Ultimate Mercenary Explosive AoE DPS Build ｜ Path of Exile 2 Top Mercenary Leveling Guide (Lvl 30+)

He showcases a Mercenary Explosive Shot build using Scattershot and Double Barrel: three projectiles, six shots before reloading, plus Pierce. He says it clears groups better than Fragmentation Shot, ignites enemies, and instantly detonates grenades, but boss performance remains unknown. Sparse enemies and confusing map dead ends frustrate testing; after leveling, he debates projectile, grenade-damage, piercing, and area-radius upgrades.

Explosive crowd-clearing enthusiasm coexists with uncertainty about bosses, map navigation, and optimal progression.