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· Presentation of the tier list focused on effective builds to start the new lunar league.
· Selection criteria: strong, consistent builds, easy to scale damage, and with low initial investment.

· The new character Sage is presented as an extremely strong option, with promising damage multipliers.
· The new 'flasks' mechanic and how Sage can enhance their effects.
· Disclaimer: there are no dedicated guides for Sage yet, but the potential is very high.

· Gemma 2 with the Ice Lance build, one of the most played last league, remains a solid option.
· The build allows for efficient damage scaling and offers powerful gameplay, with area freeze and high damage.
· Recommended guide: Min Max ARPG, already updated for Season 12 (Lunar).

Character	Build	Guide
Gemma 2	Ice Lance	Min Max ARPG (English)

· Youga 2 is an excellent option for those who enjoy damage-over-time (DoT) builds.
· Received recent buffs and remains strong for the new season.
· Important consideration: to maximize DoT damage, you need to invest in specific battle pets, which can be an additional cost for free-to-play players.
· Recommended guide: ShadyBroker (YouTube).

Character	Build	Creator
Youga 2	Mind Control (DoT)	ShadyBroker (YouTube)

· Erika 1 stands out for her ability to avoid nerfs and remain strong season after season.
· The build transitions from Thunder Spike to Thunder Slash, offering a 'melee' gameplay that effectively clears the entire screen with its attacks.
· It's a versatile build, serving as both a League Starter and for the end game, with potential for trillions of damage.
· Recommended guide: Legolas (content creator's channel focused on Erika 1).

Character	Build	Creator
Erika 1	Thunder Spike / Thunder Slash (Melee)	Legolas (Focused Channel)

· Bing 1 with Hammer of Ash is considered an 'off-meta' option, making it cheaper to start.
· It's a strong build to begin with, allowing you to farm initial resources.
· Recommended strategy: use Bing 1 to accumulate wealth and then switch to a stronger main build, like those mentioned earlier.
· The cost-benefit for taking Bing 1 to the end game is lower compared to other more established builds.
· Recommended guide: It's Adar (channel with detailed guides).

Character	Build	Guide
Bing 1	Hammer of Ash (Mines)	It's Adar

· Selena: Although a strong character to start with, the lack of detailed guides and the cost to make her end game viable put her in doubt.
· Moto 2: A minion build with potential, but whose performance in the new season depends on changes to specters and boss minions.
· Guide for Moto 2: Gooba (YouTube).

· Exploration of the build tools within Torchlight Infinite itself.
· 'Pro Builds' option: Access to builds created by popular players, with filters by hero and main skill.
· Recommendations: Prioritize the 'Creator' or 'Collection' tab instead of 'Hero Ranking' to find reliable guides.
· Caution: Guides in 'Hero Ranking' may not be ideal for beginners, as they often use expensive end-game items.
· Tip: Observe the character's 'overview' to understand the items and stats used.

· Presentation of characters like Rosa 2 and Bing 2, who shine in the late game.
· Reason for not recommending them for beginners: they require high investment and knowledge to reach their full potential.
· Rosa 2: Suffered significant nerfs in the early and mid-game, impacting her season start.
· Bing 2: Strong in the late game, but weak at the start, requiring other options to progress.
· Focus on 'stackers' (armor, life, mana) that demand more resources.

· Recap of the best League Starter options: Sage (high potential, no guides), Gemma 2, Erika 1, and Youga 2.
· Bing 1 and Selena as viable options, but with caveats regarding end-game investment.
· Creator's personal dilemma between Gemma 2 and Erika 1 to start.
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