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The Cast On Freeze Comet Stormweaver Leveling Guide for the Sorceress Class teaches you how to build your character with step-by-step explanations. Follow along with the same build I used to finish the campaign in 15 hours to get the most out of your campaign playthrough.
Are you annoyed by the monsters being able to move around and attack you? If that's true then this build is definitely for you! Freeze your enemies with Frostbolt and cause devastating Comets to automatically rain from the sky shattering your enemies.
Example Cast on Freeze Comet Stormweaver Leveling Gear at the end of the Campaign.Patch 0.1.0d changed how Trigger Skills calculate Energy which nerfed the build significantly. We recommend our other Stormweaver Leveling Guides instead.Path of Exile 2 is currently in early access, this means rapid development including frequent changes to builds as there are balance fixes and we learn more. Pin this page to be notified of any updates.You beat the campaign and want to know how to further upgrade this build? Stay tuned for the Endgame version of the build that will be released soon! Pin this page to be notified once it goes live.Comet Stormweaver LevelingWhile killing regular monsters cast your Frostbolt to freeze enemies triggering Comet thanks to the Meta Skill Gem called Cast on Freeze.
Most of the enemies die to a single Comet but if you encounter magic or rare monsters throw in a Frost Bomb to apply the Exposure debuff which drastically reduces their cold resistance.
During boss encounters and tough rare enemies, you cannot proc Comet too often because you cannot freeze them many times in a row. To help you with your single target damage use Frost Wall. This Skill creates a wall of Ice Crystals which block enemies movement. When the Ice Crystals are shattered they cause an explosion dealing massive damage around them. When the target is big enough Ice Crystals detonate automatically simply by monsters running through them. In other situations use Frostbolt, Frost Bomb and secondary Comet to destroy the them.
Once you find body armor with or amulet with at least 20 Spirit use a third Comet Skill combined with the Elemental Invocation Meta Skill Gem. This allows you to build up charges and unleash many Comets at the same time obliterating your enemies.
Comet has a high mana cost so it can be hard to sustain. Make sure to use the best Mana Flask possible at your level and craft % increased Amount Recovered prefix for better recovery. If you often run out of Mana Flask charges equip Attuned Wand in your 2nd Weapon Set and use Mana Drain.
Cast on Freeze Comet Stormweaver Leveling Guide Skill ProgressionUse the <Prev and Next> arrows to navigate.SparkThis is your main damaging ability throughout Act 1 and Act 2.Flame Wall When any projectile skill passes through the Flame Wall it deals additional Fire damage. This means that before casting Spark you should always spawn Flame Wall, positioning it between you and the enemy so that the projectiles are always getting empowered.Support it with Spell Cascade to spawn more walls for easier gameplay.Frost BombDeals a massive amount of cold damage and freezes your enemies. Use it on cooldown when fighting tougher enemies and bosses.Use any leftover Uncut Skill Gem II that you drop to level up Spark, Flame Wall and Frost Bomb in that order.
Unleash for SparkControlled Destruction for SparkSpell Cascade for Flame WallMagnified Effect for Frost BombConcentrated Effect for Frost BombSave your remaining Uncut Support Gems for Skill Gem III skills.Orb of StormsUse it on bosses for additional damage and to apply shock.Arctic ArmourActivate it by opening your skill gem menu and Right Click the skill icon left of the skill name. To see if it's active check if your Spirit shows 0/30 and the Arctic Armour icon swirls.Persistence for Orb of StormsConduction for Orb of StormsSave your remaining Uncut Support Gems for Skill Gem VII skillsAt this point use any leftover Uncut Skill Gem II that you drop to level up Spark, Flame Wall, Frost Bomb and Orb of Storms in that order.
Leap SlamEquip 2 hammers in your 2nd Weapon Set and get 52 strength in total from your gear and passives.This skyrockets your mobility. For a smoother and faster experience, hold your dodge roll button towards the end of your leap to immediately roll after landing. This cancels the tail-end of the leap landing animation for far faster movement.It also allows you to finally escape packs of mobs that managed to surround you as you can simply leap out.Keep Leap Slam at level 7, do not level it to keep the strength requirement low.Support it with Martial TempoThis skill is completely optional so skip it if you can't meet the strength requirement or you don't enjoy the playstyle.At around level 27 once you allocate Inescapable Cold and Endless Blizzard. Complete your 1st ascendancy trial and pick Scouring Winds.Acquire 2 Uncut Skill Gems, pick Frostbolt and Cold Snap.Support Frostbolt with Scattershot and Glaciation.Support Cold Snap with Spell Cascade and Concentrated Effect.Use Frostbolt to freeze enemies and Cold Snap to detonate Frostbolts and frozen enemies to deal damage.Support Frost Bomb with Magnified Effect and Controlled Destruction.Use Frost Bomb to apply Exposure, significantly reducing enemies' cold resistance.Once you find 3rd Uncut Skill Gem use HypothermiaSupport it with Persistence and Heightened Curse.Remove Spark, Flame Wall and Orb of Storms.Check if you have missed any of the recommended gems before heading into Act 3.
From here you may use any level 1 Uncut Support Gem to liberally fill your remaining skill sockets however you see fit. Check the skill slider above for inspiration.
Act 3 gives you access to Uncut Support Gem II, substantially increasing the amount of support gem options available to you.
