Top Mage Builds for 1.0: Hail Hydra, Iron Man, and More!

TLDRDiscover the top Mage builds for Last Epoch 1.0, including the Hail Hydra and Iron Man builds. These powerful and versatile builds offer strong damage output and tankiness. Check out the in-depth guide for each build and find your perfect Mage playstyle!

Key insights

⚡️The Hail Hydra build is a mage build that plays like a minion build, focusing on summoning Hydra boxes that shoot fire at enemies.

❄️The Iron Man build, also known as the Lightning Spark Charge build, unleashes lightning blasts and lightning web invocations, offering high damage output and tankiness.

⚡️❄️Glacier, a cold-focused sorcerer build, offers a unique playstyle centered around freezing enemies and hitting them with powerful Glacier attacks.

⚡️🔥Raiden, a lightning-focused sorcerer build, utilizes lightning spark charge and mana strike to deal consistent damage and maintain high survivability.

🗡️⚡️The Spellblade class offers the Shatter King build, a lightning-focused build that utilizes static and surge skills to deal AoE and single-target damage.

Q&A

Are these builds updated for the 1.0 version of Last Epoch?

Yes, all of the builds mentioned in the video are designed for the 1.0 version of Last Epoch and take into account the new uniques, affixes, and gear changes.

Which build is the best for new players?

For new players, the Sorcerer class offers a straightforward playstyle and is a great starting point. The Summoned Avalanche build is recommended for easy leveling and progression.

Can these builds handle end-game content?

Absolutely! These builds have been tested and optimized for end-game content, including difficult boss fights and high-level arenas. With proper gear and skill allocation, they can take on any challenge.

Do these builds require specific gear or uniques?

While some builds benefit from specific uniques, they are not necessary for the builds to work effectively. The builds are designed to be flexible and can adapt to different gear setups.

Where can I find more detailed guides for these builds?

Detailed guides for each build mentioned in the video can be found in the video description, which includes skill tree breakdowns, passive points allocation, and gear recommendations.

Timestamped Summary

00:14Introduction to the top Mage builds for Last Epoch 1.0

03:02Overview of the Hail Hydra Mage build: a minion-style build focused on summoning Hydra boxes to shoot fire at enemies

05:19Introduction to the Iron Man Mage build: a lightning-focused build utilizing Lightning Spark Charge and Mana Strike

05:59Discussion of the Glacier Sorcerer build: a cold-focused build centered around freezing enemies and using Glacier attacks

08:04Explanation of the Raiden Sorcerer build: a lightning-focused build utilizing Lightning Spark Charge and Mana Strike

10:34Introduction to the Shatter King Spellblade build: a lightning-focused build utilizing Static and Surge skills

12:00Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the builds

14:18Conclusion and call-to-action for viewers to subscribe and support the channel