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PoE 3.23 Rain of Arrows Raider League Starter Build: Fast, Tank and Budget-Friendly

Hey there, Path of Exile enthusiasts! If you're craving a bow build that's not only fun and fast but also tanky and budget-friendly in Affliction League, you've hit the jackpot! We were bringing you the ultimate guide for a Rain of Arrows Raider build in the 3.23 Affliction league. We've been rocking Rain of Arrows since 3.20, and it's been a phenomenal ride. This guide dives deep into the skill and ascendancy, but don't fret! Use the timestamps to hop around to the parts you need.

 


PoE 3.23 Rain of Arrows Raider League Starter Build: Fast, Tank and Budget-Friendly

 

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/xNeKkdkBhjo0.

 

Why Raider? Why Rain of Arrows?

  • Raider Perks: Out of the gate, Raider offers unmatched speed, quality of life, and defenses. Post-campaign, enjoy perpetual Onslaught, 100% spell damage suppression, and phasing with budget-friendly unique boots.
  • Rain of Arrows Mechanics: This skill is a gem straight out of the box, not relying on complex bow mechanics. Its simplicity is its strength at league start, though it may limit scalability in end-game.

 

Leveling and Progression

  • Ascendancy Order: Start with Rapid Assault, then Quartz Infusion and Avatar of the Veil. Finally, grab Avatar of the Chase after your first lab trial in yellow maps.
  • Leveling Strategy: Rush to Precise Technique and focus on accuracy. Consider Point Blank for extra damage, though it's optional. Transition to crit around mid-80s for better performance.

 

Gearing Up

  • Helmet: Look for a lion pelt with life, resistances, and a slot for physical damage taken as fire.
  • Body Armor: Go for evasion with dense fossils, ensuring an open prefix for physical damage taken as elemental.
  • Accessories: Fractured rings for necessary attributes, aiming for chaos resistance and life.
  • Unique Items: Here's Truth amulet for DPS and Three-Step Assault boots for evasion and elemental ailments avoidance.
  • Bow and Quiver: Early game, aim for a bow with ~600-650 Elemental DPS. Quiver should focus on crit multiplier, life, and attack speed.

 

Flasks and Jewels

  • Flasks: Quick Silver, Divine Life (instant with corrupted blood immunity), Jade, Diamond, and Taste of Hate (or a cheaper alternative).
  • Jewels: Aim for attack speed with bows, life, and crit multi. Lethal Pride for double damage and intimidate is a huge bonus.

 

Gem Links

  • Main Setup: V Rain of Arrows, Mirage Archer, Increased Crit Damage, Added Cold, Trinity, and Inspiration.
  • Ballista Setup: Artillery Ballista, Added Cold, Focused Ballista, Hypothermia, and Inspiration.

 

Pantheons and Bandits

  • Pantheons: Lunaris for mapping, minor pantheon as per content.
  • Bandits: Kill all for the two skill points.

 

Playstyle and Map Progression

  • Keep moving and firing. Life regeneration comes from Life on hit and leech.
  • Use Vaal Rain of Arrows against tough packs for control and safety.
  • Watch out for AoE physical attacks and manage your flasks well, especially for bleeds.

 

This Rain of Arrows Raider build is a robust affliction league starter, offering a balance of speed, survivability, and fun. While it's not the ultimate end-game scaler, it's perfect for comfortably farming and transitioning into more specialized builds. Check out the written guide for detailed progression through acts, gear crafting, and more.

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