Sentinel / Void Knight
Void Knight Starter Build
A sturdy melee starter for players who want a simple Sentinel route into void damage.
Rogue / Falconer
Falconer Starter Build
Choose this if Rogue looks fun but you do not want your first character to live or die on perfect positioning.
Fast routing
Safest first character
Necromancer or Void Knight
Lowest mechanical pressure
Necromancer
Best fast Rogue starter
Falconer
Most direct melee starter
Void Knight
Who this build is for
A safer Rogue starter for players who want speed without relying only on fragile uptime.
Class
Rogue
Mastery
Falconer
Complexity
Low to moderate
Beginner fit
Good
Leveling path
Keep the campaign plan stable before chasing final scaling.
- Level Rogue with a simple attack or trap setup until Falconer unlocks. Keep the bar comfortable rather than chasing a final build immediately.
- After mastery, make Falconry the anchor. Add one damage support skill and one movement tool around it.
- Use mobility to reset fights instead of face-tanking. The falcon keeps pressure up while you move.
- Only add more active damage buttons when your current loop feels automatic.
Core skills
Use this as a role map, not a locked skill bar.
- Falconry: the identity skill and a steady source of pressure.
- Explosive Trap or a chosen Rogue attack: simple campaign damage while gear is messy.
- Dive Bomb: burst option once the falcon package is online.
- Aerial Assault, Shift, or Smoke Bomb: repositioning and safety.
- Net or another control tool: helps when enemies close distance too quickly.
Beginner mistakes
Most failed starter builds lose to these before they lose to damage.
- Playing Falconer like a stationary turret. You are still a Rogue; movement is part of the defense.
- Scaling too many unrelated damage types at once.
- Forgetting health and resistances because clear speed feels good in early zones.
- Adding every falcon button before learning which one solves your current problem.
Gear priorities
While leveling, readable stats beat perfect late-game theory.
- Damage that matches the skill doing most of your work, not every Rogue tag on the tree.
- Dexterity, health, resistances, and movement speed while leveling.
- Minion or falcon-focused affixes when the falcon is carrying your damage.
- Cooldown recovery and quality-of-life stats later, after core defenses are fixed.
FAQ
Is Falconer the easiest Rogue mastery?
For many new players, yes. The falcon lets you keep damage going while you reposition, which makes mistakes less punishing than pure melee or pure ranged Rogue.
Do I need to play a minion build?
No. Falconer can lean into the falcon, traps, direct attacks, or a mix. For a starter, keep one primary damage plan and let the falcon support it.
What usually kills new Falconers?
Low defenses and standing still. Rogue damage can feel strong early, but you still need health, resistances, and movement discipline.
Related builds
Compare the other initial starter routes before committing.
Acolyte / Necromancer
Necromancer Starter Build
A calm minion starter for players who want the safest Acolyte route through the campaign.
Related classes
If the playstyle sounds close but not exact, route through the class page.