PoE 3.15 Builds: Best League Starters

This post originally appeared on MmoGah.

 

PoE 3.15 is a big Meta shift. People are trying to figure out which builds are still good and which builds will be good. AsmodeusClips gives you a brief list of starter builds for the Path of Exile Expedition League in this guide.

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfV6rlMOlS4

Best League Starters

 

 

Toxic Rain Pathfinder

 

Toxic Rain is an excellent league starter that wasn't affected by the nerfs. 

 

Skeletons or Soulwrest

 

Minion builds will still be potent in PoE 3.15, especially Skeletons or Soulwrest Necromancer.

 

Traps

 

There will be various Trap builds that are still powerful in this league, especially Ice Trap.

 

Blazing Slavo Miner

 

Blazing Slavo Miner is still going to work excellently, but it has to be played a bit differently: if you are using a Tremor Rod, you have to put High-Impact Mine Support gem in it to lower the Mana cost further, and that will make the Reservation super low and still give you a bunch of damage when you're detonating long sequences.

 

Essence Drain + Contagion

 

Just as in every single league, ED Contagion is a viable league starter.

 

Ice Crash/Consecrated Path/Tectonic Slam

 

If you want to play a Melee skill, then Ice Crash, Consecrated Path, and Tectonic Slam are the ones that got the biggest buffs and are still solid skills for Melee characters.

 

Phys → Ele Conversion Spell Caster Carry + Aurabot

 

If you are looking for something that avoided all of the nerfs and still allows you to melt everything and run pretty fast, it has to be the dual setup of Carry with a spell that has physical damage converted to elemental damage and an Aurabot. With two players running this setup, you can melt everything effectively.

 

League Start Tips and Advice

 

1. Start with a Comfortable Build Instead of Trying to Guess What Will Be OP

 

The PoE 3.15 patch has many changes that break the Meta. Additionally, there are 19 new Skill Gems, and some will be viable and strong for many different builds. People will be trying the new builds a lot, so I recommend starting with a build that you enjoy or have experience with and then rerolling something that will be proven to be the strongest or the Meta after the first week two.

 

2. Practise Leveling and Setting Up Your Character

 

I also recommend practising a little bit, and this is a tip not only for this league start but also for every other league start in the future.

 

For new players, the ideal time to start playing a league is a little bit earlier before it launches. The reason is that you'll want to give yourself some time to learn how to level your character efficiently, which gems to get, how to gear your character, and what passives to take. You want to make the initial mistakes early on so that you will be able to fix those mistakes you made when the league starts. It will be a massive difference between your first character and the next character you made once you've learned some new tricks to set up your character.

 

3. Get a Good Loot Filter

 

In Path of Exile, Time Equals Currency. A Loot Filter can help you speed up your gameplay a lot and save you time. 

 

4. My League Starters

 

Ice Trap Saboteur

 

Ice Trap Saboteur is shaping up to be an incredibly powerful build, and most of the support gems used in that skill evaded all the nerfs in 3.15. Ice Trap Saboteur is a very squishy build until you start getting some avoidance, and then you can freeze enemies. But this build makes a lot of boss encounters easy.

 

Ice Trap is a very comfortable skill to play once you get used to it, but it requires you to know what you're doing a little bit so that you don't die too much.

 

Soulwrest Summoner

 

If I weren't starting with Ice Trap Saboteur, I would probably start with the Soulwrest summoner. Though Blade Blast no longer Unnerves on Hit, and some gems were nerfed, the skill is still powerful, and Soulwrest is still a strong build in PoE 3.15. 

 

Those are the starter builds AsmodeusClips is using for PoE: Expedition League. If you like this video, make sure to hit the Like button and subscribe to his channel. 

 

PoE Royale returns with the Expedition League, and it will continue to appear on the weekends through this league. If you are interested in this game mode, please visit our PoE news page because there are some tips that help you win the PoE Battle Royale. 

 

 

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WoW TBC Classic: Best Investments for Phase 2

There are 5 phases in TBC Classic, and each new phase will bring new raids and PvP season. Phase 1 is available now, and it brings Karazhan (10-person), Gruul's Lair (25-person), and Magtheridon's Lair (25-person) raids, as well as 8 dungeons. Phase 2 will bring two new raids: a Serpentshrine Cavern( SSC 25-person) and The Eye at Tempest Keep (25-person).

