Weapon Swap Mechanics Explained
This build truly shines when using Weapon Swap passives, a powerful feature in Path of Exile 2.
How Weapon Swap Works
You earn Weapon Set Passive Skill Points from Path of Exile 2 Currency Books of Specialisation
You gain 24 total points throughout the campaign
Each weapon set can have a completely different passive layout
You gain 24 total points throughout the campaign
Each weapon set can have a completely different passive layout
To assign them:
1. Open the Passive Skill Tree
2. Look for Weapon Set I and II in the upper-right corner
3. Assign passives independently for each weapon
2. Look for Weapon Set I and II in the upper-right corner
3. Assign passives independently for each weapon
Optimal Setup
Weapon Set I (Red Nodes): Explosive Shot utility-Evasion, Movement Speed, Deflection
Weapon Set II (Green Nodes): Totem and Grenade damage for Mortar Cannon
Weapon Set II (Green Nodes): Totem and Grenade damage for Mortar Cannon
Each skill automatically swaps to its assigned weapon set when used.
Best Gear and Itemization
If you're using Weapon Swap, equip two Crossbows. Ideally, they should be similar, but prioritize higher damage on cheap POE 2 Chaos Orbs the Mortar Cannon weapon.
Recommended Unique Items
Constricting Command - Enhances Surrounded effects
Valako's Vice - Strong defensive synergy
Idol of Uldurn - Solid early-game power spike
Valako's Vice - Strong defensive synergy
Idol of Uldurn - Solid early-game power spike