Build of the Week archive

Build of the Week is a video series released by Grinding Gear Games in which they showcase builds sent in by players.

Season One

Episode	Class	Name	Key Items	Main Passives
S01E01	Templar	Ice Spear Totem Templar	N/A	N/A
S01E02	Witch	Melee Witch	N/A	Eldritch Battery
S01E03	Marauder	Resolute Technique/Blood Magic Marauder	N/A	Resolute Technique Blood Magic
S01E04	Duelist	Fast Dual Wielding Duelist	N/A	N/A
S01E05	Witch	Low-life Proliferation Witch	Redbeak	Pain Attunement
S01E06	Ranger	Tempest Shield/Molten Shell Ranger	Divinarius	Iron Reflexes
S01E07	Templar	Burning Bow Templar	N/A	Elemental Equilibrium
S01E08	Marauder	Wand Marauder	N/A	Blood Magic Iron Grip Conduit Minion Instability
S01E09	Marauder	Facebreaker Marauder	Facebreaker Meginord's Girdle Blackgleam	Resolute Technique Iron Reflexes
S01E10	Witch	Critical Strike Witch	N/A	N/A
S01E11	Marauder	Righteous Fire Marauder	Saffell's Frame Redbeak Ambu's Charge	N/A
S01E12	Duelist	Flicker Strike Duelist	N/A	Iron Reflexes
S01E13	Templar	Flame Totem Templar	Searing Touch	Hex Master Whispers of Doom
S01E14	Shadow	Critical Strike Shadow	Maligaro's Virtuosity	Chaos Inoculation Ghost Reaver
S01E15	Shadow	Dagger Discharge Shadow	Voll's Protector	Chaos Inoculation

Season Two

Episode	Class	Name	Key Items	Main Passives
S02E01	Scion	Spectral Throw Scion	N/A	N/A
S02E02	Shadow	Trap and Mine Budget Shadow	N/A	Volatile Mines
S02E03	Ranger	Crit-Dagger Spectral Throw Ranger	Bino's Kitchen Knife	Adder's Touch
S02E04	Duelist	Molten Strike Duelist for Two-Week Race	N/A	Iron Reflexes
S02E05	Witch	The Three Dragons Incinerate Witch	The Three Dragons Cybil's Paw	Eldritch Battery
S02E06	Witch	Degeneration/Trap Witch	Carcass Jack	Mind Over Matter Eldritch Battery Iron Reflexes
S02E07	Shadow	Cast on Crit Shadow	Rat's Nest Atziri's Step Windripper Gifts from Above Doryani's Invitation	Ondar's Guile Acrobatics Phase Acrobatics
S02E08	N/A	Top Five Builds from Two-Week Race	N/A	N/A
S02E09	Shadow	Dual Claw Melee Shadow	Carcass Jack	Acrobatics Phase Acrobatics Ondar's Guile Vaal Pact
S02E10	Witch	Snapshotting	Shavronne's Wrappings Mon'tregul's Grasp Alpha's Howl	Pain Attunement Minion Instability Mortal Conviction
S02E11	Duelist	Glacial Hammer/Elemental Proliferation Duelist	Prismatic Eclipse Doryani's Catalyst Romira's Banquet Hrimsorrow	Iron Reflexes
S02E12	Shadow	Dual-Totem Ethereal Knives Shadow	Void Battery Shavronne's Wrappings Voidbringer	Pain Attunement Ancestral Bond
S02E13	Shadow	Elemental Buzzsaw	Alpha's Howl Lightning Coil	Resolute Technique Inner Force
S02E14	Scion	Echoed Raging Spirits	Chober Chaber	Eldritch Battery

Season Three

Episode	Class	Description	Skills	Passives	Items
S03E01	Templar	Fire Overkill Proliferation	Molten Strike Herald of Ash	Resolute Technique Avatar of Fire Holy Fire	Kaom's PrimacyKaom's Primacy Karui ChopperTwo Handed Axe Physical Damage: (242-290.4) to (378-453.6) Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: 1.05 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 58, 151 Str, 43 Dex(100-140)% increased Physical Damage Gain 20 Life per Enemy Killed +(150-250) to Accuracy Rating Culling Strike Gain 1 Rage on Critical Hit with attacks, no more than once every 0.5 seconds Gain 1% of Physical Damage as Extra Fire Damage per 1 RageOne by one, Kaom slaughtered the weakest tribe leaders until the others leapt to join his cause. PyrePyre Sapphire RingRequires Level 11+(20-30)% to Cold Resistance+(25-35)% to Fire Resistance (60-80)% increased Burning Damage 40% of Cold Damage Converted to Fire Damage 10% increased Light Radius Ignited Enemies Killed by your Hits are destroyedLet winter come. It will only make my fire burn brighter.
