Last Epoch Autobomber Mage Leveling Build 1.2

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This is the Autobomber build. It’s a lightning-slinging, screen-clearing, buff-stacking Rune Master setup that looks good on paper and occasionally works in practice. If you enjoy complicated builds that ramp hard in the late game and explode everything with passive brands—this is for you. If not... well, there are always wolves.

Should You Use This Build?

Probably… BUT the Autobomber build isn’t one of those “press once, win fight” deals. It takes a bit of setup, a bit of patience, and a lot of clicking. You’ll respec. You’ll juggle mana. You’ll ask yourself why you chose this. But once it’s online? It absolutely cooks.

How to Level Into the Autobomber

There are a few ways to get to the finish line. Here's what actually works:

Option 1: Shatter Strike Mage

• Use it up to level 60.

• Strong, fast, and clean.

• You will need to respec into Rune Master later. It won’t be painless.

Option 2: Glacier Mage

• Uses Glacier + Lightning Blast for early clearing.

• Mana-friendly if you take the Lesser Glacier node.

• Smooth and boring—but it works.

Option 3: The Real Autobomber Path

• Start with Plasma Orb to trigger Brand of Deception.

• Add Flame Rush and Runic Invocation once you unlock them.

• Build shock chance, stack brands, and laugh as everything explodes.

Leveling Path Breakdown

Level 1–25

• Use Glacier and Lightning Blast.

• Skip Mana Strike—Lightning Blast handles sustain.

• Take the "Lesser Glacier" node if mana’s tight.

• At level 25, spec into Flame Rush to start setting up brand triggers.

Level 25–50

• Drop Glacier for Runic Invocation.

• Set up rune combo as Fire > Lightning > Fire.

• Flame Rush now triggers brands.

• Pick up shock scaling, brand duration, and AoE nodes.

• Things start dying automatically. It’s lovely.

Level 50–70

• Unlock Cleaver of Self-Reflection.

• Switch from INT to Strength. Completely.

• Drop any gear with INT. It does nothing now.

• Start using Focus + Flame Rush for mana control.

• If you don’t have Mana Guide yet, just direct cast Lightning Blast to apply Brands. It still hits hard.

Endgame Setup

Once everything clicks, here’s what matters:

• Shock Chance is your main damage scaling stat.

• Volatria Set is big (even base item works for a while).

• Core uniques: Cleaver, Fundamental Criterion, Bastion, Shattered Chains or Twisted Heart.

• Stack Strength. Ditch every trace of INT.

• Prioritize survivability—this build does great damage, but you’re paper without defense.

Filters Included

• Leveling Filter: Tailored to this build’s early game path.

• Endgame Filter: Updated for 1.2. Includes Champion affixes, Weaver idol stats, and hides wands/scepters once you go shield mode.

Final Blurb

The Autobomber isn’t a starter build. It’s an absolute project, but once you unlock it, it’s a fast-moving, auto-triggering storm of lightning, fire, and absolute chaos. You don’t cast spells—you prep the field and let it cook. For players who love complicated builds that blow up entire rooms once they’re set up, this one’s a blast.

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