PoE: Outline of Upcoming Ark's Builds

While I do have an unfortunate habit of quitting the things in my life, I won't be extending that to this mini project. I've been thinking of builds to use for the Ark's Starter Builds Project. To qualify, a build needs the following characteristics:

1) Cheap
So nothing requiring a 6L Shavs.

2) Easy for Newbies to Understand
I don't want something that has too many strange mechanical interactions that only a veteran would get.

3) Proven to Work
Path of Theorycraft is fun, but there won't be any theory here. All the builds I post will either be vetted by myself, or adapted from builds of more experienced players and famous streamers.

4) Emblematic of their Class
For example, the Duelist can do an excellent job as an Avatar of Fire/Infernal Blow build, or a Maul-wielding Groundslammer. But when you think of the Duelist, do you really think of a tough, beefy beast of a man who uses magical weaponry to throw fire everywhere? Of course not. You think of a character light on his feet and fast with his blade(s), a "Combat Rogue" in World of Warcraft parlance. And that's what I hoped to recreate with my Duelist build. I will give a representative build to every class.


So without further ado, let's get started on my plans and ideas. This is mostly a brainstorm list, I will narrow it down to one (or two) builds per class later.


1) Duelist
Already Completed


2) Marauder
2H Mace Groundslammer.
Rationale: This has been the textbook beginner Marauder build since I started playing this game in Beta. Marauder is pretty much synonymous with "Groundslammer" at this point.


3) Templar
Flameblast (Life)
Rationale: Flameblast is a pretty popular Templar build

Searing Bond
Rationale: Ditto

Glacial Hammer
Rationale: Captures the feel of being a "Battlemage," which, as a Str/Int Hybrid, is what the Templar essentially is.

Ele Cleave
Rationale: Easy to play, cheap, and the elemental damage on weapons thing fits perfectly with the Templar's class description

Sovyn's Lazy Pally
Rationale: Cheap and Fun, and I like it :)


4) Witch
Summoner (Life)
Rationale: The Witch is associated with being a master necromancer, and this build is cheap. But it is difficult for newbies to level with, and I've seen several newbie Summoners get frustrated with Norm Merveil.

Fire Trap (Life)
Rationale: Cheap, fits well with the idea of the Witch as a caster, and is a fun and unique playstyle :)

Freezing Pulse (Life)
Rationale: Another good option for players who like the idea of being a literal ice queen that freeze-locks everything.


5) Shadow
Ethereal Knives/Bear Trap (Life)
Rationale: It fits the Shadow's start perfectly, and is a cheap starter build that newbies will have fun with.


6) Ranger
Tornado/Puncture
Rationale: Current FotM Build, easy and fun for newbies, and fits nicely with the theme of the Ranger as a bow-wielding huntress.


7) Scion
Elemental Spectral Throw
Rationale: Pretty much the definitive Scion build for months now, and Spectral Throw is the Scion's signature move.