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Welcome to the new and updated list of current builds from these boards.

Each of the eleven classes in the game is listed below in alphabetical order, with each build listed alphabetically underneath. For each build you'll find a short descriptor, an indication of the game version it was built for and/or it uses gear and abilities from, and whether it has been meant or tested for solo play.

DISCLAIMER:
In drawing up the list, I assumed solo play to be untested for all builds that did not explicitly mention solo play in the OP. If anyone tested any of these builds for solo play and would like their experience to be reflected in this thread, please PM me or Tigranes specifying the build you used, the difficulty you tried, and whether you could beat the game. Similarly, if you want your build's descriptor updated, contact us with the updated descriptor.

DISCLAIMER II:
Included in this list are what builds I could find scavenging the boards, plus any builds that were PMed to me. If your build is missing, please PM me or Tigranes with the relevant information (link, descriptor, game version, solo play) and we will add it.


FORMAT:

Build Name [links to the build's thread]
Short descriptor of what the build does or specializes in.
Author: The user who made the build.
Game version: What game version the build was created for, and/or uses equipment and abilities from.
Solo: Whether the build is suitable for solo play.

  • "Yes [Difficulty]" - The build was either created or tested for solo play on the specified difficulty level.
  • "No [Difficulty]" - The build was tested for solo play on the specified difficulty level and the game could not be beaten.
  • "Untested" - The build wasn't born with solo play in mind, but for all we know it might as well work—except nobody's tried yet.


BARBARIAN

Accident-prone Squire, The
Low-Resolve, low-Perception build that relies on extreme Endurance regeneration and Firebug for AoE damage.
Author: Braven
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Cauterizer, The

Firebranded Barbarian lusting for blood.

Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Golden Dragon, The

The wild, unconventional, but also posh counterpart to a usual bodyguard.

Author: Boeroer & Jojobobo
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Leech, The
Time bandit tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Interrupt Barbarian
Dual-wielding Barbarian focused on interrupting and debuffing enemies.
Author: MountainTiger
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Immortal Martyr, The
Twisted Barbarian DPS decoy
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: No

 

 

Trashman, The

Single-axe Barbarian built to cleave through trash mobs.

Author: Odd Hermit
Game version: 3.03
Solo: Untested

 

 

Very Annoying Barbarian, The

A Barbarian that uses carnage to pile as many on-hit/crit status effects as possible on the enemy as well as passive auras and effects from being hit.

Author: kungapa
Game version: 3.05
Solo: Untested

 

 

CHANTER

 

Chillfog

Cool soothing Chanter tank. Includes The Last Unicorn variant.

Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Drake Ambassador, The
Searing and mesmerizing Chanter tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Gunslinger, The

Guns-only Chanter.

Author: Jojobobo
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]

 

 

CIPHER

Backlash Beldam, The
Melee multi-retaliation Cipher tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested

NOTE: Retaliation no longer generates focus as of 3.02, thus undermining the foundations of this build.

 

 

Dichotomous Souldbenders, The
Twisted twin CC/DPS mophers.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: No (it's two guys, so...)

 

 

Mr. Speedo
Ranged frenzied maniac.
Author: ottffsse
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested


DRUID

Batsh!t crazy
Disabling Druid tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Hungry like the wolf
Spiritshift aggro Druid.
Author: AndreaColombo
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Thundercat, The
Spiritshift off-tank Druid that's also good and slinging spells.
Author: L4wlight
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested


FIGHTER

Engineer, The
Shocking DPS Fighter artillery tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Glass Tsunami, The
High-DPS glass cannon that relies on Endurance regeneration to outlast their enemies.
Author: Braven
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [Easy]


Lady of Pain, The
High-speed, high-DPS, heavy-armored Fighter. Available in four five variants: 0-recovery, Lord of the Crits, Hulk Smash! Glass of Pain, and Tank of Pain.

Author: AndreaColombo
Game version: 2.0+, updated to 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Unstoppable Wave, The

Siege-breaker Fighter.

Author: Elric Galad
Game version: 3.05
Solo: Untested

 

 

MONK

 

Anvil, The

Toughest Monk around.

