Path of Building Community is an offline build planner for Path of Exile that runs locally without requiring an internet connection.
The tool solves the problem of theorycrafting and optimizing character builds in Path of Exile by providing comprehensive calculations for both offensive and defensive statistics. It works by allowing players to construct a complete build representation: selecting passive tree nodes, adding skills and support gems, equipping items, and configuring buffs and debuffs. The planner then calculates derived statistics like skill damage per second, damage over time, life totals, mana reservations, and effective damage against monsters with specific resistances and curses applied. Supported modifiers display in blue while unsupported ones show in red, making it clear what the tool can and cannot evaluate.
Players should choose this tool if they want to experiment with build ideas before committing resources in-game, or if they need detailed breakdowns of how specific gear or passive choices affect their character's performance. It suits anyone planning a new character, optimizing an existing one, or evaluating whether a potential item upgrade is worth pursuing. The tool handles minion builds and support-focused builds alongside damage-dealing characters, and supports party play calculations. It can import passive trees from PathOfExile.com and PoEPlanner.com, import items by copying them directly from the game client, and generate shareable build codes for collaboration.
The project maintains an active changelog documenting updates and accepts community contributions through established guidelines. Development includes regular feature additions and refinements to calculation accuracy, with the tool receiving updates that typically apply within seconds without requiring a full restart.
