ULTIMATE MARTIAL ARTIST LEAGUE START! // Bell Master Monk Path of Exile 2 0.5 — Summary & Key Points
MoxsyTL;DR
Moxsy details a self-cursing Bell Master build for Path of Exile 2 0.5 that uses Overabundance 3 to double active bells to six while mitigating the penalty via Hollow Keeper and Rune of Warding. The build leverages Martial Artist nodes to generate combo energy for bell procing and energy shield recharge. He provides a specific leveling path using Glacial Cascade and Tempest Flurry before transitioning to Whirling Assault and Staggering Palm.
Steps
The Overabundance Mechanic
The core of the build utilizes the new Overabundance 3 support gem to double the active bell limit from three to six at the cost of cursing yourself. By combining the Hollow Keeper passive (50% reduced curse effect) with the Rune of Warding (50% reduced curse effect), the character becomes effectively curse immune to their own procs. Furthermore, the Warding Fetish notable grants 30% increased damage per curse on you, turning the self-curse mechanic into a massive damage multiplier.
Martial Artist Synergy
The Martial Artist ascendancy provides the engine for this build through the Marshall Adept node, which reduces energy shield recharge delay based on combo expenditure. This allows for near-instantaneous energy shield recharge whenever the character is hit, creating a defensive layer. The Marshall Master node ensures combo builds up from all attack hits, including projectiles from Staggering Palm and Herald of Ice, allowing for rapid bell procing.
Campaign Leveling Path
For the campaign, Moxsy recommends leveling with Glacial Cascade paired with Tempest Flurry to freeze and shock enemies, utilizing the 425% more damage on frozen unique enemies. Once reaching level 41, he switches to Whirling Assault, which benefits from Staggering Palm projectiles to proc bells efficiently. This transition allows the player to start focusing on the bell mechanic and combo generation immediately.
Ascendancy and Endgame Plan
The leveling path uses Way of the Mountain for survivability and damage via freezing, swapping to Way of the Stonefist in maps for extra damage. Endgame plans involve crit swapping to Hollow Form Technique to generate power charges for triggering skills, with the potential for a feedback loop where bells generate power charges that trigger more bells.
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