Author: Dr <3
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]

 

Ascetic, The
The rules of this build are quite harsh. You are not allowed to use any items (except for consumables).
Author: Harpagornis
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]


Fulmineo Prondroni
Duelist that runs super fast and can pick off priority targets and disable them with super-fast attacks and prones.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Juggernaut, The
Non-min/maxed approach to making a heavily armored Monk that is durable and damaging. Works for Zahua as well.
Author: KDubya
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Monksterlash

Elemental lashing and retaliating offensive tank.

Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Shaolin Dragonslayer

A beast-slaying Monk.

Author: Undesirable
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [? not sure what difficulty setting]

 

Uber Disabler, The
DPS/CC hybrid build that relies on bestowing as many afflictions as possible on enemies.
Author: AndreaColombo
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

NOTE: This build relies on equipment that is currently (as of patch 3.03) bugged. Unless Obsidian fix those items, this build will remain not viable.

 

 

Witch Doctor, The

Mid-range DPS Monk disabler.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

PALADIN

 

Counselor Ploi

Diplomat/supporter/mind controller jack of all trades.

Author: Boeroer & Jojobobo
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

Darcozzi Commendatore
A variant of the Darcozzi Forward Observer.
Author: PrimeJunta
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Darcozzi Forward Observer, The
Designates targets for the heavy melee party by increasing their Accuracy by large amounts.
Author: Torm51
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Dull Runner, The
Caster clipper Paladin tank.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Rauatai Captain, The
Paladin tank that makes their allies tankier.
Author: SimpleEnigma
Game version: 2.0+
Solo: Untested


Sh!t's on fire
Basic off-tankish Paladin that deals a lot of fire damage and also pretends to be a Fighter with some gear found in PX1/2.
Author: limaxophobiacq
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Bleak Walker
Melee dual-wielding Paladin monster.
Author: Blunderboss
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: No


PRIEST

 

Fire Priest

Priest focused on buffs and healing, and capable of some serious damage. It comes in 3 flavors: The Godhammer; Mecwyn, the Slave Queen; the Falling Moon (aka Moonfire.)

Author: MaxQuest
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Schemer's Needle, The
Rogue-like Skaen Priest.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Support Priest, or How I Buffed The Others
Pure-support buff/debuff build that can contribute to combat too, but is better off casting anyway.
Author: AndreaColombo
Game version: 2.0+, updated to 3.0+
Solo: No

 

 

Unfaithful, The

Solo Priest build with strategies.
Author: MimeTactics
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]

 

 

RANGER

 

Apex Predator

Firearm ranger.

Author: MasterCipher
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Noober's Revenge
The rules of this build are simple: You will never level up and remain at level 1 all game long.
Author: Harpagornis
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]


Riptide & The Pit Fright
DPS & off-tank melee Ranger double team supreme.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested


Storm & Plague Caller
A slight variation of the good ol' Stormcaller Ranger that focuses on maximizing Stormcaller's proc and disabling/interrupting foes.
Author: L4wlight
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested


ROGUE

 

Don Juan

Dedicated trap/secret finder; laid-back passive build.

Author: K-Slash
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Fast Assassin, The

A rogue who goes for full offense, moves and attacks as fast as possible and does lots of damage.

Author: Madscientist

Game version: 3.0+
Solo: No

 

 

Flaming Porcupine

Rogue that takes advantage of full attacks' having 0 recovery via Riposte and full-attack abilities.

Author: MasterCipher
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Mad Hornet, The
DPS ranged Rogue.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Sorcerer's Apprentice, The

Twisted sneaky DPS scroll user.

Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Yellow Flash, The

Riposte off-tank Rogue.

Author: mosspit
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

WIZARD

 

Bilestomper

Tanky & corrosive drainer Wizard.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Coldhearth

Solo Ice-Wizard

Author: Dr <3
Game version: 3.03
Solo: Yes [PotD]

 

 

Frozen Lance, The

A melee Wizard that engages his opponents head-on.

Author: grausch
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes [PotD]

 

 

Royal Court Battlemage, The
Veritable jack of many trades, and perhaps even master of one or two.
Author: ottffsse
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes

 

 

Skeletor, The

Spellcaster and spellbreaker.

Author: Mlok
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Vecna's Legacy
Solo blaster build.
Author: Baron_Bathory
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Yes

 

 

Witted Wizard, The

Efficient spellcaster with high mental stats.

