Hey there, Path of Exile community! This time we're delving into the mysterious and potent world of Chaos builds. If manipulating dark forces and dealing sneaky damage is your jam, you're in the right place. Dive into these top 3 Chaos builds for POE 3.23, and remember, complete guides and Path of Building links.

 

• Top 1. Essence Drain Occultist (Witch Class)
• Top 2. Toxic Rain Pathfinder (Ranger Class)
• Top 3. Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder (Ranger Class)

 

 

↖ Top 1. Essence Drain Occultist (Witch Class)

 

• Overview: The quintessential Chaos build, Essence Drain Occultist, uses the life-draining power of Essence Drain combined with Contagion for spectacular area damage.
• Pros: Easy gameplay with just two skills to wipe out enemies, no unique items needed, and solid defense.
• Cons: Boss damage can be a bit on the lower side, but it's a champ at farming red maps.
• Budget: Very affordable, starting at around 35 chaos for early maps; 100 chaos for advanced yellow maps; and 4 divine orbs for complete Atlas mastery.
• Clear Speed: 10/10, thanks to Contagion's vast area effect.
• Boss Damage: 7/10, but effective against regular map bosses.
• Survivability: 9/10, boasting over 100,000 effective HP and various defensive layers.
• PoB Link: https://pobb.in/LzjXLTRl4lsW.

 

↖ Top 2. Toxic Rain Pathfinder (Ranger Class)

 

• Overview: A perfect League starter, this build uses Toxic Rain's damage-over-time and Pathfinder's flask effectiveness for a lethal combo.
• Pros: Simple to build and level, with permanent flasks and substantial life regen.
• Cons: Mana management can be tricky.
• Budget: Starts at around 100 chaos for early maps; 150 chaos for advanced yellow maps; and about 4 divines for Atlas completion.
• Clear Speed: 9/10, boosted by Pathfinder's speed enhancements.
• Boss Damage: 9/10, with Toxic Rain totems overwhelming bosses.
• Survivability: 9/10, high evasion, armor, spell suppression, and excellent flask effectiveness.
• PoB Link: https://pobb.in/gZtxSZq9uDtG.

 

↖ Top 3. Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder (Ranger Class)

 

• Overview: Using life flasks instead of weapons, Poisonous Concoction Pathfinde build inflicts deadly poisons on enemies for fast and efficient clearing.
• Pros: Quick and easy to level up, perfect for beginners.
• Cons: A bit pricey to activate all auras without the unique helmet, Dying Diadem.
• Budget: Starts at around 85 chaos for early maps; 120 chaos for advanced yellow maps; and 4 divines for full Atlas exploration.
• Clear Speed: 9/10, with fast poison flasks wreaking havoc.
• Boss Damage: 9/10, thanks to shotgun projectiles causing massive poison damage.
• Survivability: 9/10, armed with various defensive mechanisms and around 100,000 effective HP.
• PoB Link: https://pobb.in/u-zMuLV2Ezzs

 

And there you have it, folks, the top 3 Chaos builds for POE 3.23. Whether you're new to the dark arts or a seasoned practitioner, there's something here for everyone.