PoE 1 · Builds · 3.29 reference
PoE league starter builds by playstyle and budget
Choose a build by what you want to do in your first maps. The builds below are documented for 3.29. Compare their leveling stages, gear requirements and playstyles before using an updated version in Covens of Umbra.
Four builds with different starting points
| Build | What to compare | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Righteous Fire Chieftain | Steady mapping. Look at the leveling setup and how the build sustains RF before copying its endgame gear. | Pohx |
| Earthshatter Berserker | Melee slams with several active buttons. Follow the weapon stages and check early-map mana. | imexile |
| Summon Raging Spirit Guardian | SSF-friendly minion progression. Use the guide’s early character and Atlas variants before planning later upgrades. | Thyworm |
| Holy Relic of Conviction Necromancer | A minion option to compare when you can get the transfigured gem. The creator’s budget is from a recorded 3.29 setup, so price the gear again in your league. | PaintMasterPoE |
How to choose before launch
If you want to map early, compare how fast the build clears with campaign gear. For bosses, read the single-target rotation and check whether damage depends on a specific unique or expensive cluster. In SSF, check whether each required item has a reliable acquisition route.
For a longer list of 3.29 choices, use the Mobalytics starter index. Import the original creator’s tree for the stage you are playing, then review the current patch before buying anything expensive.