Path of Exile 3.18: the BEST Siege Starter Builds Still Work!
These builds are all strong choices they can be scaled into endgame or rerolled into something else.
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Build #1 - Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder
https://pastebin.com/eWEusQD0
Gotta go fast? Then play this. The dps is an impossible mess to calculate but it should be enough. This will let you zoom with plague bearer and shield charge though enemies. Your flasks will feel amazing as you can use the mageblood at home style "gain charges when hit" Out of all 3 builds this one is the best at mapping and the weakest at bossing. You can continue to min-max this by scaling block for an added defensive layer and get more levels on your main skill.
Some upgrades to consider for this build later include:
Cluster Jewels, they will add a lot of damage and defenses.
Rare helmet with nearby -9 or Devouring Diadem, Rare chest or corrupted Dendrobate/Cherrubim with +2-4 gems
If not going Diadem, additional mana reservation to fit in Tempest Shield or Malevolence.
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Build #2 - EA Ballista Slayer:
https://pastebin.com/bMvF3TNQ
This is already a good mix of map/boss dps, and you can invest into slayer leech via your self attack if you don't feel you're able to capitalize on it, feel free to drop the leech for masterful form. With a rare bow you can drop Overwhelm for Masterful form to gain additional defenses. I would estimate that the build does 2-3m dps (leaning towards 2) in basic gear. This is the best middle ground build.
Some upgrades to consider for this build later include:
Additional Projectiles, +1 Proj Quiver, Dying Sun, or a +gems/Pen +gems/Crit or +gems/+proj bow.
Replace Atziri's Step and Hrimnor's Resolve with a Rare (Solve Freeze)
Get more +Gem levels via influence mods, better amulet, or corruptions.
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Build #3 - Fire/Lightning Trap Saboteur:
https://pastebin.com/9zriPPDc
Trappers are looking good even if Seismic Trap may not. Personally I like the Fire Trap approach, it has incredible scaling of flat added damage which will allow you nuke things with your clear trap. On the other hand if you prefer widespread clear you'll be able use Lightning Trap with some pierces to blow away entire screens. It's a trapper so the boss killing is going to be the best out of all the options. You can run Cluster Trap on your clear skill for more coverage and less damage.
Some upgrades to consider for this build later include:
Cluster Jewels and dropping Sunblast should by your priority.
From there focus in on your chosen trap, fire damage to spells, crit chance for spells etc on the weapon.
If you have mana issues look for a Devouring Diadem.
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0:00 - What's the Best starter?
2:30 - Important, on Guides!
3:01 - Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder
6:46 - Explosive Arrow Slayer
8:43 - Important EA Mechanics
9:33 - Elemental Trapper
12:24 - Beyond League Starter
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