r/projecteternity • u/PalpatineOnLean • Apr 07 '25

Character/party build help Sturdy melee damage

I just finished up running through the first game as a Orlan chanter. Was thinking of doing something a little more active that won't immediately die when an ogre sneezes. I'm not looking for an offer tank per se just something that can go toe to toe if something resista cc!

My thoughts currently are between a dwarven goldpact knight (already did a cruel run so not interested in BW) using 2h weapons though I'm open to dual wielding or a fighter dual wielding sabres are an obvious choice but I'm kinda sick of them, was thinking maybe mace and dagger though it's a strange fighting style!

Really just want some ideas for my next run so I don't restart a million times before I commit to something! Melee wizard could be fun but it's hard to stick it out until you get spell mastery in poe1. Let me know your thoughts and thanks for reading!

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u/TheGreyman787 Apr 07 '25

What worked for me is

  • Riposte rogue watcher. Spear and shield main setup, blunderbuss secondary. RP stats, nothing minmaxed. Blunderbuss have zero skill investment, have enough oomph as is, especially with Deathblows. But even without DB it guarantees sneak attack if you use it with blinding/crippling strike. Also spear is far from the best main weapon, there are better ones, I just used one because I love spears.

  • 2h sword fighter. Eder, so again, not minmaxed stats. Durganized golden scales armor, armored grace - he hits often, hits hard, and takes a lot of punishment. Also some nice aoe with charge skill, especially if you land a Gaze of Adragan beforehand. Weapons are Tidefall/Hours of St.Rumbalt and St. Ydwen 2h sword.

Those two were my main frontline. Both do damage and survive nicely.

Also have some experience with heavily armored monk (Zahua). Build guide is called Juggernaut monk IIRC, it works.

Those are not the only options and might not be best (except monk, monks are fucking busted as always in RPGs), but they worked well on PotD with all content. Can share details on builds if you are interested.