Path of Exile Top 7 Sanctum Builds
1. Penance Brand of Dissipation Inquisitor (Templar)
The Penance Brand of Dissipation Inquisitor is one of the best single target builds and does well with clearing damage.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 9/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 10/10
Build Guide
This build excels at single target and as an added bonus it has excellent mobility which makes this build phenomenal for the Forbidden Sanctum. You only need to cast two Penance Brands on bosses and tough enemies and then you are free to move around and dodge mechanics. If you are interested in trying out the Penance Brand of Dissipation Inquisitor in the Forbidden Sanctum you can find a guide for the build here Penance Brand of Dissipation Inquisitor Guide.
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2. Mirror Arrow & Blink Arrow Necromancer (Witch)
The Poison Mirror Arrow & Blink Arrow Summoner Necromancer has the highest boss damage of the minion builds.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 8/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 10/10
Build Guide
The Mirror Arrow of Bombarding Clones and Blink Arrow of Prismatic Clones Summoner Necromancer is a minion build that can teleport which makes it excellent at the Forbidden Sanctum. It also has the highest single target of the minion builds available in the game. If you are interested in trying out the Mirror Arrow & Blink Arrow Summoner Necromancer in Sanctum you can find a guide for the build here Mirror Arrow and Blink Arrow Necromancer Guide.
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3. Siege Ballista Hierophant (Templar)
Siege Ballista Hierophants are greatly improved by their dexterity which allows for very high damage with excellent gear.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 9/10 Heist: 8/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 9/10 Bosses: 9/10
Build Guide
The Siege Ballista Hierophant has excellent damage potential in the Forbidden Sanctum and enemies will typically attack your numerous totems which can taunt your enemies. This build is a dexterity stacking build with a high damage ceiling that increases in damage and gains more totems with increases to dexterity. If you are interested in trying out the Siege Ballista Hierophant in the Forbidden Sanctum you can find a guide for the build here Siege Ballista Hierophant Guide.
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4. Explosive Arrow Totem Elementalist (Witch)
The Explosive Arrow Totem Elementalist has very strong single target damage and is excellent in the Forbidden Sanctum.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 7/10 Heist: 9/10 Damage: 9/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 10/10
Build Guide
The Explosive Arrow Totem Elementalist is one of the strongest builds for the Forbidden Sanctum because it's a totem build with mobility and high single target damage. You will also have a large number of ballista totems that can taunt enemies and your totems will typically take the damage for you. If you are interested in trying out the Explosive Arrow Ballista Totem Elementalist you can find a guide for the build here Explosive Arrow Totem Elementalist Guide.
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5. Poison Summon Raging Spirits Necromancer (Witch)
This build is the strongest minion builds in the game and can cast up to twenty Raging Spirits that seek out enemies.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 10/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 10/10
Build Guide
The Poison Summon Raging Spirit Necromancer also known as the Poison SRS Necromancer is the strongest minion build in the game and excels at the Forbidden Sanctum. This builds single target damage is extremely impressive while still maintaining very high damage against groups of enemies. If you are interested in trying out the Poison Summon Raging Spirit Necromancer you can find a guide for it here Poison Summon Raging Spirit Necromancer Guide.
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6. Freezing Pulse Totem Hierophant (Templar)
The Freezing Pulse Totem Hierophant is the strongest spell totem build in the game with a chilling and freezing attack.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 10/10 Damage: 9/10 Safety: 10/10 Bosses: 8/10
Build Guide
The Freezing Pulse Totem Hierophant is the strongest spell totem build in the game for the Forbidden Sanctum and has a freezing and chilling attack that can help keep your resolve high. With this totem build you will only need to cast a few totems nearby your enemies and then you are free to dodge attacks. If you are interested in trying out the Freezing Pulse Totem Hierophant in the Forbidden Sanctum you can find a guide for it here Freezing Pulse Totem Hierophant Guide.
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7. Golem Summoner Elementalist (Witch)
The Golem Summoner Elementalist is excellent at the Forbidden Sanctum and is one of the best builds for survival.
Mapping: 9/10 Delve: 10/10 Heist: 9/10 Damage: 8/10 Safety: 9/10 Bosses: 8/10
Build Guide
The Golem Elementalist is a top tier minion build for the Forbidden Sanctum because Carrion Golems can attack while you are moving and because Carrion Golems are naturally aggressive. You will also have an army of minions to take the damage for you and an elemental shield that absorbs elemental damage. If you are interested in trying out the Carrion Golem Elementalist build in the Forbidden Sanctum you can find a guide for it here Carrion Golem Elementalist Guide.
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HM. Vaal Skeleton Summoner Necromancer
The Mage Skeleton Summoner Necromancer is one of the best minion builds in the game at surviving difficult fights.
Mapping: 10/10 Delve: 8/10 Heist: 8/10 Damage: 9/10 Safety: 8/10 Bosses: 10/10
Build Guide
The Mage Skeleton Necromancer is strong in the Forbidden Sanctum because it's a ranged minion build that deals damage from a distance. Skeleton mages can cast spells at far away enemies which helps keeps your resolve high and your skeleton mages will also ignore the elemental resistances of enemies. If you would like to try the Skeleton Summoner Necromancer build a guide for it can be found here Vaal Skeleton Mage Summoner Necromancer Guide.
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That's all for the Top 7 Sanctum Builds! For more on PoE Sanctum you can view an endgame guide here Endgame Guide.
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