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Last Epoch Torment Warlock Build Guide — Onlyfarms.gg

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Intro

Welcome to the ultimate Last Epoch Torment Warlock build guide, presented by Onlyfarms.gg!
If you’re seeking a meta build that blends immense damage with unparalleled survivability, you’re in the right place. Torment Warlock stands as one of the strongest Last Epoch endgame builds. Its ability to deal damage while moving and stack incredible ward defenses makes it a top-tier pick for anyone wanting to conquer the most brutal content.

Let’s dive into everything you need to know about mastering the Torment Warlock.

Torment Warlock Overview

The Torment Warlock offers smooth gameplay, excellent AoE, and crazy ward stacking, making it practically immortal under the right conditions. It’s highly flexible — no complicated skill combos needed, and plenty of room for customization based on your gear.

Quick Overview:

 

Feature Details
Playstyle Damage while moving, massive ward stacking
Difficulty Easy to moderate
Survivability Extremely high
Flexibility High (3/5 skills can be swapped)

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Torment Warlock Pros and Cons

Every build has its strengths and weaknesses. Here’s a clear breakdown:

 

Pros Cons
✅ Decent Damage ⛔ Lacks mobility
✅ Extremely high survivability ⛔ Defense cooldowns
✅ Damage while moving ⛔ Requires specific Uniques
✅ Scales excellently late-game ⛔ Mana-dependent

Torment Warlock Skills

You’ll mainly use five active skills that create strong synergy.
While Torment is your main damage dealer, skill rotation optimization can significantly improve performance.

 

Main Skills
Profane Veil
Bone Curse
Chthonic Fissure
Ghostflame
Spirit Plague

Profane Veil

Your primary defensive skill. Consumes minions to generate massive ward.

Profane Veil Skill Tree Highlights:

  • Discourage: Health leech + slow
  • Scorn: +50% global damage to cursed enemies
  • Vampiric Pool: Consumes minions for ward
  • Eternal Blasphemy: Duration and move speed boost

Gear Tip: Pair with Boneclamor Barbute.

Bone Curse

Summons Bone Prison and synergizes with Profane Veil for ward stacking.

Bone Curse Skill Tree Highlights:

  • Marrow Thief: Chance to gain Bone Armor
  • Bone Prison: Summons scalable minions
  • Sigil of Mortality: Applies Mark for Death

Chthonic Fissure

Your main DPS skill, unleashing spirits that apply Torment and Necrotic Damage.

Chthonic Fissure Skill Tree Highlights:

  • Death from Below: Bonus damage on cursed enemies
  • Eradication: Boosts damage to bosses
  • Grim Tide: Bonus Necrotic Damage scaling

Ghostflame

Additional defensive layer and mobility tool.

Ghostflame Skill Tree Highlights:

  • Spirit of Dread: Move while channeling
  • Spectral Menace: Ward generation while channeling
  • Doom Surge: +30% movement speed

Spirit Plague

A curse-spreading utility for increased survivability and DoT amplification.

Spirit Plague Skill Tree Highlights:

  • Plague Bearer: Inflicts Plague
  • Perpetuity: Increased cast speed
  • Pestilence: Damage Over Time boost

Torment Warlock Passive Skills

Passive trees provide both damage and survivability.
Start with Acolyte, then master Warlock. Optionally branch into Lich for damage scaling.

 

Tree Focus Key Nodes
Acolyte Early survivability Forbidden Knowledge, Unnatural Preservation
Warlock Main build power Doom Herald, Ward of Malevolence
Lich Additional damage Grasp of Fate, Crippling Insight

Torment Warlock Gameplay and Rotation

Gameplay Core:

  • Stack ward with Bone Curse + Profane Veil
  • Move using Ghostflame
  • Apply Spirit Plague constantly
  • DPS using Chthonic Fissure
    Scenario Actions
    Mapping Rush objectives, keep ward stacking
    Boss Fights Rotate all Curses, use Profane Veil defensively
    Arena Push Prioritize Ghostflame channeling for survival

Torment Warlock Gear Progression

Early Priorities:

  • Maximize Necrotic and Elemental Resistances
  • Stack Ward Gain on Kill and Ward Retention

Midgame:

  • Farm T7 Exalted bases
  • Farm Uniques with high LP like Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros

Late Game (Empowered Monoliths):

  • 4x T5 affixes minimum per gear piece
  • Target Legendary Potential upgrades

 

Slot Key Item Notes
Helmet Boneclamor Barbute Farm in Black Sun
Chest Necropolis Plate Focus on resistances
Gloves Maehlin’s Hubris Boost cast speed
Wand Mad Alchemist’s Ladle Core DPS weapon
Relic Twisted Heart of Uhkeiros Massive Ward scaling

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Torment Warlock Best Blessings

Blessing Priority Bonus
Grand Emptiness of Ash High +40% Crit Multiplier
Grand Dream of Eterra High +75% Necrotic Resistance
Grand Bulwark of the Tundra Mid +35% Armor
Grand Grace of Water Mid Ward boosts on potion use

Torment Warlock Idols

Idols enhance Ward stacking and DoT Damage.

Priority Idol Setup:

 

Idol Type Prefix Suffix
Ornate Bone Idol Profane Veil Duration Necrotic Resistance
Grand Bone Idol Spell Curse Damage Necrotic Resistance
Small Eterran Idol DoT Damage Necrotic Resistance

Torment Warlock Build Scaling

Damage Scaling:

  • Intelligence (damage + ward retention)
  • Necrotic Resistance (boosts Chthonic Fissure)
  • Critical Multiplier
  • Necrotic Penetration

Defense Scaling:

  • Ward Retention and Decay Threshold
  • Armor Mitigation
  • Ward on Kill sources

Torment Warlock Endgame Content

Activity Performance
Empowered Monoliths Excellent
High Corruption Push One of the best
Dungeons Bossing Good, minor weakness to heavy mechanics
Arena Leaderboards Very strong

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Additional Torment Warlock Tips

  • Prioritize Necrotic Resistance everywhere
  • Always adjust your Blessings based on build needs
  • Save forging potential for Rune of Refinement
  • Use Merchant’s Guild effectively — farm gold if needed via Gold Boosting

Conclusion — Master the Torment Warlock with Onlyfarms.gg

The Torment Warlock is a true powerhouse in Last Epoch, offering an incredible balance of survivability, mobility while channeling, and consistent high damage output. Its flexible scaling with Intelligence, Necrotic Resistance, and Ward mechanics makes it an outstanding choice for both new players and seasoned veterans looking to dominate Empowered Monoliths, Arena pushes, or high-end Dungeon bossing.

By following this guide, optimizing your gear progression, and refining your skill rotation, you’ll be able to fully unleash the potential of this meta-defining build.
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Build smart, farm efficiently, and remember: true mastery comes with both patience and precision.
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