Ready to unleash the bone-shattering mayhem in Path of Exile's new league? Dive into this leveling guide, and join me on a journey through Acts 1 to 10, prepping you for early mapping with Boneshatter in PoE 3.23 Affliction (Pending patch notes). Discover the ins and outs of this powerful skill, avoid wrist pain, and get ready to smash your enemies!

 

• PoE Boneshatter
• Why Go Boneshatter?
• Act 1
• Act 2
• Act 3
• Act 4
• Act 5
• Act 6
• Act 7
• Act 8
• Act 9
• Act 10
• Act 1 to 10 Leveling Skill Tree
• Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Skill Gems
• Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Gearing
• Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Skill Tree
• Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Path of Building Configurations

 

 

↖ PoE Boneshatter

Before we jump into the nitty-gritty of leveling, let's chat about what Boneshatter really is. Picture this: trauma stacking, bone-breaking fun. It's like the righteous fire of melee – simple, effective, and kinda like a bat out of hell. No crazy weapons, no intricate balancing, just the pure joy of smashing things.

 

↖ Why Go Boneshatter?

Why are we all hyped about Boneshatter? Well, it scales like a champ. Trauma stacking brings the pain. And the best part? It's SSF foolproof. Equip basic gear, and you're off. No fuss, no muss. Unlike other melee skills, it's a walk in the park. So, why not join the bone-breaking party?

 

↖ Act 1

Start on Twilight Strand, grab Heavy Strike, and let the smashing begin! Smite's your buddy; grab it from Nessa after Enemy at the Gate. Momentum from Mercy Mission and Ancestral Call will have you tearing through foes. Swing by Nessa for these goodies. Need speed? An early three-link would be sweet. If not, rock a two-link with Ancestral Call and Smite. And hey, grab that wisdom scroll, you'll thank me later.

 

↖ Act 2

Act 2, baby! No changes to the Smite party; it's still the star. Ancestral Protector and Flesh and Stone join the fun after Intruders in Black quest. If your Mana's thirsty, Clarity's your sip of relief. Leap Slam your way through, and don't forget those floss – they're your best pals. Act 2's like the leveling elevator – keep going up!

 

↖ Act 3

Act 3 is where we switch to BoneShatter, thanks to Soha's library quest or Cisa's shenanigans. Grab Ruthless from Act 1 and Close Combat from Act 2. Ancestral Cry gets louder, and your damage gets a serious boost. Gearing up gets real, so score that accuracy rating on your helm. Resists and life – that's the mantra. Flasks, an upgraded axe, and voilà, you're a Bone Shattering force.

 

↖ Act 4

Act 4 – No gear, setup changes, just bone-shattering fun. Keep the ruthless party rolling. Steel Skin, determination, clarity – still your go-to pals. Act 4's like a calm before the storm, but your Boneshatter's storming on.

 

↖ Act 5

No major gear shifts in Act 5. Ascendancy time, though – level up a bit, take on Izaro, and snag those sweet perks. Smash through Act 5, ascend in style, and get ready for the next stage.

 

↖ Act 6

Alrighty, so you've smashed your way through Acts 1 to 5, and here comes Act 6. Still rocking that trusty Boneshatter? Good call. Keep leveling it up, just like your favorite gaming snack. Slap on gems like Close Combat, Ruthless, and other cool buddies like Ancestral Protector, Flesh and Stone, and Leap Slam with Faster Attacks.

 

Now, behold the glorious Call to Arms! Map it to your move button and let the ancestral cries begin. It's like a party for your enemies, but they're not invited! Also, grab Determination and Clarity as your wingmen.

 

Now, let's talk gear. Stick with that reliable axe and upgrade only if the loot gods bless you. Helmet, amulet, and chest are your damage HQ - boost that damage, stack those resistances, and keep Dex on your radar. Get your hands on those Tanu Ahi gloves. Cheap and effective, like instant noodles for your character. Boots, belt, and flask upgrades are like the level-up potions you always wanted. Act 6 is a gear fiesta; enjoy the looting spree!

 

↖ Act 7

Act 7, baby! Time for a gear tweak. Upgrade that axe, keep the helm on, and flaunt those Tanu Ahi gloves. Ascendancy becomes your BFF; grab that Undeniable ascendancy for a serious speed boost based on your accuracy. Precision matters, just like aiming for the last slice of pizza.

 

Gem setup stays solid - Boneshatter, Close Combat, Ruthless, and the gang are still running the show. FLs get a shuffle - grab a Sanctified Mana FL if you fancy a change. By now, you've embraced the Boneshatter lifestyle, and the enemies are starting to quake in their virtual boots. Keep smashing, Exile!

 

↖ Act 8

Act 8, and your Boneshatter setup is a well-oiled machine. The damage upgrade? Labers, baby! An axe with increased attack speed is your new best friend. Craft it up with Fizz damage for that extra punch. Helm, amulet, and rings stay classy; boots get an upgrade to Goliath Greaves. Act 8 is where your damage spikes, and those monsters start regretting their life choices.

 

↖ Act 9

Act 9, you're pushing 49,000 DPS with Boneshatter. Impressive! Your gear is like a comfortable pair of gaming headphones - unchanged. Act 9 is your level-up pit stop. Grind those levels in Blood Aqueduct if needed. Keep an eye on those resistances; chaos resist might be slacking, but that's okay. Act 9 is your cozy campfire before the final showdown.