 

The release date of Phase 2 has not been officially announced, but based on the history of WoW Classic, we estimate it will kick off at the end of August or in early September.

 

The prices of some items and materials will go up in Phase 2, so you can buy some of them now and sell them after Phase 2 comes out. Today MmoGah.com will share some important items or materials that you should invest in.

  

Iceguard Set

The important item I highlight here will be Iceguard set: Iceguard Breastplate, Iceguard Helm, and Iceguard Leggings. These items become handy when you fight the first boss - Hydross the Unstable in the new raid SSC. Meanwhile, your tank will take a lot of Thrust damage. If you have Resistance Gear, it will definitely improve your tanking. This boss requires players to have all sorts of different consumables. One of them is Frost and Nature resistance set, and you can create certain materials, such as Primal Fire, Primal Water, and Felsteel Bar, which are all needed for the Iceguard set.

 

In order to create the Iceguard set, you should have Frost Resistance. Now Hydross the Unstable's Water form is going to do a 5.5k Frost damage base as a melee attack. It cannot be blocked, so tanks will create this Iceguard set right, and once again, you'll need Primal Fire, Primal Water, and Felsteel Bar.

 

Major Frost Protection Potion

In order to craft these Major Frost Protection Potions, you are going to need Primal Water. You can also create a Cauldron of Major Frost Protection. Raid members can use it to conjure a Major Frost Protection Potion. It'll require two pieces of Primal Water in the case of the Frost Protection and take seven pieces of Mana Thistle & a Fel Iron Casing. Capitalize on this.

 

Windgurad Set

In order to create a Wildguard set, you will need Primal Life, Primal Shadow, and Felsteel bar once again, so you can see Felsteel bar is a common theme. This will probably be another really important investment as this item will definitely go up in value in Phase 2. New patterns will drop in Serpentshrine Cavern and Tempest Keep, such as Belt of Blasting, Belt of the Guardian, Boots of the Protector, Hurricane Boots, Red Havoc Boots, and Monsoon Belt. All of these items require Primals, which will be excellent investments. Most of the Primals are a bit expensive, and in case Blizzard removes some Layers, their prices will be higher as it will be more difficult to grind them.

 

Flask

Flask will also become more useful in Phase 2. The content of Phase 1 isn't difficult, but everything will become a little bit more difficult in Phase 2. All these Flasks share one thing in common: you will need Fel Lotus to craft them, so make sure to pay attention to its price.

 

The price of materials for making Flask of Distilled Wisdom will potentially go up because Arcane will become a really good spec for Mage in Phase 2, but when you play Arcane, you will need a huge Mana Pool. The good thing about this Flask is that Intellect gives you Spell Critical Strike Rating and Spell Damage, so make sure to pay attention to the prices of Black Lotus, Icecap, and Dreamfoil.

 

There are some new professions' items in two new raids, which are mainly Primals and some other stuff. Some items require Primal Fire & Primal Water, and other items need Primal Air, so their prices will rise. I’m not recommending you buy them right away, as their demand won’t stay this high all the time, so don’t spend all your WoW Classic TBC gold on the Primals. Wait until their prices start to go down.

 

All of the content is quoted from the videos of Fakeqt and Toyhouze.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xN_tK0UQkzM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-El_VqpjIbY

 

Lastly, I hope that this guide is useful for you, and you can click our TBC news page to learn more guides.

 

 

Important Side Quests in FFXIV Level 50-80

 If you are new to Final Fantasy XIV and leveled your first battle class to level 50 or above, then you can find helpful information about important side quests for level 50-80 here. If you are under level 50, check for Important Side Quests in FFXIV Level 1-50.

 

 

There are four things you need to know first:

 

• If your character is at the current level, but you still can't see the quest, then check for your main story quest level. It needs to be at that level too, or beyond it.

 

• If you don't know where to get the quest, you can copy the quest's name and check it on Gamer Escape. It will show you the NPC location and the rewards, typically including EXP, FF14 Gil, and/or items.

 

• I will not mention things you automatically unlock from doing the main story quests or your class and job quests because they are your top priority.

