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This Flicker Strike Slayer guide is generated from statistical analysis of 1,865 real Duelist (Slayer) builds in Keepers of the Flame league, collected from poe.ninja. Data covers levels 70-100 across three percentile bands (top 10%, median, bottom 10%).

Popular Equipment at Level 85

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FLICKER STRIKE · Slayer
Analyzing 138 builds · 46 in current percentile
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Ranks builds by overall gear investment using combined DPS + EHP, max gem level, 6-link count, gem quality, and unique item rarity.

Character Stats

Survivability
EHP
13,271
Max Phys Hit
4,302
Max Chaos Hit
2,447
Defense
Life
2,691
Energy Shield
126
Evasion
10,513
Armour
8,449
Block Chance
57%
Spell Suppress
47%
Phys Reduction
46%
Offense
Total DPS
964,864(PoB)
Crit Chance
57%
Crit Multiplier
351%
Resistances
Fire
72%
Cold
74%
Lightning
74%
Chaos
-26%
Recovery
Life Regen
125/s
ES Regen
120/s
Resources
Mana
700
Unreserved Life
2,654
Unreserved %
99%
Move Speed
100%

Equipment

Weapon
L70-80
Terminus Est
Frenzy charge on crit - budget Flicker Strike enabler, reliable sustain with high base crit
Tiger Sword
360 to Accuracy Rating
207% increased Physical Damage
20% increased Attack Speed
68% increased Critical Strike Chance
Gain 10 Mana per Enemy Killed
10% increased Movement Speed
Gain a Frenzy Charge on Critical Strike
3L RGR
Q16%
▹Generates frenzy charge on crit - Flicker Strike consumes a frenzy charge per use, this provides infinite sustain
▹High base crit makes frenzy generation reliable
Helmet
Rare Helmet
Nightmare Bascinet16%·Grizzly Pelt11%·Pig-Faced Bascinet11%
Popular affixes
P374% increased Armour and Evasion21%
P292% increased Evasion Rating16%
P289% increased Armour11%
S339% to Fire Resistance68%
S435% to Lightning Resistance53%
S435% to Cold Resistance37%
Popular crafted mods
C-P366 to maximum Life26%
C-P448% increased Armour and Evasion16%
C-S4147 to Armour11%
C-S4142 to Evasion Rating11%
4L GRRR
Q20%
iLvl 76(50-85)
Ring
72%
Rare Ring 1
Two-Stone Ring33%·Amethyst Ring18%·Ruby Ring15%
Popular affixes
P184 to maximum Life39%
P5Adds 7 to 13 Physical Damage to Attacks36%
P356 to maximum Mana30%
S341% to Cold Resistance52%
S340% to Fire Resistance48%
S338% to Lightning Resistance39%
Popular crafted mods
C-P451 to maximum Life27%
1L R
iLvl 75(48-86)
Body Armour
UPGRADED
Bronn's Lithe
Attack speed + movement speed body armour; scales melee strike speed directly
