For planning and optimizing characters in Path of Exile, several tools are available:
Path of Exile Planners
- PoE 2 Planner:
- Website: poe2planner.org
- Features: This planner allows users to visualize and customize their builds using an interactive skill tree. It supports creating minion-centric characters and exploring ascendancy paths. The tool is free and accessible without any subscriptions[^1].
- Mobalytics PoE 2 Build Planner:
- Website: mobalytics.gg/poe-2/planner/builds
- Features: This tool enables users to create, share, and manage their builds. It includes sections for equipment, skill gems, and skill trees, making it easy to plan and share builds with friends[^2].
- PoE 2 Skills Planner:
- Website: poe2skills.org
- Features: Offers a comprehensive skill database and dynamic skill tree visualizer. It includes advanced build analysis tools to optimize damage output and survivability. Users can also share builds with the community[^3].
- Path of Building (PoB):
- Website: pathofbuilding.community
- Features: A community-maintained tool that helps plan skill trees and optimize builds by suggesting beneficial nodes and gems. It also supports item crafting and comparison[^7].
- Simple Path of Exile 2 Skill Planner:
- Shared on Reddit: r/pathofexile
- Features: A basic tool for experimenting with skill combinations, though it lacks detailed calculations due to incomplete skill data[^4].
Additional Resources
- PoE Wiki: Lists various community-created websites for Path of Exile, including build planners and guides[^6].
- POEMate App: A mobile app that provides general assistance but is not specifically a build planner[^8].
These tools help players optimize their characters and explore different build strategies in Path of Exile.