Path Of Exile 2: Tactician Build Guide

Path of Exile 2: Mastering the Tactician Mercenary – A Comprehensive Guide

The Mercenary class in Path of Exile 2 is renowned for its potent damage and versatile utility. While its damage has always been impressive, the Tactician Ascendancy, introduced in Dawn of the Hunt, significantly boosted its utility.

This guide delves into the Tactician Ascendancy, outlining its capabilities, build options (both support and damage-focused), and a detailed leveling strategy.

Tactician Build Overview

The Tactician's unique design allows for diverse builds. Players can create a solo powerhouse, unleashing devastating elemental damage, or a supportive team player, enhancing allies' capabilities.

Early-game progression involves mastering standard Mercenary skills:

and others. This ensures a smooth early and Cruel game experience. Once you reach maps, you can adapt your build using the plentiful Uncut Spirit Gems you'll acquire.

One caveat: Mercenaries are relatively fragile. Mastering boss attack dodging is crucial. However, their ability to stun bosses provides excellent damage windows.

Tactician Leveling Guide

Act 1

Focus on core skills for early-game success. Begin with Fragmentation Rounds, transitioning to High Velocity Rounds and Flash Grenade. Essential support gems include Scattershot, Double Barrel, Overpower, and Second Wind. Later, unlock Galvanic Shards (with Lightning Infusion and Martial Tempo) and, upon defeating the King of the Mists, Herald of Thunder.

Skill	Support Gems
High Velocity Rounds	Scattershot, Double Barrel
Flash Grenade	Overpower, Second Wind
Galvanic Shards	Lightning Infusion, Martial Tempo
Herald of Thunder

Act 2

Unlock Gas Grenade (with Scattershot and Magnified Effect) and Explosive Grenade (with Second Wind and Inspiration). Remove High Velocity Rounds. Add Explosive Shot (with Martial Tempo). For Galvanic Shards, replace Martial Tempo with Conduction. Complete the Trial of Sekhemas to unlock the Tactician Ascendancy, selecting Pin Buildup and Suppressing Fire nodes.

Skill	Support Gems
Gas Grenade	Scattershot, Magnified Effect
Explosive Grenade	Second Wind, Inspiration
Explosive Shot	Martial Tempo
Galvanic Shards	Lightning Infusion, Conduction
Herald of Thunder

Act 3

Unlock Oil Grenade (with Encumbrance) and optionally Ripwire Ballista (with Lockdown and Persistence). Complete the Trial of Chaos, unlocking Pin BuildUp and Right Where We Want Them nodes. Defeat Ignagduk, the Bog Witch, to obtain Ghost Dance (with Clarity).

Skill	Support Gems
Gas Grenade	Scattershot, Magnified Effect
Explosive Grenade	Second Wind, Inspiration
Explosive Shot	Martial Tempo
Galvanic Shards	Lightning Infusion, Conduction
Herald of Thunder
Oil Grenade	Encumbrance
Ripwire Ballista	Lockdown, Persistence
Ghost Dance	Clarity

Cruel Mode and Mapping

In Cruel, add Wind Dancer. Use Lesser Jeweller's Orbs to add gem slots to Gas Grenades and Galvanic Shards, adding Primal Armament and Pierce respectively.

Skill	Support Gems
Gas Grenade	Scattershot, Magnified Effect, Primal Armament
Explosive Grenade	Second Wind, Inspiration, Pierce
Explosive Shot	Martial Tempo
Galvanic Shards	Lightning Infusion, Conduction
Herald of Thunder	Innervate
Oil Grenade	Encumbrance
Ripwire Ballista	Lockdown, Persistence
Ghost Dance	Clarity
Wind Dancer

Tactician Support Build

For a support build, the leveling process remains similar, but Ascendancy points and skills shift. Choose A Solid Plan, Watch How I Do It, and Whoever Pays Best nodes. Unlock and utilize Defiance Banner, War Banner, Ancestral Warrior Totem, Blasphemy, Overwhelming Presence, and Dread Banner (all via Uncut Spirit Gems).

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Passive Skill Tree

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Endgame Tactician Build Overview

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Tips for Playing the Tactician Build

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This comprehensive guide provides a solid foundation for mastering the Tactician Mercenary in Path of Exile 2. Remember to adapt and experiment to find the build that best suits your playstyle.

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