Intro & build description
Sweep is one of the least often used skills but it can be pretty cool when built correctly. This build is pretty simple and very satisfying to play. You don’t need tons of investment to do good damage but build scales extremely well when more currency is put into it.
Build Pros
- Cheap to start out - great first build in new league
- Fast clear and satisfying gameplay
- Versatile in terms of item choices (can work well with different items)
- Good survivability and free fortify because of Champion ascendancy
Build Cons
- Have to be close to monsters to deal damage which is inherently more dangerous than being ranged
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
Passive Skill Tree [116p]Bandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Help Oak |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Unstoppable Hero |
Labyrinth 2 | Fortitude |
Labyrinth 3 | Conqueror |
Endgame Labyrinth | Worthy Foe |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Leap Slam
Faster Attacks Support
Endurance Charge on Melee Stun Support
Blood Magic Support
Body Armor
Sweep
Weapon Elemental Damage Support
Added Fire Damage Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Faster Attacks Support
Increased Area of Effect Support / Concentrated Effect Support
Gloves
Cast When Damage Taken Support (LVL 9)
Immortal Call
Molten Shell
Increased Duration Support
Boots
Herald of Ash
Hatred
Enduring Cry
Blood Rage
2h Weapon
Ancestral Warchief
Faster Attacks Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Concentrated Effect Support
Added Fire Damage Support
Increased Area of Effect Support
1h Weapon
None
Offhand weapon / shield
None
Build uniques / Example rare gear
Tip: Click on the item to view it on PoE Wiki or to view similar rare items in poe.tradeHelmet
Eternal BurgonetLook for rare helmet with life, resistances and ideally some armour.
Good helm enchants for the build – Incresed Sweep damage / area of effect or increased Ancestral Warchief damage.
Body Armour
Astral PlateIdeally look for 6-linked astral plate (can be acquired from Celestial Justicar divination cards) with life, resistances and armour. Usually you can get decent one by chaos spamming the body armour.
Boots
Titan GreavesLook for boots with 30% increased movement speed, life and resistances. Armour is a nice bonus.
Left Ring
Steel RingIdeally look for 2x Steel Rings with life, Elemental damage with weapons, attack speed. Any resistance is a good bonus.
Amulet
Onyx AmuletLook for amulet with #-# physical damage to attacks, elemental damage with weapons and some life.
Belt
Belt of The DeceiverGreat belt for the build – nearby enemies are intimidated which causes for them to take more damage dealt by us.
2Hand Weapon
Atziri's DisfavourIdeal axe for the build, however pretty expensive. Until you acquire this axe, Hezmana’s Bloodlust or Uul-Netol’s Embrace is a pretty good option.
Flask
Flask Setup1.) Divine Life flask with bleed removal
2.) Atziri’s Promise
3.) Witchfire Brew
4.) Granite Flask of iron reflexes
5.) Basalt Flask
Helmet
Build JewelsOn jewels look for following mods:
1.) Increased maximum life
2.) Increased damage
3.) Increased Physical damage with axes
4.) Increased attack speed with axes