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[3.29] VOID Shockwave Cyclone Slayer Build - Step by Step Guide - From League Starter to Ubers

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Starter
End Game
Speed Leveling
3.29 CotA
Updated on Jul 20, 2026
Jul 20, 2026

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Build Overview

This is an In-Depth Guide for my Cyclone Slayer League Starter featuring Shockwave and General’s Cry for Path of Exile 3.28 Mirage and 3.29 as well

Ask me on stream if you need help - https://www.twitch.tv/ronarray

Build will be updated to 3.29 version SOON when POB will get the update - stay tuned!

The guide will lead you through the early League Start up to the Uber Endgame version.

3.28 UPDATE Video - https://youtu.be/Sz0kJAzZpoc

In 3.28 GGG added VOID SHOCKWAVE Support which should replace a normal Shockwave in the Cyclone setup, it will be a solid buff and can be paired with The Writhing Jar on bosses to improve damage even further.

You will also be able to get a free support from new mechanics, so take Impale Support or Faster Attacks Support

❗In 3.28 you can also play Elemental Version which is Tankier and can feel more comfortable, check it there: https://mobalytics.gg/poe/builds/cyclone-slayer-ele-shockwave-build-guide

About the Build

Cyclone is one of the comfiest skills to play and with the 3.27 buff it became even better. 99% of the time you will be pressing one button and rolling over all the enemies.

It has 3 layers of damage that stack on top of each other automatically: Cyclone of Tumult itself + Shockwave Support and finally General's Cry that spawns Mirage Warriors that will use Sunder (early) or Ground Slam of Earthshaking (endgame) to finish off your foes.

As defenses, you will have a huge over leech + capped block as well.

It’s very easy to setup and works with very scuffed gear at the start but can scale to endgame reaching good single target DPS + AoE clear in the Endgame.

It’s a newbie-friendly build that’s easy to play and not very expensive to setup.

Build Variants

For Leveling / League Start Variation of the Build, click on the BUILD VARIANTS BELOW.

You can also find the section with frequently asked questions there as well.

❗ Day 1 Update - https://youtu.be/3OCJ4Zg_LZY

❗ T17 Update and FAQ - https://youtu.be/7D6DTpYwf7s

📝Armour Craft Guide - https://youtu.be/DeE6_TB9H1o

Additional Materials

My POBs

▸3.28 Updated Guide POB Separately - https://pobb.in/cnISn6_eYXaz

▸My Day 1 POB from 3.27 - https://pobb.in/uP4nIhE8aqQY

▸My T17 POB from 3.27 - https://pobb.in/8AZMg2k6dM55

▸3.28 Updated Final POB - MB - https://pobb.in/fG_4JO-FwDNT

Useful Links

▸ Armour Craft Guide Link

▸ What you can farm Early Link

▸ My Genesis tree Link

▸ Safer Regex - "!poss|eec|ur$|s rec|o al"

Strengths and Weaknesses

  • Easy to setup
  • One button gameplay
  • Great clear
  • Smooth Movement
  • Spin to win!
  • Need to use Desecrate for Bosses
  • Average Speed

Build Variants

Equipment

Foul Staff
Amethyst Ring
Titan Gauntlets
Gladiator Helmet
Crusader Plate
Rustic Sash
Turquoise Amulet
Two-Stone Ring (Fire/Cold)
Hydrascale Boots
Divine Life Flask
Divine Life Flask
Granite Flask
Sulphur Flask
Basalt Flask

Around 75, your main weapon should be staff, ideally with +25% chance to block attack damage while wielding a staff. But any solid staff will do until you find a better one.

Don’t forget to get enough Intelligence somewhere in your gear, jewelry is usually the easiest option. Taking Int Notable can also help you meet the requirement.

Start getting ready to transition into The Crit phase of the build.


Passive Tree

main:
123
123
ascendancy:
8
8
Keystones
Precise Technique
40% more Attack Damage if Accuracy Rating is higher than Maximum Life Never deal Critical Strikes
Masteries
Rage Mastery (1)
Nearby Enemies are Intimidated while you have Rage
Physical Mastery (1)
10% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage
Staff Mastery (1)
Recover 2% of Energy Shield when you Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff
Recover 2% of Life when you Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff
Mana Mastery (1)
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills
Accuracy Mastery (1)
+500 to Accuracy Rating
-2 to Accuracy Rating per Level
Life Mastery (1)
15% increased maximum Life if there are no Life Modifiers on Equipped Body Armour
Fortify Mastery (1)
Melee Hits Fortify
-3 to maximum Fortification

Around level 75, path to the left to Staff Attack clusters.

While you’re still running Precise Technique, remember that you won’t be able to deal critical strikes still.

Once you hit level 75 and begin mapping, I still suggest keeping Precise Technique for a while, just make sure your accuracy rating remains higher than your maximum life.


Skills

Armour with RES
Crusader Plate
Cyclone
Melee Physical Damage
Shockwave
Pulverise
Impale
Staff with PHYS + Crit
Foul Staff
General's Cry
Autoexertion
Sunder
Pulverise
MS Boots + Life, RES
Hydrascale Boots
Assassin's Mark
Mark On Hit
Lifetap
Any Helmet with Life + res
Gladiator Helmet
Blood and Sand
Pride
Precision
Gloves with Accuracy + Life / Phys
Titan Gauntlets
Cast when Damage Taken
Molten Shell
MS Boots + Life, RES
Hydrascale Boots
Frostblink
Gloves with Accuracy + Life / Phys
Titan Gauntlets
Desecrate

How it Plays

You press and hold the Cyclone button and everything triggers by itself.

On bosses, you will need to cast Desecrate to spawn corpses allowing General's Cry to start working.

Reuse Desecrate from time to time when you have less than 5 mirage warriors. You can check their amount in your left up corner.

▸ General’s Cry explained

General's Cry is providing a huge chunk of damage and once it’s setup, you don’t need to think about it anymore.

It triggers once you hit an enemy with your Cyclone and spawns Mirage Warriors from corpses around you.

What’s neat is that they’ll target the strongest enemy nearby if there are boss ads nearby for example, making their single target very reliable.


How it Works

You Spin A LOT. That's it.

Changelog

Guide will be fully updated to 3.28 after POB will be updated as well.

Video Guide

Stats

Stats are displayed for the "Lvl 96 - UBER" Variant only
Character
Attributes
343 / 
100 / 
132
Movement Speed
150%
Bandits
Alira
Pantheon Major
TheBrineKing
Pantheon Minor
Garukhan
Charges
Endurance Charges
6
Frenzy Charges
3
Power Charges
3
Defensive
Life
5,319
Energy Shield
83
Mana
792
Armour
15,262
Evasion Rating
648
Block
87.75%
Resistances
76% / 
75% / 
75% / 
75%
Simulated
Effective Health Pool
564K
Max Hit
18K / 
68K / 
66K / 
66K / 
56K
Skill DPS Estimation
Cyclone of Tumult
31M

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