Last Epoch: Best Builds for Every Class (Patch 1.0 Tier List)

Last Epoch 1.0 is fresh off the press, and while many players already have a build they want to play in mind, things can get overwhelming fast for newer players. This article lists a ton of builds across every class in Last Epoch that are solid options for beginners, and promise to scale well into the endgame. Let's begin!

Best Builds for Every Class in Last Epoch 1.0

These builds are sourced from Rhykker and the pros at Maxroll!

Last Epoch: Nova Hammer Throw Paladin Build

This paladin build uses Avatar of the Spire to convert your Hammer Throw into a nova-style ability, blasting your entire screen with flying projectiles.

Nova Hammer Paladin Pros:

• An extremely simple build to play.
• It also requires no Unique items to function powerfully at a base level, making it one of the most casual-friendly builds in all of Last Epoch.

Nova Hammer Paladin Cons:

• Lacks single-target damage and may take longer than other builds to bring down bosses.
• Simplicity is great but may lead to a degree of tedium after a long time spent spamming Hammer Throw.

Last Epoch: Thorns Totem Shaman Build

Thorn Totem Shaman transforms into its Spriggan Form and spams 'Summon Thorn Totems' for the ultimate turret build play style. The rest of your skills, such as Summon Healing Totem, will be focused on tankiness and sustain.

Thorns Totem Shaman Pros:

• Another extremely simple build to play.
• Can be played to decent effect as early as level 4 making it very quick to come online.
• Performs well in all scenarios, from clearing huge packs of enemies to downing bosses.

Thorns Totem Shaman Cons:

• Lacks reactivity due to the slow-paced healing of healing totems.
• Can be considered a one-button build, meaning the possibility of tedium after extended periods of play.

Last Epoch: Bleed Warlock Build

Bleed Warlock abuses Chthonic Fissure to spam Chaos Bolts, and these Chaos Bolts can then proc Rip Blood, Bone Curse, and Harvest. The result is absolute AoE insanity. Couple this with the crazy survivability gained while channeling Ghostflame and you've got the ultimate Warlock build.

Bleed Warlock Pros:

• Staggeringly powerful AoE damage.
• Good single-target DPS for such an AoE-heavy build.
• Huge power spikes upon acquiring the best Unique items.

Bleed Warlock Cons:

• Mana management can be a challenge until you learn to properly harness your curses.
• Requires Uniques to realize its full potential.

Last Epoch: Torment Warlock Build

Similar to Bleed Warlock, this Torment build abuses Chthonic Fissure, only this time with the intent of spreading the Torment curse, a devastating DoT that will rapidly rot enemies' health. Torment Warlock deals exclusively necrotic-type damage.

Torment Warlock Pros:

• Very powerful AoE damage.
• Deals virtually all damage while moving, indirectly leading to increased mobility versus other builds.
• Huge power spikes upon acquiring the best Unique items.

Torment Warlock Cons:

• Similar to Bleed Warlock, mana management can be a challenge with the Torment build.
• Requires Uniques to realize its full potential.

Last Epoch: Plasma Orb Runemaster Build

Plasma Orb Runemasters do a lot of clicking for a ton of direct damage, focusing almost exclusively on lightning damage to jolt enemies out of existence. It also has the benefit of being visually gorgeous to look at while it zaps your enemies to ash.

Plasma Orb Runemaster Pros:

• Immensely high AoE and single-target damage.
• Fast-paced gameplay that requires you to be fully engaged.

Plasma Orb Runemaster Cons:

• Mana management will be challenging until you acquire an affix to regain mana after casting Runebolt.
• Complex gameplay versus other builds in this list. Make sure you're up for the challenge!

Last Epoch: Shadow Daggers Falconer Build

Shadow Daggers Falconer Rogue is one of the most mobile builds in all of Last Epoch. If flying over enemies while raining blades from above sounds like your jam, then this incredibly speedy and survivable build might be for you.

Shadow Daggers Falconer Pros:

• One of the fastest builds in Last Epoch.
• Very good damage which excels across all content types.

Shadow Daggers Falconer Cons:

• Requires Uniques to realize its full potential.
• Can suffer from mana issues in the early game.

Last Epoch: Shadow Daggers Bladedancer Build

Shadow Daggers Bladedancer Rogue is another incredibly mobile build, instead relying on dashing into key enemies using Synchronized Strike, then dashing out again with Shift to maintain insane clear momentum.

Shadow Daggers Bladedancer Pros:

• Another of the fastest builds in Last Epoch.
• Very good damage which excels across all content types, making the primary choice between the Bladedancer and Falconer variants of this build a matter of style preference.

Shadow Daggers Bladedancer Cons:

• Requires Uniques to realize its full potential.
• Can suffer from mana issues in the early game.

Last Epoch: Wraith Necromancer Build

Wraith Necromancer is the ultimate Necromancer minion build and one of the strongest builds in Last Epoch so far. This build is intense but will repay your commitment with some of the craziest DPS numbers in the game.

Wraith Necromancer Pros:

• Extremely powerful AoE and single-target DPS numbers.
• Very long-range damage-dealing capabilities, indirectly contributing to solid survivability.

Wraith Necromancer Cons:

• Requires Uniques to realize its full potential.
• Totes a very active playstyle that may become demanding over long stints of play.
• Somewhat lacks convincing mobility.

Last Epoch: Hydrahedron Runemaster Build

Hydrahedron Runemaster has it all: Epic AoE damage, a medium-difficulty playstyle, and impressive survivability. It also boasts immense mobility via the Flame Rush skill, which you'll be spamming constantly to proc Runic Invocation and therefore spawn your flaming octohedron turrets.

Hydrahedron Runemaster Pros:

• Powerful AoE and single-target damage, as expected for turret builds.
• An extremely fast build, rivaling that of the best Rogue builds.

Hydrahedron Runemaster Cons:

• This build is very reliant on good positioning and movement, requiring you to Flame Rush into optimal locations while also dashing through your Ice Wall often.
• Expect lots of rune management.

Last Epoch: Blast Rain Marksman Build

The Blast Rain Marksman build is looking to be one of the most powerful in Last Epoch 1.0. With incredible movement speed, damage, and survivability, Blast Rain Marksman truly has it all. Top this off with its impressive endgame scaling and you've got yourself a beast of a build.

Blast Rain Marksman Pros:

• Powerful AoE and single-target damage with insane range.
• All damage is dealt while maintaining high mobility.

Blast Rain Marksman Cons:

• Requires a degree of mana sustain tools.
• Shines brightest with its BiS Uniques.

Last Epoch: Explosive Ballista Falconer Build

The Explosive Ballista Falconer combines explosive Ballistae with Explosive Traps to generate a constant stream of screen-wide blasts of devastating damage.

Explosive Ballista Falconer Pros:

• Screen-wide AoE potential meaning very fast clear speeds.
• Very high mobility.

Explosive Ballista Falconer Cons:

• Low sustain versus single-target foes.
• Constant screen flashing skill animations that may induce headaches!

For a more in-depth breakdown of these builds, check out Rhykker's Last Epoch 1.0 build tier list video below!