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Creating a build inLast Epochcan be daunting for newcomers to ARPGs.
Can’t decide which class to play in Last Epoch?
Here’s an overview of all five classes and each of their Masteries.
For those looking to crush the campaign with a fast and fun spellcaster, look no further.
It’s easy to play, quite fast, and doesn’t rely on any complicated mechanics.
Unlisted anywhere in the perk’s description,this buff stacks on itself.
Recommended Skills
Skill
Description
Notable Passives
Lightning Blast
Hurl a bolt of lightning at the target.
Flame Ward
Grants +400 Ward.
For the next 3 seconds, hits deal 30% less damage and cause retaliatory damage.
Static
Build charges as you move or get hit.
Activate Static to discharge all stacks, striking up to 5 targets with lightning.
Deals 4% more damage per stacks.
Runic Invocation
Gain an elemental Rune when you cast a skill.
Casting Runic Invocation will expend all Runes to cast a unique spell.
Fire grants Rah Runes.
Lightning grants Gon Runes.
Cold grants Heo Runes.
Frost Wall
Creates an ice wall that deals Cold damage to enemies inside.
Can freeze enemies, but not bosses.
Lasts for 6 seconds.
Lightning Blastis the main skill of this build and does just about everything.
Throw on some cast speed, and you might gain over a dozen stacks of Closed Circuit.
Flame Wardis the Mage’s core survivability skill.
Staticis a great skill for quickly killing rares and early campaign bosses.
Walking and getting hit will build Static charges that can be detonated by casting Static.
This will release an electric explosion that hits the five closest targets, dealing a substantial amount of damage.
It also casts Lightning Blast automatically once you take theOverloadandUnlimited Powernodes.
Runic Invocationis arguably the most complicated skill in Last Epoch.
The pop in and order of your Runes will determine which spell is cast.
We grabEnigmaso we can use Runic Invocation as a traversal skill.
Beyond that, we takePyroglassandBrand the Invadersto debuff targets with Brand of Trespass.
This triggers some powerful passives in the Runemaster’s passive tree.
Once you reach Monoliths, you’re free to opt to spec a few points in Sorcerer.
Magehas access to the fantasticArcanistnode, increasing your character’s Intelligence, Fire Resistance, and Lightning Resistance.
Why Not Take Arcane Current?
Runemastermight have the most loaded passive tree out of any Mage mastery.
Cast speed can further be scaled withUnsealed ManaandRune of Dilationpassives.
With the cooldown reduction from Ancient Inscriptions, this ensures Rune of Dilation is almost always up.
This build also grabsJagged Veilfor its multiplicative critical damage bonus.
Put a point intoCeraunomancer, put a few points inAfterglow, then maxRift Bolt.
This weapon will carry you to Empowered Monoliths if you keep scaling Intelligence and cast speed.
Here’s a primer if you’re new to the ARPG genre.
The third and final explosion from this skill deals immense damage at this level.
For large crowds of enemies, you could useElemental Novauntil you level up Lightning Blast.
The second spell you specialize doesn’t matter at this point, so feel free to experiment.
Runic Scrolls
Runic Scrolls are a fantastic relic this early since they give flat spell damage unconditionally.
When you reach level ten, you should be in Chapter 2 and have unlocked The Council Chambers.
These Runes allow you to dismantle items into a bundle of affix shards thatyou can use in crafting.
Keep an eye out for affixes that scale your spell damage, cast speed, and Intelligence.
you might adjust your loot filter to highlight these items in a unique color.
Once you hit Level 20,specialize the Static skilland replace Glacier with it.
Start putting your points in Unsealed Mana and Arcane Focus.
You’ll also find some good item bases at this point.
Here’s how to respec your Passives and Skill Specializations in Last Epoch.
Progressing In The Endgame
Endgame will play out similarly to the second half of the campaign.
Can’t decide on which faction to join?
We outline the benefits of joining the Circle of Fortune and Merchant’s Guild.
