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The best Monk build in Path of Exile 2 does not exist, at least not until some stat-crunching savant divines how to snap the game over their knee. Until then, you must be like water, adaptable and ready to react to anything, ideally with a swift dodge-roll. Arguably the most technical of the melee classes at launch, playing the quarterstaff-swinging Monk is a reactive, aggressive game where you must draw power from your foes and turn it against them. You’re fragile but capable of incredible violence, if you know when and where to strike...
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There are plenty of Path of Exile 2 tips that I wished I'd known before starting my Mercenary on his path of darkness and destruction because, honestly, this is a very complicated game. If you're a veteran of the original, many of the returning mechanics will make much more sense—though there's plenty that's changed—but if you're stepping into the series for the first time, there's quite a lot to learn...
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The best Mercenary build for the early game in Path of Exile 2 can be pretty broad. Not only is the Mercenary able to apply lots of different ailments and take advantage of various skill synergies, but the game itself has a very wide skill system that lets you specialise in just about anything. Want to use a melee weapon instead of a crossbow? Or even spells? It's more than possible depending on what you choose...
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With so many available passive skills it's understandable that you'd want to know how to respec in Path of Exile 2. The game is very good at giving you plenty of skills via uncut skill gems and support skills to compliment them with uncut support gems. However, these are separate to your passive skill tree...
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Picking between the Path of Exile 2 classes available in early access is a tricky business, especially since you know you'll likely be with this character for the next 100 hours—depending how deep you go. One of the best things about this game is that the skill system is so broad, you can pretty much do whatever the hell you want...
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