My Favourite Builds (WIP) Update: + Warlord + grimtools links

The purpose of this guide is to share my favourite builds. All of the builds presented here have been taken to Ultimate.

Introduction

Greetings! A little disclaimer: I don't know if they're HC viable or not because I'm a p***y and I don't play HC. Also, I'm aware these aren't "optimal" or "game-breaking" builds, there is a ton of stuff that can be tweaked and nothing is ever set in stone. The skill point distribution depends on your +skill bonuses, treat it more like a rough guideline on which skills to focus on. All of the builds tend to follow the rule of thumb when it comes to attribute distribution: enough cunning and spirit to wear the items you need, rest in physique. Finally, I can't vouch for their viability against Rashalga, Mogdrogen, and the like, that's above my paygrade. Onward!

2H Physical Warder

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/DV9kavNj



This is my first character. I wanted to make a lightning/bleed build but life gave me lemons a Stonefist Rebuke early on. It's a really solid and versatile build and, depending on your items, you can go with more bleed damage than physical should you fancy. Rend + Falcon Swoop work beautifully together, especially if you have ramped up Savagery beforehand. Unleash the Blade Arc on any remaining trash and you're good to go. For bosses, pop a totem for more healing and enjoy the facetank fest.

Key skills: Savagery (Celestial: Maul), Blade Arc with the transmuter, Blitz (Falcon Swoop), Wendigo Totem, War Cry, Grasping Vines (Rend), Feral Hunger, Upheaval (Assassin's Mark). Auras: Modgrogen's Pact, Primal Bond, Field Command, Counter Strike (not really needed but since I have +5 to soldier...)

Important devotions: Falcon, Hawk, Chariot of the Dead, Huntress, Behemoth, Bear, Kraken, Assassin's Blade

Relics of choice: Juggernaut, Oleron's Wrath.

2H Snow White Spellbreaker

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/4NOkeeNn



A bit of an oddball. I planned on getting some use out of the Winter King items but I didn't want to make another Trickster or respec the current one (Bleed builds are brilliant if you play your cards right). Hence, Spellbreaker with all the cold bonuses seemed like a perfect fit. I used a dual-wielding build with two Crescent Moons until I got to level 75. After that, I respecced the dual-wielding tree with Amarasta's Blade Burst and it works fantastic. However, since I also have the Soulrend, it's a better option than the Bane of the Winter King (+2 to Nightblade skills and 13% lifesteal is a steal). I still do use the Winter King's helmet, though. If you don't have those items, the Empowered Prismatic Eviscerator or Conduit are decent options for weapons. Anyway, it's a fantastic build, although you do have to stay on your toes constantly because it's squishy. The proc galore makes up for it big time, though.

Key Skills: Amarasta's Blade Burst (Elemental Storm), Ring of Steel, Shadow Strike (Whirlpool), Blade Spirit (Blizzard), Pneumatic Burst, Blade Barrier, Mirror. Auras: Veil of Shadow, Iskandra's, Maiven's, Star Pact, Chilling Weapons (Coldstone), Deathchill Aura (Deathchill relic), Frostdread Presence (Frostdread Cuirass), Heart of the Winter King (Bane of the Winter King; currently not using it)

Important Devotions: Amatok, Chariot, Hawk, Leviathan, Rhowan's Crown, Ghoul

Relics of choice: Deathchill, Nemesis

Dual-wield Bleed Trickster

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/L2JadgNp



Since most of the damage you deal is over time and not up front, you need to take advantage of it and walk away like a badass mofo you are while the bad guys bleed to their demise. ATTENTION: this build sucks against the Undead. Other than that, it's fairly tanky but, as with most Nightblade builds, you can't get complacent or you'll die. Blade Spirit is a beautiful proc trigger, it's my go-to skill on most if not all Nightblade chars.

