Recording summary · December 2024
BEST MERCENARY AOE LVLING DPS Build ｜ Path of Exile 2 INSANE MERCENARY FRAG SHOT Build (Lvl 30+)
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Overview
Daniel showcases a Path of Exile 2 Mercenary area-of-effect build centering on Fragmentation Rounds, high attack speed, and bolt conservation to swiftly clear enemy packs, supported by Martial Tempo, Ammo Conservation, and Double Barrel.
The passive tree path extends to the Outer Rim to increase crossbow and projectile damage, stun buildup, and ammunition conservation for a 40% chance to save bolts, accompanied by Power Shots, critical strike bonuses, reload speed, and ammunition damage enhancements.
Although the build pins enemies using Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots and clears standard mobs effectively, its absence of tankiness and evasion causes Daniel to struggle and perish against tougher bosses, prompting consideration of poison skills for sustained boss damage.
Daniel experiments with equipment and crafting, including corrupting a Ballista gem with a Vaal Orb into three sockets, equipping a secondary bow for attribute bonuses despite ineffective bow skills, and attempting to gamble for a crossbow that loads an extra bolt before running short on gold.
Themes
Mercenary Fragmentation Rounds area-of-effect build setup and support gems.
Passive tree progression focusing on damage, stun, bolt conservation, and critical strike bonuses.
Equipment effects and limitations involving Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots, vendor gambling, and secondary bows.
Boss survivability deficiencies and potential adaptations.
Gem corruption using a Vaal Orb on the Ballista skill gem.
Developments
A boss defeats Daniel in a single blow, forcing a respawn away from the encounter.
Daniel applies a Vaal Orb to corrupt a Ballista skill gem, increasing it to three sockets.
Daniel tries to gamble at a merchant vendor for an extra-bolt crossbow but runs out of gold.
Uncertainties & gaps
Daniel temporarily forgets the item effects of the Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots before recalling their pinning mechanic.
Daniel lacks understanding of the precise consequences of corrupting the Ballista gem.