 

• Those quests are only for your first battle class, no crafting and gathering content because you can always get them later.

 

 

 

At level 50, when the main story takes you to the Heavensward city, you can then unlock the Heavensward's new jobs:

 

Astrologian Specialization: Unlocked upon completion of Stairway to the Heavens side quest.

 

Dark Knight Specialization: Unlocked upon completion of Our End side quest.

 

Machinist Specialization: Unlocked upon completion of Savior of Skysteel side quest.

 

 

Level 51

 

The Dusk Vigil Dungeon Access: Unlocked up completion of For All the Nights to Come side quest. (This is a side dungeon.)

 

Aether Currents

 

 

In certain Heavensward, Stormblood, and Shadowbringers zones, attuning to Aether Currents will allow some Mounts to fly in the zone. Most zones have 15 Aether Currents that you need to get. One comes from the main story quest, four come from side quests, and the rest you need to find in the field and click on them. You can check your progress in the travel menu under Aether Currents.

 

Flying in Coerthas Western Highlands: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Purple Flame, Purple Flame main quest and Bridge over Frozen Water, Baby Steps, For All the Nights to Come, and Protecting What's Important side quests.

 

 

Level 53

 

Rank 1 Heavensward Daily Hunts: Unlocked upon completion of Let the Clan Hunt Begin side quest.

 

Flying in The Dravanian Forelands: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Mourn in Passing main quest, Some Bad News, Stolen Munitions, The Hunter Becomes the Kweh, and A Lesson in Humility side quests.

 

 

Level 55

 

Flying in The Churning Mists: Unlocked after finding field currents and completing Into the Aery main quest, The Bathing Bully, Road Kill, Waiting to Inhale, and Hide Your Moogles side quests.

 

L  Level 56

 

Rank 2 Heavensward Daily Hunts: Unlocked upon completion of Better Bill Hunting side quest.

 

 

Level 57

 

Flying in Sea of Clouds: Unlocked after finding field currents and completing Bolt, Chain, and Island main quest, Clipped Wings, Honoring the Past, Flying the Nest, and Sleepless in Ok' Zundu side quests.

 

 

Level 59

 

Flying in The Dravanian Hinterlands: Unlocked after finding field currents and completing Forbidden Knowledge main quest, Louder than Words, Ebb and Aetherflow, Taking Stock, and Saro Roggo's Common Life side quests.

 

 

Level 60

 

Elite B Rank Heavensward Weekly Hunts: Unlocked upon completion of Elite and Dangerous side quest.

 

Wondrous Tails Access: Unlocked upon completion of Keeping Up with the Aliapohs side quest. (Big amount of EXP)

 

 

After you hit Level 60 and finish Heavensward story, you can unlock many side Dungeons, Trails, and Raids, but you can ignore them and move on to Stormblood.

 

If you want to do some of them, I recommend Trials (Warring Triad), and The Lost City of Amdapor (Hard), The Fractal Continuum Dungeons.

 

 

At level 60, when the main story takes you to Stormblood city, you can then unlock two new jobs:

 

Dancer: Unlocked upon completion of Shall We Dance job quest.

 

Gunbreaker: Unlocked upon completion of The Makings of a Gunbreaker job quest.

 

 

Level 61

 

Stormblood one-star Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of One-star Veteran Clan Hunt side quest.

 

 

Level 63

 

Stormblood two-star Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Two-star Veteran Clan Hunt side quest.

 

Heaven-on-High: Unlocked upon completion of Knocking on Heaven's Door side quest. It is available after completing Tide Goes in, Imperials Go Out main quest.

 

Flying in The Ruby Sea: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Tide Goes in, Imperials Go Out main quest, The Price of Betrayal, Pulling Double Booty, The Sword in the Stone, and The Palace of Lost Souls side quests.

 

 

Level 64

 

Flying in Yanxia: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing All the Little Angels main quest, Something Smells, Fly, My Pretties, Whacking Day, and Wolves and Weeds side quests.

 

 

Level 66

 

Flying in The Azim Steppe: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Glory to the Khagan main quest, Words Are Very Unnecessary, Sheep Snatcher, Forty Years and Counting, and Mauci of the Seven Worries side quests.

