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ALBION ONLINE · BEGINNER BUILDS

Best Beginner Builds in Albion Online

16 beginner builds across the Warrior, Hunter and Mage weapon trees. See the complete equipment layout, recommended spells for PvE and PvP, consumables and how to play each setup.

These are starter builds designed to help you try different weapons without buying completely new sets of armor every time. Many builds reuse affordable, useful pieces such as Guardian Helmet, Mercenary Jacket and Assassin Shoes. They are strong enough to get familiar with the game and continue using as you improve.

Do not overpay for gear. Start with flat Tier 4 or 4.1 if you are short on silver. Compare prices rather than automatically buying a specific tier or Excellent quality. Sometimes 5.1 costs less than 4.2. For more specialized setups later, see my Albion Online build guides, where you can also find video guides and request a build. If you need silver, explore the calculators on the tools page.

Use the PvE and PvP buttons to see the recommended abilities and consumables. The same build can often use both setups without changing the entire gear set.

Each build has its own PvE and PvP switch so you can compare setups independently.

WARRIOR WEAPONS

Warrior Beginner Builds

01
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Dual Swords

One of the easiest weapons to learn, with good damage, mobility and healing for both PvE and PvP.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Avalonian Cape
Avalonian Cape
Dual Swords
Dual Swords
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Avalonian Cape later.

FoodBeef Stew

Choose this instead for more damage.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QHeroic Cleave

Cleave groups of mobs, or use Heroic Strike against single targets. Heroic Charges boost attack speed and stack three times.

PvE: Heroic Cleave · PvP: Heroic Strike
WBlade Cyclone

Spin forward to deal up to three hits. Consuming a Heroic Charge greatly increases its damage.

ESpinning Blades

Leap in with crowd control immunity; landing it boosts your auto attack speed and damage for four seconds.

PassiveDeep Cuts

Every fourth auto attack applies a bleed.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Restore missing energy while farming; in PvP use the stronger defensive shield to cleanse damage over time.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Emergency Shield
ChestBloodlust

Heal from direct damage up to seven times over six seconds.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Move faster and recover cooldowns more quickly.

How to play

Build Heroic Charges with Q, add Blade Cyclone damage and land Spinning Blades before following up with auto attacks. Turn on Bloodlust while you can land repeated direct hits.

A forgiving first build that teaches mobility, timing and sustained damage.

02
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Battleaxe

A strong beginner choice with consistent damage and two sources of healing.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Avalonian Cape
Avalonian Cape
Battleaxe
Battleaxe
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
Torch
Torch
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Avalonian Cape later.

Q abilityRending Spin

Use on groups before unlocking Rending Rage.

Q abilityRending Strike

Use on single targets before unlocking Rending Rage.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QRending Rage

Build up to three Rending Bleed stacks. Rending Rage finishes with a leap and area root; three stacks also weaken healing received.

WAdrenaline Boost

Boost damage, movement and attack speed. Keep dealing direct damage or the buff ends early.

EBlood Bandit

Throw two axes. The second heals based on the bleed stacks on the first enemy it hits, so stack bleeds before casting.

PassiveDeep Cuts

Adds an extra bleed every four auto attacks.

Armor

HelmetEmergency Shield

Use the shield and damage over time cleanse against dangerous attacks.

ChestBloodlust

Adds healing when your direct attacks hit.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Mobility and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Stack Rending Bleeds with Q, maintain Adrenaline Boost by attacking, and use Blood Bandit once you have three stacks. Combine its heal with Bloodlust when necessary.

The Torch gives inexpensive attack speed and cooldown reduction. Upgrade your cheap regular cape to Avalonian later.

Excellent damage and sustain make Battleaxe a particularly forgiving solo starter.

03
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Oathkeepers

A mix of damage, crowd control and healing that works solo and becomes even more useful in groups.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Oathkeepers
Oathkeepers
Hunter Jacket
Hunter Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
T6.1 Redspring Eel Stew
T6.1 Redspring Eel Stew

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QThreatening Smash

Hit enemies in a cone in front of you.

WGround Shaker

Use Ground Shaker to damage and knock up mobs; use Snare Charge to leap, root and interrupt players.

PvE: Ground Shaker · PvP: Snare Charge
EBlessed Aurora

Create a speed and shield aura for allies. Your auto attacks also heal you and nearby allies for five seconds.