S03E02	Witch	Vaal Pact, dual Curse on Hit, high damage, Pledge of Hands, Arc build		Vaal Pact Eldritch Battery Whispers of Doom Serpent Stance	Pledge of HandsPledge of Hands Judgement StaffWarstaff Physical Damage: 73-136 Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Int+20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a StaffSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 30 Greater Spell Echo (120-160)% increased Spell Damage 50% increased maximum Mana"To shake a hand is to double your power." - Jaetai, Queen's Advisor Doedre's ElixirDoedre's Elixir Greater Mana FlaskRecovers 120 Mana over 4.00 Seconds Consumes (31-36) of 36 Charges on useRequires Level 12(250-300)% increased Charges per use Removes 80% of your maximum Energy Shield on use You take 50% of your maximum Life as Chaos Damage on use Gain (1-3) Power Charges on use Gain (1-3) Frenzy Charges on use Gain (1-3) Endurance Charges on useDoedre Darktongue knew the Way of the Thaumaturge. In order to receive, one must give... without hesitation.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. Cloak of DefianceCloak of Defiance Lacquered GarbEvasion: (1144-1645) Energy Shield: (236-340) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(100-150) to maximum Mana Regenerate 1% of Mana per second Mind Over MatterWhen the throat roars, As eyes weep, When the hand grips hard With trembling fingers, When belly twists Yet legs stand strong, That is the work Of the Defiant Heart. VoidbringerVoidbringer Conjurer GlovesEnergy Shield: (103-154)Requires Level 55, 79 Int+1 to Level of Socketed Elemental Gems (125-150)% increased Critical Strike Chance for Spells (180-250)% increased Energy Shield Lose (40-80) Mana when you use a Skill Gain (15-20) Energy Shield per Enemy KilledAbsolute corruption empowers absolutely.
S03E03	Ranger	Three Dragons Damage-over-time Ice Shot	Ice Shot	King of the Hill Clever Construction Entropy Acrobatics	The Three DragonsThe Three Dragons Golden MaskEvasion: (96-103) Energy Shield: (20-22)Requires Level 35, 40 Dex, 40 Int+(26-30)% to all Elemental Resistances Your Fire Damage can Shock but not Ignite Your Cold Damage can Ignite but not Freeze or Chill Your Lightning Damage can Freeze but not Shock"The ice seared his naked feet As the lightning stilled his heart, But it was the flames upon his lover's face That roused him to vengeance." - From 'The Three Dragons' by Victario of Sarn Chin SolChin Sol Assassin BowBow Physical Damage: (86-103.2) to (260-312) Elemental Damage: 25-50 Critical Strike Chance: 6.70% Attacks per Second: (1.38-1.43)Requires Level 62, 212 Dex+(15-25)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier+(10-20) to Dexterity (100-140)% increased Physical Damage Adds 25 to 50 Fire Damage (10-14)% increased Attack Speed 50% more Damage with Arrow Hits at Close Range Bow Knockback at Close RangeAs a soldier you want to get close to enemy archers. That is not the case when fighting the Maraketh.
