Hey there, Path of Exile fans! Scouring through the Affliction League for the fastest and safest league starter? Look no further than the Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) Guardian. It's a breeze to play through the campaign and early maps, making it the go-to for hassle-free leveling. We've whipped up an ultra-detailed Path of Building guide to cover all your needs. 

 

• Minions
• Defense Layers
• Offense Layers
• Movement
• Leveling Strategies
• Path of Building
• Gear Up

 

 

↖ Minions

The SRS Guardian is all about those minions, but we're being picky here. No specters or animate guardians - they're just too much hassle early on. Instead, we're rolling with:

• Sentinel of Radiance: The rockstar of this build. It's a big, beefy minion that dishes out massive AoE fire damage and takes some heat off you. A tad slow, so you'll be using convocation to keep up the pace.
• Elemental Relics: These pop up when you or your minions get busy. They're like your defensive dream team, providing massive bonuses equivalent to level 27 Hatred, Anger, and Wrath Auras. Talk about power!
• Summon Raging Spirits: The core skill of this build. You can have 20 of these fiery buddies out, seeking and destroying. With Unleash support, maintaining the max count is a piece of cake.
• Carrion Golem: Not just a pretty face, this golem buffs up your other minions with physical damage. Link it with Feeding Frenzy for extra oomph and Elemental Army for some serious elemental exposure.

 

↖ Defense Layers

We're mixing it up with spell suppression, block, armor, and evasion, topped with a cast-when-damaged molten shell. Early on, we focus on maximizing spell suppression, later aiming for 100% through gear and ascendancies. This means spells hit half as hard. Add block and spell block to dodge attacks or spells, armor to soften physical hits, and evasion for that extra dodge chance. The molten shell is your emergency shield when things get dicey.

 

↖ Offense Layers

Minions do the heavy lifting here. We boost them with generic stats like damage and attack speed. Buffs include auras from relics, haste, and offerings. We also use debuffs like fire and lightning exposure to weaken enemies.

 

↖ Movement

For mobility, Shield Charge is your go-to. It's quick and scales with your attack and movement speed. Flame Dash is perfect for crossing gaps, but use it sparingly to avoid slowdowns.

 

↖ Leveling Strategies

• Rolling Magma Start: For those who want to blaze through the early game. You'll need six respec points by the end of act four, but it's worth it.
• Straight SRS: A bit slower but steady. Minimal respec needed, and you get to play with the main skill right off the bat.

Once you get the Sentinel of Radiance, it's smooth sailing. You'll be charging through maps, summoning spirits, and watching your Sentinel wreak havoc.

 

↖ Path of Building

We've spent days refining this guide to be your league-start companion. It includes detailed leveling trees, skill setups, and item recommendations. This guide is a one-stop shop for both seasoned and new players.

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/MqzfYzsMx523.

 

↖ Gear Up

Early game, you're looking for basic, craftable gear. For Rolling Magma, craft axes with added fire damage. For SRS, craft a wand with Essences of fear. Mid-game gear is straightforward, suitable for early bosses and ideal for those not pushing too hard. For the endgame, We've suggested some crafty, high-end gear that should be affordable by week one or two of the league.

 

The guide is packed with notes, FAQs, and crafting tips. We've covered everything from leveling gems to gear crafting methods.