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Master Smith Warrior Build

2025.04.29

This Master Smith Warrior build is specifically designed for the Dawn of the Hunt league in Path of Exile 2. It offers a beginner-friendly experience that's both easy to pilot and incredibly satisfying to play. The build's near-immortal defensive layering makes it perfect for players new to PoE 2 or those looking for a reliable league starter.

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Gear
 

Rare Two-Handed Mace

  • +3 to level of all Melee Skills
  •  700+ Physical DPS
     
The Surrender
  • Block Chance +40%

Normal Body Armour

  • 500+ Armour
  • 3 Rune Socket
  • ​Regenerate +2.2% Maximum Life per Second

Rare Helmet

  • 300+ Armour
  • Max 40 Dexterity and 40 Intelligence REQ
  • 20+ Strength
  • 100+ to Maximum Life
  • 30+ Combined Resistances

Rare Gloves

  • 100+ Armour
  • Max 40 Dexterity and 40 Intelligence REQ
  • ​80+ to Maximum Life
  • ​Increased Attack Speed​
  • 20+ Strength
  • 20+ Fire Resistance

 Rare Boots

  • Max 40 Dexterity and 40 Intelligence REQ
  • ​80+ to Maximum Life
  • ​Increased Movement Speed​
  • 20+ Strength
  • 30+ Fire Resistance

Rare Ring

  • ​80+ to Maximum Life
  • 30+ Strength
  • 20+ Fire Resistance

Rare Ring

  • ​80+ to Maximum Life
  • 20+ Strength
  • Fire Resistance
  • Leech #% of Physical Attack Damage as Mana

Rare Amulet

  • 30+ Strength
  • 15+ to all Attributes
  • ​80+ to Maximum Life

Infernoclasp
 

  • 5% to Maximum Fire Resistance


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Miscellaneous Items
 
These items further increase your survivability and help you sustain yourself when farming maps.

Ultimate Life Flask

  • % Increased Amount Recovered
  • Gains 0.25 Charges Per Second

Ultimate Mana Flask

  • % Increased Amount Recovered
  • % Reduced Charges per Use

Charm 1 - Thawing Charm

  • Increased Duration
  • Reduced Charges Used

Charm 2 - Antidote Charm

  • Increased Duration
  • Reduced Charges Used

Charm 3 - Stone Charm

  • Increased Duration
  • Reduced Charges Used

2x Rare Jewels:
Min 2 of the mods with:

  • #% increased Attack Damage
  • #% increased Physical Damage
  • #% increased Damage with Maces
  • #% increased Area of Effect
  • #% increased Attack Speed
  • #% increased Attack Speed
  • Gain # Rage on Melee Hit

 
Lay Siege
  • Intelligence: 20
  • Strength: 560
  • Dexterity: 20

 


Spells
 

The list of spells that will enable your build can be found here.
(You will recieve them as lvl 18-19)

Leap Slam( LvL 10)
  • Brink
  • Martial Tempo
  • Overpower
  • Rage
Leap Slam primes enemies for Stuns, which is crucial for triggering our massive explosions.

Boneshatter

  • Impact Shockwave
  • Defy
  • Reach
  • Magnified Effect

Boneshatter explodes packs of enemies that are Primed for Stuns. Use it after Leap Slam for excellent clear speed.

Earth Shatter
  • Upheavel
  • Splinter
  • Aftershock
  • Font of Rage
  • Reverberate
Earthshatter provides single target damage for bosses and tough rares. Stack it near enemies and detonate with Seismic Cry.

Hammer of the Goods

  • Fist of War
  • Heavy Swing
  • Exploit Weakness
  • Heft
  • Rageforged

Hammer of the Gods deals heavy damage but can only be used after Heavy Stunning an enemy. Save it for bosses when available.

Infernal Cry

  • Premeditation
  • Enranged Warcry
  • Raging Cry
  • Tireless
Infernal Cry makes your next attack deal significantly more damage. Use it before Hammer of the Gods.

Seismic Cry

  • Dazing Cry
  • ​Inspiration

Seismic Cry makes enemies easier to stun and grants an Aftershock to your next attack. Use it before Hammer of the Gods. Note: It only empowers your next attack when used on a Heavy Stunned enemy.

Shield Charge

Shield Charge provides excellent mobility.

Overwhelming Presence

  • Cannibalism
  • Herbalism

Overwhelming Presence increases your ability to stun enemies.

Herald of Ash

  • Clarity

Herald of Ash further enhances your clear speed.

 

Smith of Kitava Ascendancy

  1. Coal Stoker
  2. Leather Bindings & Support Straps
  3. Kitavan Engraving & Flowing Metal
  4. Forged in Flame

Skill Tree and Basic Gear (PoB link)
https://pobb.in/niOhPACddPBQ


Optional Buffs

Normal Act 2

  • 30% Increased Charms Charges Gained

Cruel Act 2

  • 15% Increased Life Recovered from Flasks

Normal Act 3

  • 25% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate

Cruel Act 3

  • +10% to Chaos Resistance

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