Hit a wall with Lightning based Mercenary build

Currently level 40 Mercenary. Just started Act 3 (normal not cruel). I can't do mini-bosses without getting wiped 30-40 times and taking 30 mins, if I'm lucky. Obviously not fun and stuck where I am.

Gear needs improvements for sure but not exactly sure what I should be aiming for. Build looks like this atm - https://maxroll.gg/poe2/planner/f62cy0mw

Help with gear would be great. Don't have a lot of currency and crafting sucks. I can sort out passive tree is needed at this early stage. I expect it is mostly gear dragging me down (some of which I have not found better for over 20 levels).
Last edited by BowWizard#1239 on Dec 17, 2024, 2:51:21 PM
Last bumped on Dec 17, 2024, 4:47:10 PM
I wouldn't really reccommend going elemental damages early on since they require base damage to actually scale off.

https://maxroll.gg/poe2/planner/0w2fz0m1

I changed the tree to what i ran early basically until i pivoted to my current elemental tree at level 73-75
If you're still finding yourself dying then i would forego the path to reuseable ammo and grab some defense keystone early on


Edit: My current build after the shenaniagans https://maxroll.gg/poe2/planner/562k10n0

Feel free to throw a PM if that doesn't help
Last edited by Sherbethomes#0715 on Dec 17, 2024, 3:30:35 PM
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I wouldn't really reccommend going elemental damages early on since they require base damage to actually scale off.

https://maxroll.gg/poe2/planner/0w2fz0m1

I changed the tree to what i ran early basically until i pivoted to my current elemental tree at level 73-75
If you're still finding yourself dying then i would forego the path to reuseable ammo and grab some defense keystone early on


Edit: My current build after the shenaniagans https://maxroll.gg/poe2/planner/562k10n0

Feel free to throw a PM if that doesn't help


Thanks. I'll take a look at all the adjustments and links. Will PM if I have any other questions to get me moving along

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