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The Best Torchlight Infinite Builds

The Best Torchlight Infinite Builds

Not sure which Hero to play? Our Torchlight: Infinite build list covers popular skills, playstyles and detailed guides.

The Best Torchlight: Infinite Builds

Last Update: October 27, 2026

Introduction

A good build makes a major difference in Torchlight: Infinite. Your Hero Trait, main skill, support links and equipment determine how quickly you clear Netherrealm maps, handle bosses and survive difficult encounters. Heroes can also follow very different builds, even when they use the same weapons or damage type.

Below you will find our Torchlight: Infinite build guides, listed by specific Hero Trait and main skill. Each card gives you a quick idea of the playstyle, with a button to open the full guide. Whether you prefer melee combat, ranged attacks, spellcasting or minions, you can start with the Hero that suits you.

We work to keep our active build guides up to date with new seasons and balance changes, updating them as quickly as possible whenever a build needs attention.

[SS14] Lightning Shot Bing 1

Blast Nova - Escapist Bing 1

Automated ProjectilesRanged Attack DPSHigh Investment

Automated bombs release Lightning Shot projectiles that chain through enemy packs and deliver powerful Lightning damage. Firepower Coverage enables automatic bomb throwing, while Blast Barrage removes detonation delays for faster clearing. High Attack Speed, Dexterity, and Projectile Speed scaling provide strong damage potential with the right investment.

 

[SS14] Blazing Bullet Carino 3

Zealot of War - Divineshot Carino 3

Ranged DPSFire ProjectilesProfound

Fire projectiles and overlapping Blazing Explosions deliver high damage once the build has its required Sweeping Fury setup. Careful positioning helps the explosions overlap on tougher targets, giving Carino strong single-target potential.

Electrifying Shot Ignite Carino 1

Ranger of Glory - Divineshot Carino 1

Ranged DPSIgnite

Ignite damage applied through Electrifying Shot, supported by ailment scaling and repeated ranged hits. Repeated shots let Carino build up damage on tougher enemies while fighting from a safer distance.

 

[SS14] Thunder Spike Erika 1

Wind Stalker - Cateye Erika 1

Melee DPSLightningSpeed Farming

Mobile Lightning melee attacks, Shadow Strikes and Numbed scaling for fast Netherrealm farming. Her rapid movement between attacks makes this build especially appealing for aggressive melee players.

 

[SS14] Chromatic Shot Gemma 2

Frostbitten Heart - Frostfire Gemma 2

Spell DPSColdSpell Tangle

Tracking Cold projectiles launched through Spell Tangles apply Frostbite and cover large packs while Gemma moves between casts. The projectiles can reach scattered enemies, making the setup comfortable for clearing busy Netherrealm maps.

Ring of Ice Autobomber Gemma 1

Ice-Fire Fusion - Frostfire Gemma 1

Spell DPSColdAutobomber

Triggers Ring of Ice during channeling for repeated Cold damage and easygoing map clearing. Most of the damage happens automatically once the triggers are running, leaving you free to keep moving.

 

[SS14] Erosion Magus Iris 2

Vigilant Breeze - The Forsaken Iris 2

SummonerErosion DPS

An Erosion Spirit Magus army supported by Growth, merging and repeated summon Ultimates. Managing Magus growth and summon timing is important for maintaining strong damage during longer boss fights.

 

Charge Calling Spider Bomber Moto 2

Charge Calling - Commander Moto 2

SummonerExplosive AoE

Spider Tanks rush into enemy packs, detonate and return through automatic summoning. The repeated explosions make this a satisfying choice for players who enjoy minions and large-area clearing.

 

[SS14] Frost Spike Rehan 2

Seething Silhouette - Berserker Rehan 2

Melee DPSColdMobility

Cold melee hits, Frostbite and flying Icy Blades give Seething Silhouette a mobile attack setup. The combination keeps Rehan effective against groups while giving him reliable pressure on tougher enemies.

Fire Whirlwind Rehan 1

Anger - Berserker Rehan 1

Melee DPSFireWhirlwind

A Strength-stacking Fire Whirlwind setup built around sustained close-range damage. You can keep Whirlwind active while moving through packs, making its clearing style straightforward and consistent.

Anger Auto-Bomber Rehan 1

Anger - Berserker Rehan 1

AutobomberTriggered Damage

Uses Exquisite Box to trigger Rain of Arrows automatically while moving through maps. Once the trigger setup is established, much of the map clearing happens as Rehan moves between enemy groups.

 

[SS14] Wilting Beam Selena 1 

Sing with the Tide - Tide Whisper Selena 1

Spell DPSErosion DoT

A steady Erosion damage-over-time caster built around Wilting Beam. Selena keeps enemies under pressure as she repositions and maintains her damage effects. Its sustained damage is particularly useful in longer encounters where Selena can keep her effects active.

[SS14] Frost Terra Selena 2

Dance of the Deep - Tide Whisper Selena 2

Cold DoTAutomated Farming

A mobile Cold Terra repeatedly damages nearby enemies as Dance of the Deep carries it through maps. The traveling damage area makes it easy to keep clearing as you move from one group of enemies to the next.

 

[SS14] Splitting Lightning Bolt Thea 1

Wisdom of The Gods - Oracle Thea 1

Spell DPSLightning

Forking Lightning projectiles, Spell Tangle and Divine Blessings define this spell-focused setup. The branching hits help cover crowded maps, while its blessing mechanics add another layer to damage scaling.

 

[SS14] Homing Frost Bolt Youga 3

The Ultimate One - Spacetime Witness Youga 3

Spell DPSColdClockwork Core

Homing Cold projectiles, a movable Clockwork Core and Stasis Vault returning shots for repeat hits. Good Core placement helps the returning shots connect repeatedly, which matters most against bosses.

Shadow Swamp / Shadow Shot Youga 1

Spacetime Illusion - Spacetime Witness Youga 1

Spell DPSErosion DoT

Combines Shadow Swamp with Shadow Shot to stack Wilt and deal sustained Erosion damage. Maintaining those effects provides steady damage against both packed groups and tougher individual enemies.

Final Thoughts

Start with a Hero and a playstyle you enjoy, then follow the individual guide for skill links, talents and equipment. You can return to this list whenever you want to try another character or check our available build guides.

Have a favorite build, a question or a guide you would like to see next? Let us know in the comments. Your suggestions help us decide which Torchlight: Infinite builds to cover and revisit.