Windows
Most playersUse this when PoE2 runs from a regular Windows documents folder (Standalone, Steam, Epic).
C:/Users/<Name>/Documents/My Games/Path of Exile 2/BuildPlanner
Unofficial PoE2 Build Planner helper
Check your PoE2 .build file before the game tries to load it.
Paste a .build file, find the right BuildPlanner folder, and generate a minimal starter file. Everything runs locally in your browser.
This fan-made tool is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Grinding Gear Games.
Paste your .build file
Checks JSON structure, common missing fields, and import issues.
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Your pasted file is checked in your browser. V1 does not upload or store the file content.
Where to Put Build File in PoE2 (Default Folder Locations)
Path of Exile 2 reads .build files exclusively from the BuildPlanner folder in your local game documents path.
Steam Deck / SteamOS / Linux
Proton / SteamDefault Proton prefix path for Steam Deck and Linux Steam users.
~/.local/share/Steam/steamapps/compatdata/2694490/pfx/drive_c/users/steamuser/Documents/My Games/Path of Exile 2/BuildPlanner
For Lutris / Heroic / Bottles, locate your prefix drive_c/users/<user>/Documents/My Games/Path of Exile 2/BuildPlanner.
Generate a minimal starter .build file
This creates a minimal starter file, not a complete character build.
Build name is required before downloading.
Starter file ready when the preview has a build name.