Witch isn’t exactly the most popular class in Path of Exile, therefore the lack of variety in skill tree builds for them. Most players don’t roll a witch to play a tank or melee DPS, but if you truly wanted you can build something out of the ordinary. Most Witch builds are ranged casters , but I’ve included a couple of other builds as well in case you’re a special snowflake. Below are a majority of most popular builds that players use on Witches, so if you need a head…
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Ranger Skill Tree Builds
Unlike most other classes Rangers players don’t have a vast diversity in skill tree builds. Most players roll Rangers to play as ranged archers and as such a majority of builds you can find are based around bows. It’s even been established that other classes (namely Marauders and Duelists) make even better archers due to the proximity of better defensive passive skill tree nodes, as well as Resolute Technique and Blood Magic. Nevertheless, if you want to play a ranged bow class leveling a Ranger isn’t necessarily a bad choice.…
Read MoreDuelist Skill Tree Builds
Duelist skill tree builds range anywhere from a tanky two-handed beast to an elemental bow ranger. They are in fact one of the least played classes in Path of Exile but there’s no real reason for it: since PoE has such a modular passive skill tree you can easily build your character to fit your play style. Most duelists however choose either bow builds, or melee builds with dual wield or one-handed weapon and shield. Of course as with all other classes there isn’t a best choice and it’s entirely…
Read MoreTemplar Skill Tree Builds Guide
Starting in between the Marauder and Witch in the passive skill tree, the Templar class is perfect if you want to build a tanky mage or a melee elemental damage machine. There’s plenty of different options for you to go with and as always building a Templar is all about your own play style and preference. Below you can take a look at some of the more popular Templar skill tree builds in Path of Exile, so if you’re new to the game or class and need some advice on…
Read MoreEffective Split Pushing Guide
As I discussed before split pushing can be an effective strategy but only when you and your team understand how to take full advantage of it. You may experience Master Yi’s split pushing even in Bronze rating and it can be extremely frustrating dealing with it, but just because the enemy team doesn’t know how to properly counter it does not mean it’s the right thing to do. There are several factors that make a split push successful and while not all of them are necessarily required understanding everything that…
Read MoreSkill Tree Builds For Marauder Class
Marauders are one of the most popular classes in Path of Exile. They are very versatile and can be built in a variety of ways, although most players prefer a combination of tanky and DPS stats. Fortunately the Marauder can easily access great tanking stats like resistances, armor and health, all the while having plenty of damage dealing options. Below I’ll go over a few proven builds that players have found to be effective. Most of them are equally good for leveling and at end-game, but some are more gear…
Read MoreNeverwinter Jewel of the North Trailer
Cryptic Studios released their latest zone reveal focused on Jewel of the North, one of the most intriguing cities in Neverwinter. In its present stage it’s rebuilding from the Spellplague disaster and the eruption of Mount Hotenow: Of all the grand and bustling cities in Northern Faerûn, few rival the splendor of the metropolis that is Neverwinter. From the magical structures of Silverymoon and the sea-worn docks of Luskan to the sprawling streets of Waterdeep, travelers near the northern Sword Coast can visit a variety of towns and cities, all…
Read MorePath of Exile Leveling Areas And Tips For Grinding XP
In the easiest difficulty grinding experience is pretty pointless. You’re gaining levels extremely fast and can finish it quite easily without any item or level grinding required. By the time you get to Cruel (second) difficulty you should be over level 30 and you can start farming the first few areas of Act I without much trouble. Afterwards, you should always try to be at the very least the same level as monsters in a particular area otherwise progression might get difficult, especially if you prefer playing solo and not…
Read MoreSkill Tree Builds For Shadow Class
Like every other class in Path of Exile there are countless ways you can build your Shadow character. Most people opt for melee DPS, but ranged damage dealing with a bow or even spell casting can be perfectly viable. If you really want to get the most out of your Shadow and maximize the effectiveness of every skill point I suggest you take a look at some of the skill tree builds I found and choose one that best fits your play style. Powerleveling Build This build is designed for…
Read MorePath of Exile Quests & Rewards Guide
Quests in Path of Exile are very simplistic, as we are already accustomed to from similar online game. This article will give you an overview of quest objectives just in case you missed something in game. It’s always best to finish all possible quests within an act, as some give out rewards you don’t want to miss out on, such as skill gems, respec points or even permanent stat bonuses and passive skill points. Some missions can also be completed in more than one way and may have different rewards,…
Read MorePath of Exile Game Systems Overview For Beginner Players
Path of Exile does contain plenty of features we’ve seen in other Action RPG games, but many of them are slightly or entirely different. The passive skill tree for example is incredibly intimidating for new players, paired with flasks or skill gems or loot system it can be quite confusing and overwhelming for beginners. This fairly long guide written by Malice should help you get a quick grasp on some of the basic features and systems of Path of Exile so if you’re waiting for the game to download or…
Read MorePath Of Exile Loot Guide
PoE is a complex game. After the shock and awe caused by the passive skill tree, I think the second biggest impact comes from the itemization. PoE’s economy, even at this early stage, is convoluted and involves much more than just gear. Skills are itemized, hell, even places are going to be itemized soon in the form of maps. New players are overloaded with this information, which makes it very hard to tell what is worth keeping and what is vendor trash. I think it’s important to give newcomers guidance…
Read MoreUltimate Beginners Guide To Path of Exile
For those of you unfamiliar with Path of Exile and just tuning in to this amazing action RPG, Curse has prepared a video you really should watch. It covers the basics such as classes, leveling, skill builds, skill gems and social interaction. While it doesn’t go into great detail about these game features it’s a great overview of the main elements of the game aimed at beginner players. If you know any other good video guides for Path of Exile (or if you made one) be sure to let me…
Read MoreNeverwinter Ready For Beta Testing With New Trailer
Those of you who already purchased the Founder’s Pack or Guardian of Neverwinter Founder’s Pack already have a guaranteed access to all three beta weekends for Neverwinter Online, but the rest of you eager to try this exciting game be sure to sign up here for beta access. In case you get lucky and manage to gain access to the beta you’ll be able to play as a Trickster Rogue, Devoted Cleric or a Guardian Fighter, and be able to access content up to level 30. The first beta weekend…
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