Among all of the classes in Path of Exile, the Ranger is the purest Dexterity class available. It’s primarily associated with ranged combat and especially bow usage, but there have been plenty of variations of Rangers over the game’s lifespan, which have used all sorts of different weaponry. In the most recent few leagues, the Ranger variants haven’t really been at the top of the meta but have always had one or two niche builds that could perform very well. This is also the case in the current league, Lake of Kalandra (Patch 3.19).
Like most other classes, the Ranger has three ascendancies: Pathfinder, Raider, and Deadeye. All three have one stand-out build that has defined them in the past several leagues. For example, Tornado Shot has been an outstanding build for Deadeyes for a while now. However, in this guide, we will be focusing on an even stronger build. This build uses the Pathfinder ascendancy and Poisonous Concoction as the main skill. So without further ado, let us dive into the nitty gritty of this Ranger build.
Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder PlaystyleWhile not considered on par with many other classes, Ranger’s Poisonous Concoction Pathfinder build has several clear advantages that make it a viable option. Firstly, it is a very new-player-friendly build that does not require immense knowledge of Path of Exile to build and run. There is not a lot of item pressure either, making the gearing a mostly simple process. And lastly, it’s a ranged build that has its main skill running from as early as level 12.
Gameplay-wise, you will be running around and “shotgunning” grenades at your enemies, dealing huge amounts of Chaos Damage over Time. This build is great at mapping and bossing once it gets going and has
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