PassiveLife Leech

Auto attacks steal health based on the target's missing health.

Armor

HelmetEmergency Shield

Shield and damage over time cleanse.

ChestHaste

Increase auto attack speed and damage, helping trigger Blessed Aurora healing more often.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Mobility and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Clear with Threatening Smash and Ground Shaker. For healing, activate Blessed Aurora and Haste together, then keep auto attacking. Against players, use Snare Charge for control.

Thetford Cape adds chain lightning on auto attacks.

A supportive, auto attack focused build that also teaches crowd control.

04
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Forge Hammers

Area damage, crowd control and substantial defenses in a distinctive giant form.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Stalker Hood
Stalker Hood
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Forge Hammers
Forge Hammers
Cleric Robe
Cleric Robe
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QPowerful Swing

Deal cone damage, push mobs back and increase their threat toward you.

WSeismic Tremor

Channel Seismic Tremor for growing area damage, or use Slowing Charge to catch and slow players.

PvE: Seismic Tremor · PvP: Slowing Charge
EGiant Steps

Transform for ten seconds to gain defenses and attack range, slow enemies and repeatedly smash the ground to damage and knock up targets.

PassiveLife Leech

Restore health through auto attacks as the target gets lower.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Use the energy shield for farming, then Mortal Agony against low health players to deal more damage and lower resistances.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Mortal Agony
ChestEverlasting Spirit

Time the reactive damage immunity and damage bonus to block enemy bursts.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Mobility and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Clear mobs with Powerful Swing and Seismic Tremor. Use Giant Steps to survive and keep knocking enemies into the air. In PvP, use Slowing Charge, finish with Mortal Agony and time your Cleric Robe carefully.

Good for players who want brawling, protection and repeated crowd control.

05
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Battle Bracers

Highly mobile melee combat with strong burst damage and plenty of ways to move in and out of fights.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Mage Cowl
Mage Cowl
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Battle Bracers
Battle Bracers
Assassin Jacket
Assassin Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Helmet abilityFirebreath

For more direct damage instead of the defensive options.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QDragon Leap

Dash through enemies; hitting one lets you follow up with Dragon Punch to damage and knock enemies up.

WTriple Kick

Dash forward and kick up to three times, pulling a player along your path.

EFalcon Smash

Rise into the air with crowd control immunity, then dive for heavy center weighted area damage.

PassiveRushdown

Auto attacks grant a short movement speed boost.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Restore energy while farming; Force Field pushes melee attackers away, or Firebreath burns enemies.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Force Field
ChestAmbush

Become invisible to reposition or build bonus damage for your next strike.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

More mobility and faster cooldowns.

How to play

Use Dragon Leap and Triple Kick to move and deal damage. Aim Falcon Smash at the center of your enemies, and use Ambush to escape, reposition or set up more damage.

A great fit for anyone who enjoys a fast, mobile melee playstyle.

06
BEGINNER BUILD · WARRIOR

Light Crossbow

Simple ranged damage with repeated explosive bolts and strong delayed burst.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Martlock Cape
Martlock Cape
Light Crossbow
Light Crossbow
Cleric Robe
Cleric Robe
Mistcaller
Mistcaller
T6 Gigantify Potion
Gigantify Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Martlock Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QExplosive Bolt

Your primary two second cooldown attack, hitting enemies in a small area.

WCaltrops

Place a trap that damages and slows enemies while boosting your movement speed.

EExploding Shot

Attach a bomb that explodes after two seconds and damages nearby enemies.

P
PassiveWell Prepared

Reset the Q cooldown after every four spells.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Use energy sustain for farming; use the defensive shield and cleanse against players.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Emergency Shield
ChestEverlasting Spirit

Time the damage immunity to survive dangerous bursts.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Mobility and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Cast Explosive Bolt often, use Caltrops to control the distance, and attach Exploding Shot when you can catch multiple enemies. Use Well Prepared to cast Q more frequently and save Cleric Robe for incoming burst.

Mistcaller gives cooldown reduction; Martlock Cape automatically boosts defenses at low health.

Strong ranged damage with easy to understand ability combinations.

HUNTER WEAPONS

Hunter Beginner Builds

07
BEGINNER BUILD · HUNTER

Bow

A beginner friendly ranged weapon that teaches positioning through powerful auto attacks.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Bow
Bow
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QMultishot

Multishot hits and slows groups; Deadly Shot pierces single targets and stacks a resistance reduction.

