[3.24] Path of Exile Top 7 Self Cast Builds Ranked - Pathofexileguides (2024)

1. Self-Cast Ice Nova of FrostboltsInquisitor (Templar)

The Ice Nova of Frostbolts Inquisitor is the highest damage self-cast spell build available in Path of Exile.

Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 10/10

Build Guide

The self-cast Ice Nova of Frostbolt Inquisitoris currentlythe strongest self-cast build available in Path of Exileand does excellent with both single target damage and clearing damage. Ice Nova of Frostbolts also has a wide area of effect attack that casts off of up to four Frostbolts that typically travel ahead of you which gives excellent mobility.If you would like to try out the Ice Nova of Frostbolts Inquisitor build you can find a guide for ithere Ice Nova of Frostbolts Inquisitor Guide.

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2. Penance Brand/Storm Brand Inquisitor (Templar)

The Penance Brand/Storm Brand Inquisitor is one of the best single target builds and does well with clearing damage.

Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 9/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 10/10

Build Guide

The single target damage for the Penance Brand of Dissipation Inquisitor is one of the very best in the game and it also comes with excellent clearing damage. Anytime you want a little more AoE damage you can switch from Penance Brand of Dissipation to Storm Brand of Indecision for improved clearing damage.If you are interested in trying out the Penance Brand/Storm Brand Inquisitor buildyou can find a guide for ithere Penance Brand/Storm Brand Inquisitor Guide.

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3.Hexblast Occultist (Witch)

The Hexblast Occultistis ranked third and is thestrongest self casting Witch build in our rankings.

Mapping: 9/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 8/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 8/10

Build Guide

The Hexblast Occultist is strong against bosses and will typically one shot large groups of weaker enemies. The Hexblast spell can also Freeze, Shock, and Ignite enemieswhich can be extremelyhelpful offensively and defensively. If you are interested in trying the Hexblast Occultist build you can find a guide for the build here Hexblast Occultist Guide.

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4.Hexblast of Contradiction Inquisitor(Templar)

The HexblastInquisitor has excellent boss damage and is one of the bestsingle target self cast builds in Path of Exile.

Mapping: 8/10 Delve: 9/10 Heist: 8/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 7/10 Bosses: 10/10

Build Guide

The Hexblast of Contradiction Inquisitor has less defensive layers than the standard Hexblast Occultist build but deals higher damage on boss encounters. This is because Hexblast of Contradiction is resisted by the highest resistance of the enemy and Inquisitors ignore the elemental resistances of enemies on critical strikes.If you are interested in trying out the Hexblast of Contradiction Inquisitor buildyou can find a guide for ithere Hexblast of Contradiction Inquisitor Guide.

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5. Soulrend of the Spiral Trickster (Shadow)

The Soulrend Trickster is thestrongest self cast Shadow build in our rankingsand has great defensive layers.

Mapping: 9/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 8/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 8/10

Build Guide

This build uses a very high amount of mana to deal chaos damage over time which makes Trickster the perfect ascendancy for Soulrend of the Spiral. You will gain 1% mana on kill per Mastery node taken with the Polymath ascendancy which helps out a lot with the very high mana cost of Soulrend. If you are interested in trying out the Soulrend of the Spiral Trickster build you can find a guide for it here Soulrend of the Spiral Trickster Guide.

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6. Spark Hierophant (Templar)

The Spark Hierophant is the sixth place self cast build on our list and has strong defensive layers and clear.

Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 8/10 Damage: 9/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 9/10

Build Guide

The Spark Hierophant has an extra aura for higher damage and is stronger defensively than the Inquisitor version of the build. You will also have four Endurance and four Power charges at all times from the Conviction of Power ascendancy. If you are interested in trying out the Spark Hierophant buildyou can find a guide for ithere Spark Hierophant Guide.

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7. Essence Drain Trickster (Shadow)

The Essence Drain Trickster is seventh in our rankings and is strongfor clearinglarge groups ofweakerenemies.

Mapping: 8/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 9/10 Damage: 7/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 6/10

Build Guide

The Essence Drain Trickster has fallen in popularity in recent years but is still a great option for clearing large groups of weaker enemies. Tricksters also have very strong defensive layers from their ascendancies.If you are interested in trying out the Essence Drain Trickster buildyou can find a guide for the buildhere Essence Drain Trickster Guide.

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And that's all for the Top 7Self Cast Builds! For more about PoE you can view an endgame guide hereEndgame Guide.

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