S03E04	Witch	Multi-aura Blood Magic Summoner	Raise Spectre	Blood Magic Mortal Conviction Necromantic Aegis	SidhebreathSidhebreath Paua Amulet(20-30)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate+25% to Cold Resistance Minions have (10-15)% increased maximum Life Minions convert 50% of Physical Damage to Cold Damage Minions deal (25-35) to (50-65) additional Cold Damage Minions deal no Non-Cold DamageThe breath of life is yours to give. Bones of UllrBones of Ullr Silk SlippersEnergy Shield: (23-33)Requires Level 22, 42 Int(40-60)% increased Energy Shield +20 to maximum Life +20 to maximum Mana (5-15)% increased Movement Speed +1 to Level of all Raise Zombie Gems +1 to Level of all Raise Spectre GemsThe dead man walks where the living fear to tread. Midnight BargainMidnight Bargain Engraved WandWand Physical Damage: 21-38 Critical Strike Chance: 7.00% Attacks per Second: 1.50Requires Level 40, 131 Int(22-26)% increased Spell Damage+(10-20) to Intelligence Minions have (20-30)% increased Movement Speed Minions deal (50-70)% increased Damage +1 to maximum number of Raised Zombies +1 to maximum number of Skeletons +1 to maximum number of Spectres Reserves 30% of Life Cannot be used with Chaos InoculationA chilling hush, a scraping sound Of things no more entombed in ground. A shambling horde is on its way To crush the very light of day. Saffell's FrameSaffell's Frame Branded Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24% Armour: (186-208) Energy Shield: (38-43) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 59, 76 Str, 76 Int+4% to all Elemental Resistances(20-30)% Chance to Block Spell Damage (20-30)% increased Spell Damage +(20-30)% to all Elemental Resistances +4% to all maximum Resistances Cannot Block Attack DamageA swift mind solves problems before they occur. Solaris LoricaSolaris Lorica Copper PlateArmour: (281-397) Movement Speed: -5%Requires Level 17, 53 Str+(10-20) to Strength (60-80)% increased Armour 25% reduced Chaos Damage taken over time 25% increased Light Radius Chaos Damage taken does not bypass Energy Shield -(40-30) Chaos Damage takenGive me neither havens nor solace; They are for the weak and frightened. Instead, light the path to greatness, So that I may begin my bright pursuit.
S03E05	Duelist	Hegemony's Era Crit Knockback Staff Duelist		Master of the Arena Serpent Stance Blunt Trauma	Hegemony's EraHegemony's Era Judgement StaffWarstaff Physical Damage: (208-218) to (296-311) Critical Strike Chance: (7.15-7.80)% Attacks per Second: (1.46-1.51) Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 68, 113 Str, 113 Int+20% Chance to Block Spell Damage while wielding a Staff+6% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff Adds (135-145) to (160-175) Physical Damage (12-16)% increased Attack Speed (10-20)% increased Critical Strike Chance +1 to Maximum Power Charges 10% chance to gain a Power Charge if you Knock an Enemy Back with Melee DamageThe right to rule demands mental acuity, a strong arm, And a tenacious sense of justice.
S03E06	Shadow	Leap Slam Dyadus Ignite Shadow	Herald of Ice	Eldritch Battery Resolute Technique Entropy	DyadusDyadus Infernal AxeOne Handed Axe Physical Damage: 51-85 Critical Strike Chance: 5.00% Attacks per Second: (1.43-1.49) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 69, 158 Str, 76 DexAdds (255-285) to (300-330) Fire Damage in Main Hand Adds (255-285) to (300-330) Cold Damage in Off Hand (10-15)% increased Attack Speed 25% chance to Ignite when in Main Hand 100% increased Damage with Ignite inflicted on Chilled Enemies Chill Enemies for 1 second on Hit with this Weapon when in Off HandBorn of love, forged in blood He burned as a torch in the blackest night She shone as ice in the winter sun Proudly, fiercely At their mother's side, forever. Devoto's DevotionDevoto's Devotion Nightmare BascinetArmour: (405-561) Evasion: (582-804)Requires Level 67, 62 Str, 85 Dex+(50-65) to Dexterity 10% reduced Global Physical Damage 16% increased Attack Speed (150-200)% increased Armour and Evasion +(15-25)% to Chaos Resistance 20% increased Movement Speed Mercury FootprintsSwift as thought are the actions of Man when borne on wings of divine providence.
