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(0.5) Machine‑Gun Bloodmage – Simple 1 Button His Scattering Calamity Guide

Updated on Jun 22, 2026
Jun 22, 2026

Build Overview

His Scattering Calamity is one of the most fun skills in the game. It uses simple interactions and has extremely high base damage with no mana cost, allowing us to make full use of mana scaling through the staff and Archmage.

The skill is obtained via "The Unborn Lich" staff. It would normally function in a manner similar to Ember Fusillade where you would channel for a while, and then embers would be sent flying to enemies. By reducing out skill effect duration, we can make it so that these projectiles fly out immediately, and using Sione's Temper we only have to press out attack button 5 times before sprinting into the next pack of enemies while everything gets destroyed thanks to that and our Cast on Critical. We make use of Arc and Snap in our Cast on Critical setup for insane clear. Feel free to swap out both of these for Comet and Concentrated Area for bossing if you are lacking single target.

We use Mind Over Matter to convert our mana to our EHP and can sustain the high life costs from archmage thanks to Lifetap and Vitality Siphon. We make use of Mana Remnants to keep our mana topped up constantly while mapping, adding an extra layer of survivability. Once you have enough spirit, we can make use of Thaumaturgic Generator and Charge Regulation for a huge bonus to our crit chance.

Please read the notes in section 4 [Equipment] - I have included stat priorities for each piece of gear. The gear equipped in the loadout is gear I personally wore, and as a result, some items in the medium budget have stats that don't benefit us (like adds x physical damage to attacks)

This build can be played from Lvl 78 onwards (Use a lvl 18 His Scattering Calamity). If you need to level a Witch, I can reccomend ED Contagion or Plants.

You can use a perfect jewellers orb on this staff for a 5 link and a Perfect Flux to level it lvl 20 (Keep in mind this might be more expensive than just buying a lvl 20 staff)

Get some form of "Recover mana on kill" to be even more comfortable when mapping (Ring or Jewel).

I put a version of the build together on a 2D budget and cleared a T15 with 1 portal: https://youtu.be/ps2Ob1JxkeE

REQUIRED FOR BUILD (DO NOT SKIP THIS):

182 Spirit (20% quality on Archmage) & (20% quality on Cast on Critical) or 181 Spirit if one of them has 23% quality.

Pay attention to weapon set points or the build will feel bad (Weapon set 2 used for all skills, Weapon set 1 for Elemental Weakness only)


FAQ:

Q - Why are my wellspirites not shooting out as fast as yours?
A - Make sure you have allocated the correct weapon set points, and that your staff is in your actual weapon set 2 (Press X if you are on PC to check). Double check your support gems.

Q - Can I use Mageblood or Headhunter?
A - Yes, just switch back to Ingenuity if you are going to do a pinnacle boss.

Q - I can't activate all my spirit buffs
A - Please read the spirit requirements in "Build variants". In many cases you are missing quality on Archmage or Cast on Critical

Q - How much crit chance should I have?
A - Around 60% (If you are on the medium budget or lower) is fine

Q - Whats the best way to improve my damage?
A - A better staff, + Spell Skills, Mana, Critical hit chance/Damage

Q - What stats should I be looking for on my gear?
A - These are detailed in section 4 "Equipment". Your gear does not have to look exactly the same as mine, use this as a guideline.

Q - I am running out of life when fighting bosses/mapping
A - Get some form of recover life on kill/recover mana on kill. Make sure you have allocated: Arcane Remnants and Vigorous Remnants

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • 1 Button + Auto Targeting
  • Great Visual Clarity
  • Strong Map Clear and Single Target
  • Fairly Tanky
  • Cheap to start (under 10d) & scales well
  • If you aren't used to playing a Mind Over Matter build, it might be a bit confusing at first.

Build Variants

Use this as inspiration for your next upgrades, rather than trying to copy 1 for 1, as some components (such as the Megalomaniac) will not be available on the market.

Flesh Crucible is Eldritch Battery with "Less armour, Energy Shield"
Megalomaniac is Pure Power and Arcane Intensity

Equipment

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Equipment Priority
+9

Skill Gems

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 20

Dex 5

Int 40

1

Life Remnants

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Feast of Flesh

3

His Scattering Calamity

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Freezing Mark

Level 17

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Charge Regulation

Level 18

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Poisonburst Arrow

Level 18

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Rain of Arrows

Level 17

8

Cast on Critical

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Mana Remnants

Level 19

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Archmage

Level 20

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Gem Priority
+15

Passive Tree

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set 1:
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set 2:
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Quest Rewards

Check which quests you’ve completed on your character
ClearfellBeira of the Rotten Pack
+10% to Cold Resistance
FreythornThe King in the Mists
+30 to Spirit
Ogham ManorCandlemass, the Living Rite
+20 to maximum Life
Hunting GroundsThe Crowbell
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Ogham FarmlandsUna's Hut
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Valley of the TitansMedallion
30% increased Charm Charges gained
+1 Charm Slot
The Spires of DesharSisters of Garukhan
+10% to Lightning Resistance
KethKabala, Constrictor Queen
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
DesharFinal Letter
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
The Venom CryptsVenom Draught
25% increased Stun Threshold
Jiquani's MachinariumBlackjaw, the Remnant
+10% to Fire Resistance
The Azak BogIgnagduk, the Bog Witch
+30 to Spirit
Jungle RuinsMighty Silverfist
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
AggoratBlood Sacrifice
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Eye of HinekoraNavali's Rest
5% increased Maximum Mana
Halls of the DeadTawhoa's Test
+5% to Lightning Resistance
Abandoned PrisonGoddess of Justice
30% increased Mana Recovery from Flasks
Halls of the DeadTasalio's Test
+5% to Cold Resistance
Halls of the DeadNgamahu's Test
+5% to Fire Resistance
Journey's EndCaptain Hartlin
Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Skill Gem(Lv 13)
Delirium Drop
Halls of the DeadYama The White
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
The Khari CrossingMolten Shrine
5% increased Maximum Life
Kriar VillageLythara, the Wayward Spear
+40 to Spirit
WolvenholdOswin, the Dread Warden
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
The Khari CrossingAkthi and Anundr
Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points
Howling CavesThe Abominable Yeti
Grants Two Weapon Set Passive Skill Points

How it Plays

Tap His Scattering Calamity 3 to 4 times and then start running from pack to pack

For bosses, use Elemental Weakness

Changelog

15/06/2026 - Separated Apirational from Current character. Current Character updated. Updated High Budget.
12/06/2026 - Updated Tree for aspirational variant as Split Personality did not show correctly
10/06/2026 - Current build updated (Amulet was showing as not having spirit)
10/06/2026 - Current build updated
09/06/2026 - Overall tidy up and updates to gear, trees and skills, added FAQ section.
08/06/2026 - Updated current build. Now utilising Split Personality Ruby
07/06/2026 - Updated current build with rarity rings. Small changes to support gems and tree.
06/06/2026 - Large update to build overview. Added stat priorities. Inluded notes on Thaumaturgic Generator
05/06/2026 - Added "current build" version
03/06/2026 - Added budget version

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