One of the strongest bossing builds in Path of Exile is back AGAIN for 3.25. There has been a massive meta shake-up but Explosive Trap was largely untouched, even mostly avoiding the Hatred nerf that bit cold builds and benefiting from flat ES buffs on gear.

3.24 build guide (progression tips): https://youtu.be/UwRrcfcJSKI

3.23 build guide (still relevant, go here for crafts / endgame upgrades): https://youtu.be/LXwLgREzSOI

SSF tips: Best access to brittle will be a Leaderships Price or Galesight probably based on what I heard from SSF heist changes from others in 3.23/3.24. Corrupt any high evasion chest pieces you find looking for +2 AoE or +2 Trap or Mine gems, it’s one of your biggest upgrades.

Sanctum: I would not go into sanctum early without damage. The skill is not mechanically favorable for the content because of the way it delivers damage over 1s when the trap triggers. Something more immediate like HBM or maybe Ice Trap of Hollowness would be better.

IMPORTANT: This is not configured for HC, do not use these PoBs for HC unless you are an experienced HC player and comfortable making adjustments.

League Start Leveling PoB into early bossing: https://pobb.in/cx5Q96h8AggT

Mid-Game PoB: https://pobb.in/J5njQ4hLLE8P

Tanky Mid-Game PoB: https://pobb.in/3GbApFnhb6v2

Leveling Filter I use is CDRPOE's leveling-caster:

https://www.reddit.com/r/pathofexile/comments/1e8j3cy/cdrs_speed_tts_leaguestart_filters_updated_for/

IMPORTANT: Some of these have changed slightly with the Veiled Orbs replacing Veiled Chaos Orbs

Crafting Videos for Explosive Trap:

+2 gems Amulet: https://youtu.be/m5azaawYcKg

+2 gems Sceptre: https://youtu.be/Wfdept52A7E

+2 gems Alternating: https://youtu.be/Tqni3eM3Cvw

Explosive Trap Helmet Craft: https://youtu.be/VK5odZzqa_M