Basic Guide: Deadeye vs. Pathfinder in Path of Exile 2 (Ranger)
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In Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2), Rangers can specialize/choose between two different ascendancy options as either Deadeye or Pathfinder. Deadeyes are fantastic for players who love powerful projectiles and high burst damage, while Pathfinders are more focused on flask mechanics and damage over time effects like poison. Let’s help you decide if you should pick Deadeye or Pathfinder in PoE 2!
Deadeye: Projectiles and Precision
Deadeye is all about high damage and utility with projectiles. This class is great for players who love bow builds and want to clear enemies quickly with powerful attacks.
What Makes Deadeye Strong:
Endless Munition: Grants an additional projectile, increasing both damage and clear speed.
Point Blank: Shots fired at close range deal 20% more damage, giving a huge boost during the campaign.
Tailwind: Increases movement speed, attack speed, and dodge potential, making it a solid endgame choice.
Eagle Eye: Enhances accuracy and boosts critical hit potential for long-range builds.
Mark Mastery: Allows you to apply an additional Mark, improving your control over enemies and boosting damage.
Why Pick Deadeye:
You love bow builds and enjoy precise, fast-paced combat.
You want powerful scaling with projectiles and marks.
You prefer high damage output with straightforward mechanics.
Pathfinder: Flasks and Damage Over Time
Pathfinder offers a unique playstyle focused on managing flasks and dealing damage over time. It’s great for players who like more “strategic” builds with an emphasis on poison or bleeding.
What Makes Pathfinder Strong:
Flask Mastery: Life flasks continue to heal even after your health bar is full, providing excellent sustain.
Concoction Nodes: Specialized skills deal elemental or damage-over-time effects, including poison and fire.
Poison Proliferation: Spreads poison to nearby enemies, amplifying your damage potential in groups.
Movement Freedom: Grants immunity to slows and reduces movement penalties while using skills.
Passive Skill Points: Gains 5 additional passive skill points.
Why Pick Pathfinder:
You enjoy a strategic playstyle focused on flasks and poison mechanics.
You prefer damage over time rather than direct hits.
You want to experiment with unique mechanics and skills.
How to Choose
Choose Deadeye if you want fast, high-damage projectile builds with powerful marks and precise control.
Choose Pathfinder if you enjoy flask-focused gameplay and experimenting with poison or bleed mechanics.
Deadeye is currently considered stronger for early gameplay, but Pathfinder offers unique mechanics for creative builds. Pick what feels fun for your playstyle!
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