How to Install and Set Up Path of Building Community Fork (2025)

Whether you’re planning your first build or fine-tuning an endgame character in Path of Exile 3.26: Secrets of the Atlas, Path of Building (PoB) is your essential tool. Here’s a detailed walkthrough to get you set up and ready to plan like a pro.

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1. What Is the PoB Community Fork?

The Path of Building Community Fork is a robust, community-maintained version of the original tool developed by Openarl. It includes ongoing updates, support for the latest mechanics—like Mercenaries of Trarthus, 3.26 skill gems, and ascendancies—and fresh features like Pantheon planning, aura & curse configurations, and effective health/EHP calculations

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2. Downloading the Tool

1. Visit the official PoB website at pathofbuilding.community
2. In the ”Path of Exile” section, choose the latest installer—e.g., v2.54.0 as of June 2025—for your system:
   • Windows .exe (recommended)
   • Portable .zip (no install, extract and run)
   • MacOS/Linux via community-supported Wine or Flatpak options

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3. Installing and Launching

Windows

• Run the installer, follow the prompts, and choose an installation folder (default works).
• Once installed, launch using the new shortcut.

Portable Installation

• Download the ZIP, extract to any folder, and run the .exe directly—no installation needed.

Linux / Mac (via Wine or Flatpak)

• Wine method—install Wine, then run the installer:

  sudo apt install wine
  wine PoB-Setup.exe
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• Flatpak—if supported:

  flatpak install flathub com.pathofbuilding
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 4. First Launch & Update Handling

• PoB may auto-check for updates on the first launch.
• If update fails due to cloud storage (e.g., OneDrive), disable it or move the PoB folder
• If errors occur: try launching as admin, disabling cloud sync, or reinstalling.

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5. Initial Setup Steps

1. Go to File → Options:
   • Check for updates: Enable for auto notification
   • Auto-update: Recommended, but you can disable
2. Set Preferred League: Choose the league you’re playing (3.26).
3. Configure Paths: Add your characters folder for import features.

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6. Verifying 3.26 Support

• Head to Help → About to view installed version (e.g., 2.54.0—includes full support for 3.26 content)
• To check for the latest release, visit the [GitHub Releases page]

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7. Ready to Start

Once installed and configured, you can:

• Import build templates or your own PoB links
• Edit Passive Tree, Skills, Gear, and Config tabs
• Begin planning and optimizing powerful Smite Slayer, Mercenary, or other build setups with confidence

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Troubleshooting Tips

• On Windows, ensure PoB isn’t stored in OneDrive—portal syncing can corrupt files
• On Linux, use Wine or Flatpak—they are actively supported by the community
• When errors show at startup, reinstall or delete the First.run flag file to force a fresh setup

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Your Next Steps with PoB

• Learn how to import PoB links (my next guide)
• Understand dps/EHP calculations
• Integrate with your Smite Slayer / Mercenary build

Supportive PoB Resources

• PoB GitHub for releases and issues (github.com)
• Beginner setup video by Wilucco (youtube.com)
• Linux install guide via Reddit (reddit.com)