Cutthroat's Garb
5 to Level of Socketed Movement Gems
10% increased Attack Speed
95% increased Damage with Movement Skills
240% increased Evasion Rating
10% increased Movement Speed
6L GGRGRG
Q20%
▹Attack speed + movement speed - directly increases Flicker Strike's attack rate and clear speed
▹Melee movement skill damage bonus amplifies Flicker Strike itself
Ring
70%
Rare Ring 2
Amethyst Ring28%·Two-Stone Ring28%·Sapphire Ring9%
Popular affixes
P194 to maximum Life53%
P436 to maximum Energy Shield22%
P234% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills13%
S338% to Fire Resistance47%
S214% to all Elemental Resistances38%
S435% to Lightning Resistance34%
Popular crafted mods
C-P548 to maximum Life13%
1L B
iLvl 73(48-86)
Gloves
Rare Gloves
Spiked Gloves14%·Goliath Gauntlets14%·Dragonscale Gauntlets11%
Popular affixes
P1111 to maximum Life54%
P538% increased Armour24%
P442% increased Armour and Evasion14%
S340% to Cold Resistance59%
S339% to Fire Resistance51%
S340% to Lightning Resistance38%
Popular crafted mods
C-P549 to maximum Life24%
4L RRRR
Q17%
iLvl 73(34-88)
Belt
Rare Belt
Stygian Vise25%·Leather Belt25%·Heavy Belt25%
Popular affixes
P1105 to maximum Life69%
P449 to maximum Mana50%
P140% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills19%
S338% to Cold Resistance75%
S435% to Lightning Resistance56%
S339% to Fire Resistance56%
Popular crafted mods
C-P326% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills31%
C-P452 to maximum Life19%
1L A
iLvl 71(42-87)
Boots
L85-95
Darkray Vectors
Frenzy charge stacking + dodge/move speed
Dragonscale Boots
62% increased Armour and Evasion
10% increased Evasion Rating per Frenzy Charge
36% to Lightning Resistance
5% increased Movement Speed per Frenzy Charge
1 to Maximum Frenzy Charges
40% reduced Frenzy Charge Duration
25% reduced Light Radius
4L GGRG
Q16%
▹+1 max frenzy charge - each frenzy charge is both damage AND a Flicker Strike use
▹Dodge per frenzy charge provides layered evasion defense while flickering
Amulet
Carnage Heart
All attributes + leech + extra damage while leeching
Onyx Amulet
+10-16 all Attributes implicit
14 to all Attributes
31 to all Attributes
18% to all Elemental Resistances
1.52% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
50% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech
36% increased Damage while Leeching
Extra gore
▹Leech sustain is always active during Flicker Strike - damage while leeching is a permanent DPS boost
▹All attributes covers diverse gem requirements

