Finder Build Overview

Introduction

• Popular build for the current Path of Exile league
• Perfect opportunity for magic find without being dedicated magic find
• Highly recommended to try this build
• Build offers high fun and efficiency

Build Mechanics

• Major mechanic: Enemies explode upon death, dealing massive fire damage
• Scale this fire damage for large explosions
• Incorporate ignite mechanics for additional damage over time

Detailed Build Breakdown

Basics

• Recommend using Cast on Stun setup for efficient gameplay
• Key Skills: Fire Trap, Herald of Ash, Desecrate, Volatile Dead

Equipment and Gear

• Essential Items: Cloak of Flame, Ventor's Gamble, Voll's Devotion, Immutable Force, and Bloodnotch
• Gear up with Chaos resistance for lower risk
• Adopt Endurance Charges to bolster physical damage reduction

Mechanics of Skills

• Cast on Stun: Automatically casts linked spells when you get stunned
• Fire Trap: Used for dealing controlled damage
• Herald of Ash: Causes chain reactions for explosions
• Desecrate: Spawns corpses to detonate for explosions
• Volatile Dead: Creates orbs that seek out enemies and explode

Optimizations

Alternating Builds

• Desecrate vs. Volatile Dead for corpse explosions
• Volatile Dead consumes up to 10 corpses for a higher chance of chain explosions
• Herald of Ash enables chain reactions, maintaining explosive momentum

Build Sustainment

• Use Wild Breach for boss fights—spawns additional mobs, offering opportunities for explosions
• Focus on Chaos resistance and fire damage scaling

Utility and Survivability

• Utilize Granite Flask and Determination for high armor
• Arctic Armor for stationary physical damage reduction

Practical Tips and Gameplay

Leveling Tips

• Start with Biscuits Leash for initial magic find gear
• Transition into Mageblood for sustained buffs
• Cap Chaos resistance early for better survivability

Boss Fights

• Use Wild Breach to spawn mobs close to bosses for consistent ignition
• Important to anticipate and react to ignite debuffs for maximum damage infusion
• Flexibility to kill most bosses despite no direct single-target damage skill

Quality of Life Improvements

• Focus on mana reservation efficiency for a smooth gameplay experience
• Fine-tuning the build by understanding interdependencies among skills and items
• Test and iterate: Always adapt build based on current league challenges and item availability

Final Note

• This build requires a strategic approach for both map clearing and boss killing
• Offers a balance of high damage, substantial magic find, and fun gameplay