Key skills: Savagery (Falcon Swoop), Bloodbath (granted by the Slaughter Relic), Shadow Strike (Shepard's Call), Pneumatic Burst, Wendigo Totem, Ring of Steel, Blade Barrier (one point wonder when things go south), Blade Spirit (Rend). Auras: Veil of Shadow, Mogdrogen's Pact, Primal Bond

Important devotions: Falcon, Behemoth, Huntress, Unknown Soldier

Relics of choice: Slaughter, Massacre

Dual-wield Pierce Blademaster

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/m23Jz7NR



It's pretty straightforward: stack attack speed, pierce damage, and Offensive Ability bonuses to high heavens and you're good to go. Cadence + WPS means you'll be hitting Cadence procs pretty much all the time if your weapons are fast. The sheet DPS is underestimated so monsters just melt in front of you. In case they don't, you might have to back out of the fight to heal and unleash the mad DeePS again. Don't worry though, most things do die in a blink of an eye. Stacking OA is crucial since most procs are triggered by critical hits. It's pretty easy to do with Oleron's Rage and Field Command, though.

Key Skills: Cadence (Blind Fury), Ring of Steel (Living Shadow), Shadow Strike, Blade Spirit (Assassin's Mark), Blade Barrier, Pneumatic Burst. Auras: Oleron's Rage, Field Command, Veil of Shadow, Empowered Impaling Weapons (granted by Vicious Spikes)

Important Devotions: Assassin's Blade, Blades of Nadaan, Unknown Soldier, Oleron

Relics of choice: Belgothian's Carnage, Oleron's Wrath, Slaughter.

Markovian's Blademaster

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2MD9plN



I had a full Markovian's set lying around and I wanted to try a pierce sword 'n board build. So I altered my good ol' Blademaster a little bit and see if it's good enough to finish AoM. Is it optimal? No doubt it isn't (pierce builds are much better off with Oleron's Rage for starters) but it's a solid and engaging build. I didn't even put all the augments on my equipment because I'm still experimenting with it. Another fun fact: the only mythical piece of gear on this char are Golemborn Greaves, although I had been using regular Boneshatter Treads until Crown Hill. One idea I had would be to drop Oleron in favour of Assassin so that one could get more shield or OA/DA buffs (since resistances are pretty much covered by Markovian's).

Key Skills: Cadence (Blind Fury), Ring of Steel (Living Shadow), Blitz (Dryad's Blessing), Pneumatic Burst, Overguard, Blade Barrier, War Cry, Blade Spirit (Assassin's Mark); Veil of Shadow, Field Command (Arcane Barrier), Menhir's Bulwark (Targo's Hammer)

Important Devotions: Assasin's Blade, Anvil, Dryad, Blades of Nadaan, Empty Throne, Unknown Soldier, Oleron

Relics of choice: Zeal, Juggernaut, Fortress, Reckoning, Menhir's Bastion, Oleron's Wrath

Chaos Juggernaut Witchblade

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/D2pxeL2q



You need the Obsidian Juggernaut or some other weapon with high physical to chaos damage conversion to make this build shine. It's exactly what it says on the tin, making it really strong against non-Chthonic monsters. Close the gap with Chaos Strike, War Cry to apply the Eldritch Fire debuff, spam Blade Arc, watch monsters crawl back to the hell they came from.

Key Skills: Blade Arc (Flame Torrent). Obsidian Tremor (granted by the Juggernaut), Chaos Strike (granted by Riftstone; Hungering Void), Blood of Dreeg, War Cry (Eldritch Fire), Menhir's Will (circuit breaker, one point wonder), Doom Bolt (only because I have +whatever to it), Curse of Frailty, Sigil of Consumption. Auras: Solael's Witchfire, Field Command, Possession

Important Devotions: Behemoth, Dying God, Solael's Witchblade, Fiend, Jackal, Revenant, Kraken

Relics of choice: Solael's Decimation, Juggernaut (fitting, eh?).

Gunslinger Sorceress

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/gZw698Vj



Flash 'n Freeze, followed up by a barrage of Fire Strike = wiping the floor with baddies. It's a really strong build and I had an absolute blast (pun intended) playing it. I use this build with the Elemental Balance set (two epic craftable rings) for maximum proc galore.

Key skills: Fire Strike (Eldritch Fire), Flashbang (super important; Elemental Storm), Flash Freeze, Nullification, Mirror of Ereoctes, Blast Shield, Demon's Breath (granted by Devil-Touched Ammo). Auras: Vindictive Flame, Flame Touched, Iskandra's, Maiven's, Reckless Power

Important Devotions: Behemoth, Revenant, Chariot, Viper, Solael's Witchblade, Rhowan's Crown, Hydra

Relics of choice: Ulzuin's Pyroclasm, Conflagration.

