Essence Drain Occultist: Melt enemies with just a cast. Easy to build and budget-friendly, but weak against single targets.
Arc Totems Hierophant: Cheap, fast, and safe. A bit monotonous, but perfect for Atlas completion.
Bone Shatter Juggernaut: Tanky and fast, but keep an eye on accuracy. A powerful melee build with crazy survivability. The bone shatter can kill entire packs, and the boss damage is great.
Stay tuned for more definitive starter builds for the necropolis league! 💀🔥
Introduction 🔍
Table of Contents
Greetings builders! Today, we'll be diving into the second part of my series on six expectations of starter builds for the Necropolis league in Path of Exile.
Essence Drain Occultist: A Classic Start 🔮
Let's start with a true classic, the Essence Drain Occultist with the Witch class. Essence Drain is a skill that drains the life of your enemies, and even restores your life by a percentage of the damage dealt. It's extremely easy to play and does not require any mandatory unique items. While it lacks in boss damage, it's meant as a red map farmer and is very budget-friendly. For more details, refer to the table below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Easy to play | Boss damage may be lacking |
| Budget-friendly | Requires investment in Divine Orbs |
| Safe with defensive layers | - |
Clear speed for this build is impressive at 10 out of 10, while boss damage is rated 7 out of 10. Survivability is commendable at 9 out of 10.
Arc Totems Hierophant: Beginner-Friendly ⚡️
The most beginner-friendly of all, the Arc Totems Hierophant with the Templar class offers a powerful, safe, and fast character. While it lacks evasion and spell suppression, it's a great choice for early end game maps and requires minimal investment. For more details, refer to the table below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Budget-friendly | Lack of evasion and spell suppression |
| Powerful and safe | Gameplay may be tedious for some |
| Fast clear speed | Requires some investment for later game content |
This build excels in clear speed and boss damage, both rated 9 out of 10. Its survivability is also impressive at 9 out of 10 due to high armor and block chance.
Bone Shatter Juggernaut: Incredibly Tanky 💀
Lastly, we have the Bone Shatter Juggernaut with the Marauder class, perfect for melee enthusiasts. Despite dealing damage to yourself, this build offers unparalleled survivability, speed, and boss-killing capabilities. For more details, refer to the table below.
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| High survivability | Need to keep an eye on accuracy |
| Fast and powerful | Requires some investment for later game content |
| Impressive boss damage | - |
With a clear speed and boss damage both rated 9 out of 10, the survivability of this build is off the charts at 10 out of 10. With over 200,000 armor and 83% elemental resistance, this build is incredibly tanky.
Conclusion and Next Steps 🏁
Stay tuned on the channel as I will be releasing 12 definitive starter builds for the Necropolis league, each with detailed guides. Thank you for tuning in, and happy building!
Key Takeaways 📝
- Essence Drain Occultist is a budget-friendly starter build with impressive clear speed.
- Arc Totems Hierophant offers a powerful, fast, and beginner-friendly option for early game content.
- Bone Shatter Juggernaut provides incredible survivability, speed, and boss-killing capabilities.
FAQ ❓
Q: Are these starter builds viable for beginners?
A: Yes, all of the mentioned starter builds are beginner-friendly and offer various strengths to suit different playstyles.
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