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This Flicker Strike Slayer guide is generated from statistical analysis of 592 real Duelist (Slayer) builds in Mirage league, collected from poe.ninja. Data covers levels 70-95 across three percentile bands (top 10%, median, bottom 10%).

Popular Equipment at Level 85

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FLICKER STRIKE · Slayer
Analyzing 82 builds · 27 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
11,776
Max Phys Hit
4,598
Max Chaos Hit
2,381
Defense
Life
2,766
Energy Shield
54
Evasion
9,425
Armour
9,122
Block Chance
50%
Spell Suppress
54%
Phys Reduction
48%
Offense
Total DPS
661,364(PoB)
Crit Chance
59%
Crit Multiplier
357%
Resistances
Fire
74%
Cold
73%
Lightning
73%
Chaos
-35%
Recovery
Life Regen
111/s
ES Regen
0/s
Resources
Mana
673
Unreserved Life
2,596
Unreserved %
95%
Move Speed
104%

Equipment

Weapon
L70-80UPGRADED
Terminus Est
Frenzy charge on crit - budget Flicker Strike enabler, reliable sustain with high base crit
Tiger Sword
360 to Accuracy Rating
203% increased Physical Damage
20% increased Attack Speed
72% increased Critical Strike Chance
Gain 10 Mana per Enemy Killed
10% increased Movement Speed
Gain a Frenzy Charge on Critical Strike
4L BGRG
Q19%
▹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
Fencer Helm18%·Gilded Sallet18%·Ezomyte Burgonet9%
Popular affixes
P1102 to maximum Life64%
P527% increased Armour and Evasion36%
P379% increased Armour18%
S528% to Fire Resistance55%
S623% to Lightning Resistance36%
S434% to Cold Resistance27%
Popular crafted mods
C-P445% increased Armour and Evasion18%
C-P366 to maximum Life18%
4L RRGG
Q19%
iLvl 68(41-84)
Ring
78%
Rare Ring 2
Two-Stone Ring29%·Amethyst Ring14%·Ruby Ring14%
Popular affixes
P191 to maximum Life48%
P5Adds 7 to 13 Physical Damage to Attacks38%
P619 to maximum Energy Shield33%
S244% to Lightning Resistance38%
S312% to all Elemental Resistances33%
S431% to Fire Resistance29%
Popular crafted mods
C-P546 to maximum Life14%
1L R
iLvl 64(21-84)
Body Armour
UPGRADED
Rare Body Armour
Desert Brigandine19%·Destiny Leather13%·Full Wyvernscale6%
Popular affixes
P363% increased Armour and Evasion38%
P534% increased Evasion Rating19%
P377% increased Armour19%
S526% to Cold Resistance63%
S621% to Fire Resistance50%
S340% to Lightning Resistance38%
Popular crafted mods
C-P448% increased Armour and Evasion13%
C-S433% to Fire Resistance13%
6L GRRGRB
Q20%
iLvl 74(55-84)
Ring
56%
Rare Ring 1
Two-Stone Ring33%·Amethyst Ring13%·Sapphire Ring13%
Popular affixes
P1108 to maximum Life60%
P520 to maximum Energy Shield33%
P236% increased Elemental Damage with Attack Skills13%
S337% to Fire Resistance40%
S529% to Lightning Resistance33%
S214% to all Elemental Resistances27%
Popular crafted mods
C-S527% to Cold Resistance13%
1L R
iLvl 73(46-84)
Gloves
Rare Gloves
Dragonscale Gauntlets17%·Bronzescale Gauntlets11%·Serpentscale Gauntlets11%
Popular affixes
P459 to maximum Life78%
P450% increased Armour and Evasion33%
P449% increased Armour11%
S431% to Fire Resistance56%
S529% to Cold Resistance33%
S527% to Lightning Resistance33%
Popular crafted mods
C-P450 to maximum Life11%
C-P6Adds 4 to 8 Physical Damage to Attacks11%
C-S424 to Dexterity17%
4L GRGG
Q19%
iLvl 63(27-82)
Belt
Rare Belt
Heavy Belt40%·Leather Belt20%·Rustic Sash20%
Popular affixes
P1126 to maximum Life80%
P2293 to Armour50%
P615 to maximum Energy Shield50%
S434% to Cold Resistance90%
S243% to Fire Resistance50%
S435% to Lightning Resistance40%
Popular crafted mods
C-P455 to maximum Life20%
C-S528% to Fire Resistance20%
C-S433% to Lightning Resistance10%
iLvl 71(49-85)
Boots
L85-95
Darkray Vectors
Frenzy charge stacking + dodge/move speed
Dragonscale Boots
64% increased Armour and Evasion
10% increased Evasion Rating per Frenzy Charge
34% 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 RGGR
Q19%
▹+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
13 to all Attributes
31 to all Attributes
17% to all Elemental Resistances
1.5% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
50% increased total Recovery per second from Life Leech
35% 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 Helmet
+102 Life+27% Evasion+27% Armour+28% Fire Res
Rare Gloves
+59 Life+50% Evasion+50% Armour+31% Fire Res
Rare Body Armour
+63% Evasion+63% Armour+21% Fire Res+26% Cold Res
Darkray Vectors
+64% Evasion+10% Evasion+64% Armour+34% Light Res
Rare Belt
+126 Life+293 Armour+34% Cold Res
Rare Ring 1
+108 Life+20 ES+37% Fire Res
Carnage Heart
+17% Fire Res+17% Cold Res+17% Light Res
Rare Ring 2
+91 Life+44% Light Res
Flasks
Divine Life Flask
99%
Instantly restores Life
Instant or sustained life recovery - emergency healing
3.5s15/45 chargesQ15%
66% reduced Amount Recovered, Instant Recovery(14%)
Grants Immunity to Bleeding and Corrupted Blood for 6-8 seconds(17%)
▹Emergency recovery for burst damage - even with Slayer overleech, big hits need instant healing
Quicksilver Flask
81%
40% increased Movement Speed
Movement speed for mapping and dodging mechanics
6s30/60 chargesQ15%
+16 to +19 to Maximum Charges(14%)
6-8% increased Movement Speed during Effect(14%)
▹Movement speed between packs - Flicker teleports to enemies but Quicksilver covers the gaps
Silver Flask
52%
Onslaught (20% increased Speed)
Onslaught (20% attack/cast/move speed) - universal speed boost
6s40/60 charges
21-25% chance to gain a Flask Charge when you deal a Critical Strike(21%)
41-45% chance to Avoid being Ignited during Effect(7%)
▹Onslaught gives 20% attack speed for faster Flicker Strike hits and frenzy charge generation
Granite Flask
48%
+3000 Armour
Flat armour - layered with other physical mitigation
6s30/60 charges
43-48% increased Charge Recovery, 25% reduced effect(8%)
46-50% increased Armour during Effect(15%)
▹Armour layer for physical mitigation - Slayer's leech sustains through small hits but armour prevents one-shots
Diamond Flask
41%
Critical Strike Chance is Lucky
Lucky crit rolls - effectively doubles low crit chance
6s20/40 charges
+20 to +23 to Maximum Charges(9%)
46-50% increased Armour during Effect(18%)
▹Lucky crit rolls are essential - Flicker builds stack crit for Terminus Est frenzy generation on crit

