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PATH OF BUILDING

A robust character development tool for Path of Exile

This open-source initiative welcomes contributions from individuals with diverse skills! Explore here the opportunities available to get involved, and rest assured, programming skills are not a prerequisite; you can make valuable contributions to issues or documentation regardless of your technical background.

Create a strategic roadmap for the development of your skills.

Discover the most efficient paths for your build by allowing Path of Building to recommend optimal nodes. Analyze the impact of acquiring notable passive points on your stats.

Which gemstones would enhance the effectiveness of your character build the most?

Organize your skill gem connections, explore the advantages of placing them in various items, and receive recommendations for the most potent gems to enhance your configuration.

Create the items of your dreams using the gear you currently possess.

Path of Building is able to understand most mods that can be found on items and lets you perform anointments, crafting, corruptions, and more. Set up gear sets and compare the effects of your changes.

What contributions has the community made thus far?

User Interface for item enhancement: Search for notable attributes, organize them based on node power, and preview their effects.
Generate a Power Report: Rank all passive skills on the skill tree and cluster jewels to prioritize upgrades.
Utilize Catalysts on both rare and unique items: Craft doubly influenced items, and filter modifications by Prefix or Suffix.
Configure Shock values: Guaranteed sources of Shock applying automatically.
Incorporate Minimum and Average calculation modes for: Ailments, Regeneration, Armour, and effective health.
Access more detailed breakdowns: Review your effective health pool against all damage types, Aura and Curse Effects, effective Recovery, and more.
Experience enhanced quality of life features: Easily search in drop-down lists, accommodate more jewels in the comparison view, and utilize additional sorting options for skill gems, unique items, and node power.
Implement parsing for various modifications on: The passive tree, cluster jewels, skill gems, ascendancies, and unique items.
Benefit from numerous small improvements and bug fixes.

Pantheon gods: Plan out your defenses better by picking your Pantheon powers.
Mechanics: Impale, Exposure, Elusive, Warcries and Exerted Attacks, Bonechill, and more.
All uniques available: Steadily updated, and with most of their mods supported.
Unique mechanics: Timeless Jewels, Perquil’s Toe, Thread of Hope, Split Personality, and more.
Alternate Quality skill gems: Most effects are already supported.
Skill mechanics: Warcries and Brands, Awakened Spell Echo, Vaal Arc, Carrion Golem, and more.
Skill Tree: Added oil combinations to notables on the passive skill tree, highlight nodes by per-point power and opportunity cost.
Keystones: The Agnostic, Crimson Dance, Eternal Youth, Glancing Blows, Imbalanced Guard, and more.
Alternative Ailments: Scorch, Brittle and Sap.
Added many spectres: Redemption Sentry, Baranite Thaumaturge, Baranite Sister, and more.

Path of Building Community is a modified version of the original Path of Building developed by Openarl. Dedicated Path of Exile community members have actively maintained it for more than a year. Additional features that were not part of the original version have been incorporated, and ongoing support for new mechanics is a regular occurrence. Furthermore, any developments made to the original Path of Building are seamlessly integrated into this community-driven project.If you’re interested in contributing, we welcome you to join us! Explore the details here to learn how you can participate in the project.

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What Our Client’s Say About Us

Path of Building completely changed how I approach my builds. The detailed stats and calculations make it a must-have for anyone serious about Path of Exile!

James Carter

Professional Gamer

As a content creator, I rely on Path of Building to plan builds before sharing them with my audience. It's intuitive, accurate, and keeps getting better with each update!

Lisa Reynolds

PoE Streamer & Guide Writer

I've used several build planners, but nothing comes close to Path of Building. The Community Fork adds even more features, making it my go-to tool for every new league!

Mark Davidson

Game Developer

ASK QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions

1 What is Path of Building?

Path of Building is a powerful build planner for the action role-playing game Path of Exile. It allows players to create, customize, and optimize character builds by providing detailed insights into passive skill trees, gear setups, skill gem configurations, and more.

2 How do I download and install Path of Building?

To download Path of Building, visit the official website at pathofbuilding.net and click on the "Download" button. This will redirect you to the GitHub releases page, where you can download the latest version suitable for your operating system. Follow the provided installation instructions to set up the application.

3 What is the Community Fork of Path of Building?

The Community Fork is a community-maintained version of Path of Building that includes additional features, updates, and support for new game mechanics not present in the original version. It has been actively maintained by dedicated Path of Exile community members for over a year.

4 Can I use Path of Building on macOS?

While there isn't an official macOS version of Path of Building, Mac users can utilize alternative solutions, such as running the application through compatibility layers like Wine or using virtual machines. Detailed guides are available to assist Mac users in setting up Path of Building.

5 How do I import my character into Path of Building?

To import your character, ensure your Path of Exile profile is set to public. In Path of Building, use the "Import/Export Build" feature and enter your account name to fetch your character data. If you encounter issues, verify your privacy settings and consult troubleshooting guides.

6 Why can't I load builds into Path of Building?

Issues with loading builds can stem from outdated software versions, corrupted build files, or compatibility problems. To resolve this, ensure you're using the latest version of Path of Building, verify the integrity of your build files, and consult troubleshooting resources if problems persist.

7 How does Path of Building assist with equipment decisions?

Path of Building enables users to input and simulate various gear setups, providing insights into how different items affect character stats and performance. This allows for informed equipment choices and optimization of character builds.

8 What are the key features of Path of Building Community Version v2.5.0?

Version v2.5.0 of the Community Fork includes comprehensive build planning, extensive item support, detailed calculations, and enhancements such as support for new and updated content, reflecting the latest game mechanics and balance changes.

9 How can I fix resolution issues in Path of Building?

Resolution issues can arise from mismatched display settings or outdated graphics drivers. To address this, adjust your display settings to match your monitor's native resolution, update your graphics drivers, and consult available guides for detailed troubleshooting steps.

10 Where can I find guides and tutorials for using Path of Building?

he official Path of Building website offers a dedicated Guides section, providing resources on various topics, including optimizing equipment decisions, understanding skill gem mechanics, and more, to help users effectively utilize the tool.