Experts on the path of exile are very tired of hearing the saying that "scion" is "know-how, nothing is good." Indeed, she is the only profession that starts in the middle of the passive map, which makes it unlikely that she will specialize in a certain field. Suppose the player and her take a middle ground together and try to do everything at one point, and then end up doing nothing right. Indeed, this is a rookie trap that some amateurs fall into.

Players usually do not need to look at their sublimation options before defeating the Lord's Maze for the first time. This means they can spend their time on the main passive tree first, and then spend time figuring out how to trade with other people. Scion doesn't have that luxury. She has only one choice to ascend, creatively called ascendant. The choices in this tree focus on very specific aspects of the passive skill tree, amplifying some passive skills while ignoring others. Before putting any points into the passive tree, the player should know how they will fill the tree.

After reaching one extreme, quickly move to the other extreme. The only reason to play Scion is to do two very different things at a high level, not just one thing. This journey made the game a fun way to pass the time until the release of Diablo 2: Resurrection. Use this freedom to be creative. Elemental Archers and Aura Enhanced Killers are two of the many great builds that people have done with Scion. The two ends of the tree remain opposite because their synergy is overwhelmed.

Because Scion will spread out a bit, it is a good idea to invest in a lot of active POE Currency. It feels like it would be great to have a spell for everything, but if she needs to perform more than four of the five skills in each battle, this will quickly exhaust her resource pool. Therefore, it is best to have only a few skill gems, and then POE Orbs can enhance their effects. With this focused strategy alone, Scion may become the strongest hitter with the best tank capabilities.