Intro & build description
Carrion Golems were one of the most popular builds of 3.13 and Ritual league. The build had it all, insane damage, great defense, fast and safe map clear. Nerfs were expected and they were introduced in 3.13 Echoes of The Atlas and Ritual league, however, this Carrion golem build is still amazingly strong. Endgame build requires you to go low-life with Shavronne’s Wrappings, but you can easily do maps and farm currency without it as well.
Build Pros
- Amazing boss killing capabilities
- Great survivability due to minions doing all the killing
- Great as a league starter
- Reflect is not a problem
Build Cons
- Endgame build can be a bit pricey in a new league
- Build uses tons of cluster jewels, so it involves considerably more customization than other builds
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.14] Skill Tree Path of BuildingBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Commander of Darkness |
Labyrinth 2 | Mindless Agression |
Labyrinth 3 | Unnatural Strength |
Endgame Labyrinth | Bone Barrier |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Raise Zombie
Feeding Frenzy Support
Maim Support
Minion Life Support
Body Armor
Summon Carrion Golem
Awakened Brutality Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Multistrike Support
Impale Support
Minion Damage Support
Gloves
Purity of Lightning
Clarity (LVL 1)
Raise Spectre
Blood Magic Support
Boots
Dread Banner
Vulnerability
Precision (LVL 10)
Generosity Support
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Shield Charge
Fortify
Vitality (Unlinked)
Offhand weapon / shield
Purity of Ice
Pride
Haste
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
The VertexReally solid helm option to keep zombies alive, as well as good evasion + ES.
For your helms enchant, look for carrion golems deal 40% increased damage.
Body Armour
Shavronne's WrappingsA must have item for low-life builds, there’s no way around it.
Until you can get it, use regular rare chest with life and energy shield.
Gloves
Rare Energy shield glovesLook for rare energy shield gloves with at least 120 energy shield. Other good mods to look for – intelligence, resistances and other attributes crafted on the bench.
Boots
Sin TrekGood, affordable boots that give us a lot of ES, movement speed and attributes. Try to get ones with as high energy shield roll as possible.
Left Ring
VivinsectThis build uses 2x Vivinsect rings. They are amazing for aura builds and this one is not an exception.
They are on the more expensive side of items, so until you can afford them, use regular unset rings or the Pariah for the Discipline.
Socket Discipline in one of them and Purity of Fire in the other.
Amulet
The Jinxed JujuGreat price/performance amulet for the build.
Later on you would still be slightly better off transitioning into Presence of Chayula.
Belt
Darkness EnthronedGreat belt for the build since we can boost abyssal jewels socketed in it to the great effect.
Mods for 2 Abyssal jewels socketed in the belt:
1.) +To maximum energy shield
2.) Minions deal #-# additional physical damage
3.) Minions have x% chance to hinder / blind enemies on hit
4.) Minions have % increased movement speed
1Hand Weapon
ClayshaperClayshaper is a great all-around option for better map clear and extra golem.
You could potentially craft better rare convoking wand, but that would be way more expensive.
Offhand
Prism GuardianA must-have item for the build which allows us to stack auras. Start using it as soon as you transition into low life with Shavronne’s Wrappings.
Jewel
Jewel SetupThis build uses quite a few cluster jewels, unique jewels and regular rare jewels.
Unique jewels you should get:
Golem jewels – Anima Stone, Primordial Harmony and Primordial Eminence.
Energy From Within – socket it near Melding for energy shield conversion.
Cluster jewels to look for:
2 Large cluster jewels with minions deal 10% increased damage as small passive skills. Renewal is a great notable to look for.
Look for 4 Medium cluster jewels with x% increased effect of Non-Curse auras from your skills. The goal is to hit 200% increased effect of non-curse auras, so also look for First Among Equals and Replenishing Presence as notables for medium cluster jewels. Pure aptitude is also a good notable to have.
Flask
Flask SetupBuild uses following flasks:
1.) Granite Flask with freeze removal
2.) Quicksilver Flask of adrenaline
3.) Quartz Flask with bleed removal
4.) Taste of Hate
5.) Jade Flask with poison / ignite removal