Last Epoch Season 3 Builds

Last Epoch Season 3 has brought many interesting changes to the game, and among them, lots of items and changes to the meta that are worth checking up. With some of the classes, like Acolyte and Primalist, receiving some well-deserved love, and new and powerful Broken Builds that can carry players through Beneath Ancient Skies with ease.

If players are creating new Seasonal Characters, they should check out this quick guide on how to start up Last Epoch S3 with the full advantage of the current meta. Here's a selection of the best Meta Builds, Skills, Perks, and Recommended Equipment for the Mage, Primalist, and Acolyte.

Shatter Strike Ice Spellblade

In Last Epoch, the Spellblade is a subclass of the Mage, that combines the best aspects of a spellcaster class with a powerful melee combatant that specializes in using elemental blades to destroy its opponents. Wielding Lightning, Ice, and Fire, the Spellblade cuts down through the battlefield like a killing machine, and with its powerful Ward generation mechanics, it is practically immortal. This Shatter Strike focused build does just that: Focuses on the Ice Element and generates infinite ward, gaining momentum, attack speed, and movement speed as it snowballs and shatters enemies to pieces.

Recommended Gear	Starter Items /Level 20 - 2x Humming Bee for maximum Attack Speed + Ward Generation. Then pick Red Ring of Atlara in Late, combined with Siphon of Anguish. Late game one-handed weapons with priority Stats on Dex and Attack Speed to maximize Dps.
Recommended Stats	Intelligence and Dexterity.
Recommended Skill Specs	Shatter Strike (Cold Presence, Shiver, Cold Steel, Absolute Zero, Breadth of Cold, Icy Flow, Obliteration, Winter's Boon, Frigid Presence) for moderate damage. Or go with full Solidify branch + Iceblink for More AoE coverage and Freeze) - Mana Strike (focus on mana regen and Ward Gen).
Tips	Focus on maximizing Shatter Strike and Mana Strike, complete with Teleport, Enchant Weapon, and Flame Ward for more survival.
Pros	Fast, Deadly, Can Tank Bosses thanks to Ward Gen.
Cons	Mana Reliant, a missed Mana Strike can cause death.

Here's a detailed list of the Perks players should take for this build:

From Mage: 8 Points in Scholar, 8 Points in Arcanist, 1 Point in Reactive Ward, 5 Points in Mage Flurry, 3 Points in Warden (25 Points).
From Spellblade: 4 Points in Infused Weapon, 2 Points in Elemental Affinity, 8 Points in Arcane Warden, 4 Points in Frozen Steel, 5 Points in Arcane Shielding, 5 Points in Shattered Aegis, 5 Points in Essence Duel, 8 Points in Defender of Weldryn, 5 Points in Mana Reaver, 8 Points in Prismatic Blade, 1 Point in Gemini (enables dual-wielding), 5 Points in River Blade, 6 Points in Volka's Razor, 5 Points in Mental Fortitude, 4 Points in Prodigy (75 Perk Points).

Every Build from top to bottom can be started at early/mid game, but the Spellblade is an Endgame high-level build, while the Beastmaster and Necromancer builds are Low/mid-level. Most items mentioned in the recommended builds can be farmed by beating Nemeses. Some affixes from Champions are useful to complete these builds while players get the desired Uniques.

Brutal Beastmaster

The Beastmaster is a specialization of the Primalist that gathers the forces of nature and sends them to fight against the Void Corrupted Hordes and other enemies throughout the Epochs. This Primalist build is so powerful that it can take down bosses in a matter of seconds, and even at intermediate tiers (lvl 20-35), it is powerful enough to reach endgame as a solo player in a matter of hours. Maximizing the power of the Wolf Pack with their Howl skill, bleeding out and burning their foes with the Raptor, and even summoning a powerful T-Rex to aid them in battle with a special Relic that can be obtained by defeating Rift Beasts and trading their parts with Skarven Bloodhorn.

Recommended Gear	Doublet of Onos Tull (Chest) + Evolution's End (Amulet) + Advent of the Erased (Boots) - For Late Game, pick Tyrant Skull (Relic) from Skarven Bloodhorn (Rift Beast Hunt) and Artor's Legacy.
Recommended Stats	Maximize Strength and Dexterity, as there's a way to increase the Maximum companion number with a special passive that takes from Dex+Str.
Recommended Skill Specs	Summon Wolf - Summon Raptor - Frenzy Totem. For Wolves prioritize maximum companion number and Ice Damage. For Raptor, Prioritize Damage, Bleed Damage, and Fire Damage. For Frenzy Totem, prioritize Duration, Totem Health, and Effect Maximization.
Tips	Try to maximize Minion Damage with small Idols, Relics, and Off-hands early. Avoid dual-wielding, and instead, max passives that increase the number of summoned beasts.
Pros	Incredible damage. Deletes bosses. Fast Farming.
Cons	Vulnerable when not moving, less tanky than other Primalist specs.

Here's a detailed list of the Perks players should take for this build:

From Primalist: 6 Points in Gift of the Wilderness, 6 Points in Primal Medicine, 8 Points in Primal Strength (20 Perk Points)
From Beastmaster: 8 Points in Savagery, 8 Points in Ursine Strength, 8 Points in Natural Fortitude, 8 Points in The Chase, 5 Points in Axe & Claw, 1 Point in Nature's Embrace, 8 Points in Predator, 10 Points in Viper Fangs, 5 Points in Exemplar (61 Perk Points).

Master of Death Necromancer

The Acolyte, and its two most powerful specializations (Lich and Necromancer) have received a considerable buff. But the meta in Last Epoch S3 Beneath Ancient Skies pushes hard towards Minion Damage and enormous armies of summoned monsters, so the Necromancer is dominating the current meta with this outstanding build that privileges Max. Number of Skeletons summoned, the power of support Off-Hand summoning Uniques, and maximizing Minion Damage using Rings, Gear, and Weapons. It's all about controlling the battlefield, while moving around, using debilitating Curses while her Undead Minions destroy everything in their wake. When players acquire better Legendary Gear to prioritize Minion Skills and Damage, they will notice a sudden increment in damage output that can take down even end-game bosses in a few seconds.

Recommended Gear	Early Core Items: Reach of the Grave (Weapon), Phantom Grip (Ring), Evolution's End (Amulet) - Items that prioritize Minion Damage, and Minion Health. Mid/Late Game Items:
Recommended Stats	Prioritize Intelligence and Vitality
Recommended Skill Specs	Summon Skeleton, Summon Bone Golem (Early) Summon Wraith, Summon Volatile Zombie (Late) - Prioritize Maximum Skeleton Number - Minion Damage
Tips	The Necromancer is a Sub-Class that scales the more Minion Damage it has, but Vitality plays a fundamental role in Damage Mitigation, which the players will need in the late game.
Pros	Great area control and massive creature army.
Cons	Squishy and Item reliant.

Here's a detailed list of the Perks players should take for this build:

From Acolyte: 8 Points in Blood Aura, 5 Points in Dark Rituals, 7 Points in Stolen Vitality (Total 20 Perk Points)
From Necromancer: 8 Points in Risen Army, 10 Points in Cursed Blood, 5 Points in Grave Thorns, 5 Points in Frantic Summons, 5 Points in Reclamation of Souls, 10 Points in Moonlight Pyre, 1 Point in Aegisfall (Total 44 Perk Points)

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