Top Starter Path of Exile Builds: Trial of the Ancestors

Top Starter Path of Exile Builds: Trial of the Ancestors
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The latest Path of Exile update, 3.22 “Trial of the Ancestors,” has introduced significant alterations to the beloved loot-centric RPG. While these changes might seem daunting to newcomers, the Path of Exile community has generously shared invaluable advice, strategies, and builds to facilitate entry into the game. Here, we present some of the community’s most highly recommended starter builds tailored for Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors.

To explore additional Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter builds, be sure to check out the POE Builds subreddit. There, you’ll find a wealth of options compiled by the community, catering to both novice and seasoned players alike. From the Detonate Dead Elementalist to the Explosive Trap Trickster, and the Minion Army Necromancer, among others, there’s a diverse array of builds to choose from. It’s worth noting that most builds from version 3.21 remain viable for the Trial of the Ancestors update.

Slayer Boneshatter Build for Path of Exile

If you relish melee combat, consider trying out this build crafted by YouTuber Carn. The Boneshatter build, centered around its eponymous skill, offers exhilarating gameplay. You’ll find yourself effortlessly decimating hordes of enemies as you Leap Slam between them, unleashing shockwaves upon stunning foes. However, it’s worth noting that while this Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter build excels in crowd control, it may not be as effective against single targets.

Ascendancy:

  • Impact
  • Brutal Fervour
  • Bane of Legends
  • Headsman

Skills:

  • Boneshatter
  • Berserk
  • Molten Shield
  • Warlord’s Mark
  • Ancestor Totem: Ancestral Protector and Ancestral Warchief

End-Game Skill Gems & Passive Tree

Armor:

  • Pride
  • Grace
  • Determination
  • War Banner
  • Frostblink
  • Ancestral Cry

2-Handed Melee Weapon:

  • Boneshatter
  • Awakened Melee Physical Damage Support
  • Ruthless Support
  • Fortify Support
  • Awakened Brutality Support
  • Close Combat Support

Any Item:

  • Vaal Ancestral Warchief
  • Ancestral Protector
  • Maim Support
  • Multiple Totems Support

Any Item:

  • Berserk
  • Blood Rage
  • Faster Attacks Support
  • Leap Slam

Any Item:

  • Cast when Damage Taken Support
  • Vaal Molten Shell
  • Warlord’s Mark
  • Lifetap Support

Toxic Rain Ballista Pathfinder Build

This Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter build offers a versatile and straightforward approach. By utilizing the Toxic Rain skill, your Pathfinder character will unleash a barrage of arrows, creating hazardous pools of toxicity. The lingering toxic effects will inflict chaos damage over time (DOT) on all nearby enemies, providing a significant advantage even when you’re not actively engaging foes.

Ascendancy:

  • Nature’s Reprisal
  • Nature’s Adrenaline
  • Master Surgeon
  • Nature’s Boon

Skills:

  • Toxic Rain
  • Ensnaring Arrow
  • Frenzy
  • Warlord’s Mark
  • Auras: Malevolence, Petrified Blood, Haste

End-Game Skill Gems and Passive Tree

Lightning Coil Desert Brigandine:

  • Toxic Rain
  • Ballista Totem Support
  • Efficacy Support
  • Awakened Void Manipulation Support
  • Lifetap Support
  • Awakened Vicious Projectiles Support

Quill Rain Short Bow:

  • Ensnaring Arrow
  • Mirage Archer Support
  • Culling Strike Support
  • Greater Multiple Projectiles Support
  • Blind Support
  • Flame Dash

Wilma’s Requital:

  • Immortal Call
  • Cast when Damage Taken Support
  • Increased Duration Support
  • Lifetap Support

Shagreen Gloves:

  • Blood Rage
  • Petrified Blood
  • Malevolence
  • Vaal Haste

Stealth Boots:

  • Frenzy
  • Greater Multiple Projectiles Support
  • Despair
  • Vitality

Tripolar Bear’s Cold Damage over Time (DOT) Elementalist Path of Exile

In comparison to other Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter builds, this one offers a more comfortable gameplay experience. Tripolar even asserts that with proper gear, this build can “trivialize the entire endgame.” By employing various Cold skills, your objective is to apply DOT Cold damage to your enemies. Strengthen your defense by combining these skills with Evasion, Spell Suppression, or Armour abilities.

