Intro & build description
This is top tier league starting build because it is cheap, effective and doesn’t need any specific items to work. Pick up any rares you find, balance out resistances and you are good to go.
Build Pros
- Top tier league starter build
- Very tanky
- Dirt cheap
- SSF viable (solo self-found)
- Straightforward gameplay
Build Cons
- Not the fastest build in the game
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.8] Full BuildBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Kill all bandits |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
---|---|
Labyrinth 1 | Radiant Crusade |
Labyrinth 2 | Unwavering Crusade |
Labyrinth 3 | Harmony of Purpose |
Endgame Labyrinth | Time of Need |

Skill gem setup
Helm
Holy Relic
Increased Area of Effect Support
Summon Stone Golem
Blind Support
Body Armor
Dominating Blow
Minion Damage Support
Ancestral Call Support
Multistrike Support
Melee Physical Damage Support
Added Fire Damage Support
Gloves
Herald of Purity
Maim Support
Minion Damage Support
Portal
Boots
Smite
Generosity Support
Hatred
Faster Attacks Support
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Leap Slam
Fortify Support
Faster Attacks Support
Offhand weapon / shield
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Increased Duration Support
Convocation
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
Belly of the BeastBelly of the Beast is super endgame upgrade, you don’t need it to progress. Tabula Rasa or any rare chest with life and elemental resistances will do the trick.
1Hand Weapon
BrightbeakIn general, we want fastest weapon we can find for smooth movement. Mods on weapon doesn’t matter at all.
Flask
Flask Setup- Seething Divine Life Flask of Staunching
- Chemist’s Granite Flask of Iron Skin
- Writhing Jar
- Ample Sulphur Flask of Curing
- Ample Quicksilver Flask of Heat
Is this still a good guide today or was anything of this nerfed/changed?
What pantheon choices did you use for this build?