Intro & build description
An amazing ranged build to start with, in the upcoming Scourge League if you are still unsure on what to play. The build is easy to start with and scales incredibly well with levels and currency invested. In no time you will be breezing through maps and farming up the currency as Raider ascendancy helps to achieve very fast clear speeds.
Build Pros
- Very fast movement speed and clear speed
- Can be played as the first character in a new league
- High damage
- High evasion/dodge chance
- Decent life
Build Cons
- Can't do elemental reflect map
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.15] Full Build PoB LinkBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Way of the Poacher |
Labyrinth 2 | Avatar of the Slaughter |
Labyrinth 3 | Rapid Assault |
Endgame Labyrinth | Avatar of the Chase |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Dash
Withering Step
Second Wind Support
Bloodrage
Body Armor
Lightning Arrow
Elemental Damage with Attacks Support
Added Cold Damage Support
Ice Bite Support
Inspiration Support
Mirage Archer Support
Gloves
Hatred
Herald of Ice
Precision
Enlighten Support
Boots
Herald of Thunder
Hextouch Support
Elemental Weakness
Frost Bomb
2h Weapon
Frenzy
Barrage Support
Hypothermia Support
Ice Bite Support
Inspiration Support
Elemental Damage with Attacks 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.tradeBody Armour
Rare Body ArmorBody armor with attacks have #% to critical strike chance and high life. If you can afford, get the chest with additional curse as well. Otherwise, craft elemental resistances.
Gloves
OskarmAmazing gloves considering how cheap they are and value they bring. Use rare gloves with life and elemental resistances if you prefer tankyness to damage.
Boots
Darkray VectorsDarkray Vectors are one of the best boots raider can have as we scale incredibly well based on the frenzy charges we have. They are very strong and cheap pair of boots you can get very early on.
Left Ring
Circle of RegretGet the ring with reduced reservation and buff effect or damage while affected by Herald of Thunder.
Right Ring
Rare RingRare ring with life and curse enemies with frostbite on hit. Additional mods depend on your budget. If possible, try to get some resistances as well.
Amulet
Rare AmuletAmulet with life, global critical strike multiplier. If you can afford, elemental resistance penetration or cold damage penetration is an amazing option.
Try to get some intelligence or strength for item/gem requirements.
Belt
Rare Stygian ViseRare belt with life and Aspect of the Cat mod. If you can afford, get a belt with elemental resistances as well.
2Hand Weapon
HopeshredderBuild uses this bow. Use any bows you can get until you acquire Hopeshredder.
Quiver
Rare QuiverRare quiver with life, critical strike multiplier and bow bow attacks fire an additional arrow.
An amazing mod to have is flat added cold damage per frenzy charge but it might be get expensive. If you can, get increased attack speed as well.
Jewel
Thread of Hope (Large Ring)Socket this jewel next to the Fervour notable to grab Aspect of the Eagle, King of the Hill and Master Fletcher for free.
Jewel
Watcher's EyeGet Watcher’s eye with increased critical strike chance while affected by hatred or precision. Or get the watcher’s eye with % increased damage while affected by hatred or precision.
Jewel
Rare Jewels- Increased maximum life
- Flat lightning or cold damage
- Global critical strike multiplier
- Increased damage or critical strike chance
Jewel
Cluster JewelsRolls to look for:
Feed the Fury
Fuel the Fight
Martial Prowess
Devastator
Eye to Eye
Repeater
Peak Vigour
Spiked Concoction
Wish for Death
Fettle
Surging Vitality
Flask
Flask Setup- Experimenter’s Diamond Flask of Staunching
- Dying Sun
- Bottled Faith
- The Wise Oak
- Alchemist’s Quartz Flask of the Order