Scepter for CoC/CoAilment build has "Allies do X in your presence". Why?

Howdy all,

I'm pretty sure I already know the answer to this question, but I'm trying to understand all the inner workings of the build found here:

https://poe.ninja/poe2/pob/18c79

My question is:

Why does this build have two "Allies in your Presence do X" affixes on the scepter even though the build itself doesn't include any minion skills?

I'm pretty sure it's because this build is for super min-maxed Temple runs with a full party, so those affixes aren't for minions, they're for other party members.

Is that correct? Incorrect? Partially correct? Am I missing a minion skill somewhere?

Related question: If those affixes are for other party members, does that mean that they're not doing anything if you're running something solo?

Any insight greatly appreciated!

Comments

Nithias15895 months ago3

The only beneficial stats are a primary stat (specific one doesn’t matter normally but does for this person because their vertex has no gem stat requirements) , T1 spirit mana hybrid, T1 mana and T1 spirit plus the type of sceptre. They’re using a discipline sceptre and Eldritch which is giving them 400 ES converting to mana to give 400 extra mana. There isn’t anything else beneficial that could go on the sceptre. They’re missing two extra sockets (one from exceptional roll and one from corruption) and a +spirit corruption which is the only thing that could make it better. That could (I think) theoretically give them enough spirit to add blink but they would lose the second weapon which they might use but sigil of power has no gems in it.

Maxifavillaa5 months ago3

scepter has a super great posibility of having that affix... I think is for that?

verthros5 months ago1

I mean those affixes aren't doing in the solo content but the scepter is. If you don't know there is a well known bug with purity sceptres and the dreamer sceptres where any gem you socket in them don't cost spirit. So you can get away with way more spirit gems than you would normally be able to.

Jason_C_Travers_PhD5 months ago1

Scepter is likely to roll mods that buff allies, so it’s not easy to get a scepter that doesn’t have at least 1-2 ally buff mods. But this scepter has a ton of spirit and a ton of mana. It also includes t1 intelligence, which probably helps this build. I suspect these are what the build needs (spirit, mana, int) and the other mods don’t matter except for group play, which is a nice buff because those also are the ideal mods for most teammates.

Effective-Road48075 months ago1

Most sceptres have auras or minion skill attached. Minions and allies are common roles on an item meant to provide buffs to allies and minions. Thas it thas all. You could also look into minion damage also applies to you and see if that would work to increase damage. Though I cant be sure if it does.

norielukas5 months ago1

The only thing u care about for sceptres in this build is giga spirit, mana and int/strength/magnitude of aura. With spirit mana and int being top prio, those stats alone can cost 1000’s of divines, add strength and aura mag and you’re looking at doubling your cost for minimal upgrade.

stoneguard85 months ago1

Bis sceptre for the build is

  • spirit
  • hybrid spirit and mana
  • mana
  • intelligence
  • strenght
  • increased aura effect

Getting int and str is very expensive (hardest part of the craft).

Duckthehobo5 months ago1

Probably only using scepter for spirit requirements. If they only needed the added spirit from base scepter I bet they would have used one of the uniques.

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