PvE: Multishot · PvP: Deadly Shot
WRay of Light

Root mobs with Ray of Light or knock yourself backward to kite players with Frost Shot.

PvE: Ray of Light · PvP: Frost Shot
EEnchanted Quiver

Empower your next auto attacks. Keep enemies at least six meters away, and use the recast dash to reposition and gain more arrows.

PassivePiercing Arrows

Auto attacks lower enemy defenses up to four stacks.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Energy while farming; shield and damage over time cleanse against players.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Emergency Shield
ChestBloodlust

Fast enchanted auto attacks can heal you rapidly.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Move faster and shorten cooldowns.

How to play

Stay at range while attacking with Enchanted Quiver, mix in Q casts, and Frost Shot away from melee opponents. Use Bloodlust when you need healing.

Excellent for learning how to kite and maintain distance while dealing sustained damage.

08
BEGINNER BUILD · HUNTER

Bloodletter

One of Albion's most mobile weapons, with a lethal execute against injured enemies.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Mercenary Hood
Mercenary Hood
Avalonian Cape
Avalonian Cape
Bloodletter
Bloodletter
Stalker Jacket
Stalker Jacket
Torch
Torch
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Scholar Sandals
Scholar Sandals
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Avalonian Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QDeadly Swipe

Leap, damage enemies, build Assassin Spirit stacks for increased damage and recover energy when you hit.

WThrowing Blades

Hit targets in a cone to increase movement speed and damage, especially against groups.

ELunging Stabs

Dash through targets. Damage increases sharply below 40% health, with a cooldown reduction when you hit an injured player.

PassiveDeep Cuts

Apply bleeding damage with every fourth auto attack.

Armor

HelmetHowl

Slow, interrupt and reduce the damage dealt by enemies in a cone.

ChestElectric Field

Deal repeated damage to nearby enemies for five seconds.

BootsEnergetic Sprint

Sprint while recovering energy.

How to play

Use Deadly Swipe, Throwing Blades and Electric Field to wear targets down, and Howl to limit their damage. Save Lunging Stabs for targets below 40% health whenever possible.

A mobile, timing focused weapon with a particularly satisfying finisher.

09
BEGINNER BUILD · HUNTER

Spear

A flexible weapon with damage, mobility, slows and defensive options for many situations.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Spear
Spear
Assassin Jacket
Assassin Jacket
Torch
Torch
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Soldier Boots
Soldier Boots
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

W abilityDeflecting Spin

Reflect predictable enemy burst damage.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QLunging Strike

Hit enemies in a line, slow them and generate Spirit Spear Charges. Three charges significantly improve auto attacks.

WForest of Spears

Channel Forest of Spears into mob packs. Impaler is a strong PvP slow; Deflecting Spin reflects incoming damage while increasing resistances.

PvE: Forest of Spears · PvP: Impaler
E
EReckless Charge

Dash through enemies, dealing damage and knocking them up. Consumes Spirit Spear Charges for more damage.

PassiveLife Leech

Heal through auto attacks based on enemy missing health.

Armor

HelmetEmergency Shield

Shield and cleanse damage over time.

ChestAmbush

Invisibility for repositioning or building damage for a stronger attack.

BootsRejuvenating Sprint

Sprint and recover some health.

How to play

Build three Spirit Spear Charges with Lunging Strike, mix in auto attacks, then use Reckless Charge. Against players, kite with Impaler or counter burst with Deflecting Spin and Ambush.

A balanced, adaptable weapon that rewards thoughtful ability choices.

10
BEGINNER BUILD · HUNTER

Quarterstaff

A straightforward melee staff that combines area damage, movement and crowd control.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Quarterstaff
Quarterstaff
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Soldier Boots
Soldier Boots
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QWhirling Strikes

Keep moving while repeatedly damaging enemies around you.

WGale Dance

Land all three swings for extra movement speed and auto attack damage.

EVault Leap

Jump to a location, knock up nearby enemies and ignore crowd control during the leap.

PassiveEnergetic

Restore energy with each auto attack.

Armor

HelmetEmergency Shield

Shield and damage over time cleanse.

ChestBloodlust

Whirling Strikes helps trigger repeated direct hit healing.

BootsRejuvenating Sprint

Mobility with a small heal.

