Last Epoch Top 5 Builds I Recommend Starting In Harbingers of Ruin

Last Epoch Top 5 Builds I Recommend Starting In Harbingers of Ruin
In this video, this is a list of builds I was personally going to cycle start, and people were asking what I was going to start with so here's a list of them!
Build 1 :
• Aegis Bleed Shield Thr...
Build 2 :
• Combustion Ignite Infe...
Build 3 :
• Relentless Thunder Tor...
Build 4 :
• Avalanche Storm Bolt M...
Build 5:
• Explosive Ground Volca...
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[@rektbyprotoss]

instructions unclear, rolled a forgeguard

[@Mooo105]

V o l a t i l e r e v e r s a l

[@christ3187]

I have to try it

[@NickMcMillen16]

Playing Forge Guard rn. feels terribleeeee :( might be playing it wrong though.

[@hitofuuki]

Damn, I was thinking to myself "I know Forge Guard is said to be weak, but supposedly it got buffed, so maybe it's worth the risk" and you begin with "I advise you against it, but since you won't listen, here's one build for you". Thank you for consideration lol

[@todorivanov4753]

I am on the fence too. My main issue is that the minions might die too easily to the new boss.

[@jasonbonadio8870]

I played forge guard this cycle and to be honest with you it was actually pretty fun. And it was beefy before the rework

[@davidschwab7556]

good looking out, for the listening impaired

[@RamzaBehoulve]

Everyone seems to have his favorite FG build to try for this cycle. That mastery is rather unique in ARPGs, it definitively deserves more recognition.

[@nothing55rk]

That's to refreshing to hear someone younger say "I don't like telling people what to do" keep that up and all the great videos!

[@andrasszilassi]

Thanks for putting in all this work into your videos! Since 1.0, your channel has become the first place I check for LE related information. I myself am not a huge build crafter, but like to change up already proven builds instead. Can't wait to try out avalanche shaman. Keep up the great work!

[@NovembersDooom]

I think the shield bash dual wield shield with that new unique has a shot at being an A tier build.

[@ZephWraen]

I planned out my build, hopped on KZbin, and noticed Perry was starting a very similar build so that's always a reassuring feeling lol.

[@nebulous7710]

Thanks for this, was exactly what I needed. Took a decent break after 1.0 so was looking for some solid choices to start for 1.1

[@OrcunO]

Thanks Dread. You are the number 1 LE content and build creator.

[@truskawka22]

Your videos made me go back to Last Epoch for 1.1. So far I only have a very legacy 95 lvl flurry-crit-dodge rogue, but will try tornado bear and compare it to the D4 druid overall.

[@RhebelGaming]

Thanks brother. Helpful as always. Im rolling a bleed hammerdin

[@Rhuowave]

Yes I'm on forge guard copium as well. How do you think bash will end up after the rework? Shield throw looks fun but I'm more of a melee guy so bash calls to me.

[@Zordiak17]

good video ,thanks for the work, taking your builds/ideas into hc each league :)

[@kailanirhys6107]

Damage taken as mana before life. Should help with things like Aura of decay as well, right? Or does it not help with self dots?

[@Mas-ij3ti]

I think most people when they look at these types of videos are either A: New to the game and want a safe good starter to have a good time while learning the game. Or B: Looking for inspiration. Or C: Just cant be bothered to theory craft patch notes and just want to play a good starter because i have limited time to play.

[@fitbjj]

That's me. I didn't have the knowledge or time/desire to spend the time to come up with my own build. I'd rather use a build someone has come up with to give me something to with towards trying to find the gear. But as I play the class and learn it, I make adjustments.

[@fitbjj]

I'm going your were bear tornados build.

[@jean-sebastienpigeon3307]

Started the cycle with your Lich build. The explosions are very satisfiying so far. Only level 73 at the moment. I haven't hit a wall where damage was the problem yet :D

[@curlybloke101]

How far can you push the combust lich in cof without insane grind for LP?

[@KAJYT6969]

What is a good mana stacking sorc build?

[@synen]

Which classes are best with DOT in 1.1?

