Hey, Exiles! Welcome back to the channel – We're diving deep into the chaotic world of Path of Exile's Affliction League. We've scoured Poe Ninja, crunched the numbers, and sifted through the chaos to bring you the top 5 starter builds that are absolutely slaying it at the very beginning of the 3.23 Affliction League. Hold onto your loot bags, and let's get into it!

• Top 1. DeadEye's Lightning Arrow Extravaganza (30% Popularity)
• Top 2. Pathfinder's Toxic Rain Takeover (21% Popularity)
• Top 3. Guardian's SRS Spectacle (11% Popularity)
• Top 4. Elementalist's Fiery Explosive Arrow (10% Popularity)
• Top 5. Champion's Splitting Steel Comeback (Honorable Mention)

↖ Top 1. DeadEye's Lightning Arrow Extravaganza (30% Popularity)

• Why Lightning Arrow? Unpack the surprising dominance of Lightning Arrow for Deadeye, making up over 30% of the characters created. [https://pobb.in/8OAHeJTthTjg]
• Tornado Shot Who? Explore the shift from Tornado Shot's reign to Lightning Arrow's newfound popularity.

↖ Top 2. Pathfinder's Toxic Rain Takeover (21% Popularity)

• Toxic Rain Basics: Unearth the tried-and-true, safe-as-houses Toxic Rain build that's perfect for beginners, making up 21% of Pathfinder characters. [https://pobb.in/CKD86vYfwjcO]
• Costic Arrow of Poison: Delve into the rising variation of Caustic Arrow gaining traction, signaling potential meta shifts. [https://pobb.in/oH0aTPpmno0F]

↖ Top 3. Guardian's SRS Spectacle (11% Popularity)

• SRS Guardian Awesomeness: Discover why Summon Raging Spirits (SRS) is stealing the show for Guardians, with only 11% of characters so far but gaining momentum. [https://pobb.in/UComKRAaH1k8]
• Shoutout to a Guide Guru: Pay respects to standout creators, like SubtractThem, whose SRS Guardian guide is hailed as an instant classic.

↖ Top 4. Elementalist's Fiery Explosive Arrow (10% Popularity)

• Detonate Dead Discourse: Dive into the unexpected resurgence of Detonate Dead among Elementalists, making up 10% of characters. [https://pobb.in/EJg1wtbApjvP]
• Explosive Arrow Returns: Witness Explosive Arrow making its mark once again, proving to be a go-to choice for Elementalist enthusiasts. [https://pobb.in/jSp_PPTQQGhc]

↖ Top 5. Champion's Splitting Steel Comeback (Honorable Mention)

• Splitting Steel Surprise: Experience the revival of Splitting Steel among Champions, a build that has been on hiatus for quite some time. [https://pobb.in/8YBAUlYBnMDR]
• A Blast from the Past: Reflect on the last time you played Splitting Steel and brace yourself for potential new discoveries.

Excited yet? These are just the starting trends, and we'll keep this guide updated as more exceptional builds emerge. But, mate, what are you playing in Affliction League? Drop your choice in the comments, and let's get a friendly banter going. Goodbye for now, Exiles – go slay those Afflictions!