Intro & build description
Easy to begin with in a new league and build is pretty straightforward to play as it does not have any hidden or complex mechanics that drives inexperienced players away. This build can be literally played with the items you pick up from the ground but it scales incredibly well as soon as you start getting items that actually fit well in the build.
Build Pros
- This build can be played as a league starter
- Easy to play
- Fast and engaging playstyle
- Very tanky
- High damage
Build Cons
- Melee build which means you have to be closer to mobs than other builds
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 | Aspect of Carnage |
Labyrinth 2 | War Bringer |
Labyrinth 3 | Flawless Savagery |
Endgame Labyrinth | Defy Pain |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Berserk
Flame Dash
Blood and Sand
Second Wind Support
Body Armor
Vaal Ground Slam
Pulverise Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Fortify Support
Brutality Support
Impale Support
Gloves
Intimidating Cry
Enduring Cry
Seismic Cry
Second Wind Support
Boots
Pride
Enlighten
Herald of Purity
Dread Banner
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Precision
Increased Duration Support
Molten Shell
Offhand weapon / shield
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Immortal Call
Vaal Ancestral Warchief
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
Rare HelmetRare helm with high life and elemental resistances.
For the endgame, craft the ”Nearby Enemies takeĀ #% increased Physical Damage” mod.
Body Armour
Rare Astral PlateRare astral plate with at least 100 life and attacks have #% to critical strike chance. Any additional resistances you can get or craft will help with the resistance cap.
Gloves
HateforgeAmazing pair of gloves that synergizes very well with the build. Use rare gloves until you get Hateforge.
Left Ring
Rare RingRare ring with high life, intelligence and high total elemental resistances.
If you can afford, get as ring that grants aspect of the spider skill.
Right Ring
Rare RingRare ring with high life, intelligence and high total elemental resistances.
If you can afford, get as ring that curse enemies with vulnerability on hit.
Amulet
Rare AmuletRare amulet with life and flat physical damage paired with global critical strike multiplier.
Belt
Rare BeltRare belt with high life and elemental resistances. I would suggest either stygian or rustic sash as a base.
Offhand
Redblade BannerShield is mandatory for the build. Use rare shield until you get Redblade Banner
Jewel
Transcendent FleshJewel
Watcher's EyeWatcher’s Eye with increased physical damage while affected by Pride and ”Hits intimidate enemies for 4 seconds while you are using pride” if you can afford double-mod jewel.
Jewel
Rare Jewels- Increased maximum life
- Increased physical damage
- Increased attack damage while holding a shield
- Increased area damage/critical strike multiplier
Jewel
Cluster JewelsMods to look for:
Martial Prowess
Prodigious Defence
Strike Leader
Lead by Example
Warning Call
Mob Mentality
Rattling Bellow
Flask
Flask Setup- Experimenter’s Diamond Flask of Warding
- Soul Catcher
- Experimenter’s Sulphur Flask of Grounding
- Lion’s Roar
- Experimenter’s Quicksilver Flask of Adrenaline