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POE Build Guides

Curated S and A+ tier build guides from top content creators for Path of Exile 3.26 Secrets of the Atlas

About S & A+ Tier Builds

These builds represent the absolute strongest options in Path of Exile 3.26. Ranked S+ to A+ tier by top players and content creators, they offer the best balance of power, speed, and reliability for league start and the Secrets of the Atlas endgame content.

Volcanic Fissure of Snaking Berserker

Volcanic Fissure of Snaking Berserker

by Crouching TunaEasyLow to MediumSlam Berserker

S+ tier devastating slam build utilizing Volcanic Fissure of Snaking. Creates multiple fissures that deal massive fire damage in overlapping areas. Berserker provides incredible damage scaling and defensive layers.

S+MeleeFireSlamLeague Starter
Archmage Vortex of Projection

Archmage Vortex of Projection

by WaggleMediumLow to HighArchmage Caster

S+ tier HC-focused build that excels in SC as well. Vortex of Projection creates multiple vortexes that stack damage. Archmage scaling provides incredible damage and mana-based defenses.

S+SpellColdArchmageHC Viable
Poison Concoction of Bouncing Pathfinder

Poison Concoction of Bouncing Pathfinder

by RuetooEasyLowPoison Flask Build

S tier league starter that uses flask charges as ammo. Poison Concoction of Bouncing creates chains of poison projectiles. Pathfinder provides excellent flask sustain and poison scaling.

SPoisonFlaskLeague StarterNo Weapon
Explosive Concoction Slayer

Explosive Concoction Slayer

by RuetooEasyLowFlask Slayer

S tier league starter using flask charges for explosive area damage. Slayer provides excellent leech and defensive layers. Great for players who enjoy explosive clear.

SFireFlaskLeague StarterAoE
Lightning Strike Slayer

Lightning Strike Slayer

by FubgunMediumMedium to HighProjectile Attack

A+ tier melee-projectile hybrid build. Lightning Strike creates projectiles on hit, providing excellent clear and single target. Slayer offers great sustain and damage scaling.

A+AttackLightningProjectileMelee
Boneshatter Berserker

Boneshatter Berserker

by Multiple CreatorsMediumLow to MediumTrauma Stacker

A+ tier melee build that gains damage through Trauma stacks. Each hit increases damage but also self-damage. Berserker provides incredible scaling and defensive tools.

A+MeleePhysicalTraumaBerserker
Zoomancer Necromancer

Zoomancer Necromancer

by Helm BreakerEasyVery LowFast Minions

A+ tier summoner build focused on speed and clear. Uses fast minions to quickly clear content. Necromancer provides excellent minion scaling and defensive auras.

A+SummonerMinionsFastBudget
Storm Burst Totems

Storm Burst Totems

by Tatiantel2EasyVery LowTotem Caster

A+ tier totem build that places Storm Burst totems to channel lightning damage. Extremely budget-friendly, can handle T16 maps with just 30 chaos investment.

A+TotemLightningBudgetSafe