In this article, we'll break down the five best HCSSF builds to dominate the Uber Boss Kill event in Path of Exile Keepers of the League.
1) Earthshatter Berserker
This build thrives on Warcry automation, massive area damage, and burst scaling through Rage. Since the Keepers update didn't nerf Earthshatter or Berserker's core ascendancy nodes, it remains one of the safest and strongest options for solo bossing.
Why it works:
·High burst and sustain through Warcry loops
·Excellent mobility with Leap Slam
·Simple Path of Exile Items - effective even with self-crafted rares
Recommended Gem Links:
·Earthshatter: Fortify - Overexertion - Pulverise - Melee Physical Damage - Brutality
·Leap Slam: Rage - Faster Attacks - Momentum
·Warcries: Intimidating Cry - Battlemage's Cry - Seismic Cry - Enduring Cry (linked to Autoexertion)
·Buffs: Blood and Sand, Blood Rage
Playstyle-wise, leap into a pack to gain Rage, then slam for devastating AoE. With Warcries auto-triggering, you'll maintain full buffs at all times.
2) Reap / Exsanguinate Elementalist
If you prefer spell-based builds, Reap and Exsanguinate Elementalist offers a perfect mix of damage-over-time, AoE control, and scaling potential. These Blood Magic skills deal physical DoT that scales beautifully with gem levels and golem buffs.
Why it works:
·Long-range DoT with excellent scaling against tanky bosses
·Easy to sustain through golems and regeneration
·Synergizes with the new Keepers modifiers for physical DoT
Recommended Gem Links:
·Reap: Cruelty - Efficacy - Brutality - Swift Affliction - Corrupting Fever
·Exsanguinate: Unbound Ailments - Controlled Destruction - Chain
·Golems: Flame Golem - Chaos Golem - Stone Golem - Lightning Golem (linked to Minion Life Support)
·Auras: Malevolence, Pride, Vulnerability
You can start this build self-found, but if you transition to trade leagues later, buy POE Currency to optimize your gear with crafted +level physical spell wands or amulets.
3) Righteous Fire Chieftain
If safety and tankiness are your priority in HCSSF, few builds can match the Righteous Fire Chieftain. It's a regeneration powerhouse capable of withstanding sustained hits while burning everything around you.
Why it works:
·Immense survivability (over 80% resistance)
·High life regen and armor stacking
·Excellent for prolonged Uber boss fights
Recommended Gem Links:
·Righteous Fire: Elemental Focus - Efficacy - Swift Affliction - Burning Damage - Lifetap
·Fire Trap: Trap and Mine Damage - Swift Affliction - Burning Damage - Concentrated Effect
·Utility: Purity of Fire, Determination, Summon Flame Golem
Activate Righteous Fire and move through enemies as your aura burns them down. Drop Fire Trap during boss fights to apply additional burning damage. With enough regen and fire resistance, you'll outlast even the toughest Uber encounters.
4) Kinetic Blast Hierophant
The Kinetic Blast Hierophant is an unconventional but powerful choice for HCSSF players who want to play a ranged spell build. Kinetic Blast deals massive AoE and single-target damage and scales impressively with increased spell damage.
Why it works:
·Safe ranged gameplay
·Scales well with spell damage and projectile effects
·Effective crowd control and mobility
Recommended Gem Links:
·Kinetic Blast of Clustering: Returning Projectiles - Physical to Lightning - Lightning Penetration
·Shield Charge: Faster Attacks - Rage - Momentum
·Wall of Force: Faster Casting - Second Wind
·Spellslinger Setup: Tornado - Assassin's Mark - Mark on Hit - Precision
Kinetic Blast excels in crowd control, clearing entire screens in seconds. Use Tornado through Spellslinger for extra damage and combo potential.
5) Ground Slam Slayer
Finally, the Ground Slam Slayer offers a traditional melee playstyle with the perfect balance of raw damage, defense, and lifesteal.
Why it works:
·High AoE damage and solid bossing potential
·Built-in Culling Strike from Slayer ascendancy
·Excellent life leech and sustain
Recommended Gem Links:
·Ground Slam: Fist of War - Fortify - Cruelty - Melee Physical Damage - Brutality
·Leap Slam: Faster Attacks - Maim - Momentum
·Cast when Damage Taken: Molten Shell - Rallying Cry - Urgent Orders
·Utility: Seismic Cry, Flesh and Stone, Blood Rage, Pride
Leap into position, apply Maim, and smash the ground to unleash massive shockwaves. Slayer's defensive bonuses make it durable even in late-game encounters, while Culling Strike ensures faster kills on bosses below 20% HP.
Final Thoughts
The Path of Exile Keepers Uber Boss Kill Event in HCSSF mode is the ultimate test of skill, patience, and survivability. Whether you prefer the brute force of an Earthshatter Berserker, the safety of a Righteous Fire Chieftain, or the precision of a Kinetic Blast Hierophant, all five builds above provide a path to victory - even in the face of permanent death.