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Uploaded August 2022 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
It's insane the amount of drama regarding "bait builds" that's been going around lately. So I thought maybe I could try and help by providing you "benchmarks" of what to look for in a build to consider it a viable starter.
This is from a Softcore Standpoint of someone who doesn't mind dying once every 10 maps on their league starter. The "6 portal gaming" is not actually a fun playstyle during progression.
Hope this helps!
PoE Antiquery:
https://poe-antiquary.xyz/
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0:00 - Current PoE Situation
3:10 - 0. Check Levels
4:30 - 1. The Config
8:45 - 2. Pricecheck Everything
12:18 - Defenses in Hideout
17:05 - Recovery
19:40 - DPS
20:05 - Managing Expectations
It's insane the amount of drama regarding "bait builds" that's been going around lately. So I thought maybe I could try and help by providing you "benchmarks" of what to look for in a build to consider it a viable starter.
This is from a Softcore Standpoint of someone who doesn't mind dying once every 10 maps on their league starter. The "6 portal gaming" is not actually a fun playstyle during progression.
Hope this helps!
PoE Antiquery:
https://poe-antiquary.xyz/
Drop by the stream!
twitch.tv/pathofmatth
Huge thanks to my Patreon squad for supporting me and what I do!
Support directly at:
patreon.com/pathofmatth
0:00 - Current PoE Situation
3:10 - 0. Check Levels
4:30 - 1. The Config
8:45 - 2. Pricecheck Everything
12:18 - Defenses in Hideout
17:05 - Recovery
19:40 - DPS
20:05 - Managing Expectations
![[PoE 3.19] How to Choose a GOOD League Starter (Checklist & Benchmarks)](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/NfWbldd0J8M/mqdefault.jpg "[PoE 3.19] How to Choose a GOOD League Starter (Checklist & Benchmarks)
Its insane the amount of drama regarding bait builds thats been going around lately. So I thought maybe I could try and help by providing you benchmarks of what to look for in a build to consider it a viable starter.
This is from a Softcore Standpoint of someone who doesnt mind dying once every 10 maps on their league starter. The 6 portal gaming is not actually a fun playstyle during progression.
Hope this helps!
PoE Antiquery:
https://poe-antiquary.xyz/
Drop by the stream!
https://www.twitch.tv/pathofmatth
Huge thanks to my Patreon squad for supporting me and what I do!
Support directly at:
https://www.patreon.com/pathofmatth
0:00 - Current PoE Situation
3:10 - 0. Check Levels
4:30 - 1. The Config
8:45 - 2. Pricecheck Everything
12:18 - Defenses in Hideout
17:05 - Recovery
19:40 - DPS
20:05 - Managing Expectations")
