Top 5 PoE 2 King of the Mists Builds for Solo Play

[Matthew]

Path of Exile 2's King in the Mists pinnacle boss punishes melee while rewarding solo builds with mobility, minion tanks, and chaos resistance to handle mist debuffs and ritual phases. These top five setups excel in self-found progression, clearing tier 4+ Crux portals without group reliance. Each scales from campaign to endgame with modest Divine investments, prioritizing 75% chaos res, 4k+ life, and Flame Dash for survival.

Lightning Arrow Deadeye tops the list for blistering clear speed, chaining piercing shots through adds and mist clouds. Stack tailwind on boots and point-blank jewels for boss melt, supported by endless munitions and scatter shot—Expert Lur Crossbow amplifies volleys. Evasion flasks shed Portent Vapors; kite phase two orbs effortlessly. Hits 50+ runs hourly solo, perfect for splinter farms.

Dark Effigy Lich follows as minion powerhouse, unleashing spectral hordes to clear totems while you curse from afar. Grim Feast ES balloons under minion buffs, with Raging Spirits and Infernal Hounds detonating chaos explosions—pair blasphemy auras for flammability. Backline play dodges dances safely; phase three mazes become trivial. Low-gear entry, scales to tormented via corpse feeds.

Armour Stacking Titan Warrior crushes with Earthshatter totems and Leap Slam, fortified by Scavenged Plating thorns. Titan ascendancy pumps physical reduction to 10k+ armour, laughing off blood pools—Hammer of the Gods finishes bars. Vaulting Impact stuns adds; medium budget with Chernobog. Tanky enough for ramp climbs, sustains solo bossing marathons.

Demon Warp Infernalist Witch warps fiery demons for spell barrages, leeching through Demon Form stacks. Flame balls and hound summons overwhelm rituals, with energy shield evasion hybrids capping res—azure amulets boost cast speed. Flask for anti-chaos; phase transitions shine with mobility warps. Caster dream for kiting "Keep Running!" cues.

Poisonburst Pathfinder Huntress rounds out the elite, layering DoT explosions on effigies and the King alike. Poison Arrow bursts create virulent clouds, synergizing with Ghost Dance ES recovery—Herald of Ash ignites overkill remnants. Wind Dancer evades projectiles; chaos flasks handle vapors. Budget poison ramps to T15 clears, ideal for ritual sustain.

These builds demand practice on normal Kings first—master vocal tells like "Rith!" and ramp positioning. Hybrid defenses and elixir rotations ensure solo viability, turning Mists into personal loot vaults.