[@adriandraganescu6040]

What would you consider respectable DPS for a build ?

[@lairizzle]

Dread popping off with the vids you love to see it

[@masonclarke2657]

Really looking forward to your thoughts and testing on Storm Totem Shaman. I am currently running the build and just getting into empowered mono's. I'ver specced as much as I can into minion health and minion health regen but the crows are getting waxed when going up against a mob/boss that does a bunch of AOE damage over and over. The damage with Storm Totem is great just having issues with the crows. Don't know enough about Last Epoch on how to fix this issue.

[@belnoth9641]

I whipped out a D-beam and was very satisfied. It feels fixed and very strong.

[@travissullivan6575]

I was also looking at forgeguard, but doing a melee build (Multi-strike to proc forgestrike and healing hands (life), with healing hands also being used as a movement skill) and having the weapons there just as a distraction. Forgeguard got like an extra 10 or 20% damage reduction in the tree, so it seems like it can survive in melee. (it's pretty smooth from level 20 to 50, but that's as far as my testing has gotten due to toddler.) Seems like it has a lot of damage and it's not too slow with multistrike hitting far away targets and forgestrike's increased AOE.

[@winyonzentrada]

Helloouu, love your videos and builds. You really like this game, it shows. I like that there is build diversity to choose from. Unlike last league/cycle, there was mostly warlock and falconeer.

[@mazzith]

Glacier sorc is OP. Leveling as a mage is pretty solid until you unlock glacier. That aoe spell ya get at low level is rocking.

[@WhatIfTheories]

Hmmm you are being kinda hard on Forge Guard with the rework and new Uniques? I'm definitely going Forge Guard to play the new Dual Shield build with Monument of Protection. Shield bash had a massive rework where it functions now like D2 Uber smiter. You can get 10k Block effectiveness now to scale Shield Bash and Shield Throw. Also they added flat damage reduction nodes in Forge guard. Think Forge Guard will be super beefy and put out great damage now. Definitely can hit Armor cap, Block cap, Block eff cap and you have flat reduction with Dot reduction. Maybe I'm crazy but seems like a good overall build and you have 2 Freaking Shields!!!

[@Dr3adful]

So I am of the opinion that I can only recommend something if I've played it. I can't recommend it because I haven't played the new forge guard. I've played avalanche before and the buff to it is cray cray

[@WhatIfTheories]

@@Dr3adful No problem love your vids. Forge Guard might be the Meta mastery in 1.1. It's rework is kinda crazy. The new Unique axe that is really a shield is gonna let Forge Guard do some wonky things. Also many weaknesses of Block builds like DoT damage is eliminated for them with 2 nodes to reduce DoT damage by Armor. Then with a flat 10% reduction if you have over 50% block. With all the other defensives and heal when block etc. They will be a boss and pinnacle killer. You will be able to scale Shield Bash and Shield throw so high now with the changes. Also Shield bash gets 50% increased attack speed now if Block capped.

[@GCorndog]

Why take stationary tornado? On tornado druid?

[@Fandolorian]

I see a Dread video, I click and I like.

[@jasonmatthews8678]

Same.

[@maelstratedoissieaca8241]

Thanks for the video 😊

[@abyss5469]

i was hoping to see some theory crafting including the new unique black blade of chaos on a blade dancer :C

[@ShafiMB]

What's your final opinion on the Frost Claw/Glacier Cold DoT build? Just didn't make the list or any reasons not to go for it? And also: How you feel about building it as sorcerer with the buffs in 1.1?

[@Dr3adful]

I would need to replay it because it would be better to play on a Sorc now which is out of the confines of this video.

[@ShafiMB]

@@Dr3adful appreciate the quick reply, will go for it on sorc and see how it goes.

[@Dartlin]

I think within the first minute or two of the video you decided for me that I'm not going to play forge guard 😂, I'm definitely going to go with beastmaster i was trying to choose between the 2

[@aidanthomas5344]

what browser are you using?!?!

[@marcelfloetgen1667]

IS there a way to play Tornado without swapping forms. I hate the transformations, they are so clunky to play.

