Spells, elemental abilities, and constant attacks are key to success with the Sorceress in Path of Exile 2. This guide outlines a powerful starter build to help you level up quickly and efficiently.
The Sorceress, lacking inherent defenses, relies on high damage output, evasion, and energy shield to survive. This build focuses on combining frost, fire, and lightning abilities for maximum impact.
Best Sorceress Skills and Support Gems
Focus on these skills and support gems early on:
Spark
- Arcane Surge: Grants arcane surge after spending mana.
- Conduction: Increases shock chance.
Flame Wall
- Ignition: Increases ignite chance.
- Fire Infusion: Adds fire damage, reduces cold/lightning.
Frost Bomb
- Magnified Effect: Increases area of effect.
Ice Nova
- Glaciation: Increases freeze buildup.
- Cold Infusion: Adds cold damage, reduces fire/lightning.
Ember Fusillade
- Fast Forward: Reduces skill effect duration.
Sorceress Stat Priorities
Regular Stats
- Intelligence
- Dexterity
- Strength
Defensive Stats
- Energy Shield
- Evasion
- Movement Speed
- Cold/Fire Resistance
- Maximum Mana
- Life Regeneration per Second
- Maximum Life
Offensive Stats
- Spell Damage
- Critical Hit Chance
- +Level for Elemental Spell Skills
Best Early Passive Skills
| Skill | Description |
|---|---|
| Pure Energy | Increased energy shield, +intelligence |
| Practiced Signs | Increased cast speed |
| Raw Power | Increased spell damage, +intelligence |
| Path of Flame | Increased fire damage, ignite chance |
| Path of Winter | Increased cold damage, freeze buildup |
| Path of Storms | Increased lightning damage, shock chance |
| Critical Overload | Increased crit chance/damage for spells |
| Dampening Shield | Increased energy shield, stun threshold |
| Rapid Recharge | Increased energy shield recharge rate |
| Flow Like Water | Increased cast speed, +dexterity/intelligence |
Best Sorceress Gear
Prioritize gear with energy shield, evasion, and elemental damage bonuses. Recommended items include:
- Gelid Staff
- Voltaic Staff
- Jacket of the Seal
- Face Mask
- Sapphire Charm
- Azure Amulet
