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Overview
Daniel showcases a Path of Exile 2 Mercenary AoE leveling build centered on Fragmentation Shot and Fragmentation Rounds, enhanced by speed and ammo-saving mechanics.
The build incorporates Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots to pin enemies, along with passive skill tree investments in projectile and crossbow damage, critical strike modifiers, stun buildup, and ammo preservation reaching up to a 40% chance not to consume bolts.
During gameplay testing in jungle zones and boss encounters, Daniel evaluates issues with character tankiness, uses weapon swapping to exploit secondary bow attributes, switches skills for poison debuffs, and corrupts a Ripwire Ballista skill gem with a Vaal Orb.
Themes
Path of Exile 2 Mercenary AoE leveling build focusing on Fragmentation Shot, Fragmentation Rounds, speed, and bolt conservation.
Support gem configurations for Fragmentation Shot, including Martial Tempo, Ammo Conservation, and Double Barrel.
Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots providing physical damage pinning effects.
Passive skill tree routing focusing on projectile damage, crossbow damage, stun buildup, bolt conservation, and Power Shots.
Crossbow firing mechanics combining rapid attack speed with a 40% chance to avoid consuming ammunition.
Boss encounter tactics highlighting defensive fragility and applying poison debuffs.
Secondary weapon swapping to benefit from bow attributes on a non-Ranger class.
Corrupting a Ripwire Ballista skill gem with a Vaal Orb to achieve three sockets.
Discount code EXPERT for Path of Exile 2 currency on aoea.com.
Developments
Daniel equips Bushwhack Lizard Scale Boots and demonstrates Fragmentation Shot.
A boss eliminates Daniel in a single hit.
Daniel respawns at the beginning of the map following the boss encounter.
Daniel acquires a gem and a Vaal Orb, using the orb to corrupt the Ballista skill gem.
Uncertainties & gaps
The full implications of corrupting an item or skill gem with a Vaal Orb remain unclear to Daniel.