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Learn the best builds and skills for the Sentinel class in Last Epoch
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Eleventh Hour Games
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Eleventh Hour Games
The Sentinel has three Masteries, ranging from the armour-commanding Forge Guard to the self explanatory Paladin to the dark-embracing Void Knight. Below, we’ve outlined our preferred builds for each Mastery, along with the right Skills, Specialization Tree nodes, and Passives for each. Read on to stand forever strong against the forces of evil with your shield and sword shining bright!
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Last Epoch Best Sentinel Forge Guard build
Javelin
The Forge Guard throws aJavelinwith tremendous force, hitting every creature in its way. This Skill requires a spear for maximum impact, and it can also be used as a traversal ability to pull the Forge Guard immediately to the point on the ground where the spear landed.
Go for theBattle Standardnode on the Javelin Specialization Tree to generate an increased damage buff to anyone standing in the radius of the spear when it lands. Follow this up withSurprise Initiative, which causes your Forge Guard to automatically dash to the spear’s point of impact, letting them receive the buff automatically. While you’re at it, takeArdent Symbolto ensure that the buff from Battle Standard lasts longer.
Manifest Armor
To better your minion’s armour-scaling potential, grab theIron Grasp,Platemail,Steel Greaves, andGreat Helmnodes as soon as you can.Titan Swordis also a must-have node, since it will grant your animated armour a sword which scales with your equipped weapon’s stats.
Sigils of Hope
Shield Throw
Time to act like Captain America -Shield Throwsees your Sentinel chucking a shield in a mighty arc and richocheting it from target to target! This is probably one of my favourite Sentinel Skills, just for the Cap vibe. It’s also worth noting that you don’t actually need to have a shield equipped to use this Skill, as your Sentinel is cool enough to simply manifest one out of thin air.
While it might not seem obvious at first, Shield Throw can target allies, not just enemies. And theManifest Inspirationnode on the far left of the Specialization Tree is particularly important in this regard, since it activates a sweeping melee attack in your Manifest Armor whenever you hit it with a shield. This means we’re going to utilise Shield Throw not just as a means of bashing enemy skulls, but also as a sly method of ordering our summoned armour to unleash a swiping strike.
Void Cleave
Voice Cleave, which requires a two-handed sword or axe, creates a devastating melee attack that slices through all enemies in front of you. This will be one of your primary damage-dealing moves as a Forge Guard, and it’ll also buff your Manifest Armor.
TheMolten BladesandScorching Pathnodes are necessary to give your summoned armour a stack of Molten Infusion whenever you hit them or an enemy with Void Cleave. Molten Infusion grants additional fire damage and a chance to ignite enemies, further supplementing your armoured minion’s strength. You should also take theNether Chargenode for the chance to use Void Cleave one more time before a cooldown.
Passives
To maximise your potential with the Manifest Armor Forge Guard build, we recommend the following Passives:
Last Epoch Best Paladin Sentinel build
It’s hammer time! Pop that nova-shaped hammer spread and watch all enemies - even primordial dragons - disintegrate into nothingness. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Eleventh Hour Games
Hammer Throw
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as unleashing a wave of projectiles withHammer Throw, and you’ll constantly be popping this Skill as you wade into the thick of combat. We’ll tweak Hammer Throw on the Specialization Tree to manifest the unique nova-shaped effect that gives this build its affectionate nickname.
Work your way up the Skill tree toAvatar of the Spireto get the nova shape, which also doubles the additional hammers you can chuck. Combine this node withEnra’s Techniqueto amplify all damage and critical strike chances for your hammers. Then it’s just a matter of piling on the damage -Zealot’s ConvictionandWeighted Hammersare my favourite nodes for getting this job done.
Holy Aura
Sigils of Hope
Sigils of Hopecreates an array of swirling holy symbols that buff your Paladin and allies, conferring fire damage with every attack and spell as well a 30% health regeneration boost. This Skill works well alongside Holy Aura as a potent buffing combo.
TakeEmpowering Sigilsto increase the damage granted per active sigil. Then spec intoIron Sigils,Enduring Hope,Tetragram,Meditation, and finallySign of the Guardianto summon more sigils, increase their potency, and grant them extra bonuses, including an increased block chance.
Smite
What arePaladinsbest known for, if not castingSmite? This Skill burns enemies and heals allies with light from the heavens. It’s a versatile, reliable ability that becomes even better when we modify it to also give our Paladin a traversal edge.
You’re going to want to work your way towardsDescendon theSmiteSpecialization Tree, maxing outRighteous Flurryalong the way. Descend allows your Paladin to teleport to Smite’s targeted location, smacking all surrounding enemies as they reappear. Combine this withForceful Impactto knock thoese enemies away five metres. While you’re at it, you should takeDesperate Measuresto ease up on Smite’s mana requirements, andSoothing Balmto up Smite’s healing potential.
Volatile Reversal
To make Volatile Reversal even better, takeTerminal Void Riftto leave behind a damage-dealing rift whenever you pop this Skill. Supplement this rift with theDark ExpanseandHarbinger of Dustnodes. To lessen Volatile Reversal’s cooldown and amp up both your movement and attack speed after using it, select theTime Sap,Catching Up, andWarped Timenodes.
Passives
To maximise your potential with Hammer Throw Paladin build, we recommend the following Passives:
Best Sentinel Void Knight build
You know that this is the dark path of the Sentinel because half of the abilities manifest creepy purple energy. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Eleventh Hour Games
Anomaly
Devouring Orb
Shield Rush
Both a charging attack and a quick means of movement,Shield Rushsees the Void Knight dashing forwards through all enemies like a rampaging bull. You’ll use this Skill to zip around the map, and it’s especially satisfying to see a whole cluster of baddies explode after you’ve rushed through them.
Rush MasteryandConsuming Pathshould both be maxed out to make Shield Rush respectively cost less mana and deal more damage.Warrior’s Entrance,Descent of the Void,Dark RegressionandVoid Breakerare other good nodes, and if you want to use Shield Rush without actually holding a shield in your hands, grabDark Rush.
Smite
Paladins aren’t the only ones who can useSmite- it’s a superb damage Skill for Void Knights as well. You’ll be using this as your go-to damage Skill during those moments when Devouring Orb isn’t enough.
Rebuke
To increase Rebuke’s maximum duration, max outBide. To amplify health regeneration and reduce any incoming damage you might receive while channeling, put some points intoRegenerative Shell,Brave the Elements, andAugmented Plating.
Passives
To maximise your potential with the Devouring Orb Void Knight build, we recommend the following Passives:
That finishes our look at the best builds available for the do-gooder that is the Sentinel. For more on all the class options available to you in Last Epoch, keep an eye on Rock Paper Shotgun in the coming days as we proceed to delve into thegothic Acolyte, thespell-slinging Mage, and theshifty Rogue.