Mad Sapper Pyromancer

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2mP75Nj



This is actually one of my first characters but I put it on hold after defeating Warden at level 10 (Grenado is really powerful early on) for whatever reason. I remember seeing the Demolitionist mastery for the first time and, after seeing all the grenades at his disposal, I asked myself, "EXPLOSIONS?!". Thus, Mr Torgue Jr was born.

In a nutshell, it's a caster build but, as you might know, Mr Torgue would not approve of using those puny off-hands, so I gave him a man's weapon. Of course, this build could be played with a pistol/off-hand, crossbow, or even melee (proceed with caution, it's not a tank). Mine ended up wielding Hellborne but any decent rifle would do, since it's not a Fire Strike-oriented build. Most of the time, I run around tossing nades at enemies, proccing meteors, torrents, and other good stuff. It turned out to be a powerful and really fun character, albeit it requires vigilance.

Key Skills: Fire Strike (Twin Fangs), Flashbang, Blood of Dreeg, Blackwater Cocktail (Abominable Might), Grenado (Meteor Shower), Canister Bomb (Eldritch Fire), Demon's Breath (Flame Torrent), Hellfire Mine, Ulzuin's Chosen, Sigil of Consumption, Blast Shield. Auras: Flame Touched (Wayward Soul), Vindictive Flame, Solael's Witchfire, Possession

Important Devotions: Solael's Witchblade, Fiend, Ulzuin's Torch, Abomination, Revenant, Chariot of the Dead

Relics of choice: Conflagration, Solael's Decimation

Sword 'n Board Aetherelemental Battlemage

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/4ZDzjk27



This is not your typical facetank overlord. However, it is reasonably tanky due to lifesteal and HP regen gained by Chariot, Behemoth, and Overguard. It also is capable of decent clearing speeds thanks to dealing mostly aether damage with elemental being secondary and having plenty of resistance reduction. In my case, it comes from Mindwarp (legendary sword), Maw of Despair (legendary craftable helm), Sacred Strike (from blessed steel), Arcane Bomb (Widow), Elemental Storm (Rhowan's Crown), and Viper. This build revolves around Mindwarp and Will of the Living. With that said, Immaterial Edge (epic axe) is a decent choice, as well.

Key Skills: Cadence (Reckless Tempest), Blitz (Elemental Storm), Overguard, Olrexa's Flash Freeze, Menhir's Will, Mirror, Sacred Strike (from Blessed Steel; Arcane Bomb), Ground Stomp (from Earthshatter Treads; Fissure) Auras: Field Command (Targo's Hammer), Iskandra's (Giant's Blood), Maiven's (optional: Spear of the Heavens), Reckless Power (Wayward Soul).

Important Devotions: Viper, Rhowan's Crown, Widow, Anvil, Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth

Optional Devotions: Tempest, Magi, Spear of the Heavens (good but really expensive)

Relics of choice: Juggernaut, Aegis, Menhir's Bastion, Algrivix's Malice, Haunt

Hi, my name is... Nightshady! (2H Witch Hunter)

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/eVL074VG



This is build is... trippy. You can deal so much acid it'll make you wonder if it's legal. Be careful not to get caught, for the consequences are dire.

Do not underestimate the sheet DPS: it might be painfully low on paper but it gets the job done and then some. Most of the time, it goes like this: Curse of Frailty -> Shadow Strike -> ABB -> Ring of Steel -> move on to the next target as the previous one counts down their last seconds. Depending on how much lifesteal you have, you can even facetank most bosses (exercising caution is still advised, though). Don't forget to keep Pneumatic Burst and Blood of Dreeg up at all times, they're fantastic buffs. This build revolves around Nightshade's Reach and 2 items from the Venomblade set (head and chest) but I'm sure you can get away with some proper rares/epics. It also works well as a dual-wield build (perhaps even better) but I love this sword.

Key Skills: Amarasta's Blade Burst (Scorpion Sting) Shadow Strike (Tainted Eruption), Pneumatic Burst, Blood of Dreeg, Blade Spirit (Acid Spray), Ring of Steel (Abominable Might), Curse of Frailty, Blade Barrier (one point lifesaver), Sigil of Consumption. Auras: Possession (Giant's Blood), Solael's Witchblade, Veil of Shadow

Important Devotions: Manticore, Akeron's Scorpion, Abomination, Behemoth, Revenant, Ulzuin's Torch (3 nodes)
Hold the phone, Finn... Ulzuin's Torch on a non-fire build? Have you gone mad from all the acid?
There's a reason for that: 15 OA + 5% OA + 10% crit damage + 5% movement speed. Since I chose Abomination, I had enough affinity points to afford the Torch.