How to play

Whirl into groups, hit all three Gale Dance swings to gain bonuses and use Vault Leap to interrupt or set up damage. Turn on Bloodlust while you can repeatedly hit targets.

Good damage, sustain and mobility in a very approachable rotation.

11
BEGINNER BUILD · HUNTER

Druidic Staff

Consistent thorn damage alongside substantial self healing, ideal for steady solo play.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Druidic Staff
Druidic Staff
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
Torch
Torch
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Soldier Boots
Soldier Boots
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QThorn Growth

Recast up to three times for repeated area damage and slows. Auto attacks consume Thorn Charges for more damage.

WBrambleseed

Damage and knock enemies up in a line after a short delay.

ESpiritual Seed

Heal yourself or an ally after three seconds. Recasting on the same target replaces the earlier seed, not adds another heal.

PassiveCalmness

Gain resistance briefly after every five spells.

Armor

HelmetEmergency Shield

Defensive shield and cleanse.

ChestBloodlust

Additional healing from direct damage.

BootsRejuvenating Sprint

Sprint and heal.

How to play

Spread Thorn Growth, consume Thorn Charges with auto attacks and use Brambleseed to control enemies. Plant Spiritual Seed ahead of incoming damage and use Bloodlust when you need more healing.

A sustainable beginner build with several reliable recovery tools.

MAGE WEAPONS

Mage Beginner Builds

12
BEGINNER BUILD · MAGE

Fire Staff

High ranged damage with easy mob clearing and powerful burst for PvP.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Hunter Hood
Hunter Hood
Martlock Cape
Martlock Cape
Fire Staff
Fire Staff
Cleric Robe
Cleric Robe
Tome of Spells
Tome of Spells
T6 Gigantify Potion
Gigantify Potion
Soldier Boots
Soldier Boots
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Martlock Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QBurning Field

Burning Field covers the ground for mob clearing. Fire Bolt stacks damage over time against players.

PvE: Burning Field · PvP: Fire Bolt
WFlame Blast

Explode around a target; casting it on yourself also provides movement speed.

EPyroblast

Channel up to 1.2 seconds for stronger burst. A full cast also knocks enemies back; choose your position carefully.

PassiveBurn

Use auto attack burns in PvE, or cast time reduction after four spells in PvP.

PvE: Burn · PvP: Aggressive Caster

Armor

HelmetRetaliate

Increase defenses and reflect incoming damage.

ChestEverlasting Spirit

Reactive immunity to protect against dangerous bursts.

BootsRejuvenating Sprint

Movement speed and healing.

How to play

Clear with Burning Field, Flame Blast and Pyroblast. Against players, stack Fire Bolt burns while looking for a safe chance to charge Pyroblast. Use Hunter Hood and Cleric Robe to survive aggression.

Straightforward big damage that rewards careful casting and positioning.

13
BEGINNER BUILD · MAGE

Holy Staff

A healing weapon that can also deal surprising damage, with powerful emergency recovery.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Scholar Cowl
Scholar Cowl
Thetford Cape
Thetford Cape
Holy Staff
Holy Staff
Mage Robe
Mage Robe
Mistcaller
Mistcaller
T6 Resistance Potion
Resistance Potion
Scholar Sandals
Scholar Sandals
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Thetford Cape later.

Passive abilityMagic Force

Use to interrupt channeled enemy spells.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QSmite

Hit enemies in a small area and amplify the next direct damage they take. Hitting a target reduces its own cooldown.

WSacred Pulse

Heal yourself or an ally, damage nearby enemies and knock them away or up.

E
EDesperate Prayer

Heals considerably more below 40% health. Using it early raises the energy cost of future heals temporarily.

PassiveAdrenaline Driven Charity

Boost healing after four spells, or interrupt channels with Magic Force's empowered auto attack.

Armor

HelmetAegis of Energy

Improve defenses and recover energy when you take damage.

ChestFrost Shield

Frost Shield reflects and slows attackers; Purging Shield removes important enemy buffs when they damage you.

PvE: Frost Shield · PvP: Purging Shield
BootsEnergetic Sprint

Sprint while restoring energy.

How to play

Keep dealing damage with Smite and use Sacred Pulse to heal and control threats. Save Desperate Prayer for low health, and use the right Mage Robe shield for the matchup.

A defensive choice that teaches spell timing and careful healing.

