Torchlight Infinite: Best Cateye Erika Build

Cateye Erika is the latest character introduced in Torchlight Infinite with the Blacksail Season 2 update.

Erika can be unlocked by purchasing the Golden Season Pass and she’s on the first level. Otherwise, players will be able to get her through Primocryst in the next season.

Also, if you’re exploring the latest update, consider checking out our guide on how to defeat the Ghost Sea Bride boss. It’s one of the new bosses and offers quite rewarding loot.

In this guide, I will showcase the best build for Cateye Erika in Torchlight Infinite focused on her best traits, skills, talents, and gear.

Best Cateye Erika Build in Torchlight Infinite

Cateye Erika focuses on dealing solid damage while having amazing movement. She can dodge attacks while taking down enemies and her Wind Stalker ability equips her with extra agility.

To maximize her potential, let’s examine the best build for Cateye Erika in Torchlight Infinite, starting with her best traits.

Best Traits for Cateye Erika – Torchlight Infinite Cateye Erika Build

Cateye Erika's Hero Traits in Torchlight Infinite. — Cateye Erika’s Hero Traits in Torchlight Infinite.

Level 32 – Top
Level 62 – Top
Level 80 – Bottom

In terms of relics, opt for Cat’s Vengeance Diary, Tips for Cats, Cat’s Night Safari, and Butterfly Hunting.

Best Skills for Cateye Erika – Torchlight Cateye Erika Build

Cateye Erika's skill tree in Torchlight Infinite. — Cateye Erika’s skill tree in Torchlight Infinite.

In terms of skills for the best build for Cateye Erika in Torchlight Infinite, use the first five as your active skills, and the last three as passive ones. Here are all the skills and abilities to equip.

1. Fearless Warcry

Pain Amplification
Cost Conversion
Lion’s Roar
Powerful Warcry

2. Frost Shield

Cooldown Reduction
Extended Duration
Pain Amplification

3. Thunder Slash

Electric Overload
Multistrike
Raid
Raging Slash
Steamroll

4. Bull’s Rage

Pain Amplification
Extended Duration
Cooldown Reduction
Mania

5. Compound Source

Fragile Resurrection
Armor Infusion
Emergency Restoration

6. Precise Nimbleness

Precise: Seal Conversion
Selfishness
Restrain

7. Precise: Electric Conversion

Precise: Elemental Resistance
Stand as One
Restrain

8. Precise: Cast on Critical Strike

Fixate
Soul Focus
Restrain

Best Talents for Cateye Erika – Torchlight Cateye Erika Build

Cateye Erika portrait in Torchlight Infinite.

Marksman – Aim for +129 on Intelligence, Dexterity, and Strength. The Euphoria and Master Escapist skill effects are for this build.
Goddess of Hunting – Aim for +56 on Intelligence, Dexterity, and Strength and the Paralyzed and Rushed skill effects.
The Brave – Aim for +114 on Intelligence, Dexterity, and Strength and the Joined Forced and Well Matched skill effects.

Best Gear for Cateye Erika – Torchlight Cateye Erika Build

The build I’ll recommend is only available in the end game. If you don’t have any of those unlocked, use any gear that you currently have until you get the recommended pieces.

In general, prioritize gear with high Evasion, Damage, and Max Life.

Helmet: Thunder Jawbone (prioritize Defense, Evasion, and Lightning Damage)
Chest: Skin of Despair (prioritize Evasion, Max Life, and Attack and Cast Speed)
Amulet: Destroyer’s Amulet (prioritize Steep Strike change, Max Life, and Evasion)
Gloves: Demon Slayer’s Hands (prioritize Evasion, Mana Restoration, and Max Life)
Belt: Infinity (prioritize Max Life and Defense)
Boots: Shadow of Thunderlight’s Footsteps (prioritize Evasion and Max Life)
Ring 1: Thunderfire Ring (prioritize Resistance, Max Life, and Evasion)
Ring 2: Chaotic Ending (prioritize Elemental Damage, Max Life, and Stat Increase)
Weapon 1: Farewell Desire (prioritize DPS, Gear Physical Damage, and Critical Strike)
Weapon 2: Blizzard Sword (prioritize DPS, Gear Physical Damage, and Critical Strike)

Wrapping up

In conclusion, this guide covers everything you need to know about Cateye Erika’s best build in terms of traits, skills, talents, and gear.

In general, she’s an amazing addition to the game, and building her is well worth it.

If you enjoyed reading this article, consider checking out our other guides on the best build for Moto and Gemma.

Have you tried Cateye Erika so far? What do you think of her compared to other character classes? Let us know in the comments below.

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