Most of the guides below were written for early versions of the game (e.g. 1.0-1.5). 
For a post-White March / 3.0 list of class builds, see here.

 

The purpose of this Index is to serve as a one-stop resource of character builds that others have posted/shared in these forums, as well as any helpful strategy/mechanics topics. Hopefully it can serve as a starting point for anyone looking for class/build ideas and info.

IMPORTANT: For instructions on how to post a class build for inclusion in this index, please read the "How To Post Character Builds."
 
Disclaimer: WIP, formatting may change as needed.
 
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Section I = general gameplay/mechanics/class advice and discussion topics
Section II = class build list index (end-game tested)

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SECTION I

Forum discussions that might be of interest to players looking for general gameplay advice/opinion. Note: this is not a spoiler-free section.

(This list is ongoing. If you see a topic that seems like it would fit here/be useful to others, feel free to PM/message me with a link to the thread, for consideration)

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General Mechanics/Gameplay:

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Combat Mechanics? Attack Speed, Recovery   analysis/tests of such

Attack resolution & Accuracy: How exactly does it work  Graphs and discussion

Does secondary elemental dmg. ignore elemental DR?

How is spell accuracy determined post #6 of thread

Gloves of Manipulation How does loot RNG for non-Unique items work

 

How many skillpoints in each skill   To Lore or not to Lore?

Hard vs. PoTD, what are the differences

Monster strengths and weaknesses Thread links to a wiki-table created by a forum member

Will saves and other questions chr. defenses vs. charm/confusion spells, eg there are no saving throws in PoE

Abitilies/other dmg related mechanics some numerical testing of some abilities/dmg things

 

How low is "low endurance" for items/skills w/this description

Bloody Slaughter questions (unclear description vs. effect/how does it work)

Interrupt build  discussion re: how effective or not

One handed good enough? How good is 1H weapon style vs. others?

 

Named weapon locations (incomplete, but still useful)

Looted Grimoire spell lists

Understanding the Stronghold  pros/cons/opinions

 

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Class/Skill/Build Discussions:

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Your End Game Character Record Show off a screenshot of your chr's "Personal" record stats.

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PotD (party) Builds A build idea/concept to try for each class

Let's talk class balance  How do you rate the 11 classes overall?

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Paladin tank build discussion

Paladin stats Attribute spreads for paladins

Flames of devotion dmg how is dmg. calculated (paladin skill)

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Advice for 2H dps fighter What's good for a 2H melee build? (fighter, barbarian)

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Rogue Advice  Tips and thoughts on the Rogue

Help building a ranged rogue discussion/opinions

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How Do I Monk?  Some advice/tips for playing a monk

Let's discuss Force of Anguish  (Monk)

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Priest Spell Ratings  A members rating/guide of the Priest spells

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Recommended spells for wizards  opinions on wizard spells

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Looking for Druid advice armor, weapon, talents

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What do I need to know to plan a Chanter Attributes, talent/skill selection discussion

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Ranger PotD/trial of iron A potential Ranger (party) build/strategy to discuss/try out

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Weapon choices for Cipher the blunderbuss seems popular

Melee Cipher Building Prefer melee over guns? Some ideas.

 

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Soloing the Game

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Triple Crown solo tips and tricks, Let's compare notes

Solo play tips (not exploits (PoTD))

Edited April 23, 201510 yr by LadyCrimson

SECTION II
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CLASS BUILD LISTING
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Will update as more are posted.

Barbarian
My fire barbarian tankish build

 

Rogue

Dual wield stiletto Rogue
 
Paladin
Dracozzi Paladini aka the PC paladin
The Pillardin Tank build for PotD

Dragon slayer Paladin Two arquebus/high burst damage to kill dragons quickly

Cipher
Ultimate build high dps and tankiness
Blunderbluss Ciper for Hard/PoTD (party) An overall guide
Apathetic Cipher for 1.05

 

Ranger
Rangerer "The most ranged of Rangers"

Wizard
Dynamite Melee Wizard (1.05)

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Solo/Triple Crown Builds
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Finished triple crown solo as cipher
Paladin solo PoTD with last boss video (Bleakwalker)
Wizard Solo PotD

Edited May 12, 201510 yr by LadyCrimson