Ice Shot Gemling | Build Update + Advice Needed

Hi guys,

I made a post around 10 days ago about theory crafting an ice shot gemling. I've leveled up the character to lvl 80 so far and been having a pretty good time so far. I wanted to share an update on the character then ask for any advice on how to further improve the build if anyone has any ideas.

Main Idea of Build

I wanted to make a crit ice shot build that uses the gemlings "supports can be used twice" ascendency node. I want to freeze things, then consume that freeze, and do crit damage.

Skill Rotation

1. Ice Shot (Glacation, Cold Infusion, Ice Bite, Leverage)

Ice shot is our main skill (obviously) but we mainly use it to proc freeze on enemies, so they we may use Spiral Volley. We also proc Herald of Ice with Ice shot during mapping, and we use barrage at times to clear packs when needed.

2. Spiral Volley (Elemental Focus, Fork, Ricochet, Biting Frost)

Spiral Volley consumes our frenzy charges to deal massive amount of damage during mapping. It not only consumes freeze, but will also proc herald of ice as-well, making it an excellent 2 button build-mechanic thing. Very fun to use as-well and is currently, if pob is correct, doing the most damage.

3. Freezing Salvo (TWO OF THEM!) (Inevitable Crit, Excise(1), Hourglass(2) Primal Armament,

Freezing Salvo is our "bossing" skill. Not only does it help freeze bosses, but since we can use two salvos, we can "shotgun" enemies quickly. One does use Excise (8 second CD) and one hourglass (10 second CD)

4. Rain of Arrows (Blind, Pin, Lockdown)

We use RoA to blind enemies, and pin them. This combos with Ice shots "leverage" to give ice shot 50% more chance to crit when an enemy is immoblilzed (which might work when frozen too idk?)

5. Barrage (Perpetual Charge, Murderous Intent, Premedition)

While I find myself not using barrage as much due to my frenzy charges getting earn away from Spiral Volley, it can be nice at times to clear packs during mapping. Honestly, its a bit of a dead skill for the build and I cannot build a good use for it.

Auras

1. Herald of Ice (Elemental Focus, Cold Infusion, Magnified Effect)

You already know why I have this. I tried using Herald of Thunder but I didn't like having to adjust a lot to proc shock (yes i know it will likely be more powerful to abuse it)

2. Blasphemy (Hypothermia)

Wanted to get temporal chains but couldn't fit enough spirit :/

3. Windancer

Since evasion is our main defense this is nice.

4. Combat Frenzy (Profusion)

Frenzy charges means spiral volley does more damage ++

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So yea, thats the build currently. I haven't made my own build since I tried making a molten strike build back in POE1 4 years ago so any advice would be great on items (mainly the bow and quiver but anything else will be helpful) I haven't faced any endgame bosses yet (only on t10 maps, and am getting a bit bored)

Here's the POB if you'd like to see my items and skill tree. https://pobb.in/pIQzM8k6c4rl