6 strongest starter builds to try in Last Epoch Season 2

The early game in Last Epoch is all about leveling up fast with optimized builds. As Season 2 is around the corner, it’s easier to get confused when it comes to choosing a good starter build. Your choice not only needs to be effective but also fun to play. Another thing to keep in mind while making your decision is whether the build can be used in the endgame. Having to make major changes to a build can be off-putting, especially after putting in hours of work.

Keeping that in mind, we have gathered the best starter builds for this Cycle. For a broader view of what Masteries and builds you should pick, you can check out our Last Epoch Season 2 tier list.

Last Epoch Season 2 best starter builds recommendation

Here are six incredible starter builds across different classes that can be very effective in Last Epoch Season 2. Many of the skills they include have received buffs, making them more rewarding to use.

1) Cthonic Fissure Warlock

Acolyte Warlock (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

Having your infernal pets do your bidding is a different kind of fun, and every Acolyte player knows Cthonic Fissure Warlock is the way to go for leveling up easily. It provides great area damage, is good at crowd control, and can be paired with Infernal Shade for even more damage.

Infernal Shade is also automated by The Ghost Maker, a unique dagger that triggers the ability on kill. This combination feels illegal, as you not only deal a lot of damage over time, but enemies also struggle to damage you due to their slowed movement. Swapping to Cthonic Fissure is also very quick. Simply reach level 13 using other skills, and you can do that.

The Warlock is also getting a slight change in Last Epoch Season 2: Imperishable’s threshold bonus will grant 1 Ward decay threshold per 2% necrotic resistance.

2) Hail of Arrows Marksman

Rouge Marksman (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

Rain arrows across the entire map using the Hail of Arrows Marksman build, which goes on to take down any unfortunate monster entering its area of effect. The Hail of Arrows skill is great if you love ranged combat and want to keep your distance while making some powerful attacks.

To add another layer of safety, pair it with Shift. Simply use this skill on a pack of monsters, let them come to you, and dash out of the zone. To add even more damage over time, pick up Jagged Cuts from the skill tree and use the Sanguine Hoard unique quiver.

If you're running out of Mana, utilize Puncture with Mana Warp and Sapping Strikes to restore both Health and Mana per enemy hit as well as get additional buffs. With the amount of enemies on screen, one cast should fill up both bars to get you back into action.

3) Tornado Werebear Druid

Primalist Druid (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

Another great starter build for Last Epoch is Tornado Werebear Druid. The build is extremely fun, and Tornado is getting a buff in Season 2. Lower Mana cost and increased damage should be enough to spark interest in the build.

The gameplay loop tied to this build is also simple. Summon Tornadoes until your Mana is empty and switch to the Werebear form. This will do two things: fill up the empty Mana with rage and grant additional damage to attacks.

While the Tornadoes deal damage, the Werebear form will improve the ability to face-tank attacks. Pair Tornado with Charged Storm to drop lightning strikes on enemies. The Werebear form can make use of Wisened Claws, which improves its damage per point of Strength.

4) Devouring Orb Void Knight

Sentinel Void Knight (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

Last Epoch Season 2 will see a reworked Sentinel and Devouring Orb, making the gameplay much cozier. The Devouring Orb now has a damaging aura that deals void damage over time.

After activating the skill, you are surrounded by void orbs, which deal damage to enemies. Paired with Abyssal Rush, the Devouring Orb will cast automatically while moving if enough mana is available and the skill isn’t on cooldown.

This starter build is great if you do not like to press too many buttons. Last Epoch is also bringing the WSAD movement system, making it much easier to zoom through maps without a misclick.

5) Ignite Frostclaw Sorcerer

Mage Sorcerer/Runemaster (Image via Eleventh Hour Games)

If dealing a lot of damage is the ultimate goal, the Ignite Frostclaw Sorcerer build is one of the most recommended options in Last Epoch. The Frostclaw skill is transformed to deal fire damage and ignite enemies using Lava Talon.

Not only does it specialize in dealing with strong bosses but also increases survivability using Shiver Shell. The Reactive Ward node from the skill tree will grant you a ward if your health drops below 70% for added protection.

Acquiring the Lava Talon skill is easy by simply reaching level 24. Do note that it isn’t meant for faster clear time. Rather, the build focuses on big damage output without the need to move too much.

6) Volcanic Orb Runemaster

Mages are some of the most popular classes in class-based games, and the same is true for Last Epoch. While fun to play, the Volcanic Orb Runemaster build is also one of the best starter builds and can enable you to clear the entire screen without much effort.

With Volcanic Orb, you don’t need to worry about managing directions. Simply cast the spell and watch the fireworks spread in all directions. Pair the skill with Runebolt, which gives you extra damage and restores Mana while keeping up the Ward for survivability.

Making use of idols is also recommended based on the type of content planned. Speeding up Volcanic Orb will help with faster clear speed, while slowing Volcanic Orb will be great for single-target damage.

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Mayank was introduced to gaming at an early age and played Contra, Double Dragon, Castlevania, etc., on his Nintendo DS. When he was a little older, Counter-Strike — a title that majorly helped develop his passion for gaming — became his favorite pastime. Though he's played a bunch of games since then, his love of CS has remained strong. Shroud, a former Counter-Strike: Global Offensive pro, is an inspiration to him. He's also a fan of series' esports scene, following teams like Vitality, NAVI, and The Mongols closely.

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