Top Warbringer Builds in Path of Exile 2: The Third Edict (0.3)

• Pros and Cons of Warbringer
• Best Warbringer Builds after Patch 0.3
• 1) Forge Hammer Warbringer
• 2) Ancestral Totem Warbringer
• 3) Thorns Warbringer

Pros and Cons of Warbringer

If you wish to dominate in Path of Exile 2, selecting the Warbringer ascendancy is a solid choice. The build provides exceptional defensive capabilities that can make you feel nearly invincible, especially in high-endgame content like T15 maps. Patch 0.3 has reintroduced new Skill Gems, revitalizing the Warbringer’s popularity.

Here’s a quick overview of the advantages and disadvantages associated with this playstyle:

Pros

• Affordable to gear up
• Highly durable with 80% Physical and Elemental armor
• Ability to summon minions
• Can defeat most pinnacle bosses effortlessly

Cons

• Generally slower than other builds
• Some builds may need a more powerful PC due to particle effects

Best Warbringer Builds after Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.3

1) Forge Hammer Warbringer in Path of Exile 2

The Forge Hammer is a new Skill that was introduced in the recent update, allowing players to enhance their combat in unique ways. Its primary use involves launching explosive Volcanic Fissures at enemies, and when combined with any slam-based skill, it enables repeated activation.

Main skills used:

• Forge Hammer: Rageforged - Fist of War - Fire Attunement - Elemental Armament
• Shockwave Totem: Overabundance - Urgent Totems - Rapid Attacks - Magnified Area - Font of Blood
• Ancestral Cry: Prolonged Duration - Close Combat - Fire Penetration - Immolate - Elemental Armament
• War Banner: Cannibalism - Magnified Area - Daresso's Passion - Prolonged Duration

Important Uniques:

• Chernobog’s Pillar (optional for extra fire damage)

This build relies on the synergy between your skills and the Forge Hammer for effective area damage. Using Shockwave Totems can enhance your capability to trigger fissures for extra damage.

2) Ancestral Totem Warbringer in Path of Exile 2

The Ancestral Totem Warbringer build allows you to summon minions without having to select a Mage class. With a plethora of minions under your command, you’ll have a powerful ally in battle, benefiting from their buffs while obliterating enemies.

Main skills used:

• Ancestral Warrior Totem: Earthshatter - Branching Fissures - Fire Attunement - Urgent Totems - Rage
• Infernal Cry: Raging Cry - Swift Affliction - Second Wind - Brutality - Corrupting Cry
• Seismic Cry: Execute - Elemental Focus - Astral Projection - Magnified Area
• Fortifying Cry: Raging Cry - Second Wind - Astral Projection

Important Uniques:

• Hateforge (for charge gain)
• Constricting Command (optional)

This build empowers you with the ability to fill your rage meter and literally amplify the power of your minions, allowing for significant damage output while stacking defense buffs on yourself.

3) Thorns Warbringer in Path of Exile 2

The Thorns build focuses on enticing enemies to hit you instead of avoiding their attacks. This risky yet thrilling playstyle can be rewarding if you’re comfortable with tanking damage.

Main skills used:

• Rapid Assault: Barbs - Quill Burst - Rapid Attacks - Ancestral Call
• Fortifying Cry: Raging Cry - Cooldown Recovery - Physical Mastery
• Time of Need: Thornskin
• Scavenged Plating: Thornskin - Prolonged Duration - Physical Mastery

Important Uniques:

• Crown of the Pale King
• The Brass Dome

This strategy capitalizes on absorbing incoming damage, converting it into retaliation via Thorns. You'll want to maximize ‘Thorns Damage’ throughout your gear for enhanced performance.

For those seeking to enhance their gameplay, consider purchasing Path of Exile 2 currency or buying PoE 2 items to optimize your character’s potential!