14
BEGINNER BUILD · MAGE

Arcane Staff

A versatile ranged option that blends damage, mobility and excellent defensive utility.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Martlock Cape
Martlock Cape
Arcane Staff
Arcane Staff
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
Torch
Torch
T6 Healing Potion
Healing Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Martlock Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QChain Missile

Bounce a missile between enemies and apply Arcane Charges that your next direct hit can trigger.

WEnigma Blade

Enigma Blade provides cone damage and an evasive teleport. Frazzle reduces a player's defenses so they take more damage.

PvE: Enigma Blade · PvP: Frazzle
EArcane Orb

Fire a projectile that damages, purges buffs and briefly silences targets.

PassiveLingering Power

Casting a spell empowers your next three auto attacks with extra speed and range.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Manage energy against mobs; protect and cleanse yourself against players.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Emergency Shield
ChestBloodlust

Heal with direct hits and empowered auto attacks.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Movement speed and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Apply Arcane Charges with Chain Missile, trigger them with another hit and weave auto attacks between spells. Kite using Enigma Blade or pressure with Frazzle, while saving Arcane Orb to purge and silence.

A fun way to learn timing, buff management and weaving attacks.

15
BEGINNER BUILD · MAGE

Great Frost Staff

A ranged build with area damage, slows and plenty of ways to keep enemies at a distance.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Mage Cowl
Mage Cowl
Smuggler Cape
Smuggler Cape
Great Frost Staff
Great Frost Staff
Assassin Jacket
Assassin Jacket
—Off-Hand
T6 Poison Potion
Poison Potion
Assassin Shoes
Assassin Shoes
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Smuggler Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QFrozen Surge

Deal damage and slow targets along a long area, with a short three second cooldown.

WFrost Lance

Frost Lance deals area damage and lowers resistance. Frost Nova teleports you away while stunning nearby enemies and briefly protecting you.

PvE: Frost Lance · PvP: Frost Nova
EHail

Target a large ice storm, then recast within three seconds for a second damaging hit. Predict enemy movement to land both.

Armor

HelmetForce Field

Push nearby melee threats away.

ChestAmbush

Turn invisible to reposition or empower your next attack.

BootsRefreshing Sprint

Mobility and cooldown reduction.

How to play

Keep slowing enemies with Frozen Surge and predict their path to land both Hail casts. Use Frost Nova for kiting, or Frost Lance when you can give up mobility for damage. Force Field and Ambush are defensive backups.

The provided build does not specify a weapon passive; choose one after checking its current in game options.

Excellent for beginners who enjoy ranged kiting and controlling space.

16
BEGINNER BUILD · MAGE

Cursed Staff

Damage over time with a delayed, powerful curse explosion against stacked targets.

RECOMMENDED SETUP

Equipment Armory preview

Guardian Helmet
Guardian Helmet
Martlock Cape
Martlock Cape
Cursed Staff
Cursed Staff
Mercenary Jacket
Mercenary Jacket
Muisak
Muisak
T6 Gigantify Potion
Gigantify Potion
Soldier Boots
Soldier Boots
Cabbage Soup
Cabbage Soup

Alternatives

CapeRegular Cape

Start with a regular Cape to save silver. Upgrade to Martlock Cape later.

Abilities PvE setup

Weapon

QCursed Tar

Cursed Tar applies stacks to groups. Vile Curse is more reliable on a single player. Both build up to four Vile Curse Charges.

PvE: Cursed Tar · PvP: Vile Curse
WDesecrate

Root enemies in an area and apply a Vile Curse Charge.

EDeath Curse

Place a delayed explosion that scales with Vile Curse Charges when it detonates. Keep applying stacks after casting it.

PassiveBane

Every four auto attacks trigger a damaging explosion.

Armor

HelmetEnergizing Shield

Get energy while farming; use the shield and damage over time cleanse in PvP.

PvE: Energizing Shield · PvP: Emergency Shield
ChestBloodlust

Only direct hits trigger its healing, not your curse damage over time.

BootsRejuvenating Sprint

Movement speed and a small heal.

How to play

Build Vile Curse stacks, root with Desecrate and cast Death Curse for delayed burst. Keep stacking Q until the curse explodes and position cautiously because this setup has limited mobility.

Muisak gives more damage but increases energy costs.

A rewarding beginner weapon if you like managing damage over time and setting up a strong finish.