⬆ How to level top 20 (softcore) builds in Grim Dawn topic

Well, as this topic has stagnated, and as I took personal affront to #10 being a roadblock, I decided to try it Solo Self Found ::

Archon, Level 20 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 30 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 40 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 50 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 60 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 70 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 80 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator
Archon, Level 90 (GD 1.1.9.6) - Grim Dawn Build Calculator

At level 94, I opened my stash and abandoned SSF. It is a strong build, and probably better with the aiming ability of a mouse, for all the reasons controller players know. The goal was minimum respec on Devotions (5 points, Falcon) and never deviating from the Skill Points of the build.

Levels up to 30 were a trial, using Wind Devils as primary damage. The build found itself around 50 with Crown and Raging Tempest (maxed). Elemental autoattack (used Spectral Hatchet for 20 levels?) with WD debuffing. At 27 I took some lunatic runs on Balegor to prove I could get Mistborn (that took a few health potions and some running / leashing). 50-75 was a walk in the park. In Elite Act VII… do not wear Golemborn with no reflect reduction. (oops?)

I do not sign off on this for HC - but managed SC (Deaths = 0). I upgraded Movement Rune at 80 and 90… your mileage may vary, based on drops (quoting a famous builder). I could pontificate on when I raised certain skills, but 1-20 is nothing, and from there it should be clear.

Devos ::

Add Purple
Finish Falcon
Finish Hawk
Finish Rhowan
Add Yellow
Finish (in any order) Stag / Tortoise (I went Tortoise first)
Finish Alladrah
Remove Falcon
Add Widow, Shieldmaiden, Messenger, Targo :: as you prefer
Finally Obelisk

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