PoE 3.25 has brought significant changes to the defensive and offensive metas, buffing melee and stacking builds while nerfing some of the most powerful defensive mechanics and loot generation strategies.As Exiles, we continually seek the most effective and engaging ways to conquer Wraeclast's challenges. So here we update the PoE 3.25 tier list, which aims to guide you through the top S-tier builds for the Settlers of Kalguur league, helping both new and veteran players select a build that aligns with their playstyle and goals.
PoE 3.25 Build Tier List - Top 20+ Builds in Path of Exile 3.25 Settlers of Kalguur
In this Path of Exile 3.25 best build list, you will find a variety of builds meticulously evaluated based on their performance, versatility, and ease of use. Each build has been placed in its respective tier with brief comments to give you insight into why it stands out or what particular strengths it holds. Whether you are looking to dominate endgame content, speed through maps, or simply enjoy a unique playstyle, this tier list has something for everyone.
New players and senior citizens are encouraged to start with safer, more forgiving builds like Righteous Fire, while experienced players might want to venture into more complex or high-risk, high-reward setups. Additionally, there are specific notes and considerations to further assist you in making informed decisions.
Dive in, explore the options, and may your journey through Wraeclast be both thrilling and rewarding!
1. Elemental Hit of the Spectrum Deadeye or Warden (level as LA or RoA)
This build utilizes the Elemental Hit skill, which can deal a variety of elemental damage types. The Deadeye or Warden ascendancy provides good damage and clear speed. Leveling can be done effectively with Lightning Arrow (LA) or Rain of Arrows (RoA) before transitioning to Elemental Hit. The build focuses on stacking elemental damage, crit chance/multi, and projectile damage.
2. Hexblast Mines (Trickster)
The Hexblast Mines build revolves around using the Hexblast skill in combination with remote mine support. The Trickster ascendancy provides good damage, survivability, and utility. The build focuses on applying curses with Hexblast and detonating the mines to deal massive damage. Scaling chaos damage, curse effect, and mine damage are key.
3. Archmage DD of Chaining or BL of Orbiting or Frostbolt Ice Nova
This build uses Archmage support to scale the damage of skills like Detonate Dead (DD), Ball Lightning (BL), or the combination of Frostbolt and Ice Nova. The build focuses on stacking mana, mana regen, and cast speed to maximize the Archmage damage boost. Chaining or orbiting projectiles provide excellent clear speed.
4. Lightning Strike Warden/Slayer
The Lightning Strike Warden/Slayer build utilizes the powerful Lightning Strike skill, which fires a series of lightning projectiles. The Warden or slayer ascendancy provides good damage and survivability. The build focuses on scaling lightning damage, attack speed, and melee/projectile damage. Proper positioning is important to maximize the skill's double-hit mechanic.
5. Slams (Ground Slam or Earthshatter or others, level as Sunder)
Slam skills like Ground Slam or Earthshatter are powerful melee abilities that can deal massive area-of-effect damage. The build typically starts with Sunder for leveling before transitioning to the desired slam skill. Key aspects include scaling physical damage, attack speed, and area-of-effect. Juggernaut or Chieftain are popular ascendancy choices.
6. Power Siphon Mines
This build utilizes the Power Siphon skill in combination with remote mines. The goal is to detonate the mines to deal damage while also benefiting from the Power Siphon's unique mechanics. Scaling mine damage, wand damage, and projectile damage are important. The build hopes that the "Mines have X% chance to return to you" enchant works with Power Siphon.
7. Poisonous Concoction of Bouncing
The Poisonous Concoction build focuses on using the Poisonous Concoction skill, which fires a bouncing projectile that applies poison. The build scales poison damage, chaos damage, and projectile mechanics. Pathfinder or Occultist are common ascendancy choices.
8. Righteous Fire Chieftain
The Righteous Fire Chieftain build revolves around the Righteous Fire skill, which deals damage based on the player's maximum life. The Chieftain ascendancy provides excellent synergy with Righteous Fire through life regeneration and fire damage scaling. Key aspects include stacking life, fire damage, and fire resistance.
9. SRS Guardian (Generic minion cuck)
The SRS Guardian build utilizes the Summon Raging Spirit (SRS) skill, which summons aggressive spirit minions to attack enemies. The Guardian ascendancy provides strong minion support and defensive capabilities. The build focuses on scaling minion damage, minion life, and defensive layers to keep the SRS minions alive.
