This double-dipping effect is part of what makes Trickster such an obscenely powerful defensive Ascendancy. This means that a Hubris Circlet with 400 Energy Shield, for example, will provide a whopping 2000 Evasion Rating by itself despite being an Energy Shield base. Not only is the Energy Shield itself very valuable, but it also adds 5 Evasion Rating per 1 Energy Shield due t our Escape Artist passive. Carcass Jack is an alternative to Cherrubim's Maleficence early on, and adds a large area of effect bonus to boost your clear.Ī high Energy Shield (ideally 400+) Hubris Circlet is the best choice.The Armour is not particularly useful for us, and the Evasion roll is not particularly stellar, which is why do not favor it as a late-game choice. It is a good choice for boosting damage early on, especially if you are only on a 5-Link, as the increased Chaos Damage works as a sort of pseudo 6-Link. Cherrubim's Maleficence is very cheap and a common drop, making it a realistic acquisition for Solo Self-Found.
Two other strong options for improving offense, particularly early in a league, are: If you are using Hyrri’s, it is worth investing 2 points into the Energy Shield notable Arcane Focus near the Witch starting area. One of the downsides, however, is that it is significantly more expensive and offers no Life roll. Hyrri’s was our choice on our character due to the significant Energy Shield bonus and smooth interaction with Ghost Shrouds, and is about on-par with the defense benefits of The Perfect Form. The Evasion roll itself is also a huge bonus, and offers a similar amount of Evasion Rating as The Perfect Form even if you have 200% Cold Resistance.
While it does have a high Dexterity requirement, it also gives a large amount of Dexterity, meaning that once it is equipped you can usually use the item without any additional stat nodes or items. It also provides a “mini-_Acrobatics_”, granting 10% Attack and Spell dodge.
It also has a decent Life and Evasion roll, and your Evasion rating can be increased by uncapped Cold Resistance. The Perfect Form is a strong all-round defensive chest that also allows you to use Arctic Armour for free, as well as acquiring Phase Acrobatics without the need for a 9-point investment, which is not worth it on the tree.There are two great Unique options for this build: If you want to explore more options for Gear (both budget and high-end), Flasks, or get more information on alternatives and specialty items, please ensure you read the Gear, Jewels, and Flasks section in its entirety. These items strike a balance between power and cost-effectiveness. It will not be updated for future patches. This can be used as a reference point, however, bear in mind that not all gear used is absolutely ideal as it is a Solo Self-Found character. Here is Furty’s Rank 5 character from the SSF Legion League: Ascendancy, Bandits, and Pantheon Powers.Essence Drain/Contagion & Blight Trickster.