Relics of choice: Blight, Malediction, Belgothian's Carnage

Dual-wield Lightning Saboteur

http://www.grimtools.com/calc/pZrlQe62



Gotta go fast! This is an epitome of glass cannon builds, although you can facetank a little bit with enough lifesteal and when the Blast Shield is up. To ensure there is enough protection, I invested in the Aeon's Hourglass tree to reduce cooldowns on demand and to have more resistance to crowd control effects. Saboteur is a dancer – make a wrong step and you're gonna regret it. However, it is really a blast to play. Even though I reap the benefits granted by the AoM expansion, you do not have to in order to play this build properly.

Key Skills: Fire Strike (Arcane Bomb), Flashbang, Shadow Strike, Thermite Mine, Blackwater Cocktail (Reckless Tempest), Canister Bomb (Time Dilation), Blast Shield, Pneumatic Burst, Blade Barrier, Blade Spirit. Auras: Flame Touched, Vindictive Flame, Veil of Shadow

Important Devotions: Viper, Widow, Behemoth, Tempest, Aeon's Hourglass

Relics of choice: Eye of the Storm, Ulzuin's Pyroclasm, Desolation

2H Wendigomancer Ritualist

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/xZydY0kV



There are many ways to go about a Ritualist: caster, pet build, melee, pick your poison. What I like about this build is that it has plenty of HP, regen, and lifesteal, resistance reduction (via Devouring Swarm, Spectral Wrath, Will of Rattosh, and Foul Eruption from Ravenous Earth), and OA. DA is a bit lacking at the moment and I'm sure someone could optimise the build so that there's no need to debuff enemies' OA (via Blood Boil from Siphon Souls and Rend from the Huntress). Anyway, it is a soild melee vitality build that encourages active playstyle and Bone Harvest is becoming one of my favourite right-click skills.

Key Skills: Savagery, Bone Harvest (Dryad's Blessing) Devouring Swarm, Grasping Vines (Will of Rattosh), Ravenous Earth (Rend), Siphon Soul, Wendigo Totem; Mogdrogen's Pact (Wayward Soul), Harbinger of Souls (Ghoulish Hunger), Spectral Binding

Important Devotions: Dryad, Ghoul, Chariot of the Dead, Revenant

Relics of choice: Impurity, Gluttony, Haunt, Mortality, Uroboruuk's Reaping

2H Aetherelemental Savage Druid

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/d2jqRRqN



This version of the build revolves around the Temporal Arcblade and three pieces of the Iskandra's set (I'm missing the amulet). Its proc galore makes it exciting, since this character is capable of lighting up any party effortlessly. I decided to go with Savagery but if you feel like you lack skillpoints, Beronath's Fury is a worthwhile alternative. You can also go with less expensive/spread out constellations but I wanted to try some new ones.

Key Skills: Savagery/Beronath's Fury (Arcane Currents), Callidor's Tempest (Arcane Bomb), Wind Devil, Grasping Vines (Elemental Seeker), Wendigo Totem, Mirror of Ereoctes, Nullification; Iskandra's Elemental Exchange, Mogdrogen's Pact, Reckless Power, Inner Focus, Brute Force, Feral Hunger, Upheaval (Phoenix Fire)

Important Devotions: Widow, Blind Sage, Attak Seru, Chariot of the Dead, Quill, Scholar's Light

Relics of choice: Eye of the Storm, Haunt, Desolation, Agrivix's Malice

Dual-wield Deathmarked Infiltrator

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/lNk8qYl2



This is a pretty straightforward character to play, and a fairly forgiving one at that. As you can see, I have capped resistances without armour augments and there's plenty of Defensive Ability from just the two masteries. You do not have to own FG to enjoy the build but if you do have it, I recommend getting another movement skill for even more mobility. It's a very solid option for a reliable farming char in your collection.

