Hey there, Builders! How's your PoE 3.23 experience going? Ready to dive into some endgame action? After all the starting lineups from Week 1, we've sifted through the four most popular starting releases, ready to conquer the Affliction league!

 

• No 1: Arc Totems Hierophant
• No 2: Summon Raging Spirits Guardian
• No 3: Lightning Arrow Deadeye
• No 4: Infernal Flicker Strike Ascendant

 

 

↖ No 1: Arc Totems Hierophant

The Arc Totems Hierophant emerged as your top pick, and it's easy to see why. This build lets you summon multiple totems casting the Arc skill, offering fast and safe clearing speeds.

 

Pros:

• Budget-friendly: Start destroying early endgame maps with around 35 Chaos Orbs (Kos).
• Powerful and fast, making it an ideal currency farmer.
• High armor and block chance for added safety.

 

Cons:

• Lacks evasion or spell suppression.
• Some may find the gameplay a bit monotonous.

 

Investment & Performance:

• For yellow maps: about 90 Kos.
• For advanced play: around three Exalted Orbs (divines).
• Clear Speed: 9/10
• Boss Damage: 9/10
• Survivability: 9/10

 

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/myG9cVyNRGeh

 

↖ No 2: Summon Raging Spirits Guardian

A classic minion build, the Summon Raging Spirits Guardian is superb for beginners and offers excellent cost-benefit.

 

Pros:

• Super accessible and easy to play.
• Great boss damage and survivability.
• No mandatory unique items.

 

Cons:

• Spirits have short durations; constant resummoning required.
• Lacks evasion and spell suppression.

 

Investment & Performance:

• For early endgame maps: around 60 Kos.
• For advanced play: around 100 Kos.
• Clear Speed: 8/10
• Boss Damage: 9/10
• Survivability: 10/10

 

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

 

↖ No 3: Lightning Arrow Deadeye

The Lightning Arrow Deadeye, known for its speed and strength, is a solid choice even after nerfs to Vengeance Cascade.

 

Pros:

• Excellent clear speed and boss damage.
• Two build versions: budget and complete.

 

Cons:

• Not very tanky; positioning is key.

 

Investment & Performance:

• For early endgame maps: around 80 Kos.
• For advanced play: around 150 Kos.
• Clear Speed: 10/10
• Boss Damage: 10/10
• Survivability: 8/10.

 

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

 

↖ No 4: Infernal Flicker Strike Ascendant

The Infernal Flicker Strike Ascendant is all about speed and damage, using the unique sword Otto's Frenzy.

 

Pros:

• Incredibly fast clear speed.
• High boss damage and survivability.

 

Cons:

• Close proximity to enemies; vulnerable position.
• Limited control in certain boss fights.

 

Investment & Performance:

• For early endgame maps: around 90 Kos.
• For advanced play: around 150 Kos.
• Clear Speed: 10/10
• Boss Damage: 9/10
• Survivability: 8/10.

 

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/34Wu50zv6stU.

 

There you have it, the community's top four starter builds for PoE 3.23 Affliction league. Each has its unique playstyle and strengths, so pick the one that suits you best and start building your way to glory. Don't forget to drop your thoughts in the comments and hit that like button to support the channel. Happy building, and may your loot be epic!