The Warrior is a class in Path of Exile 2 that represents raw strength, with a specialty in crushing enemies using overwhelming power. It's a slow but very deliberate fighter, really demanding in terms of patience and strategic thinking. If you're ready to adopt this kind of methodical gameplay and crush your foes with precision, this guide will help you easily navigate the early game.

Essential Skills and Gem Setups

Effective construction of Warrior is based on the skills that capitalize on heavy hits, stuns, and huge area damage. Here's a skill and gem combination for effective leveling.

Core Skills to Level

Skill Synergies and Playstyle

Mob Clearing

The only damage booster is combining Rolling Slam with Boneshatter to get awesome results. Use Rolling Slam for positioning, and cancel to Boneshatter when enemies are stunned shockwave would clear packs fairly efficiently with the help of AoE damage boost from Herald of Ash.

Boss Fights

Perfect Strike should be used against bosses due to its high single-target damage scaling. Hold the skill to make sure that your weapon flashes, which means guaranteed Ignite proc. As usual, Leap Slam for stunning the monsters and after Armour Breaker to lower enemy defensiveness.

Passive Skill Tree Priorities

Passive skills play a huge role in making the Warrior successful. Here is a breakdown of some key nodes to spend points in while leveling:

Level 1-10

1. Brutal
2. Smash
3. Sturdy Metal
4. Relentless

Levels 11-28

1. Invest 6 points in Strength nodes.
2. Unlock a Jewel Socket for flexibility.
3. Take Skullcrusher for increased damage to enemies in a dazed state.
4. Unlocked Split the Earth to increase your area damage.

Defensive Alternatives

If survival becomes a problem, you may want to delay Skullcrusher and Split the Earth. Instead, spend points in:

• Polished Iron for increased Armor.
• Made to Last: Recover 15% of prevented physical damage as life.
• If accuracy is an issue, use the Resolute Technique to make sure shots hit but at the sacrifice of critical strikes.

Gear Recommendations

Finding the right gear early on can make quite a difference. The following are the stats to aim for on your equipment, in order of priority:

• More Physical Damage
• Bonus Strength
• Bonus Armour
• Rating Accuracy or Dexterity
• Maximum Life
• Elemental Resistances
• Weapons: Two-handed maces are perfect for maximum damage. But if you like survivability, then go dual-wield or shield.
• Armor: Focus on armor pieces that give high physical damage mitigation and life bonuses.

All it takes to master this is the right balance between patience, precision, and the right build choices regarding the Warrior in Path of Exile 2. From this guide, one will be perfectly prepared to smash enemies, clear acts, and be ready for whatever is waiting in the endgame. Jump into Wraeclast with confidence and let your hammer be your guide!