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[0.4] Hollow Palm Technique League Starter Guide w/Acts Walkthrough

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Starter
End Game
Verified
presentationInvoker
0.4 TLotD
Updated on Jan 4, 2026
Jan 4, 2026

Build Overview

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Overview

This build is centered around getting Hollow Palm Technique up and running as soon as possible (Level 13). While there are many ways to play this playstyle, this build will focus on using Shattering Palm and Ice Strike for clear and Tempest Bell for single target.

Why Invoker?

Since we are using elemental damage for all of our abilities, Invoker naturally pairs very well as an ascendancy, boosting our damaging ability to the moon!

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Doesn't need to keep it's weapon up-to-date throughout the campaign, so it is a very smooth leveling experience.
  • Very fast attack speed and high base critical chance if built well.
  • Looks very stylish
  • Scaling into the late game will be a challenge without really good gear due to the recent nerfs to Hollow Palm Technique

Build Variants

Equipment

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Equipment Priority
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Helmet

Prioritize getting as much Energy Shield as possible on your helmet. Since Hollow Palm Technique uses Energy Shield for Crit, the helmet will be a huge source of Energy Shield. Critical Hit Chance is a luxury - it's nice if you can get it but it's not required. Focus on survivability stats.

Body Armour

Once again, prioritize getting as much Energy Shield and Evasion as possible. Spirit would be nice since we run over 100 Spirit on our Spirit Gems but if you can't get Spirit for a reasonable price, its not the end of the world.

Gloves

Use a rare glove with a good bit of Flat Physical and Flat Cold. If you can afford the mana, get +2 to Melee Skills as well. You can use Energy Shield Base or Evasion Base.

Boots

Pretty straightforward - as much Energy Shield and Resistances as possible. As high Movement Speed as possible. You can use Energy Shield Base or Evasion Base.

Amulet

Prioritize getting + 3 Levels to Melee Skills. This is a HUGE portion of your damage. The rest of the stats can be survivability stats.

Rings

Get as much flat damage as possible. Physical, Cold, Lightning, Fire, are all good. Prioritize Flat Physical and Flat Cold Damage since most of our skills are Cold. Stats are also very good to have since this will be a stat hungry build.

Belt

Ingenuity will be our highest DPS belt. If you have trouble with survivability, feel free to use a rare belt. Headhunter is a good option for mapping.

Jewels

For the Rare Jewels, prioritize the following stats in this order:

1. % Mana on Kill (You need ONE jewel with this line)

2. Crit Chance

3. Crit Damage

4. Energy Shield

Skill Gems

Support Gem Requirements:

Str 45

Dex 45

Int 30

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Ice Strike

Ice Strike
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2

Shattering Palm

Shattering Palm
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Tempest Bell

Tempest Bell
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Charged Staff

Charged Staff
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Combat Frenzy

Combat Frenzy
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Wind Dancer

Wind Dancer
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Herald of Ice

Herald of Ice
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Ghost Dance

Ghost Dance
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Hand of Chayula

Hand of Chayula
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Gem Priority
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Mapping

Use Shattering Palm into Ice Strike for clearing packs. If the pack is too big and you feel squishy, use Storm Wave to clear out the dangerous mobs before using Ice Strike.

Bossing

Open up with Eye of Winter that is set to Weapon Set 2 in order to apply Wither and Critical Weakness and use the typical Ice Strike & Tempest Bell combo for damage.

Passive Tree

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set 2:
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