Overview
This is a high-investment Comet showcase from Phalanx, built around an Infernalist Witch that stacks Ward to survive while casting Comet at effectively zero cost. By driving Comet’s resource cost down to nothing, the build chains the spell almost endlessly, blanketing the screen in cold explosions and tearing through heavily juiced maps. The creator presents it as a demonstration of juiced map clears rather than a budget path, and is upfront that the setup is very expensive.
The identity is simple: press Comet forever. Instead of leaning on a large life or traditional energy-shield pool, the build uses Ward as its primary buffer and converts that survivability into uninterrupted casting uptime. The payoff is a flashy, screen-filling clear style aimed at players who already have the currency to invest in it.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Effectively free Comet casts allow near-constant spell spam
- Enormous screen coverage and clear speed on juiced maps
- Strong cold burst that deletes packs instantly
- Visually striking “millions of comets” playstyle
Cons
- Very expensive — explicitly not a budget or league-start build
- Ward-based defense can feel fragile against sustained or one-shot damage
- Depends on specific gear and breakpoints to make Comet free
- This is a showcase, so leveling and gearing specifics are not fully detailed
Key Skills
- Comet — the core nuke, spammed at near-zero cost to flood the screen with cold damage
- Infernalist ascendancy mechanics — used to enable the no-cost casting and Ward/energy-shield interactions
- Supporting curses and utility skills (specifics to be confirmed against the source video)
Gear & Anointments
The build centers on a caster weapon plus gear that pushes Ward stacking alongside the mechanics that zero out Comet’s cost. The creator stresses this is an expensive setup, so expect premium uniques and well-rolled rare gear. Exact item names and anoints should be confirmed against the creator’s poe.ninja profile and source video.
Credits & Source
Build credited to Phalanx. See the source video for the full juiced-map clear footage: this build is just too good — build showcase | Path of Exile 2.