Ascendancy:

  • Mastermind of Discord
  • Heart of Destruction
  • Shaper of Storms
  • Bastion of Elements

Skills:

  • Creeping Frost
  • Vortex
  • Vaal Cold Snap
  • Determination
  • Frostbite
  • Shield Charge
  • End-Game Skill Gems and Passive Tree

Any Item:

  • Creeping Frost
  • Vortex
  • Awakened Swift Affliction Support
  • Cruelty Support
  • Awakened Elemental Focus Support
  • Empower Support

Any Item:

  • Endgame
  • Vaal Cold Snap
  • Bonechill Support
  • Awakened Controlled Destruction Support
  • Cruelty Support

Any Item:

  • Determination
  • Grace
  • Malevolence
  • Defiance Banner

Any Item:

  • Shield Charge
  • Faster Attacks Support
  • Culling Strike Support
  • Elemental Weakness

Any Item:

  • Cast when Damage Taken Support
  • Molten Shell
  • Flame Dash

Any Item:

  • Hatred
  • Divine Blessing Support
  • Inspiration Support

Mark of Submission:

  • Frostbite

Righteous Fire Inquisitor Build Guide by Pohx

If you’re seeking a more resilient Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter build, the Righteous Fire Inquisitor is an excellent choice. It provides a fiery aura with damage over time (DOT) effects and exceptionally defensive attributes in the mid to late game. However, it’s worth noting that the build may feel somewhat underpowered in the early game, particularly against Uber Bosses. Pohx has also created an entire wiki dedicated to his Path of Exile builds, offering additional information for those in need.

Ascendancy:

  • Sanctuary
  • Pious Path
  • Augury Of Penitence
  • Righteous Providence

Skills:

  • Righteous Fire
  • Frostblink
  • Shield Charge
  • Fire Trap
  • End-Game Skill Gems and Passive Tree

Armor:

  • Righteous Fire
  • Elemental Focus Support
  • Burning Damage Support
  • Increased Area of Effect Support
  • Lifetap Support
  • Swift Affliction Support

Helmet:

  • Fire Trap
  • Lifetap Support
  • Trap and Mine Damage Support
  • Combustion Support

Weapon or Shield:

  • Vaal Molten Shell
  • Blood Rage
  • Summon Stone Golem

Weapon or Shield:

  • Frostblink (Lvl 1)
  • Lifetap Support
  • Flammability

Gloves:

  • Malevolence
  • Determination
  • Purity of Elements
  • Wave of Conviction

Boots:

  • Shield Charge
  • Faster Attacks Support
  • Lifetap Support
  • Infernal Cry

Palsteron’s Explosive Arrow Ballista Elementalist Path of Exile

This Path of Exile: Trial of the Ancestors starter build, also known as a “Totem build,” boasts impressive DPS while maintaining ease of use and a straightforward gear progression. Dealing damage is facilitated by the ability to summon Totems, although you’ll need to consider the time required for the Totems to charge and commence attacking. Be sure to consult Palsteron’s 3.22 update video guide for any adjustments.

Ascendancy:

  • Shaper of Flames
  • Mastermind of Discord
  • Heart of Destruction
  • Bastion of Elements

Skills:

  • Explosive Arrow
  • Frenzy
  • Auras: Determination, Grace, Defiance Banner, Precision
  • Arcanist Brand + Flammability + Flame Surge
  • Molten Shell
  • Flame Dash
  • End Game Skill Gems and Passive Tree

Two-Handed Range:

  • Explosive Arrow
  • Ballista Totem Support
  • Ignite Proliferation Support
  • Lifetap Support
  • Awakened Deadly Ailments Support
  • Awakened Burning Damage Support

Any Item:

  • Arcanist Brand
  • Flammability
  • Flame Surge

Any Item:

  • Determination
  • Grace
  • Defiance Banner
  • Precision

Any Item:

  • Lightning Spire Trap
  • Combustion Support

Any Item:

  • Frenzy
  • Faster Attacks Support

Any Item:

  • Vaal Molten Shell

Any Item:

  • Flame Dash

Any Item:

  • Summon Lightning Golem

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