Build Overview

Teleporting melee berserker that chains Flicker Strike between enemies at extreme speed. Each use consumes a frenzy charge, so the entire build revolves around generating charges faster than they are spent. Slayer's overleech keeps you alive through the chaos.

Key Requirements
*
Flicker Strike - Build-defining strike - teleports to enemies and attacks, consuming a frenzy charge each use
*
Terminus Est - Generates frenzy charge on crit - provides infinite Flicker sustain with high base crit
*
Replica Farrul's Fur - Aspect of the Cat cycles frenzy + power charges - self-sustaining charge engine that never runs dry
*
Versatile Combatant - Attack block chance also applies to spells - provides consistent spell block without dedicating gear slots
Synergy Groups
Terminus Est+Darkray Vectors+Replica Farrul's Fur

Flicker Strike consumes a frenzy charge per use. Terminus Est generates one on crit, Replica Farrul's Fur cycles charges via Aspect of the Cat, and Darkray Vectors adds +1 max frenzy. Together they ensure Flicker never stalls.

Gear Progression
L85-95Mid Endgame

Weapon upgrade to Rakiata's Dance, armour transition

Weapon
Rakiata's Dance

Higher base DPS than Terminus Est with frenzy sustain

Body Armour
Farrul's Fur

Aspect of the Cat: power + frenzy charge cycling

Boots
Darkray Vectors

+1 max frenzy charge + dodge per frenzy

Boots
Annihilation's Approach

Nearby enemies take increased damage

Stat Contributions
Rare Ring 2
+94 Life+38% Fire Res+14% Fire Res+14% Cold Res+14% Light Res
Darkray Vectors
+62% Evasion+10% Evasion+62% Armour+36% Light Res
Rare Gloves
+111 Life+39% Fire Res+40% Cold Res
Rare Belt
+105 Life+38% Cold Res+35% Light Res
Rare Ring 1
+84 Life+40% Fire Res+41% Cold Res
Rare Helmet
+39% Fire Res+35% Cold Res+35% Light Res
Carnage Heart
+18% Fire Res+18% Cold Res+18% Light Res
Terminus Est
+68% Crit Chance
Flasks
Divine Life Flask
89%
Instantly restores Life
Instant or sustained life recovery - emergency healing
3.5s15/45 chargesQ9%
66% reduced Amount Recovered, Instant Recovery(10%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 12-14 seconds(22%)
▹Emergency recovery for burst damage - even with Slayer overleech, big hits need instant healing
Quicksilver Flask
59%
40% increased Movement Speed
Movement speed for mapping and dodging mechanics
6s30/60 chargesQ6%
16-20% increased Charge Recovery(19%)
12-14% additional Elemental Resistances during Effect(19%)
▹Movement speed between packs - Flicker teleports to enemies but Quicksilver covers the gaps
Diamond Flask
59%
Critical Strike Chance is Lucky
Lucky crit rolls - effectively doubles low crit chance
6s20/40 chargesQ18%
33-38% reduced Duration, 25% increased effect(11%)
38-43% increased Critical Strike Chance during Effect(11%)
▹Lucky crit rolls are essential - Flicker builds stack crit for Terminus Est frenzy generation on crit
Silver Flask
43%
Onslaught (20% increased Speed)
Onslaught (20% attack/cast/move speed) - universal speed boost
6s40/60 chargesQ20%
26-30% increased Charge Recovery(10%)
26-31% increased Critical Strike Chance during Effect(10%)
▹Onslaught gives 20% attack speed for faster Flicker Strike hits and frenzy charge generation
Granite Flask
37%
+3000 Armour
Flat armour - layered with other physical mitigation
6s30/60 chargesQ11%
16-20% increased Duration(12%)
41-45% increased Evasion Rating during Effect(12%)
▹Armour layer for physical mitigation - Slayer's leech sustains through small hits but armour prevents one-shots

Gems & Links

Setup
6-Link · Body Armour
Flicker Strike
89%
Lv 19Q8
linked gems
Multistrike
94%
Lv 19
Close Combat
83%
Lv 18
Melee Physical Damage
40%
Lv 18
Ice Bite
40%
Lv 18Q3
Brutality
26%
Lv 17
6-Link · Weapon
Rage Vortex of Berserking
100%
Lv 19Q20
linked gems
Rage
100%
Lv 19
Power Charge On Critical
100%
Lv 19
Combustion
100%
Lv 19
Increased Area of Effect
100%
Lv 18
Pulverise
100%
Lv 19
Slot SetupsReal player setup · 1 similar builds
Helmet3G
Leap Slam
Lv 19
Faster Attacks
Lv 19
Herald of Purity
Lv 19
Gloves4G
Flesh and Stone
Lv 18
Precision
Lv 18
Arrogance
Lv 18
Arctic Armour
Lv 18
Boots4G
Lifetap
Lv 18
Mark On Hit
Lv 18trigger
Assassin's Mark
Lv 12
Herald of Ash
Lv 18
Main Hand3G
Cast when Damage Taken
Lv 18trigger
More Duration
Lv 18
Blood Rage
Lv 18
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Keystones & Masteries

