Build Progression (League Starter)

The Lightning Infernalist progresses smoothly from Path of Exile 2 Currency level 1 all the way to 75+ without requiring expensive uniques. That said, having the right Path of Exile 2 Items can accelerate your journey dramatically.

The build starts with Contagion and Unearth, supported by Skeleton Warriors to provide survivability. Around midgame, you transition into Essence Drain, and by late game, Lightning Warp and Ball Lightning carry your damage output and mobility.

1. Contagion

Your bread-and-butter DoT spell for early leveling. Cast on enemies to spread chaos damage across packs. Excellent for clearing.

Base Damage: (1.9-93.9) Chaos DPS
Spread Radius: 1.7 metres
Scaling: Spell Damage and Chaos Damage

Tip: With quality bonuses, Contagion spreads faster and targets additional enemies, making it a strong mapper even into midgame.

2. Unearth

Creates corpses and summons Bone Constructs from them, which act as additional minions. Useful for both damage and utility.

Damage: (4-117) to (6-176) Physical
Construct Limit: (8-20)
Duration: 15 seconds

3. Skeleton Warriors (Rattling Scepter)

Summons tanky Skeletal Warriors to soak damage. These act as your buffer during the early squishy stages.

Reservation: (60-20) Spirit
Quality Bonus: Increases minion life.

4. Essence Drain

Projectile-based Chaos DoT that becomes a major part of your single-target rotation once unlocked.

Base Chaos Damage: (9.2-409.4) per second
Duration: 4 seconds
Scaling: Spell, Chaos, and DoT multipliers.

5. Lightning Warp

The core of your late-game Demon Form playstyle. Teleports into targets or cheap Path of Exile 2 Currency Ball Lightning projectiles, exploding with devastating Lightning damage.

Damage: (2-54) to (30-1032) Lightning
Radius: 4 metres AoE
Shock Duration: 10 seconds