3.24 Necropolis League Start Build Index
3.23 Affliction League Start Build Index
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Useful League Links
/r/pathofexile's league info megathread
Zizaran's POE University - The POE University returns for 3.23, a great series with amazing videos for new players to learn various mechanics. This is series now has a LOT of videos and is an amazing resource.
Path of Exile Build Archive - This site grabs PoBs from all over and compiles them together in a way that makes searching for builds very easy!
NOTE: A lot of these builds are 3.23/3.22 Builds. They may still be viable as some have been been left largely untouched. Just ignore anything that mentions leagues other than Necropolis. There may have been some changes with transfigured gems for these builds as well so make sure to check out the descriptions and pinned comments.
NOTE 2: This leagues mechanic is unskippable this means you will need to interact with it and it will be empowering enemies. Please pick your league starters carefully.
Part 1: Top League Start Suggestions
We suggest these builds to players who want a good solid build, new players who want a build that will help carry them through content and for players looking for reliable league starters.
Please note this index is sorted by skill alphabetically not by quality or power level.
Boneshatter
Build Description: Boneshatter is a melee skill that when it stuns an enemy causes a pulse of damage around it. This skill obliterates packs of mobs and feels great to play, you'll be hopping between packs blowing them up with boneshatter before leap slamming off to another pack. The single target on this build can be a bit lacking if you don't make use of all the skills the build has in it to boost your damage. There are two variations on this build, Slayer and Juggernaut.
Detonate Dead
Build Description: Deaconate Dead (DD) is a spell that explodes a corpse dealing damage around it causing you to ignite enemies and proliferate that through packs for clearing. Since DD scales off corpse life it scales incredibly well simply by progressing in the game. This is a two button play style, so for those who want to press 1 attack this may not be the build for you. Though those that enjoy it you will be rewarded with an well rounded beast of a build that will take you through all content in the game.
Builds:
Explosive Arrow
Build Description: This build is a totem build with excellent DPS, an easy gear curve and great damage. Because this build is a totem build it’s great for players who find boss mechanics difficult as, like minions, it does damage without you having to be constantly targeting the boss - simply place the totems down and dodge. This build is excellent in both trade and SSF with the primary weapon for this build is a multimod weapon that uses a base that you can farm (Porcupine) and is crafted with essences. This build does have two delays in its damage, there is a wait time as totems “arm” themselves and a delay before the arrows explode.
Builds:
- Palsteron's EA Elementalist
- Zizaran's EA Champion - The Champion version is a fair bit tankier than the Elementalist but has less damage, still plenty to do most content with little investment.
Explosive Trap
Build Description: Explosive trap is a spell that throws a trap to create multiple explosions when triggered, it deals physical damage which is then converted into fire damage. This skill has amazing single target damage on poor to average gear meaning it will carry you through the early bosses with ease. This is a trap skill which means there is a delay between you throwing out the trap and it triggering, this is a playstyle you'll need to try out to see what you think of it. The upside to this though is that you can preload bosses, meaning you can throw a whole bunch of traps on bosses before the fight begins meaning they start combat with a chunk of their HP missing immediately.
Builds:
Part 2: Other League Starters
Warning: Unlike the above section there are almost no requirements for builds to make this section, the builds listed here are not necessarily better/worse than the above but the restrictions based on ability to do certain end game content and ssf viability are not enforced in this section. If you're a new player, we primarily recommend the above builds but if you're a bit more experienced we show these builds to add to the variety available. Note: This leagues content is unskippable, please pick your league starters carefully.
Cleave
Posted Mar 24, 2024, 3:59 AM UTC