S03E07	Marauder	Righteous Fire Incinerate Atziri-killer	Incinerate	Eldritch Battery Alchemist Inner Force	Rise of the PhoenixRise of the Phoenix Mosaic Kite ShieldChance to Block: 24% Armour: (499-676) Energy Shield: (102-136) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 85 Str, 85 Int+8% to all Elemental Resistances(240-300)% increased Armour and Energy Shield Regenerate (100-200) Life per second +5% to maximum Fire Resistance +(20-25)% to Fire Resistance +25% to Fire Resistance while on Low Life 10% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life 100% chance to Avoid being Ignited while on Low LifeMy bearer shall be guarded by flame, for I am the phoenix, forever radiant in glory. Cloak of DefianceCloak of Defiance Lacquered GarbEvasion: (1144-1645) Energy Shield: (236-340) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(100-150) to maximum Mana Regenerate 1% of Mana per second Mind Over MatterWhen the throat roars, As eyes weep, When the hand grips hard With trembling fingers, When belly twists Yet legs stand strong, That is the work Of the Defiant Heart.
S03E08	Witch	Perma-freeze Ice Spear Witch		Chaos Inoculation Doom Cast Breath of Rime	Maligaro's VirtuosityMaligaro's Virtuosity Deerskin GlovesEvasion: (113-158)Requires Level 21, 33 Dex+(20-30) to Dexterity 5% increased Attack Speed 50% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (60-80)% increased Evasion Rating Your Critical Strike Multiplier is 300%Maligaro operated effortlessly, with great speed and terrible consequences.
S03E09	Shadow	The True Glass Cannon	Portal Discharge	Pain Attunement	Doedre's ElixirDoedre's Elixir Greater Mana FlaskRecovers 120 Mana over 4.00 Seconds Consumes (31-36) of 36 Charges on useRequires Level 12(250-300)% increased Charges per use Removes 80% of your maximum Energy Shield on use You take 50% of your maximum Life as Chaos Damage on use Gain (1-3) Power Charges on use Gain (1-3) Frenzy Charges on use Gain (1-3) Endurance Charges on useDoedre Darktongue knew the Way of the Thaumaturge. In order to receive, one must give... without hesitation.Right click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. Infernal MantleInfernal Mantle Widowsilk RobeEnergy Shield: (345-470) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 65, 187 Int+3 to Level of Socketed Fire Gems 100% increased Global Critical Strike Chance (120-160)% increased Energy Shield 15% of Fire Damage Converted to Chaos Damage 100% increased Spell Damage taken when on Low ManaDespair hums, softly, deadly, in the bones of my enemies. Eyes will burn, and souls wither, as they bask in my radiance. Malachai's SimulaMalachai's Simula Iron MaskEvasion: (48-60) Energy Shield: (11-14)Requires Level 17, 21 Dex, 21 Int+20 to Strength +(20-30)% to Lightning Resistance Spells have a 20% chance to deal Double Damage Blood MagicIt was a sliver of Malachai's soul that animated the first Eternal Guardian. Doedre's TenureDoedre's Tenure Velvet GlovesEnergy Shield: (10-13)Requires Level 12, 21 Int+(20-50) to Intelligence 100% increased Spell Damage (25-15)% reduced Cast SpeedWhile Doedre lacked Maligaro's sense of style, she surpassed her master in pure malevolence. WindscreamWindscream Reinforced GreavesArmour: (163-216)Requires Level 33, 61 Str(50-80)% increased Armour +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills 20% increased Movement Speed You can apply an additional CurseThe mocking wind, a shielding spell, The haunting screams, a maddening hell.