Author: Ben No.3
Game version: 3.0+
Solo: Untested

 

 

Zeblastian Hurtstacker
Autoattacking double trouble DPS Wizard.
Author: Boeroer
Game version: 2.0+, suitable for 3.0+
Solo: Untested

Edited by AndreaColombo
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Just a suggestion , but having solo builds on a separate section of the post could be better

 

Just builds that were meant to solo from the get-go, or also builds that have been found suitable for solo play?

 

If there's a consensus around this, I guess it could be done; however, I personally think separating builds in two blocks could add confusion. Besides, a solo build could be perfectly good in a party as well—placing it in a separate block could convey the message that it would not be the case, especially to the least experienced players.

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"Time is not your enemy. Forever is."

— Fall-From-Grace, Planescape: Torment

"It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question, and he'll look for his own answers."

— Kvothe, The Wise Man's Fears

My Deadfire mods: Brilliant Mod | Faster Deadfire | Deadfire Unnerfed | Helwalker Rekke | Permanent Per-Rest Bonuses | PoE Items for Deadfire | No Recyled Icons | Soul Charged Nautilus

 

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If there's a consensus around this, I guess it could be done; however, I personally think separating builds in two blocks could add confusion. Besides, a solo build could be perfectly good in a party as well—placing it in a separate block could convey the message that it would not be the case, especially to the least experienced players.

I agree that this would be confusing, and it's not exactly difficult to cmd/ctrl + F "solo: yes".

 

Thanks for your hard work Andrea. Something I might prefer slightly is if you credit the builds, mainly so that if there's a person who's builds you particularly like then it's easier to see more builds they've done without digging into each individual thread.

 

Also, if a mod could sticky this so it doesn't get buried in the pile, that would be great.

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 Something I might prefer slightly is if you credit the builds

 

A very fair sentiment. I will add the author to the template.

"Time is not your enemy. Forever is."

— Fall-From-Grace, Planescape: Torment

"It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question, and he'll look for his own answers."

— Kvothe, The Wise Man's Fears

My Deadfire mods: Brilliant Mod | Faster Deadfire | Deadfire Unnerfed | Helwalker Rekke | Permanent Per-Rest Bonuses | PoE Items for Deadfire | No Recyled Icons | Soul Charged Nautilus

 

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your Drake's Ambassador link currently links to the Backlash Bedlam build.

 

Fixed. Nice catch!

"Time is not your enemy. Forever is."

— Fall-From-Grace, Planescape: Torment

"It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question, and he'll look for his own answers."

— Kvothe, The Wise Man's Fears

My Deadfire mods: Brilliant Mod | Faster Deadfire | Deadfire Unnerfed | Helwalker Rekke | Permanent Per-Rest Bonuses | PoE Items for Deadfire | No Recyled Icons | Soul Charged Nautilus

 

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Awesome work AC. Thanks.

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Maybe you can write to the Builds if it is useable for the Companions, too.

 

What does everyone else think?

If there is a consensus around this, it can be done (but it would require build authors to PM me or Tigranes with the information.)

"Time is not your enemy. Forever is."

— Fall-From-Grace, Planescape: Torment

"It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question, and he'll look for his own answers."

— Kvothe, The Wise Man's Fears

My Deadfire mods: Brilliant Mod | Faster Deadfire | Deadfire Unnerfed | Helwalker Rekke | Permanent Per-Rest Bonuses | PoE Items for Deadfire | No Recyled Icons | Soul Charged Nautilus

 

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Thank you for putting this together!  I just came back to PoE from a hiatus, and having an updated build list is helpful, particularly when digesting all of the 2.03 / 3.0 / 3.02 changes.  So Rangers don't suck any more, and Rogues are bottom of the barrel?  My, my.

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Should be good now; thanks for pointing out and thanks Tigranes for editing the OP!

"Time is not your enemy. Forever is."

— Fall-From-Grace, Planescape: Torment

"It's the questions we can't answer that teach us the most. They teach us how to think. If you give a man an answer, all he gains is a little fact. But give him a question, and he'll look for his own answers."

— Kvothe, The Wise Man's Fears

My Deadfire mods: Brilliant Mod | Faster Deadfire | Deadfire Unnerfed | Helwalker Rekke | Permanent Per-Rest Bonuses | PoE Items for Deadfire | No Recyled Icons | Soul Charged Nautilus

 

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