With the launch of Patch 1.4, Shattered Omens, it's time to dive into the top builds I recommend for both new and experienced players alike. This guide is split into Last Epoch gold two sections: first, we'll explore some reliable, easy-to-learn builds that will be perfect for newer players, and then we'll take a look at some experimental and exciting builds for more adventurous players who want to push the boundaries of what's possible in Last Epoch.

1. Forge Weapons Forge Guard

Starting things off with one of the most beginner-friendly builds, Forge Weapons Forge Guard is a fantastic choice for new players. Recently, I ran a test where I leveled a character from scratch and pushed it all the way to Aaroth in just 10 hours while casually playing. Throughout the leveling process, Forge Guard felt incredibly smooth, especially once you unlock Forge minions. These minions scale with your weapons, so even early on, you're building up a strong army of minions. A large amount of Last Epoch gold can also be of great help to you.

While this build can start a little slow, it quickly picks up speed once you can summon your minions. It offers a mix of active playstyle and tankiness, making it a strong choice for new players who like the idea of summoning minions while being incredibly durable. It's perfect if you want to focus on defense and keep things simple while scaling your damage with Forge Weapons.

Key Points:

Easy to level and play.

Can summon minions that scale with your gear.

Very tanky, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.

Works well for players who want to feel like a "bullwark" in combat.

For a more detailed guide, check out the Max Roll guide linked below.

2. Thorn Totem Shaman

Next on the list is Thorn Totem Shaman-a great choice for those who like to play a more passive, yet powerful build. You'll be using a combination of Thorn Totems and Storm Totems to deal significant damage to enemies. The beauty of this build is in its simplicity. You place totems down and let them do the work while you enjoy the smooth gameplay loop of walking around in Spriggan form and watching enemies die. Plus, Thorn Totem is getting a significant buff in Patch 1.4, with its damage effectiveness increasing by 30%.

The Shaman build starts to feel pretty strong early on, and since you get Thorn Totem as early as level 4, it's very newbie-friendly. You can stick with this playstyle all the way through the campaign and beyond. The build is also not gear-dependent, so you won't need to stress over finding the perfect gear to progress.

Key Points:

Super simple gameplay loop: Summon totems and watch enemies fall.

Buffed Thorn Totem damage for Patch 1.4.

Great for new players and those looking for a chill experience.

This is another excellent build for new players who want an easy and effective leveling experience.

3. Glacier Sorcerer

The Glacier Sorcerer is another excellent build for new players, especially if you like the idea of using powerful AoE spells to clear enemies. The core of this build is spamming Glacier and Volcanic Orb, which provides both great AoE and single-target damage. Glacier itself is a fantastic leveling skill, and with the addition of Volcanic Orb in Patch 1.4, you get a huge boost to your single-target damage through skill queuing. This synergy allows you to effortlessly smash through normal monoliths and early game content.

This build is incredibly simple to play-just hold down your right-click and let your spells do the work. It's perfect for new players because you get to play the same build all the way through from level 1 to 70 without the need to respec. Volcanic Orb also got a buff to buy Last Epoch gold its mana cost and base damage, so you won't have to worry about running out of resources.