 

↖ Act 10

Boneshatter, Ancestral Protector, and the crew are wrecking havoc with 114,000 DPS. Your gear? Axe - check. Helmet - check. Tanui gloves - still rocking them. Ascendancy is Unbreakable - because, well, you're unstoppable! Corrupted blood flask, a shiny quartz flask, and that granite flask join your arsenal. Act 10 is where you transform from a Boneshatter enthusiast to a Boneshatter maestro. Mapping is on the horizon, and you're geared up for the chaos that awaits.

 

↖ Act 1 to 10 Leveling Skill Tree

Let's break down the leveling tree act by act, keeping it as casual and straightforward as navigating a late-night labyrinth.

• Starting off in Act 1, we're hitting Warriors' Blood early for some early leveling prowess. Born to Fight is next on the list, picking up accuracy along the way. By level 16, Kinetic Impacts and Two-Handed Masteries become the stars of the show, offering a cool 40% increased damage against rares or uniques.
• Act 2 rolls in, and we snag Versatility and Prismatic Skin. Tribal Fury becomes a must, providing melee strike splash damage that'll come in handy when the mighty Bone Shatter enters the scene.
• Act 3 spices things up. Reservation efficiency and auras with 10% increased effect become our pals. Call to Arms lets us unleash war cries as we frolic through the map.
• Act 4 introduces Wrecking Ball, laying the foundation for dismembering, which we promptly ditch in Act 5 for Hatchet Mastery.
• Venturing into Act 5, we make strides with Soul of Steel, boosting our armor and overcapping resistances.
• Act 6 is a game-changer with Master of the Arena, extending our melee strike range and making Bone Shatter hit even harder. Inexorable is next, acting like a Juggernaut's unflinching cousin, generating endurance charges as we get smacked around.
• As we dance through Act 7, Bravery and Art of the Gladiator prepare us for the coveted Precise Technique in Act 8. With a 40% buff to attack damage from Undeniable, we're shaping up to be unstoppable.
• Act 9 gifts us Slaughter, feeding our rage hunger, and Act 10 seals the deal with a 30% damage boost in Blood Stance and the Barbarism mastery. Ascendancy-wise, grab Untiring, Undeniable, Unbreakable, and finally, Unstoppable, making you an absolute juggernaut around level 66.

 

↖ Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Skill Gems

Now, let's fast forward to Day 1, where you're juggling five links like a circus performer with a caffeine overdose. 

 

In your gloves, toss in Faster Attacks, Leap Slam, Ancestral Cry, and Life Tap. Keep Ancestral Cry on your move button – it's your war cry sidekick. Boots host Blood Rage, Molten Shell, and Cast When Damage Taken, all at specific levels for optimal utility.

 

Auras shine in your boots too – Determination, Flesh and Stone, and Purity of Elements join the party. Can't nab Enlighten? Swap in Flesh and Stone temporarily; it's all good. Helmet harbors Ancestral Protector, Warchief Totems (throw in Val Warchief if you're lucky), and Multiple Totems Support for added chaos.

 

The star of the show – the 5-link Bone Shatter setup: Level 18 gems for Bone Shatter, Ruthless, Brutality, Fortify, and Close Combat. Practical, achievable, and packs a punch. Now, get out there and shatter those bones!

 

↖ Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Gearing

The axe is a chunky 316-476 DPS beauty – Day 1 achievable, so no excuses. Helmwise, snag that Mana Reservation Efficiency and pray for that juicy Syndicate roll. Fourth Bough Bow drops easily post-Act 10 – slap that on.

 

Tanui Tukohama Greaves? A cheap 3-5c item on Day 1, pure gold. Titan Gauntlets and Eternal Struggle Gloves – get 'em, roll 'em, rock 'em. A Zaba-enchanted Glorious Vanity for divine flesh? It's budget-friendly and makes you tankier.

 

Rings, jewels, flasks – it's the Day 1 gear parade. And if the chaos res eludes you, hit up Syndicate missions or delve nodes for those coveted rings. Dive into the description for the full gear breakdown – your path to power is laid out!

 

↖ Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Skill Tree

Level 90, Day 1 – it's a journey, and this tree is your roadmap. Points flow into cluster jewels, enhancing your bone-shattering prowess. Adjust Born to Fight, keep pumping health if needed – it's your canvas to shape.

 

Ascendancy? Untiring, Undeniable, Unbreakable, Unstoppable – conquer them all by level 66, turning you into an unstoppable force in Wraeclast. Your large clusters and Vidian jewels enhance the might further – a perfect synergy.

 

↖ Day 1 (5-Link) PoB Breakdown - Path of Building Configurations

Configurations, the nitty-gritty of your powerhouse build. Blood Stance or Sand Stance? Your choice, your survivability. Blood Stance is a lazy favorite; Sand Stance amps your defenses against projectiles.

Trauma Stacks set to eight – realistic, achievable, and keeps the DPS humming. All buffs, charges, and damage modifiers factored in – you're a Pinnacle Guardian ready to unleash havoc. Configurations are key – fine-tune and dominate.

 

Conclusion:

There you have it, fellow Exiles – the Boneshatter! League Starter Act 1-10 Leveling Guide, dissected, and delivered with the usual flair. Massive shoutouts to Mario, the community, and all who contributed to crafting this bone-shattering journey.

Remember, this is a guide, not gospel – adapt, tweak, and make it yours. Fingers crossed for a Bone Shatter buff, and dive into the fray. For more League Starter guides and curated content, like, sub, join the Discord – let's make this league filthy!