In Path of Exile 2, the Warrior class is known for its powerful, earth-shaking abilities, but players think it needs improvements because its moves are slow and weak in the later stages.
Although some folks might find the Warrior challenging, those who follow a good build guide can still succeed regardless of their experience with the game series. Below is a guide to the Warrior build that works best right now.
The Warrior is all about getting up close and personal with enemies, using big, two-handed weapons like maces and mauls. You can also go for a one-handed weapon and a shield if you want to be more defensive, though your attacks won’t be as strong. Thankfully, Path of Exile 2 lets you switch between two different setups, so you can adapt to what each battle needs. This means you can mix and match your weapons, even using dual-wielding if you prefer.
We sometimes wonder why players need to make the game harder by choosing a slower class like the Warrior.
Generally, focusing on dealing damage with big weapons is the most effective strategy for the Warrior. If you try to play too defensively, you might get overrun by enemies. Strength is the most important attribute for a Warrior. Dexterity and Intelligence aren’t as crucial unless you’re aiming for a more agile approach, which might require some points in Dexterity for certain gear.
Now, let’s dive into the Warrior’s skills. Even though there are many strong attacks, they’re often slow. The Warrior relies a lot on area-of-effect (AoE) attacks to take down foes, but staying close to enemies means you’ll get hit more. Switching between weapons and shields during battles can help manage this.
Here are some recommended skills for the Warrior:
– Mace Strike
– Earthquake
– Boneshatter
– Shockwave Totem
– Infernal Cry
– Leap Slam
– Sunder
– Ancestral Warrior Totem
– Hammer of the Gods
You’ll unlock the best Warrior skills after completing Act 3 on standard difficulty. Skills like Sunder and Hammer of the Gods become available later and are great against groups of enemies. In the early game, use skills like Earthquake and Boneshatter. Once you get Leap Slam, combine it with Bone Shatter for huge damage and dodging enemy attacks. Infernal Cry adds extra punch to your combos, so use it often.
Mace Strike is handy early on but gets outclassed by better skills later. Earthquake and Shockwave Totem are useful but slow.
For the Warrior, it’s also important to choose the right Support Gems and Spirit Gems. Here are some suggestions:
Support Gems
– Martial Tempo
– Momentum
– Holy Descent
– Magnified Effect
– Impact Shockwave
– Brutality
– Fist of War
– Primal Armament
– Supercritical
– Concentrated Effect
– Premeditation
– Raging Cry
– Rage
– Deep Cuts
– Heft
– Font of Rage
– Splinter
Spirit Gems
– Overwhelming Presence
– Scavenged Plating
As you level up, allocate your Passive Points wisely in the skill tree. Focus on Strength and damage. Here are some Passive Abilities to consider:
– Brutal
– Sturdy Metal
– Smash
– Unstoppable Barrier
– Blade Catcher
– Beef
– Sudden Infuriation
– Lasting Trauma
– Skullcrusher
– Split the Earth
– Resolute Technique
Finally, let’s talk about the Warrior’s Ascendancy options: The Titan and Warbringer. Choosing depends on whether you prioritize offense or defense. Currently, Warbringer is recommended due to its defensive capabilities, such as the Jade Heritage skill, which helps absorb damage. However, once the Warrior receives buffs, The Titan might become the stronger choice.