10. Frostblades or FB of Cat-abasis or Flicker (Expensive)
These builds revolve around melee skills like Frostblades, Frost Blades, or Flicker Strike. They aim to provide good clear speed and single-target damage. Ascendancy choices can vary, with options like Raider, Berserker, or Slayer. Gearing can be challenging and expensive, making them less accessible for new or budget-constrained players.
11. Boneshatter (JUGG) (NON-DEBATABLE)
The Boneshatter Juggernaut build focuses on the Boneshatter skill, which deals damage and applies a stacking debuff. The Juggernaut ascendancy provides excellent survivability and synergy with the skill. Key aspects include scaling physical damage, attack speed, and defensive layers like armor and endurance charges.
12. Ignite (Frostblink/FireTrap/Wave of Conviction/Maw/EA)
Ignite-based builds utilize skills like Frostblink, Fire Trap, Wave of Conviction, Explosive Arrow, or Maw of Conquest to apply and scale ignite damage. The builds focus on stacking increased ignite damage, fire damage, and duration. Ascendancy choices can vary, but Champion is typically avoided due to the recent nerfs to its ignite-focused mechanics.
13. Exsang Mines
The Exsang Mines build revolves around using the Exsanguinate skill in combination with remote mines. The goal is to detonate the mines to deal massive damage while applying the Exsanguinate bleed effect. Key aspects include scaling mine damage, bleed damage, and chaos damage.
14. Explosive Trap of Shrapnel
This build utilizes the Explosive Trap skill, which fires a trap that explodes, dealing area-of-effect damage. The Shrapnel Trap support gem can be used to enhance the trap's projectiles. The build focuses on scaling trap damage, area-of-effect, and projectile mechanics. Saboteur is a common ascendancy choice.
15. Lacerate or SST or Shield Crush or CF Bleed
These builds revolve around various melee skills like Lacerate, Spectral Shield Throw (SST), Shield Crush, or Cleave/Lacerate Bleed. They aim to scale physical damage, bleed damage, and defensive layers. Ascendancy choices can include Gladiator, Champion, or Slayer.
16. Venom Gyre
The Venom Gyre build utilizes the Venom Gyre skill, which fires a spinning projectile that applies poison. The build focuses on scaling poison damage, chaos damage, and projectile mechanics. Pathfinder or Occultist are common ascendancy choices.
17. Blink Arrow Mirror Arrow (SRS for Starter)
This build revolves around the Blink Arrow and Mirror Arrow skills, which allow the player to teleport and create a clone, respectively. The build aims to leverage these mobility and utility skills, potentially in combination with minions like Summon Raging Spirits (SRS). Ascendancy choices can vary.
18. Cyclone Shockwave Slayer
The Cyclone Shockwave Slayer build uses the Cyclone skill, which allows the player to spin and deal area-of-effect damage. The Slayer ascendancy provides excellent damage and sustain. Key aspects include scaling physical damage, attack speed, and area-of-effect. The Shockwave support gem can be used to enhance the skill's crowd control.
19. Arma Brand Recaller
The Arma Brand Recaller build utilizes the Armageddon Brand skill, which attaches a brand to enemies that repeatedly deals damage. The build focuses on scaling brand damage, cast speed, and brand mechanics. The Recaller ascendancy provides additional brand-related benefits.
20. Bleed Bow
Bleed Bow builds revolve around using a bow to apply and scale bleed damage. Skills like Puncture, Caustic Arrow, or Toxic Rain can be used. The build aims to stack increased bleed damage, physical damage, and bow-specific modifiers. Ascendancy choices can include Gladiator, Champion, or Raider.
21. Toxic Rain or CA/DO
These builds utilize the Toxic Rain or Caustic Arrow/Doomblast Orb of Destruction skills, which fire projectiles that apply a damaging DoT. The builds focus on scaling chaos damage, DoT damage, and projectile mechanics. Ascendancy choices can include Pathfinder, Occultist, or Trickster.
22. ED Contagion
The ED Contagion build revolves around the Essence Drain and Contagion skills, which work together to apply a powerful chaos damage over time effect. The build focuses on scaling chaos damage, DoT damage, and the synergy between the two skills. Trickster is a common ascendancy choice.
This is our ranking of the best builds for the early stages of Path of Exile 3.25 league. As the game progresses and gear levels increase, more meta builds will be discovered and we will continue to update this tier list. Stay tuned!