Gems & Links

Setup
6-Link · Body Armour
Flicker Strike
96%
Lv 18Q5
linked gems
Multistrike
96%
Lv 19
Ice Bite
65%
Lv 17
Close Combat
65%
Lv 18
Endurance Charge on Melee Stun
35%
Lv 17
Fortify
30%
Lv 18
6-Link · Weapon
Vaal Flicker Strike
100%
Lv 19
linked gems
Multistrike
100%
Lv 19
Close Combat
50%
Lv 20
Elemental Damage with Attacks
50%
Lv 19
Ice Bite
50%
Lv 19
Trinity
50%
Lv 10
Slot SetupsReal player setup · 1 similar builds
Helmet4G
Rage Vortex of Berserking
Lv 17
Rage
Lv 17
Pulverise
Lv 17
Life Gain on Hit
Lv 17
Gloves3G
Mark On Hit
Lv 19trigger
Assassin's Mark
Lv 4
Lifetap
Lv 16
Boots4G
Arrogance
Lv 19
Precision
Lv 19
2L
Faster Attacks
Lv 19
Leap Slam
Lv 1
Main Hand4G
Frostblink
Lv 1
Herald of Ice
Lv 19
Flesh and Stone
Lv 19
Blood Rage
Lv 18
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Keystones & Masteries

Keystones
Masteries
Attack Mastery
81%
Non-Vaal Strike Skills target 1 additional nearby Enemy78%
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
Charge Mastery
74%
3% increased Damage per Endurance, Frenzy or Power Charge63%
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
Sword Mastery
67%
120% increased Critical Strike Chance with Swords -20% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Swords41%
8% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit a Unique Enemy22%
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
Sword Mastery
44%
120% increased Critical Strike Chance with Swords -20% to Critical Strike Multiplier with Swords26%
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
Mark Mastery
37%
10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit your Marked Enemy37%
Mark effect, mark-on-hit, or mark-specific bonuses
• 32% adoption — "10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit your Marked Enemy" provides a secondary frenzy generation source alongside Terminus Est crits for boss sustain
Sword Mastery
33%
8% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit a Unique Enemy33%
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
Elemental Mastery
30%
Hits have 15% chance to treat Enemy Monster Elemental Resistance values as inverted26%
Elemental damage, penetration, or resistance bonuses
• 59% adoption at L90 — "Hits have 15% chance to treat Enemy Monster Elemental Resistance as inverted" converts high-res monsters into damage amplifiers for cold/fire conversion Flicker builds
Mana Mastery
26%
12% increased Mana Reservation Efficiency of Skills26%
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
26%
5% of Leech is Instant26%
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
Fortify Mastery
26%
Melee Hits Fortify -3 to maximum Fortification26%
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
Mark Mastery
22%
10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit your Marked Enemy22%
Mark effect, mark-on-hit, or mark-specific bonuses
• 32% adoption — "10% chance to gain a Frenzy Charge when you Hit your Marked Enemy" provides a secondary frenzy generation source alongside Terminus Est crits for boss sustain

Pantheon & Bandit

Pantheon
Major God
The Brine King56%
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
Abberath26%
60% less Duration of Ignite on You
Unaffected by Burning Ground · 10% increased Movement Speed while on Burning Ground
Bandit Quest
EramirRecommended
56%
2 Passive Skill Points
Alira
44%
15% to all Elemental Resistances +20 to maximum Mana 5 Mana Regenerated per second
Oak
0%
+40 to maximum Life 2% of Life Regenerated per second 1% of Physical Attack Damage Leeched as Life
Kraityn
0%
6% increased Attack and Cast Speed 6% increased Movement Speed 30% increased Global Damage over Time Multiplier

Jewels

Regular Jewels
Rare Regular Jewel96%
Crimson Jewel
7% increased maximum Life(35%)
4% increased Attack Speed(23%)
Corrupted(23%)
9 to Dexterity and Intelligence(15%)
Intuitive Leap11%
Viridian Jewel
Passive Skills in Radius can be Allocated without being connected to your tree(100%)
Passage(100%)