Specialized Build and Game Planners

Minimum product

A character build planner for a specific game like Elden Ring or Diablo 4.

Why this could work

• Multiple purpose-built tools rank highly, indicating demand for interactive build planners.
• Several Reddit threads show active community interest and sharing of build planners, suggesting engaged users.
• The presence of a YouTube tutorial implies users seek guidance alongside tools, showing a content ecosystem.
• Domain ratings vary, but some tools have moderate DR (17-43), showing niche sites can rank well.

What would kill this

• Strong incumbents like eip.gg and mugenmonkey.com already serve the niche with established tools.
• High-quality community content on Reddit and YouTube may satisfy much of the demand without needing a new tool.
• Niche demand might be limited to a specific game lifecycle, risking low long-term traffic.
• Building a competitive, feature-rich planner requires significant game knowledge and upkeep with patches/updates.

Biggest uncertainty

Whether a new build planner can offer enough unique value or better UX/features to attract users away from established tools and community resources.

Next validation step

Create a minimal viable build planner prototype with a unique feature or improved UX, then share it in relevant Elden Ring communities to gauge interest and collect feedback.