LogFAQs > #892903541

use https://poeplanner.com and map out what major keystones and notables your build will be relying on at much higher level, and figure out the best route to them (which may involve going one way, when leveling, and then crossing another path that uses fewer nodes, replacing your leveling nodes).

prioritize paths that get you to what you critically need ASAP first, defense second, and everything else third.

as an example, my necromancer would cast a low-damage spell at all enemies that was of a different element from her minions; she used the keystone skill 'elemental equilibrium' to grant her minions a large damage bonus. because this skill was fundamental to the build working even at low levels, i went straight for it as fast as I could.

similarly, her main damage minions are spectres, so she went for the notable that granted +1 spectre as soon as it was viable.

almost everything else was about picking up life nodes and minion damage nodes.

pinky0926 posted...

Based on damage per second, basically?

yes!
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