Top 5 Best PoE 2 0.4 Shaman & Oracle Builds for Druid Class (The Last of the Druids)

In Path of Exile 2’s 0.4.0 update, the Druid emerges as a class of stunning versatility. Whether you want to play Shaman or Oracle Ascendancy, we break down 5 S-tier Druid builds for PoE 2 0.4 and the Fate of the Vaal league.

Best PoE 2 0.4 Shaman & Oracle Builds for Druid Class

Path of Exile 2 Druid features shapeshifting abilities and nature/elemental damage, with two playable ascendancies (Shaman, Oracle) and three distinct forms (Bear, Wolf, Wyvern) each tied to unique skills. Below are 5 optimized builds using confirmed 0.4.0 Druid skills, tailored to different playstyles.

1. Shaman Bear Fire Brawler (Starter-Friendly)

This build uses the Shaman’s easy elemental buffs and the Bear form’s fire-powered, heavy-hitting slams. It’s perfect for new players who want to stay tough and deal steady damage without complicated button sequences. Start in Human Form and cast Volcano. This skill channels magma from the ground to burst into consistent lava damage. Then transform into a Bear and use Maul, a basic swipe that builds Rage, you’ll see red runes behind the Bear when this resource grows. Spend Rage on Rampage, which makes the Bear stampede across the map. Each step slams the ground twice, triggering nearby Volcanoes for huge area damage. For boss fights, use Furious Slam; it hits much harder when your Rage is full. To keep going strong, add Walking Calamity. This roar summons a firestorm around you, burning enemies while building more Rage. Ferocious Roar is another key skill—it uses Endurance Charges to make your next attacks more powerful. Shaman’s nodes help you build Charges and Rage quickly, so you always have fuel for big hits. The Bear’s natural armor keeps you safe, making this build great for getting through the campaign and early mapping.

2. Shaman Wyvern Fire-Lightning Hybrid (Endgame Burst)

This mid-to-endgame build leans into the Wyvern’s mix of fire and lightning attacks, plus the Shaman’s elemental damage boosts. It focuses on stacking Power Charges to turn your attacks into devastating area blasts. Transform into a Wyvern and start with Consume Enemies. This skill feeds on weakened foes to give you Power Charges, and those Charges are key—they infuse your attacks with lightning. Use Rolling Magma next. It spits fireballs that trigger Volcanoes you placed in Human Form, piling on extra lava damage to soften enemy groups. Then activate Spew Oil. It drenches enemies, making them more likely to catch fire. When you have a Power Charge, Spew Oil channels longer and adds lightning, turning it into a hybrid area nuke. For single-target damage, use Flame Breath. This skill lets the Wyvern fly and spray continuous fire at the ground. Keep your Power Charges up by using Consume Enemies whenever foes are weakened. Shaman’s nodes boost both fire and lightning damage, so every attack hits harder. The Wyvern switches easily between melee talon slashes and ranged breath, letting you adapt to tight corners or open maps. Remember: the Wyvern counts as grounded even when flying, so bump up your lightning resistance to avoid extra harm.

3. Wolf Pack Minion Hybrid (Tactical Clear)

This build focuses on the Wolf form’s cold damage and its unique ability to summon wolf minions. It pairs these strengths with Human Form crowd control to create swarming, steady clears. Stay in Wolf form for your main rotation. Use Basic Slashes—fast hits that build Rage—then follow up with Pounce. Pounce leaps at an enemy and marks it; kill a marked foe, and you’ll summon a wolf minion to fight with you. For boss fights or thick packs, use Cross Slash. It makes the Wolf leap backward and leave a lingering slash that triggers any active marks, summoning extra wolves to join the fight. It also pulls nearby ice shards toward a central target, adding extra damage. Arctic Howl is a cold-infused warcry that freezes enemies and buffs your wolf pack, keeping your minions strong and foes stuck. For setup, switch to Human Form. Cast Thunder Storm to create an area of lightning strikes that wets enemies—this makes the Wolf’s freeze and shock effects even stronger. Cast Entangle too; it grows plants that slow enemies, letting your wolves cluster them together. For mapping, activate Lunar Blessing. It uses Rage to boost your movement speed, attack speed, and cold damage. The effect lasts longer when your Rage is full. When you’re out of combat, the Wolf drops to four legs for even faster movement. There’s no dedicated minion ascendancy yet, but Shaman’s charge-building nodes help fuel Lunar Blessing. This build is a blast for players who love leading a pack into battle.

4. Oracle Human-Wolf Synergy (High Skill Ceiling)

This build is for experienced players. It uses the Oracle’s vision mechanic—follow the skill prompts that pop up, and your damage gets a huge boost—and the Wolf’s precise cold attacks to maximize burst damage. The Oracle gives over 130 extra passive nodes, so you can stack cold damage and make your skills work better together. The core playstyle revolves around swapping between Human and Wolf forms. When the Oracle shows a vision for Thunder Storm, cast that skill first. It wets enemies, setting them up for the Wolf’s next move. Transform immediately and use Lunar Assault, an arc slash that freezes wet enemies. This combo triggers the Oracle’s damage boost, hitting far harder than either skill alone. If the Oracle prompts Cross Slash, pair it with Human Form Tornado. Tornado pulls enemies into the path of your Cross Slash, concentrating the damage for big results. Use Basic Slashes to build Rage. Spend that Rage on Lunar Blessing—full Rage makes the buff last longer—or Arctic Howl to buff any wolves you’ve summoned. The trick here is reacting fast to the Oracle’s visions. Ignore prompts for utility skills and focus on the ones that boost damage. This lets you melt bosses quickly. The build has more potential than Shaman-focused setups, but it takes practice to read visions and swap forms smoothly mid-combat.

5. Shaman Bear-Wyvern Boss Melter (Hybrid Tank/Burst)

This build swaps between Bear and Wyvern forms to handle endgame bosses. The Bear keeps you tough, while the Wyvern deals massive burst damage—all backed by the Shaman’s reliable buffs. Start in Bear form to set the stage. Use Maul to build Rage, then hit Ferocious Roar with Endurance Charges to empower your attacks. Activate Walking Calamity too; its firestorm lets you tank boss hits while building more Rage. Wait for the boss to be stunned or enraged—this is your burst window. Swap to Human Form briefly and cast Volcano to set up extra damage, then transform into a Wyvern. Use Consume Enemies on any adds the boss summons; this gives you Power Charges for amplified attacks. Unleash Spew Oil first—with a Power Charge, it adds lightning and channels longer. Follow up with Rolling Magma to trigger your Volcano and pile on fire damage. For sustained damage, use Flame Breath to spray continuous fire as you fly. If your health drops, swap back to Bear form. Its natural armor will stabilize you fast. The Shaman’s ability to build all charge types—Rage, Endurance, Power—means you never run out of resources mid-fight. Form swapping lets you handle boss mechanics (tanking hits) and damage phases (burning health down) with equal ease. Grab defensive passives from the skill tree to make swapping forms smoother. This build is a reliable workhorse for taking down Uber bosses.