[3.23] Arc Lightning Archmage is back (One shot bosses) - Path of Exile Affliction

Path of Exile Best Arc build returns! (ft Archmage)
Today we have decided to revisit one of Path of exile most popular skills, Arc!, and based on popular demand we went with Archmage, by stacking mana we get a LOT of damage which we use to one shot (most) bosses, it's still a powerful take on Arc which i recommend for those who like to play carefully.
PoB (Updated):

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Ascendancy
2:18 Passive Tree
2:45 Mastery
3:10 Items
6:12 Gems
7:01 Jewels
8:06 Bandits and Pantheons

[PhoenixLive_YT]

Q1: "Can I swap to Crackling Lance in this build?"
A1: No, Crackling Lance intensity playstyle simply doesn't fit with Archmage and unleash.
Q2: "when are you planning to upload the complete Arc leveling guide?"
A2: "before the start of next league"

[SaltKingWhale]

Anyone who is struggling with The Agnostic node, picking up %mana on kill really helps counter balance the hits you take while mapping.

[AndreyUrman]

For anyone interested in a lightning warp replacement - Frostblink of Wintry Blast + Faster Casting + Spell Echo feels amazing.

[Andre_Betiolo]

This build is great, I saw your video and I've been using it for two leagues, but I still haven't learned everything in the game. I haven't managed to kill the Uber bosses yet, but I loved her play style, i dont' was enught damage, but this build it's really fun.

[ZmoDaCheese]

Had to come and drop a thank you. Been lots of fun, maybe a bit glassy, but then again i played boneshatter jugg last leag. So far full Atlas clear, normal Shaper, Elder and all guardians with Maven witness. Maven and Eldritch bros are next

[AndreyUrman]

Replica Heatshiver is a helmet to look out for, seems pretty good for the build, gain lightning as cold per shock effect and mana regen.

[zarbis]

Hey, I wonder whether you've tried Arc of Surging + Hydrosphere in this build? Seems like a drop-in replacement with 10x damage boost.

[shenkyo]

Thanks for the guide, I'm trying to do my own build similar to this and got alot of good pointers from you. Is the defensive plan for this 5 endurance charge + huge mana pool + recovery? I have few points in armor nodes and run determination but doesn't feel very tanky so I'm thinking of dropping them.

[rk-dc]

Can someone please explain to me, step by step, how to craft the belt?

I am fairly new to crafting, and I have pretty much no clue how to get this end product.

I can only guess the start:
Redeemer Orb on Stygian Vise, then Alteration spam until mana recovery.

What about the rest? What would be the "cheapest/efficient" strategy to achieve it?

I would appreciate the help

[ozanalpan]

I'm starting the game this league your last video on arc which had league starter in it was 8 months ago should I use this one or previous one while leveling.

[edwardjanson]

This version feels better compared to your last league. No more standin like a cannon trying to rip a boss quick. The quick casting on just 2 seals while mapping still does enough dmg to clear waves if needed. transfigured arc 2x dmg is great on boss but not mapping. Also its hard to get that seal mender jewel but u can get it cheaper with megalomaniac on a medium jewel socket.

[LuvTonique]

Question: Are the alternate arcs any good for this? I really like Arc of Surging because it's satisfying but I don't know how good it is.

[nikitasafronov]

So, now we are waiting for lvling guide) thank you! Hope we can play the build at this league, so many new unique slots for mana)

[misukhanov]

So since we have some empty sockets (up to a full 4link) what would you go for? Thoughts?
1) Increasing survivaI - run CWDT Steelskin and have one extra slot to put something. Immortal Call can be good, I think?
2) Increasing damage with Sigil of Power / Brands / Galvanic field?
3) Raise spectre shenanigans?

I have:
6link: damaging setup
4link #1: rf + wrath + empower + ethernal blessing
4link #2: Frostblink of Wintry Blast + Spell Echo + Faster Casting + Portal
4link #3: Arcane Cloak + Arcane Surge + Conductivity + Increased Duration
Weapon 3link #1: Lightning Golem + Minion Life + Enhance
Weapon 3link #2: <i run cwdt setup that can be opted out in favor of dmg>

We can remove Portal to weapon switch and run without CWDT setup, giving a whooping full 4 link for extra abilities!

[PotatoeSallad]

Is there/ can you make a passive tree that shows what to spec into per level (ex: 30, 40, 50...etc). I can't seem to find it on POB like how other guides have it (I am new to POB)

So far enjoying this build.

Thanks!

[xXDEUCXx]

I appreciate the quick guide. I'm curious as to which descendancy would be best for this build?

[Tetabait]

Hi. This build good for "fast" bossrush and invitation (formed, twisted, elderslayers) farm?

[Geier_Meier]

hi! amazing build and guide! are you able to do t17 maps with this?

[michaelstone]

Awesome build man. I started a elementalist dd. Got bored and tried this. Been having so much fun leveling with this. It's even deck friendly. If it's still good next leauge, definitely gonna be my leauge starter for 3.24 and onward if it doesn't get changed.

[bruh]

Which arc is the best ? In the trans gem