Frost WallUse it on top of bosses and tougher enemies to detonate Ice Crystals instantly for massive amount of damageOn smaller enemies and bosses detonate Ice Crystals with Frostbolt, Cold Snap and Frost Bomb.Icicle and Considered Casting for Frost Wall.Strip Away for Frost Bomb. Replace Controlled Destruction.Tip: Make sure to pick up the guaranteed Lesser Jeweller's Orb in the Sandswept Marsh that can be found in a chest in a small encampment at the edge of the layout. Don't use it for now and keep it for later!
Cast on FreezeThis is the core of this build. It allows you to automate Cold Snap by casting it anytime you freeze an enemy.Use Lesser Jeweller's Orb on Cast on Freeze to increase the amount Support Gem Sockets to 3.Put Cold Snap in the first Support Gem Socket of Cast on Freeze.Support it with Spell Echo and Concentrated Effect.Replace Considered Casting for Frost Wall with Spell Cascade.To check if you have missed any of the permanent Spirit bonuses you acquire during your campaign, check out our Permanent Stats From The Campaign Guide.CometReplace Cold Snap in your Cast on Freeze setup with Comet.Replace Concentrated Effect support with Impetus once you allocate Meta Skills gain 8% increased Energy. This allows you to trigger Comet with every instance of freeze.Optionally replace Spell Echo with Inspiration for lower damage but easier mana sustain.Use a second copy of Comet supported with Hourglass and Inevitable Critical for a burst of damage on frozen bosses. Act 1 and 2 CruelContinue leveling Comet, Frostbolt, Frost Wall and Frost Bomb with Uncut Skill Gems.
Pick up the second guaranteed Lesser Jeweller's Orb in the Sandswept Marsh that can be found in a chest in a small encampment at the edge of the layout.Support Frostbolt with Controlled Destruction.After defeating the Boss in the Azak Bog for +40 permanent spirit use Arctic Armour supported with Clarity. Once you find a source of +Spirit on your Amulet or Body Armour replace it with Elemental Invocation.Support it with Spell Echo.Replace Spell Echo in your Cast on Freeze setup with Inspiration.Congratulations, you've finished the campaign gem progression of the Cast On Freeze Comet Leveling Build and your links are properly set up to tackle your first Waystones.
Comet Stormweaver Leveling Cast on Freeze Comet Stormweaver Leveling Guide Passive Tree ProgressionClick the arrows to open the full tree in a new tab.Comet Stormweaver LevelingLearn how to complete the Trial of the Sekhemas and Trial of Chaos to earn your first 2 Ascensions with our Ascension Guide!Pick Scouring Winds for your first ascendancy node. It doubles the effectiveness of Exposure applied by Frost Bomb which scales even further with the passive tree and Strip Away.Constant Gale for 10% more cast speed and 20% more mana regeneration rate. This build often struggles with mana so any additional mana regeneration is always welcome.Thirdly Strike Twice let's you apply two shock stacks to your enemies and in combination with Shaper of Storms your cold damage can apply shock. This unlocks a new way of scaling your damage by shocking and freezing enemies at the same time.It's unknown just how difficult it is to get the fourth Ascendancy node but in case you obtain it allocate back Constant Gale. Cast on Freeze Comet Stormweaver Leveling Guide Ascendancy ChoicesComet Stormweaver LevelingBy far the best way to get better gear in the campaign is to check the Vendor in Town each time you level up! As vendors change their offerings based on your level this is an excellent way to find extra upgrades.Prioritize +#% to Fire, Cold and Lightning Resistance as well as +# to Maximum Life on your gear.Most of the damage you take during the campaign outside of Boss/Rare encounters is Physical Damage. Small amount of strength allows you to equip some Armour based pieces of equipment for additional survivability. Look for a Staff or Wand with + Levels of Cold Spell Skills or + Levels of All Spell Skills. You increase your DPS by looking for the following stats, sorted by order of importance:+ Levels of Cold Spell Skills or + Levels of All Spell SkillsGain % of Damage As Extra Cold DamageGain % of Damage As Extra Lightning or Fire Damage%# increased Spell or Cold Damage% increased Freeze Buildup% increased Critical Hit Chance For SpellsA great source is checking vendors occasionally for promising bases to craft on with Orbs of Transmutation, Orbs of Augmentation, Regal Orbs, Exalted Orbs, Chaos Orbs and Essences.To finish off your item use one or two Artificer's Orb and socket defensive Runes like Body Rune or Glacial Rune.If you are still struggling check out our Survival Guide for additional useful information!Comet Stormweaver LevelingWhen should I swap from Spark to Cold Spells?Towards the end of Act 2 once you find 2 level 7 Uncut Skill Gems, allocate Endless Blizzard and Inescapable Cold. Complete your first Trial of Ascendancy and pick Scouring Winds. At this point equip Frostbolt and Cold Snap and you are good to go!I struggle with my attributes, what should I do?I keep dying! Is there any way to solve my defense?Why my Cast On Freeze doesn't always proc Comet when I freeze enemies?What bonuses should I choose from relics in Act 2 and venom drought in Act 3?Comet Stormweaver LevelingThis video below goes over all the leveling steps while also showing gameplay and playstyle tips.
Comet Stormweaver LevelingCongratulations on finishing the Cast On Freeze Comet Leveling Guide! You beat the campaign and want to know how to further upgrade this build? Stay tuned for the Endgame version of the build that will be released soon!