S03E10	Witch	The Arcane Archer	Herald of Thunder	Eldritch Battery Whispers of Doom	Voltaxic RiftVoltaxic Rift Spine BowBow Physical Damage: 38-115 Elemental Damage: 1 to (600-750) Critical Strike Chance: 6.50% Attacks per Second: (1.54-1.61)Requires Level 64, 212 DexAdds 1 to (600-750) Lightning Damage (10-15)% increased Attack Speed 100% of Lightning Damage Converted to Chaos Damage Your Chaos Damage can Shock Hits with this Weapon Shock Enemies as though dealing 300% more Damage +40% to Maximum Effect of ShockThe eldritch storm descended upon us, and bruised lightning rained down. Metal withered and flesh melted before its arcane power. There was no escape, no shelter. Only despair. Tabula RasaTabula Rasa Simple RobeMovement Speed: -3%Item has no level requirement and Energy Shield (Hidden) Item has 6 White Sockets and is fully linked (Hidden) Rumi's ConcoctionRumi's Concoction Granite FlaskLasts 6.00 Seconds Consumes 30 of 60 Charges on use +1500 to ArmourRequires Level 68+(8-12)% Chance to Block Attack Damage during Effect +(4-6)% Chance to Block Spell Damage during Effect"Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself." -Rumi of the VaalRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters. Atziri's PromiseAtziri's Promise Amethyst FlaskLasts 6.50 Seconds Consumes 35 of 65 Charges on use +35% to Chaos ResistanceRequires Level 68Gain (5-8)% of Elemental Damage as Extra Chaos Damage during effect 2% of Chaos Damage Leeched as Life during Effect Gain (5-8)% of Physical Damage as Extra Chaos Damage during effect"Death needs not your understanding. It needs only your loyalty." - Atziri, Queen of the VaalRight click to drink. Can only hold charges while in belt. Refills as you kill monsters.
S03E11	Scion	Lightning Tendrils Crit Scion	Herald of Thunder	Eldritch Battery Blast Radius	Doryani's CatalystDoryani's Catalyst Vaal SceptreSceptre Physical Damage: (102-122) to (170-230) Critical Strike Chance: 6.00% Attacks per Second: (1.55-1.61) Weapon Range: 1.1 metresRequires Level 75, 113 Str, 113 Int32% increased Elemental DamageSocketed Gems are Supported by Level 20 Elemental Proliferation Adds (65-85) to (100-160) Physical Damage (11-15)% increased Attack Speed (6-10)% increased Cast Speed (30-40)% increased Global Critical Strike Chance 0.2% of Elemental Damage Leeched as Life (80-100)% increased Elemental DamageThe result of the catalytic reaction would be either immortality for all, or death for all. It was a risk Doryani was willing to take. Cloak of DefianceCloak of Defiance Lacquered GarbEvasion: (1144-1645) Energy Shield: (236-340) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield +(100-150) to maximum Mana Regenerate 1% of Mana per second Mind Over MatterWhen the throat roars, As eyes weep, When the hand grips hard With trembling fingers, When belly twists Yet legs stand strong, That is the work Of the Defiant Heart.
S03E12	Scion	Elemental Animator	Animate Weapon Wrath Anger	Elemental Equilibrium Lord of the Dead Exceptional Performance Sovereignty	Dying BreathDying Breath Iron StaffWarstaff Physical Damage: 14-42 Critical Strike Chance: 6.40% Attacks per Second: 1.30 Weapon Range: 1.3 metresRequires Level 13, 27 Str, 27 Int+18% Chance to Block Attack Damage while wielding a Staff18% increased Cast Speed 18% increased maximum Mana 18% increased Area of Effect of Aura Skills 18% increased Area of Effect of Hex Skills Nearby Enemies have 18% increased Effect of Curses on them Nearby allies gain 18% increased Damage 18% increased effect of Non-Curse Auras from your SkillsThe whispers of the dead Carry wisdom for the living, If you are willing to give your life To listen. Belly of the BeastBelly of the Beast Full WyrmscaleArmour: (635-876) Evasion: (254-292) Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 46, 68 Str, 68 Dex(150-200)% increased Armour (30-40)% increased maximum Life +(10-15)% to all Elemental Resistances 50% increased Flask Life Recovery rate Extra goreThere is no safer place Than the Belly of the Beast