 

Stormblood three-star Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Three-star Veteran Clan Hunt side quest.

 

 

Level 67

 

Flying in The Fringes: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing The Silence of the Gods main quest, Magiteknical Failure, The Hidden Truth, Unexpected Guests, and Eyes Bigger than Her Stomach side quests.

 

 

Level 69

 

Flying in The Peaks: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Liberty or Death main quest, Saint Sayer, Out of Sight (Quest), A Hunger for Trade, and Closing Up Shop side quests.

 

 

Level 70

 

Flying in The Lochs: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Stormblood (Quest) main quest, Are They Ill-tempered, If I Were a Fish, It's a Zu Out There, and A Rite to Rest side quests.

 

Stormblood Elite Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Elite Veteran Clan Hunt side quest.

 

 

At level 70, It is the same as Level 50 and 60, so there are many side Dungeons, Trials, and Raids too, but you can put them off till later. If you want to do some of them, I recommend Ivalice Raids storyline, which is for your Shadowbringer's relic weapon later. To unlock Ivalice Raids, you have to complete Dramatis Personae side quest first.

 

 

Level 70

 

Shadowbringers one-nut Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Nuts to You side quest.

 

 

Level 72

 

Flying in Lakeland: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Logistics of War main quest, A Jobb Well Done, An Unreasonable Request, Imperative Repairs, and The Astute Amaro side quests.

 

 

Level 73

 

Flying in Il Mheg: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Acht-la Ormh Inn main quest, The Forbidden Lran, Delightful Decorations, The Path to Popularity, and A New Amaro side quests.

 

Shadowbringers two-nut Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Two Nuts Too Nutty side quest.

 

Pixie Quests: Unlocked upon completion of Manic Pixie Dream Realm side quest. (They give insanely good EXP.)

 

 

Level 75

 

Flying in The Rak'tika Greatwood: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing The Burden of Knowledge main quest, What We Do for Family, The Great Deceiver, Suit Up, and Stand on Ceremony side quests.

 

 

Level 76

 

Shadowbringers three-nut Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of How Do You Like Three Nuts side quest.

 

 

Level 77

 

Flying in Amh Araeng: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing a Fresh Start main quest, Work to Live or Live to Work, Scavengers Assemble, Charmless Man, and A Vein Pursuit side quests.

 

 

Level 79

 

Flying in Kholusia: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing Extinguishing the Last Light main quest, A Plankless Task, Village of Woe, A Disagreeable Dwarf, and Fugitive of Fear side quests.

 

 

Level 80

 

Flying in The Tempest: Unlocked after finding field Currents and completing A Greater Purpose main quest, Koal of the Cups, Debate and Discourse, Community Cohesion, and Responsible Creation side quests.

 

Shadowbringers elite Hunts Access: Unlocked upon completion of Too Many Nutters side quest.

 

Stone, Sky, Sea Access: Unlocked upon completion of Yet Another Striking Opportunity side quest. (It is a way to figure out what your DPS is like.)

 

 

You are at max level now, so you can freely pick any of these side Dungeons, Trails, and Raids. If you don't know where to start, I suggest you start with Sorrow of Werlyt trials. It is available after completing Ruby Doomsday side quest. (The story is really good.)

 

There are two side dungeons you should do too because they are amazing.

 

1. The Twinning Dungeon Access: Unlocked upon completion of By the Time You Hear This side quest.
2. Akadaemia Anyder (Duty) Dungeon Access: Unlocked upon completion of Akadaemia Anyder side quest.

 

The Bozjan Southern Front Access: Unlocked upon completion of Where Eagles Nest side quest. (It is related to your relic weapon.)

 

 

Ronka Minion

 

 

Since you are at max level now, there is a level 70 side quest you should pick up, and it gives you a minion.

 

The Great Serpent of Ronka Minion: Received upon completion of Protectors of the Wood side quest. It can respond to certain emotes, but I am leaving it for you to test out what emotes it responds to.

 

 

In the end

 

I hope the information here can help you to safely reach the max level and save your time from doing all the side quests or prevent you from escaping important side quests.

 

Now you can do pretty much everything you feel like doing, such as crafting, gathering, fishing, or pick up the dungeons you have skipped.

 

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