Key Skills: Beronath's Fury (Rumour), Ring of Steel (Blades of Wrath), Shadow Strike, Inquisitor Seal, Pneumatic Burst, Word of Renewal; Blade Spirit (Assassin's Mark), Aura of Conviction (Wayward Soul), Veil of Shadow (Ghoulish Hunger), Chilling Weapons (Giant's Blood)

Important Devotions: Ghoul, Assassin's Blade, Assassin, Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth, Blades of Nadaan, Murmur

Relics of choice: Nemesis, Deathchill, Vengeance, Guile

1H & Shield Sentinel of Perdition

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/q2MnnllV



It's a surprisingly strong build, given the fact that it's based on an Epic set. The only challenge is filling the resistances, since the items lack in that department. It's good enough for the campaign and it's fun to see enemies dying as soon as they hit you. (and it didn't struggle with Kuba at level ~80 on Ultimate)

Key Skills: Righteous Fervor (Acid Spray), Aegis of Menhir, Vire's Might, Blood of Dreeg, Curse of Frailty; Summon Guardian of Empyrion (Guardian's Gaze), Solael's Witchfire (Wayward Soul), Presence of Virtue (Ghoul's Hunger), Path of the Three (Fetid Pool)

Important Devotions: Manticore, Eye of the Guardian, Affliction, Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead, Ghoul, Yugol, the Insatiable Night, Affliction, Scarab

Relics of choice: Meditation, Reckoning, Blight, Malediction, Dreeg's Affliction, Absolution

2H Infernal Shieldbreaker

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/4NOBbJaZ



This is another character based around the Infernal Knight set, but melee-focused. The main appeal of this build is the AoE and DOT potential. The only challenge might be overcapping resistances but watching the world burn is more than rewarding enough.

Key Skills: Righteous Fervor (Eldritch Fire), Flashbang (Elemental Storm), Vire's Might (Fissure), Blackwater Cocktail, Thermite Mine, Judgement, Ascension; Presence of Virtue (Giant's Blood), Divine Mandate (Ghoulish Hunger), Flame Touched (Wayward Soul), Vindictive Flame, Summon Guardian of Empyrion, Burning Weapons (from Enchanted Flint).

Important Devotions: Empty Throne, Ghoul, Solael's Witchblade, Rhowan's Crown, Magi, Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead

Relics of choice: Annihilation, Endurance, Korvaak's Deception, Conflagration, Honour

2H Blood Knight

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/w26LO0xZ



I got around to trying out the full Blood Knight set and it's outstanding. 39% lifesteal and hefty healing bonuses make the build easy to play, not to mention plenty of player-scaled pets ready to do the heavy lifting for you. The only downside to this build is getting to level 94 which may require using a levelling build (like Physical Forcewave). But once you're there, it's off to the races.

Key Skills: Bone Harvest (Dryad's Blessing), Blitz (Raise the Dead), War Cry, Ravenous Earth (Will of Rattosh); Menhir's Will, Fighting Spirit, Field Command (Ghoulish Hunger), Counter Strike (Tip the Scales), Harbinger of Souls (Giant's Blood), Spectral Binding (Wayward Soul).

Important Devotions: Revenant, Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth, Ghoul, Rattosh the Veilwarden, Scales of Ulcama

Relics of choice: Uroboruuk's Reaping, Necrosis, Impurity, Oleron's Wrath, Juggernaut

Sword 'n Board Vanquisher Templar

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/qNYk5ggV



This build revolves around a farmable set and is pretty straightforward to play. It is highly mobile and reasonably tanky, making it a good choice for reliable farming. One can crank Vire's Might to eleven by going with a 1h weapon (Mythical Cinderscorn comes to mind) and the Zarthuzellan's Archive and zap your way through the endgame like it's Path of Exile. I strongly recommend trying out a Templar with the Vanquisher set, there's a few to make it work and it's a blast.

Key Skills: Righteous Fervour (Phoenix's Fire), Calidor's Tempest, Vire's Might (Fissure), Ascension, Mirror of Ereoctes, Nullification; Presence of Virtue (Wayward Soul), Iskandra's Elemental Exchange (Giant's Blood), Reckless Power (Ghoulish Hunger), Maiven's Sphere of Protection, Summon Guardian of Empyrion (Eldritch Fire).

