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Recording summary · December 2024

BEST MERCENARY INSANE DAMAGE Build | Path of Exile 2 MERCENARY FAST LVLING Build (Lvl 40+)

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Overview

Daniel outlines a leveling DPS and area-of-effect Mercenary build for Path of Exile 2, combining Oil Grenades, Flash Grenades, and Explosive Shot for packs with Fragmentation Rounds for single targets.

Support gem links, passive skill tree allocations focusing on crossbows and two-handed weapon nodes, and gameplay demonstrations against monster packs and a boss named Lackland are presented.

A promotional discount code EXPERT provides 3% off Path of Exile 2 currency and orbs at aoea.com.

Daniel notes that the boss Lackland shares the name of an Australian man involved with Daniel's ex-wife.

Themes

Mercenary area-of-effect and single-target combat rotation, skill gem links, and support choices in Path of Exile 2.

Passive tree allocations emphasizing crossbow masteries, jewel sockets, critical strike chance, projectile damage, stun buildup, and two-handed weapon nodes.

Promotional offers for in-game currency at aoea.com.

Gameplay against monster packs and the boss Lackland, alongside Daniel's personal aside regarding the boss's name.

Developments

Daniel showcases gameplay demonstrating the combat rotation of Oil Grenade, Flash Grenade, and Explosive Shot against packs of monsters.

Daniel fights and defeats the boss Lackland while running low on mana and health potions.

Uncertainties & gaps

Daniel momentarily reconsiders whether a specific passive skill node on the tree was selected before confirming it was not.

Daniel is uncertain how a health potion refilled during the encounter with Lackland.

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