Path of Exile (PoE) is notorious for its complexity. Between the labyrinthine passive skill tree, layers of item crafting, and punishing boss mechanics, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. But sometimes, you just want to lean back, hit one button, and watch enemies disintegrate in glorious ARPG fashion. Whether you're mapping, leveling a new character, or just relaxing with a glass of something nice, cozy one-button builds offer a surprisingly satisfying PoE experience.

In this article, we'll explore five of the coziest one-button builds that don't compromise on performance. These are builds that clear content efficiently with minimal input, letting you focus more on relaxing than reacting.

What Is a "One-Button" Build?

Before we dive into the builds, let's define what "one-button" means in the context of PoE:

Primary skill is self-sufficient: You aren't juggling multiple skills constantly.

Trigger-based support: Utility skills like curses, auras, or movement are either automated or require minimal input.

Low mechanical demand: These builds aren't reliant on flasks, manual guard skills, or precise positioning.

While no build is truly "one-button" in the strictest sense, these five get as close as possible.

1. Righteous Fire Inquisitor - The Burning Bubble

Skill: Righteous Fire (RF)

Class: Inquisitor (Templar Ascendancy)

Playstyle: Walk to kill

Righteous Fire is the poster child for cozy gameplay. You light yourself on fire and burn everything around you. That's it. As an Inquisitor, your damage scales effortlessly with consecrated ground, and you gain robust regeneration to sustain the RF degen.

Why it's cozy:

You don't click to attack; enemies die by proximity.

No aim required - just walk around.

High sustain and regen mean you don't spam flasks.

Great for both mapping and bossing with Fire Trap as optional single-target (but optional, not mandatory!).

Downsides:

Needs Path of exile currency to sustain RF comfortably.

Early leveling can be awkward until RF setup is online (~level 35+).

TL;DR: It's the PoE equivalent of playing a fire-covered Roomba.

2. Tornado Shot Deadeye (Mageblood Edition) - Auto-Flask Smoothness

Skill: Tornado Shot

Class: Deadeye (Ranger Ascendancy)

Playstyle: Point-and-delete

Okay, technically this build involves clicking to shoot, but everything else-movement speed, defense, utility, even damage boosts-is automated with Mageblood and flasks. A high-budget version of Tornado Shot Deadeye becomes one of the smoothest, most hands-off mapping builds in the game.

Why it's cozy:

Just hold down right-click and zoom through maps.

Mageblood automates all flask effects: movement speed, resists, crit, damage.

Deadeye's Tailwind and Mirage Archer do a lot of work for you.

Arrows bounce and pierce everywhere, clearing screens offscreen.

Downsides:

Extremely expensive. Mageblood is a huge investment.

Squishy if not tuned properly.

TL;DR: For the Exile who wants to feel like they're drifting through maps on cruise control-with style.

3. Summon Raging Spirits Guardian - Fire and Forget Minions

Skill: Summon Raging Spirit (SRS)

Class: Guardian (Templar Ascendancy)

Playstyle: Spam ghosts, then relax

SRS builds are deceptively strong. You summon flaming skulls that hunt down enemies. You don't have to aim, target, or worry about proximity. With the right minion damage scaling and a Guardian's aura-based tankiness, you're left casting spirits and watching chaos ensue.

Why it's cozy:

You summon minions and they do all the killing.

Minimal gear investment to get going.

Extremely safe playstyle - enemies often die before they reach you.

Can automate defenses (like Molten Shell on CWDT).

Downsides:

Minion AI isn't always perfect.

Needs some cast speed for smoother mapping.

TL;DR: You're the summoner general, sipping coffee while your army wins the battle.

4. Poison Concoction Pathfinder - Flask-Driven Simplicity

Skill: Poison Concoction

Class: Pathfinder (Ranger Ascendancy)

Playstyle: Toss and forget

Poison Concoction uses life flasks instead of a weapon, throwing poisonous projectiles that scale off flask quality and life pool. As a Pathfinder, you automate most flask effects and regen, making this build feel like you're tossing grenades while being permanently buffed.

Why it's cozy:

Single skill to throw with no aiming required.

Pathfinder flask automation means consistent uptime and healing.

Works incredibly well even in SSF or low gear.

Excellent bossing and clearing potential.

Downsides:

Doesn't scale into ultra-endgame as easily.

Flask management during leveling can be tricky.

TL;DR: Like tossing molotovs at mobs while never worrying about flasks-very smooth.

5. Cyclone Slayer - Spin to Win

Skill: Cyclone

Class: Slayer (Duelist Ascendancy)

Playstyle: Hold down one button and spin through everything

Cyclone is one of the oldest and most iconic one-button skills in PoE. As a Slayer, you get massive leech, culling strike, and stun immunity-all helping you stay alive while you spin through maps. No aiming, no targeting-just movement and destruction.

Why it's cozy:

Cyclone auto-hits as you move.

Slayer ascendancy makes you incredibly tanky.

Scales with a variety of weapons and investment levels.

Minimal micro-management; even flasks can be auto-used.

Downsides:

Can feel slow if not well-geared.

Bossing requires better targeting and weapon setup.

TL;DR: It's been comfy since 2013, and it's still spinning strong.

Tips to Maximize Your One-Button Chill

If you're committing to a relaxed playstyle, here are a few ways to make your build feel even smoother:

1. Automate Everything Possible

Use Cast When Damage Taken setups for guard skills.

Automate curses with Hextouch or Arcanist Brand.

Use Trigger-crafted weapons to auto-cast support skills.

2. Use Flask Automation Tools

In trade league, Mageblood is the ultimate lazy gear piece.

In SSF, you can use auto-flask tools. You can also buy POE currency.

Pathfinder ascendancy automates many flasks natively.

3. Prioritize Movement and Defense

Movement speed and phasing = smoother gameplay.

Layer defenses like spell suppression, block, or recovery on kill to avoid sudden deaths.

4. Use Quality of Life (QoL) Items

The Devouring Diadem - automates auras via Eldritch Battery.

Asenath's Gentle Touch - explosions without clicking.

The Stampede boots - permanent Onslaught and no animation lock for movement.

Final Thoughts

Path of Exile doesn't have to be an intense, button-mashing experience. There's something incredibly satisfying about breezing through maps with minimal input, especially after a long day or during a chill league start. Whether you're melting packs with Righteous Fire, commanding ghosts with SRS, or spinning eternally as Cyclone Slayer, one-button builds offer a cozy way to enjoy Wraeclast.

Sure, these builds won't always be the top DPS or best for uber bosses, but they strike a perfect balance between efficiency and effortlessness. So next time you're feeling burnt out or just want to vibe while farming, give one of these cozy setups a spin. Your wrists-and your sanity-will thank you.