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The Mercenary in Path of Exile 2 is like a Swiss Army knife - versatile and deadly. With different crossbows and ammo, it's all about adaptability. From sniper-like precision to explosive power, it's a whole new ball game. Just like in a shooter, instant feedback and movement add a fresh twist. This Mercenary means business .

Combat with Crossbows

When thinking about each new class, the design team aimed to make the combat experience feel unique from all the previous ones. The mercenary class introduces the use of crossbows, which is fundamentally different from regular bows due to its instant firing capabilities. This results in immediate feedback upon clicking the fire button, similar to a shooter game. Path of Exile 2 supports WSD movement, enabling players to walk in any direction independently of aiming, regardless of the weapon type being used.

Key Takeaways:

Armor-Piercing, Incendiary, and Permafrost Ammo

The variety of ammo skills available for crossbows in Path of Exile 2 allows for diverse combat strategies. Armor-piercing ammo pierces through groups of enemies, making it effective in dealing with a large number of targets. Incendiary ammo is suitable for single-target damage, while permafrost burst shot can be used to slow down and freeze enemies at range.

Quote:
"One bolt at a time, every enemy goes down"

Crossbow Attachments

Attachments for crossbows, functioning similarly to skill gems, provide extra skill slots, allowing players to augment the crossbows with support gems. Attachments include a grenade launcher for crowd control and flash grenades for stunning enemies, providing a dynamic combat experience.

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• Grenade launcher for crowd control
• Flash grenades for stunning enemies

Rapid Shot Crossbow and Its Versatility

The rapid shot crossbow in Path of Exile 2 allows players to shoot while moving, contributing to an increase in the pace of combat. The ability to use some skills while moving opens up new design spaces and allows for combat on the go.

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Incendiary and Frozen Combos

The incendiary version of the rapid shot crossbow provides a unique heat-up mechanic that increases damage over time, while the ice version can create ice crystals that explode, chilling monsters.

List:

• Incendiary rapid shot for additional fire damage
• Ice version creating ice crystals for crowd control

Exploding Crossbow Types

Path of Exile 2 features additional crossbow types with unique abilities such as armor-piercing penetration, explosive blasts, and Frost walls, providing players with a wide range of options to adapt to different combat scenarios, including single-target damage and crowd control.

Quote:
"Every enemy has its weakness, and the crossbows are here to exploit them."

With the provided overview, the unique mechanics of the mercenary class in Path of Exile 2 showcase the diverse combat possibilities and further expand the game's tactical depth and immersive gameplay experience.