Path of Exile
Path of Exile

Build Archetypes & Examples

Overview of common build archetypes in Path of Exile, including Melee, Ranged, Spellcaster, Minion, Trapper, and Miner builds.

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Path of Exile features numerous build archetypes: Melee (close-range combat), Ranged (bows, wands), Spellcasters (elemental, chaos, physical spells), Minion builds (summoning allies), and Trapper/Miner builds (setting traps/mines). Within these, you can specialize further (e.g., Crit builds, DoT builds, Block builds). Research popular builds on community forums or build guides to get started, then customize to your preference.

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Build Archetypes & Examples