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Dominating the Gauntlet Challenge Using the Flamewood Totem | Path of Exile 3.23

Flamewood Totem turned my Gauntlet experience from a mess into a masterpiece! At first, I was struggling with righteous Fire Chieftain, feeling like I was going nowhere fast. But then someone suggested flamewood totem support, and it changed everything. It's like having a secret weapon that vaporizes enemies and keeps you safe. Now, I'm enjoying the build and aiming for the top 50 Chieftain. Check it out! 🔥🛡️

🎮 My Gauntlet Experience

Hey what's up everyone! I just wanted to quickly share with you guys my Gauntlet experience over the past couple of days. I wasn't sure if I was going to play, but I ended up starting and the journey has been an interesting one.

Starting Off

So, I decided to pick the most recommended safest build that Zizaran suggested, which was the righteous Fire Chieftain. Starting off, it was pretty painful to mule over skills and items, and it required a lot of strategy to plan the character progression.

"Act one was fine, act two was fine, just took it really slow" - @Player123

Transitioning to Flamewood Totem Support

While playing the righteous Fire Chieftain, I faced challenges with sustain and DPS loss. That's when someone on stream suggested trying out flamewood totem support, and it turned out to be a game-changer. The support allows your totem to shoot out projectiles when hit, making it a valuable addition to the build.

Pros	Cons
Increased damage	Taunting challenges
Scalable spell damage	Require changes in skill points

Switching Gear and Skills

I had to regret a lot of points to switch from the righteous Fire setup, unspec all of these points, and get into panopticon and then go all the way up until ancestral Bond and Primal manifestation. It was a journey of trial and error, but eventually, I was able to switch over to Rejuvenation totems, which significantly improved the build.

🏆 Ranking and Conclusion

I'm currently ranked 91 Chieftain, and my goal is to reach the top 50. The build has proved to be effective and safe, making me consider playing Chief then more in the future. Overall, my Gauntlet experience has been an eye-opening journey with new strategies and challenges. I look forward to continuing to explore this build and its potential.

Key Takeaways

Flamewood Totem support can significantly enhance a Chieftain build
Adaptability and flexibility are essential in building a strong character
Experimenting with newfound strategies can lead to unexpected benefits

FAQ

Q: How did you overcome the sustain and DPS loss challenges with righteous Fire Chieftain?
A: Swapping to flamewood Totem support and reconfiguring skill points was the key to overcoming these challenges.