This is my starter build for patch 0.9, a full Spriggan Form Crit caster, with spammable “Spirit Thorns”. It have ridiculous life and mana (Rage) recovery, and I can face tank Empowered Monolith with starter gear.
For short guide, check steam link above.
For full written guide, read of Fextralife:
https://fextralife.com/last-epoch-build-guide-physical-spriggan-crit-spell-druid/