How To Switch Shot Types As Mercenary In Path Of Exile 2

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As a seasoned gamer with countless hours spent navigating the labyrinthine worlds of Path of Exile, I must say that the Mercenary class in PoE2 has caught my attention like no other. The crossbow-wielding warrior’s versatility and adaptability are reminiscent of a chameleon blending into its environment – ready to strike when least expected.

In Path Of Exile 2, the Mercenary class primarily wields a crossbow as their primary weapon, but they’re versatile in their choice of arms. They predominantly rely on ranged attacks with this weapon, yet they possess an array of ammunition types that offer distinct strategies for various combat scenarios. This adaptability allows them to tailor their attacks effectively against whatever they encounter in battle.

To fully leverage the capabilities of the Mercenary, it is essential to employ a variety of ammunition types and master swift transitions between them during combat, uncovering potent combos in the process. Here’s a simple guide on how to arm and switch between ammo types when playing as the Mercenary:

How Do Ammo Types Work In Path Of Exile 2

In a Crossbow, the assortment of ammunition represents distinct abilities that can be selected on your quick-access bar. Unlike typical skills from other classes, these ammo types determine your basic attack. As long as you have ammo, each shot will be of the type currently loaded. Once an entire magazine is spent, your character will automatically reload with the same ammo type and continue until manually reloaded again.

The amount of Mana you require varies based on the kind of ammunition you’re using, and it gets used up whenever you load that specific ammunition type. You can load any ammunition at your convenience, and later return to that ammunition type without issue, maintaining a fully loaded magazine. However, your Mana will be depleted earlier when switching back to that ammunition. The number of shots available for each ammunition type is displayed in the top right corner of its icon on your hotbar. To reload with the spent ammunition type, simply press the assigned key while having the desired ammunition equipped; this will deplete your Mana.

To ensure optimal performance during battles, consider reloading all ammunition types when not engaged in combat. This way, you’ll have a wider range of options available for combat situations. Also, try to use your mana outside of fights, allowing it to replenish before the next skirmish.

How To Switch Ammo Types With Crossbows In Path Of Exile 2

To change the ammunition type, just click the appropriate button on your hotbar which is associated with the desired ammo. This will load your crossbow with that specific ammo, and your primary attack will now utilize that ammo type. Here’s how to configure this:

  • Find skill gems from defeated enemies and use them to unlock a new ammo type.
  • Equip that new skill on a skill panel in your inventory.
  • Bind that equipped skill onto your hotbar using the button along the bottom of the screen when hovering over that skill.
  • Press the bound key while back in the game to switch to that ammo type.

Changing ammunition types takes approximately a second, irrespective of the type being switched. However, please note that during this moment, your character will be unable to perform any other actions and must remain standing still. This brief pause is the only cost, aside from Mana required for reloading, as there are no restrictions or penalties when switching ammunition frequently, similar to how you can swap skins at will.

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2024-12-07 06:43