Warrior
The heavy melee class of PoE 2: mace, slams and shield.
MeleeStarting attributesStrength15Dexterity7Intelligence7Starting weaponMace
How it plays
The Warrior fights up close with slow, heavy slams that stun and knock enemies back, and with Warcries that bolster allies and shake enemies. Defence comes from heavy armour, shield blocking and a large life pool.
Who it is for
Players who like to be the tank that goes in first, want a class that is easy to read and do not mind dealing less area damage than a caster.
Ascendancies
- Titan
Slams with Aftershocks and a large pool of life and armour: the most direct way to hit hard and take hits.
- Warbringer
Breaks enemy armour and strengthens Warcries and totems.
- Smith of Kitava
Centred on fire-imbued weapon skills (Fire Spell on Hit) and body armour bonuses.
Featured skills
- Rolling Slam
- Boneshatter
- Earthquake
- Shield Charge
- Armour Breaker
- Infernal Cry
- Leap Slam
- Hammer of the Gods
Spirit gems
- Herald of Ash
- Berserk
- Dread Banner
- Time of Need
Skill and ascendancy names stay in English, as in the game.
Tips to get started
- Start with one slam skill and one Warcry: it gives you damage, stun and control from the first hours.
- Armour and life matter more than elemental resistance early on, so favour Strength gear.
- Check on the gem which weapon each skill requires before swapping weapons: some only work with certain types.