[3.26] GUIDE CYCLONE BOMBER BUFF STACKER - AFANA

Hey everyone, Afana here, bringing you another refined build – this time we’re playing Guardian Cyclone (I know, it sounds odd… but trust me, it works). This build is the result of merging two of my previous builds, taking the best of both to deliver great single target DPS, smooth clear, and fun gameplay.

Showcase: https://youtu.be/v6izt4K_psk

💡 How Does It Work?
The idea is to use Cyclone or Vaal Earthquake for movement and to trigger Shockwave, while generating corpses with Desecrate to fuel General’s Cry.

⚠️ You don’t have to spam Desecrate all the time – just make sure the area has at least 10 corpses for General’s Cry to work. Or simply use Corpsewalker boots (Shaper/Hunter) to generate corpses automatically while walking.

🛠️ Itemization
In 3.26, we got new items that gain extra bonuses when paired with legacy influences. The MVP here is Bound By Destiny, which grants poison immunity and a big chunk of extra damage. To make this work, you’ll need:

✅ 1–2 unique items with Shaper + Hunter Influence
✅ 4+ other Shaper-influenced items

Core influenced items:

Chest: Shaper / Crusader

Boots: Shaper / Hunter (can be Corpsewalker or rare)

Helmet: The Gull (Shaper / Hunter)

Rings: Shaper (stack resistances and accuracy)

⚠️ Note: You can craft these by using the bench option “Reroll the Rarity of a non-Unique item” or by using an Omen of Fortune on the right base with two influences.

🎮 Gameplay Tips
To maximize DPS, stick to this routine:

1️⃣ Make sure you have 10 corpses in the boss arena
2️⃣ Every 8 seconds, cast at least 3 spells
3️⃣ Keep Vaal Earthquake active and use its normal version every 4 seconds
4️⃣ Activate your Tincture before bosses or in dense mapping areas

🌟 Highlights
✅ Strong single target damage
✅ Smooth and satisfying clear
✅ Perfect for farming maps that benefit from stacking buffs and fast pace
✅ Very fun to play

💰 Investment
I invested 480 Divines, but the current gear value exceeds 700 Divines.

The build delivers exactly what it promises and still has room to grow.

📌 PoB & Video
🔗 PoB: https://pobb.in/qTcpO5v7gsT9
🎥 Video guide: https://youtu.be/N7iH0_eadlw

Thanks so much for checking out this build! If you have any questions or suggestions, leave a comment here on the forum – I love hearing your feedback and improving things together.

Happy mapping and good loot!

– Afana

As always, Afana shows that he knows PoE, I would love to do this build, it's a shame that the uncos with influence are so rare, the seagull helmet only has one on the market and it costs 100D, F for me