Playtest builds: what creators are running
The playtest has been live for a week, and creators are already naming builds. We have not verified their gameplay. This page collects the leads, attributes every claim, and explains what would turn a video title into a guide.
The leads
| Build | Class | Reported core | Source | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Golem Necromancer | Necromancer | A minion build using a poison golem; the earliest coverage found | Dr3adful, 27 Oct | Title only |
| Samurai Cyclone | Samurai | Cyclone on Samurai; title claims Rupture T200 after a tier renumber | beyondplan, 29 Oct | Title/description |
| Leap Slam Warrior | Warrior | Earthshatter, Cyclone, Shield Charge and Leap Slam; creator says he swapped to Leap Slam and is running crit, with a 45% crit stat on the character screen | AlextheMan, 1 Nov | Description; numbers unverified |
| Storm Whirl Mage | Mage | Storm Whirl triggers Storm Sparks (lightning/cold/fire) via cast-on-crit into Zap; Flame Dash for movement; creator claims a 5-skill trigger limit | Redkatt, 1 Nov | Description; highly specific, unverified |
| Winter Orb Mage | Mage | Winter Orb driving the same spark chains; creator claims 180% movement speed while dashing | Redkatt, 1 Nov | Description; number unverified |
| Righteous Fire-style skill | Unknown | A creator says a Righteous Fire-style skill exists in the playtest | Stoic, 2 Nov | Description; single source |
View counts and build names are a snapshot, not a ranking. The creator’s class label may not match the final game’s class restrictions.
Build codes exist
Two independent creators posted strings beginning BO1. — one for a Samurai Cyclone, one for a Mage passive tree. That is strong evidence of an in-game build import/export feature, but the format is undocumented and may change between patches.
How to verify a lead
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Check the patch date
A video from 27 October may predate the 6 November patch. A build can be invalid before the upload is a week old.
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Check the tier
Creators report tier renumbering. “T200” may mean something different after a patch. Compare Rupture level, not the label.
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Check the class
A skill can be shown on a class that does not get it at launch. The store says each class has its own skills and weapons, but the gem pool is undocumented.
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Reproduce the core, not the numbers
Test the interaction (e.g. a channel that triggers a projectile), not the creator’s crit percentage. The interaction is the build; the number is the patch.
What would turn a lead into a guide
- A screenshot of the skill tooltip, including tags and cost.
- A screenshot of the support links, not just the skill name.
- The passive tree path, or a build code plus the patch number.
- A boss fight, not only a pack clear.
- The character screen with the relevant stats, and a note on whether buffs are active.
If you have those, send them to [email protected]. We will publish a sourced build page and credit the tester.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best build in Broken Oath right now?
Is Poison Golem Necromancer real?
What is a BO1 build code?
Can I copy a creator’s passive tree?
Sources
- Dr3adful — Poison Golem Necromancer (27 October 2026)
- beyondplan — Samurai Cyclone, Rupture T200 (29 October 2026)
- AlextheMan — Leap Slam Warrior (1 November 2026)
- Redkatt — Storm Whirl Mage (1 November 2026)
- Redkatt — Winter Orb Mage (1 November 2026)
- Stoic — playtest systems summary and Righteous Fire claim (2 November 2026)