With this PoE 3.28 SSF Build Tier List, we update the top league starter builds to play for Solo Self-Found in Mirage League!

PoE 3.28 Best SSF Builds for League Starter & Endgame

Choosing strong SSF builds involves more than slotting into what’s popular, especially with the state of current and past content like tough Tier 17 maps or demanding league mechanics that may feel like chores. The focus is on builds that minimize gear stress, facilitate solo progression, and are enjoyable from acts through to bossing. Here’s a look at a curated selection of builds proven to navigate SSF’s hurdles.

Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) Guardian

This build has remained reliable through multiple leagues and easily deals with both game progression and tougher bosses. Having killed pinnacle bosses with it, it’s clear that SRS Guardian stands out because it doesn’t need rare gear to shine, and minions handle most threats. Its strength comes from being accessible early—with minions scaling well off gem levels and modest crafts—making it a perfect choice for new league starts and still capable in late-game scenarios.

Righteous Fire (RF) Inquisitor or Juggernaut

Righteous Fire has been a top pick in SSF due to its smooth transition as you level and the way it continues scaling into endgame. Builds like RF Inquisitor focus on recovery, Elemental Overload, and making the most of rare and unique gear found as you go. The playstyle is simple and forgiving, not requiring rare uniques, which means you can progress through the Atlas, farm currency, and take on endgame bosses with only steady upgrades.

Cold Damage over Time (Cold DoT) Occultist

Cold DoT, played as an Occultist, offers reliable mapping, good bossing, and strong survivability. This archetype is easy to level, performs with common gear, and benefits from straightforward crafting. Gear choices are flexible—often just requiring decent life and resistances—allowing progression even before acquiring build-specific uniques.

Poison Concoction Pathfinder

For those preferring attack-based gameplay, Poison Concoction Pathfinder is an exceptional league starter and capable endgame performer. The build avoids weapon dependency, which removes a huge gear obstacle in SSF. By leaning into flask interactions and consistent poison scaling, Poison Concoction can deliver high damage and quick clears even on a modest budget.

Spark Self-Cast Inquisitor

Spark Self-Cast is another build that’s maintained strong performance for solo players through various leagues. It works off strong base gem scaling and offers great clear speed and bossing with minimal investment. Additionally, Spark’s flexibility supports adaptation to the loot you find, making the early stages less stressful and progression smoother toward endgame mapping.

Skeleton Mages Necromancer

For pure summoner play, Skeleton Mages as Necromancer deliver high damage and safe mapping. From the early campaign to Tier 16 and beyond, skeletons are summoned with only gem levels and don’t require powerful gear for the build to function. If you happen to find support gems and minor upgrades, the power curve increases naturally, letting you tackle endgame content without relying on trade.