Path of Exile's 3.24 Necropolis league offers a fresh start for players, especially those who opt for the Solo Self-Found (SSF) mode. Finding a build that can handle the rigors of SSF is crucial for a successful start. Here are the top 5 SSF league starter builds for the Necropolis league.
PoE 3.24 Best SSF Build Tier List - Top 5 Solo Self-Found League Starter Builds in Necropolis
The Path of Exile 3.24 Necropolis update has brought changes that directly impact SSF gameplay, notably through adjusted drop rates and new crafting mechanics. For SSF players who rely heavily on self-found gear and crafting, these tweaks require adapting strategies and possibly altering build choices to succeed in the new league's environment, keeping the SSF experience fresh and challenging. The following are the top 5 SSF league starter builds that promises a blend of survivability, damage, and progression.
1. Bleed Bow Gladiator Build
This classic build utilizes Split Arrow and Puncture to apply long-lasting bleed effects that melt bosses. The leveling process is smooth, reaching key milestones like 100% bleed chance, Resolute Technique, and maximizing bleed pops. While the solo-self-found gear was lackluster, the build still cleared high-tier maps, showcasing its potential with better gear.
Pros:
Excellent single-target damage with puncture
Strong bleed explosions for clearing
High survivability with Gladiator ascendancy
Experience:
The Bleed Bow Gladiator build is a solid league starter for SSF, offering a robust playstyle with puncture and bleed mechanics. This build shines through its simplicity and potency, allowing you to "one shot, one kill" as you progress through the campaign and into mapping.
Gearing:
Even with basic gear, this Gladiator can perform well in early maps. Reaching a 100% chance to bleed and obtaining Resolute Technique are major milestones that smooth out the gameplay. As you progress, gearing becomes a bit more challenging but remains feasible in SSF.
Check out how to set up the Bleed Bow Gladiator SSF Build in PoE 3.24
2. Splitting Steel Champion
The reworked Splitting Steel skill pairs excellently with Champion defensives like Fortify and Adrenaline. This tanky mapper used dual-wield swords and reached yellow maps on SSF gear before transitioning to trade league for final optimization. With the right weapon and Perseverance scaling, this build thrives.
Pros:
Strong defenses with Champion ascendancy
Good clear speed with improved Splitting Steel mechanics
Versatile with different weapon types
Experience:
The rework of Splitting Steel has made it a much more attractive option. The Champion ascendancy bolsters both offensive and defensive capabilities, making it a reliable choice for SSF. The build excels at both leveling and early mapping with minimal gear requirements.
Transition:
Moving to a trade league with this build opens up the potential for acquiring necessary uniques to further enhance performance. However, even in SSF, the build stands strong, capable of comfortably tackling red maps.
Check out how to build up the Splitting Steel Champion SSF Build in PoE 32.24
3. Lightning Strike of Arcing Champion
An Elemental Attack Champion scaling armor/evasion with Perseverance Belt. The Arcing version fires chains of projectiles that gain damage per chain. While bossing was lackluster, mapping felt incredible at 9/10 even on basic SSF gear. Options like Omni and various claw upgrades offer future potential.
Pros:
High armor and evasion scaling with Champion ascendancy
Generous damage chaining for clearing
Tanky and versatile for league start
Experience:
Lightning Strike of Arcing is a transfigured version of Lightning Strike that offers exciting gameplay with extensive chaining mechanics. It is particularly suitable for the Champion due to the ascendancy's emphasis on armor and evasion scaling. This build has shown promise up to yellow tier maps in SSF.
Transition:
To unlock this build's full potential, moving to trade league for specific uniques and items may be beneficial. Nonetheless, the SSF experience remains solid, especially when it comes to mapping.
Check out how to build up the Lightning Strike of Arcing Champion SSF Build in PoE 3.24
4. Poison Scourge Arrow of Menace Trickster/Pathfinder
Firing a barrage of poisonous exploding arrows, this build utilized the transfigured Scourge Arrow gem. While viable on a Trickster, the Pathfinder ascendancy would significantly boost its power. Leveling as Toxic Rain smoothed the process until transitioning to the main skill.
Pros:
High potential for screen-wide poison damage
Strong with the Trickster ascendancy's defenses or Pathfinder ascendancy's flask utility
Fun and engaging playstyle
Experience:
Scourge Arrow of Menace builds have gained popularity due to their potent poison application and the ability to fire multiple arrows that explode into pods. Despite being playable with the Trickster, a Pathfinder may be a more suitable choice due to the ascendancy's synergies with poison and flasks.
Transition:
While the build is capable of clearing maps with ease, the bossing experience may be lackluster without certain gear upgrades. However, with the right investment, this build can excel in both clearing and bossing.
Check out how to build up the Poison Scourge Arrow of Menace Trickster/Pathfinder SSF Build in PoE 3.24
5. Ball Lightning of Static Totems
An impressive bosser and mapper even on a 4-link at level 69! Utilizing multiple Ball Lightning/Storm Burst totems with curse setups obliterated a Tier 14 map. While the very early leveling lagged, this build skyrocketed after acquiring key ascendancy points.
Pros:
Strong clear and bossing capabilities
Decoy totem provides excellent utility
High survivability with Mind Over Mana and armor scaling
Experience:
Ball Lightning of Static Totems is an unexpectedly powerful build that can even tackle tier 14 maps at level 69 on a four-link setup. The build is tanky and deals significant damage, making it an excellent candidate for a league starter in SSF.
Gearing:
While the build may start off slow, once the key ascendancy points are acquired, it scales very well with minimal investment. The SSF gearing curve is manageable, and the build continues to perform admirably as you progress.
Check out how to build up the Ball Lightning of Static Totems SSF Builds
Each of these builds offers something unique for SSF league starters in the Necropolis league. Whether you prefer the brute strength of a Bleed Bow Gladiator or the nuanced mechanics of a Ball Lightning of Static Totems, there's a build here to suit your playstyle. Good luck in the Necropolis league!
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