Intro & build description
If you are a fan of fast-paced gameplay, dealing massive amounts of damage, shattering the whole screen of mobs and being able to kill any boss there is in the game, this build might be for you. This build is by fairly simple to begin with, but it can take some time to master it as you have to position yourself somewhat carefully and you have to pay attention to your surroundings. By no means this build is cheap, but it can be started in a new league and it scales exceptionally well with currency invested.
Build Pros
- Insane damage
- Insane clear speed
- Very satisfying, fun to play
- Can be played as a league starter
- Mobile
Build Cons
- Quite expensive to min-max
- Requires to pay attention to positioning
Passive tree(s) and Path of Building
[3.9] Skill treeBandits
Bandits Quest Choice |
Help Alira |
Ascendancy skill points
Labyrinths | Skill point choice |
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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
Berserk
Ancestral Protector
Vaal Haste
Vaal Ancestral Warchief
Body Armor
Frost Blades
Elemental Damage with Attacks Support
Rage Support
Multistrike Support
Hypothermia Support
Ruthless or Ancestral Call Support (Single target / AoE)
Gloves
Summon Ice Golem
Blood Rage
Cast When Damage Taken Support
Immortal Call
Boots
Whirling Blades
Fortify Support
Cast on Critical Strike Support
Frost Bomb
2h Weapon
None
1h Weapon
Flame Dash
Precision
Portal
Offhand weapon / shield
Herald of Ice
Hatred
Enlighten Support
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
Starkonja's HeadGreat helm to have, offers every single stat we need. Use rare helmet till you buy/find Starkonja’s.
Body Armour
Rare Body ArmorStats:
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+ 90 to maximum life
+60% to total elemental resistances
Gloves
Shaper's TouchGreat gloves to have. They usually get pretty cheap quickly. Use rare gloves till you can get your hands on(or in) Shaper’s Touch.
Boots
Darkray VectorsAs a Raider, we need every single frenzy charge we can get. These boots work just great with raider ascendancy. Use any rare boots till you buy Darkray Vectors.
Right Ring
Rare Shaper RingRare Shapers ring with Assassin’s Mark on Hit. Rest of the stats depends on what you need. Life and elemental resistances are preferable.
Amulet
The PandemoniusThe Pandemonius is quite expensive, but it is worth it. Use rare amulet with life, global critical strike multiplier and elemental resistances till you can afford The Pandemonius.
1Hand Weapon
Rare ClawRare claws with high pDPS (300+) and high critical strike chance. Touch of Anguish unique claw is really good alternative since well rolled pDPS claw can be expensive.
ToA – https://pathofexile.gamepedia.com/Touch_of_Anguish
Offhand
Rare ShieldStats:
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+ 80 to maximum life
+high evasion rating
+60% to total elemental resistances
Jewel
Fight for SurvivalWe use 2 of these. You can get this Threshold jewel as a quest reward in act 5 for completing ”Death to Purity” quest. Second one you will have to buy or if you are playing with a friend, ask for them to select it as a quest reward as well.
Jewel
Watcher's EyeWatcher’s Eye is ultimate end game upgrade. You will do just fine with any decent rare jewel. It won’t make or break the build.
Jewel
Abyss Jewels- Maximum life
- Global critical strike multiplier
- Critical strike chance
- Increased damage if you’ve killed recently
Jewel
Rare Jewels- Maximum life
- Global critical strike multiplier
- Critical strike multiplier with elemental skills
- Attack speed
Flask
Flask Setup- Ample Divine Life Flask of Staunching
- Ample Diamond Flask of Heat
- Taste of Hate
- Lion’s Roar
- Atziri’s Promise