Keystones
Masteries
Charge Mastery
80%
3% increased Damage per Endurance, Frenzy or Power Charge72%
Charge generation, duration, or bonus per charge
• 3% increased damage per frenzy/endurance/power charge scales multiplicatively with Flicker's high frenzy charge count - at 8+ charges this is a massive damage boost
Attack Mastery
74%
Non-Vaal Strike Skills target 1 additional nearby Enemy67%
Attack speed, accuracy, or generic attack scaling
• Strike skills target 1 additional nearby enemy - effectively doubles Flicker's clear speed by hitting two targets per teleport without needing Melee Splash
Sword Mastery
54%
120% increased Critical Strike Chance with Swords -20% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Swords41%
Sword-specific crit, accuracy, or damage bonuses
• 120% increased crit chance with swords (-20% crit multi) trades some crit multi for a large crit chance boost, helping Flicker reliably crit for on-crit frenzy charge generation
Two Hand Mastery
35%
40% increased Damage with Hits against Rare and Unique Enemies22%
Enhanced two-handed weapon damage, speed, or reach
• 26% adoption at L75 — "40% increased Damage with Hits against Rare and Unique Enemies" is a significant single-target boost for two-handed sword Flicker variants
Critical Mastery
33%
+25% to Critical Strike Multiplier against Unique Enemies22%
Crit chance, crit multiplier, or crit-related bonuses
• +25% crit multi against unique enemies boosts boss DPS where sustained single-target matters most for Flicker Strike
Sword Mastery
30%
120% increased Critical Strike Chance with Swords -20% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Swords20%
Sword-specific crit, accuracy, or damage bonuses
• 120% increased crit chance with swords (-20% crit multi) trades some crit multi for a large crit chance boost, helping Flicker reliably crit for on-crit frenzy charge generation
Physical Mastery
26%
10% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage22%
Physical damage scaling or physical damage reduction
• 47% adoption at L75 — "10% more Maximum Physical Attack Damage" is a simple more multiplier for Flicker's base phys hits before conversion
Mana Mastery
22%
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills22%
Mana recovery, max mana, or mana cost reduction
• 12% mana reservation efficiency frees mana pool so auras like Pride, Hatred, and Blood and Sand leave enough unreserved mana for Flicker's per-attack cost at high attack speeds
Leech Mastery
20%
5% of Leech is Instant20%
Improved life/mana/ES leech rate and maximum leech
• 5% of leech is instant provides immediate recovery on each Flicker hit - combined with Slayer's overleech, this keeps health topped during rapid teleport combat
Armour and Evasion Mastery
20%
8% increased Evasion Rating per Frenzy Charge 8% increased Armour per Endurance Charge20%
Hybrid armour/evasion scaling for strength/dexterity builds
• 8% increased evasion per frenzy charge and 8% armour per endurance charge - Flicker naturally stacks frenzy charges, turning offensive charges into defensive scaling too
Spell Suppression Mastery
20%
Chance to Suppress Spell Damage is Lucky20%
Spell suppression chance or suppression effect
Fortify Mastery
20%
Melee Hits Fortify -3 to maximum Fortification20%
Fortify effect, duration, or fortification stacks
• Melee hits fortify (with -3 max fortification) grants automatic fortify from Flicker's constant melee hits without needing a separate fortify link

Pantheon & Bandit

Pantheon
Major God
The Brine King59%
You cannot be Stunned if you've been Stunned or Blocked a Stunning Hit in the past 2 seconds
50% reduced Effect of Chill on you
100% chance to Avoid being Frozen
Minor God
Ralakesh26%
25% reduced Physical Damage over Time taken while moving · Moving while Bleeding doesn't cause you to take extra Damage
Corrupted Blood cannot be inflicted on you if you have at least 5 Corrupted Blood Debuffs on you
Bandit Quest
EramirRecommended
48%
2 Passive Skill Points
Alira
46%
15% to all Elemental Resistances +20 to maximum Mana 5 Mana Regenerated per second
Kraityn
4%
6% increased Attack and Cast Speed 6% increased Movement Speed 30% increased Global Damage over Time Multiplier
Oak
2%
+40 to maximum Life 2% of Life Regenerated per second 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life

Jewels

Regular Jewels
Rare Regular Jewel99%
Viridian Jewel
6% increased maximum Life(24%)
15% increased Damage with Swords(19%)
Cluster Jewels
Rare Cluster Jewel33%
Large Cluster Jewel
Adds 8 Passive Skills(100%)
2 Added Passive Skills are Jewel Sockets(67%)
1 Added Passive Skill is Martial Prowess(53%)
1 Added Passive Skill is Basics of Pain(33%)