Path of Exile: How to Make a Build - For Total Noobs

What you need to know

To make a successful build in Path of Exile, you need to consider several factors, including damage, life regeneration, mana regeneration, and defenses. Research is key to creating a build that works, and you should never assume anything about the game. Understanding how different mechanics interact with each other is crucial to making a build that can survive in the end game.

Step by step

1. Decide which format you want to play: Standard or League. Each has its own advantages and disadvantages, and you should choose the one that suits your playstyle.
2. Select your Ascendancy skills, which will help guide the development of your build. Keep an open mind and let the Ascendancy skills dictate the direction of your build.
3. Consider the essential build considerations, such as damage, life regeneration, mana regeneration, energy shield, flask management, movement speed, and minimizing debuffs and critical strike damage.

Tips

• Focus on creating a well-rounded build with layers of survivability, rather than just prioritizing damage.
• Use the game's mechanics to your advantage, such as increasing movement speed to elevate your build from "just ok" to viable.
• Don't rely on default recharge rates and effects for life, mana, and flasks - instead, look for ways to increase their effectiveness.
• Consider how to minimize the effects of debuffs and critical strikes, and look for ways to gain immunity to them.
• Defenses are crucial, so make sure to include extra layers of defense, such as Spell Suppress, Shield Block, or Dual-Wield Block, in your build.