[@Dr3adful]

I played tornado shaman without form swapping but it definitely took a lot of effort to maintain a large amount of tornados

[@Quel_droma]

Is the Avalanche shaman playable without Spriggan form mana trick? I really dislike constantly shapeshifting in and out of druid forms, in this game and other games, but I've been yearning to play avalance shaman and having it feel good since 0.9.....

[@Dr3adful]

I would not play avalanche without it yes

[@Rencol666]

im last epoch noob. I started playing only near release. My first character i made was beastmaaster, because i wanted to have a pack of raptors. Then i learned i cannot have a pack of raptors. I was so let down i didnt touch primalist since. And now i learned i can have a pack of raptors. I dont care how bad it is, even if i use it only to farm gear for shaman or druid later on, my choice is set.

[@JezzyHsu]

Remember to name your character Owen 😄

[@dok2k33]

U r AMAZING ❤ I subscribed.

[@GerdionXT]

So many builds so many uniqs. I rlly like that super nova is no more top tier choice because that skill was to flashy

[@benn1778]

Love your videos!

[@ericberic5052]

Dr3ad, my guy, my dude, my guiding light. If I may, please, please post your thoughts on Bleed Shield Rush? I heard whispers of it, and I was thinking the samesies. But you're better at making guides and I'm probably better at... reading them... and watching them...

[@chedamanamas3610]

Thank you.

[@vybuihbjknkml308]

Surprised to not see the scorpion build here.

[@Dr3adful]

these are builds I have played that I recommend. The builds my friend played video is going out eventually

[@vybuihbjknkml308]

@@Dr3adful That's cool man. I just saw alot of effort went into that build and interview. It was really broken down well and it looks very good. To me.

[@Chan-qq8jn]

is marksman multishot build viable this 1.1?

[@Dr3adful]

It should be fine. A friend of mine is cycle starting it. His name is Trickster on YT

[@majafarkhani87]

Tell me what to do I’m brain dead internet person . Ty ❤

[@josephconnolly8493]

Any reason there are no Rogue options?

[@Dr3adful]

Because there are other people that cover rogue way better than me like Trickster on YT

[@shadowhunter0]

yeah I'm still looking for a most play build well for me in d4 that is shred always start with that build even though I know its not has powerful has the other builds but it is the most fun for me or flicker sticker in poe

[@botronnie3657]

im going to play youre sorc lvl build and then swap into manan stacking meteor build that allie crafted

[@ovis2375]

Where can I see your planners/builds please?

[@Dr3adful]

they are in the description of the videos I posted

[@jasonbonadio8870]

Disintegrate, fire aura, fire everywhere, death, lots of death🎉🎉🎉

[@nerdedkyle3515]

I'ma go spell blade havnt ran it yet

[@riddermark1398]

I'm gonna do raptor gang, am I bad?

[@pinchingloaf]

Dread stop telling me what to do!

[@Devonwilliams-zd1kc]

I’ll sub if you can lmk if Stygian laser warlock still good this new season

[@TalkativeTri]

RUNEMASTER IT IS.

[@spartt4360]

Don't understand how can people enjoy runemaster. Tried it- hated it. You cast 3x skills to create runes so your 4th skill is actual damage dealer. Feels like a waste to me

[@Sennzho]

Running shield bash forgeguard rn and wanna kms :(

[@POEGameplays-nt9hm]

hellooooooooooo kkkk

[@truuuupR]

Ugh I'm struggling to find the motivation to play this game again. There's just something missing from the way this game plays and I can't quite put my finger on it. Something about the visuals and combat feel perhaps. It just doesn't feel satisfying to play. All this stuff from POE 2 hasn't helped. It makes LE look super dated already.

[@HarkinsX]

so yer telling me shield bash even with the new unique is still dog shit???? fml

[@Dr3adful]

No shield bash itself might be good we just can't recommend cause it might not be good but there's a maxroll guide for it already so I would assume it's at least OK

[@HarkinsX]

@@Dr3adful oh hell yeah

[@AbuEl-Fanelah]

Halouououououo

[@Zikkar]

No Hammers build thumbs down