Important Devotions: Revenant, Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth, Ghoul, Magi, Solael's Witchblade, Alladrah's Phoenix

Relics of choice: Iskandra's Balance, Endurance, Honour

1H & Shield Light's Defender Elementalist

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/Q2zxPLvZ



It is a tanky caster build, focused on spamming lightning spells all over the place. I use Stormrend paired wth Skybreach Bulwark, but you can easily substitute them for a 1h and off-hand combo just fine (Korvaak's Blade with Overseer's Eye come to mind), since you'll be spellcasting most of the time. I also chose to add a healthy dose of lightning retaliation for extra zap and focus on stacking health regeneration to high heavens. The only downside is that the character does not benefit much from lifesteal, but the regen makes up for it.

Key Skills: Stun Jacks (Arcane Bomb), Flashbang (Elemental Storm), Wind Devil, Storm Totem (Hand of Ultos), Thermite Mine, Wendigo Totem; Flame Touched (Hyrian's Glare), Vindictive Flame, Mogdrogen's Pact (Ghoulish Hunger), Stormcaller's Pact (Wayward Soul), Stormcaller's Aura (Giant's Blood), Blast Shield.

Important Devotions: Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth, Ghoul, Ultos, Widow, Rhowan's Crown

Relics of choice: Eye of the Storm, Desolation

2H Aether Bonemonger Paladin

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/M2gAPvOZ



This is my favourite Aether-focused build so far. Its main strengths are high mobility and tankiness (2 sec cooldown on Inquisitor Seal) but obviously the best thing about this build is watching the enemies drown in aether green energy unleashed by many procs. It's also straightforward to play, making it a fast reliable farming char.

Key Skills: Righteous Fervor (Arcane Bomb), Word of Pain, Vire's Might (Eye of Korvaak), Inquisitor Seal, Summon Guardian of Empyrion, Word of Renewal; Presence of Virtue (Wayward Soul), Aura of Censure (Giant's Blood), Aether Weapons (Ghoulish Hunger)

Important Devotions: Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead, Ghoul, Kraken, Spear of the Heavens, Widow, Korvaak the Eldritch Sun

Relics of choice: Ignaffar's Combustion, Bane, Serenity, Endurance

Valdun's Tactician

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/Q2zLgDRZ 



This is a marskman build wielding Silverbolt, stacking pierce damage to high heavens. Easy to play and reliable for farming, it shines especially against Chthonics due to additional damage. I decided to skip the Valdun's Rifle, as it is better suited for Purifiers in my opinion. You can also very easily go the Physical damage route with dual-wielding Havocs, especially if you swap the gauntlets to Mythical Grasp of Unchained Might.

Key Skills: Cadence (Shifting Sands), Word of Pain, Inquisitor Seal (Assassin's Mark), Word of Renewal, War Cry; Aura of Conviction (Ghoulish Hunger), Field Command (Wayward Soul)

Important Devotions: Revenant, Ghoul, Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead, Kraken, Assassin's Blade, Azraaka the Eternal Sands

Relics of choice: Serenity, Doom, Juggernaut, Vengeance

2H Avenger's Gutsmasher Archon

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/O2G1dAnZ



This is a glorious bleed build that will give you the ability to revel in bloodshed and exploding enemies everywhere you go. It's sickening. It's a fun and reliable choice for farming.

Key Skills: Savagery, Eye of Reckoning (Howl of the Mogdrogen), Vire's Might (Falcon Swoop), Devouring Swarm, Grasping Vines (Rend), Wendigo Totem, Summon Guardian of Empyrion; Mogdrogen's Pact, Primal Bond (Giant's Blood), Presence of Virtue (Wayward Soul).

Important Devotions: Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead. Kraken, Lizard, Fox, Mogdrogen the Wolf, Falcon, Huntress.

Relics of choice: Massacre, Serenity

DW Rah'zin Witch Hunter

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/w26o4k8V



This is a very strong chaos melee build, using the Rah'zin set. At the moment I still haven't found the Bloodlord's sword with a chaos damage prefix, but it works just fine. It was easy to cap the attack speed at 200%.

Key Skills: Touch of Chaos (from the set; Eldritch Fire), Solael's Flame (from Symbol of Solael), Shadow Strike (Hungering Void), Curse of Frailty, Pneumatic Burst, Blood of Dreeg, Blade Spirit; Veil of Shadow (Giant's Blood), Solael's Witchfire (Ghoulish Hunger), Possession (Wayward Soul).

