MeinMMO shows you the best builds for every class in the tier list for Last Epoch, which reach the highest levels in the arena.
Update from March 3, 2025: We have updated the list with current numbers and builds for patch 1.1.7.
What are the best classes? Mages, especially Sorcerers, currently provide the most powerful builds, closely followed by Warlocks (Acolyte) and Falconers (Rogue).
In general, however, it has been true since before the release of Last Epoch: Any build can work. As long as you have a little knowledge of how to play, you can manage with any build, claims the community. Nevertheless, there are a few builds that can tackle endgame content even faster and better than others.
Are you having difficulties? Here you can find the 3 best classes to start in Last Epoch.
Who creates the tier list? We source our data from various experts and specialized sites like Icy Veins, Last Epoch Tools, and the specialists from maxroll.gg. In addition, our own experience and assessments are included.
As a basis for the strength of the builds, we take the arena, as you can climb the leaderboards in this. However, most builds are suitable for any endgame content.
What does “S” to “D” mean? In the tier list, builds are categorized by letters. In this case, “S” stands for the best build, while “D” stands for the worst.
Currently, Last Epoch is in the Harbingers of Ruin
update with patch 1.1.7. Season 2 starts in April 2025:
S Tier: The best builds in the game
In the S tier, you will find builds that are so strong that they practically play themselves, and with which you can progress further without much thought than with anything else. Currently, the following builds are in the S tier:
A Tier: Strong builds that can easily handle everything
A-tier builds are only minimally weaker than those in the S tier, which, however, will be hardly relevant for most players. If nothing in the S tier appeals to you, you will find builds here that will likely get you just as far:
- Shield Bash Forge Guard
- Lightning Swarmblade Druid
- Frostbite Swarmblade Druid
- Bleed Falconer
- Shadow Daggers Falconer
- Dive Bomb Falconer
- Shadow Daggers Bladedancer
- Wraith Necromancer
- Plasma Orb Runemaster
- Avalanche Shaman
- Multishot Marksman
- Hail of Arrows Marksman
B Tier: Decent builds for more options
Builds in the B tier are minimally worse than those in the higher tiers but offer more options and are still somewhat experimental. However, you will find effective builds for classes that are generally slightly weaker than others:
- Ignite Shield Rush Forge Guard
- Nova Hammerdin Forge Guard
- Squirrel Beastmaster
- Tempest Earthquake Beastmaster
- Earthquake Werebear Druid
- Aftershock Werebear Druid
- Bleed Warlock
- Echo Warpath Void Knight
- Rive Void Knight
- Death Seal Lich
- Golem Necromancer
- Skeletal Roid Mage Necromancer
- Bleed Hammerdin Paladin
- Judgement Aura Paladin
- Flame Hydra Runemaster
- Thorn Totem Shaman
- Fireball Sorcerer
- Shatter Strike Spellblade
C Tier: The Off-Meta
Here you will find builds that generally perform worse than the better
builds, but are still stronger than most of what you would find elsewhere. The C tier is a playground for somewhat absurd, funny, or simply different
builds that provide variety:
- Dancing Strikes Bladedancer
- Devouring Orb Void Knight
- Smite Hammer Throw Void Knight
- Harvest Lich
- Bleed Paladin
- Holy Trail Paladin
- Smite Hammerdin Paladin
Blast Rain
Marksman
D Tier: Hands off!
D Tier builds are usually not worth it. You can use them as a template to come up with something yourself or polish them up, but if you are playing with a guide anyway, we recommend builds from the higher tiers:
Since its release, Last Epoch has steadily lost players. A few hundred loyal fans still play regularly, and new updates regularly bring back tens of thousands of returnees. If you are looking for something to fill the time between seasons, you can find the best ARPGs and games like Diablo here.
