Warrior in Path of Exile 2: Strengths and weaknesses, tips and ancestry

The Warrior is a fundamental character class in Path of Exile 2, ideal for players seeking to engage in a thrilling adventure. If you want to learn more about how this class functions, its advantages, strategies for optimizing its effectiveness, and the different ascendancies available, this guide will answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Warrior in this action RPG.

Warrior Attributes

Here’s a concise overview of the Warrior’s main attributes:

• Main Attribute: Strength.
• Preferred Weapons: Maces.
• Range: 3/5
• Difficulty: 3/5
• Speed: 2/5
• Offensive Power: 4/5
• Defense: 5/5

“I sought very little: a forge, a place to rest. But everything was lost when they destroyed my home. Hand me a sturdy hammer, and they will realize that there’s nothing more perilous than a peaceful man driven to fight.”

Pros and Cons of the Warrior

Let’s examine the strengths and weaknesses of the Warrior class:

Strengths

• Remarkable damage resistance, allowing the Warrior to endure tough battles.
• Highly effective against crowds of foes, utilizing war cries and strong attacks.
• Can deploy totems to harass enemies and boost damage output.

Weaknesses

• Generally slower due to the use of heavy weapons, leading to mobility issues.
• Can be stunned, making the character vulnerable if blocks are not timed well.
• Particularly susceptible to faster opponents and bosses capable of bypassing blocks.

Playing as the Warrior: Tips and Archetype

The Warrior class is designed for direct, close-combat encounters in Path of Exile 2, evolving into a powerful tank adept at taking hits. This character excels at crushing foes with maces and can also utilize shields to enhance defense and execute critical blocks.

Typically, the Warrior delivers wide-reaching attacks, making them effective at managing groups of enemies. However, due to their sheer strength, they may exhibit slower movement, which can be challenging in fast-paced scenarios. Thankfully, their war cries provide beneficial buffs to help offset these issues.

Additionally, the Warrior has access to a variety of totems that can inflict damage, activate unique abilities, or boost defensive capabilities, making this character particularly powerful when played solo.

Warrior Ascendancies

As the Warrior levels up, they can unlock several ascendancies (or subclasses), allowing for tailored gameplay that aligns with specific preferences:

• Warlord: Draws on the strength of ancestral spirits to summon totems, unleash potent war cries, and bypass cooldowns.
• Titan: Embodies raw strength, gaining advantages like increased chances to replicate skill hits and enhanced damage against stunned foes or with crushing blows.