5 Must-Try Deadeye Builds in Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict (0.3)

• Introduction
• Top 5 Deadeye Builds
• Conclusion

Introduction

As players dive into the latest update of Path of Exile 2, patch 0.3 dubbed The Third Edict, the community buzzes with excitement and anticipation of fresh builds. With numerous new Skills and Support Gems being introduced, players are left asking: What's the best build to pursue this League? If you plan to maximize the newly reworked Deadeye Ascendancy, you’re in the right place. Below are our top five suggestions you should definitely consider, each tailored for both clear speed and damage.

Top 5 Deadeye Builds

1) Lightning Arrow Deadeye

Lightning Arrow has consistently been a go-to choice for players, especially during the leveling process in Path of Exile 2. It offers great simplicity and requires minimal investment, making it ideal for those new to the Deadeye class.

Main skills used in this build:

• Lightning Arrow
• Lightning Rod
• Barrage with Snipe

With this setup, clearing groups of enemies becomes incredibly efficient. Moreover, the upcoming patch 0.3 enhances its viability with the ability to support multiple copies of Support Gems, making this build even more formidable.

For tougher bosses, using Barrage to amplify your Snipe will greatly increase your damage output. Just imagine using a Frenzy Charge to potentially one-shot various map bosses!

2) Lightning Spear Deadeye

Previously the most favored skill in patch 0.3, Lightning Spear is subject to nerfs alongside its typical weapon, Tangletounge. Despite this, the recent Ice-Tipped Arrows Skill Gem may revitalize its place in the meta.

Main skills employed in this build include:

• Lightning Spear
• Herald of Thunder and Ice
• Ice-Tipped Arrows

This build utilizes Ice-Tipped Arrows to create Ice Fragments, dealing AoE damage and enhancing the crowd control aspect. Although Frenzy Charges seem ineffectual here, they serve to reset cooldowns on the new mechanics, leading to exciting gameplay opportunities.

3) Ice Shot Deadeye

Although Ice Shot has lagged behind other skills, recent changes suggest it could shine again. The adjustments to freeze mechanics and Ice Fragments bring a new dynamic to this build.