Important Devotions: Behemoth, Chariot of the Dead, Dying God, Revenant, Ghoul, Solael's Witchblade, Empty Throne

Relics of choice: Eldritch Pact, Solael's Decimation

2H Arcanor Mage Hunter

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/eZPwagmV



This build revolves around the Iskandra's set and the Arcanor sword. Don't be mistaken by the sheet DPS – this build packs a wallop of elemental damage via Arcane Devastation and various procs. It is a little bit on the squishy side of things, but nearly 3k DA at all times, damage absorption, and hefty lifesteal provides sufficient defence.

Key Skills: Beronath's Fury (Arcane Currents), Word of Pain (Elemental Storm), Storm Box of Elgoloth, Mirror of Ereoctes, Nullification, Inquisitor Seal, Word of Renewal; Aura of Censure (Wayward Soul), Iskandra's Elemental Exchange (Ghoulish Hunger), Maiven's Sphere of Protection.

Important Devotions: Chariot of the Dead, Revenant, Ghoul, Quill, Scholar's Light, Empty Throne, Rhowan's Crown, Attak Seru, Kraken.

Relics of choice: Bane, Ignaffar's Combustion, Iskandra's Balance, Serenity.

1H & Shield Justicar Warlord

https://www.grimtools.com/calc/JVljeY7N



This is a highly mobile build centred on the Justicar Guard set and raining righteous fire on the foul fiends. The combination of skills encourages an active playstyle, as opposed to facetanking.

Key Skills: Forcewave, Blitz (Elemental Storm), Vire's Might (Fissure), Judgement (Meteor Shower), Summon Guardian of Empyrion (Eldritch Fire); Field Command (Wayward Soul), Presence of Virtue (Ghoulish Hunger), Divine Mandate (Giant's Blood), Fighting Spirit, Menhir's Will.

Important Devotions: Chariot of the Dead, Behemoth, Ulzuin's Torch, Solael's Witchblade, Magi, Ghoul, Empty Throne, Rhowan's Crown.

Relics of choice: Honour, Doom, Menhir's Bastion, Serenity.

Final Notes

Thank you for reading, I hope you enjoyed it.

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Glad you enjoyed it, Jerel!

[jerel]

Old guide, old game, well, I'm old, so what. But just wanted to say that I'm having a blast playing the gunslinger sorceress build. I feel invincible a lot of the time. I'm still only 1/2 through my first real Elite run - I tried before years ago but that build just didn't have a chance. I have had my ass handed to me a few times (7 total deaths). But it's just so satisfying to see the mob packs burn, spread flames, freeze solid, and melt each other away while I help them to their deaths by a really fast dual wield ranged attack. I still have quite a bit of suggested gear to acquire, but this is the most solid build I've played yet.Thanks, OP, for the guide.

I don't, so far, see the point of having Inner Focus - seems expensive for 12% OA for 12 points, so I haven't invested in that, yet. But the rest seems to me to be spot on.

[Finnvbot]

The basic principles of a good build are still the same: pick a damage type, cap the resists, don't neglect DA and OA, get a circuit breaker when things go south — from constellations (like Ghoul), items (Avatar of Mercy), or skills (Demolitionist's Blast Shield) — don't stand in a goo, etc.

You know the saying "too many fun builds, not enough free time"? Definitely the case with Grim Dawn.

[Finnvbot]

Thanks! I hope you'll enjoy them. ;) I have to split my comment into two.

Builds are mostly in the order I played them, so from Saboteur onwards (except the Druid) they were viable for at least AoM (and FG isn't more difficult IMO). Keep in mind I created this guide back in 2017 (before expansions) and a lot of things have changed (for instance, the Iskandra's set was revamped, most legendary 2H weapons started dealing non-physical damage). Other than that, I don't recall any spectacular nerfs that would render my builds unplayable. Basically, if I were to take one of my 2017 builds, I'd focus on increasing DA, because the DLC content is more unforgiving and not getting critted at all is the best defence.

[Cptn_Miller]

Some nice stuff here, can't wait to try'm out. Still viable for the current patch ? Thats a lot of builds !!

[Finnvbot]

Oh, I'm glad to hear that! Yes, once I get around to play the game more. I also will try to update my other guides.

[Kheben]

i enjoy playing three of your builds. will you update the divine points with the new fg constellations?

[Finnvbot]

I'm glad you like it. ;)

[Bear™]

Nice, I've been using your Gunslinger Build on youtube till now, very good work

[Finnvbot]

You're most welcome, man!