[POE 2] POEGuy's TOTEM MASTER – LAZY, VERY TANKY, SOLID DPS – The Ultimate Beginner-Friendly Build!

Hello, everyone!

I want to share my MAIN BUILD in Path of Exile 2, a build I've been perfecting for over three months now! I first started experimenting with Warbringer Totems back in Patch 0.1 (just 10 days after the early access release). Since then, I’ve turned it into a monster of a setup that's 100% casual and new-player friendly.
I currently have over 50 videos on my channel showcasing this simple setup; and honestly, the videos speak for themselves. https://www.youtube.com/@poeguy007/videos

FULL WRITTEN BUILD GUIDE - Patch 0.2.0 adapted - HERE:
https://www.poe-vault.com/poe2/warrior/warbringer/warbringer-sunder-totems-build

**In addition to the written and video guides, I also have two dedicated channels for this build on my Discord. One is a general INFO channel, and the other is a very active build support channel where we help out people with questions, updates, and tweaks.
Discord INVITE LINK here: https://discord.gg/92ab6Zs3ZT

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If you want to LEAGUE START with this build, you can follow my DAILY SUMMARIES of my Patch 0.2.0 progress. Ill list them all here:

For leveling **from level 1-52** go here ( I've explained the early progression, starting skill gems, skill tree, and items, along with gameplay footage so you know what to expect ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5FSzftQqDYE

For leveling **from level 52-80** go here ( I've explained the early progression, starting skill gems, skill tree, and items, along with gameplay footage so you know what to expect ): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lwc2pAMnR_U

For leveling **from level 80-90** go here ( I've explained my progression, skill gems, skill tree, and items, along with gameplay footage in red maps so that you know exactly what to expect ). *I also explained some common questions in the intro par: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk-7sAWk7sU

**DAY#4 Summary is up!** I did some changes to our aura setups. In patch 0.2.0 they introduced a new gem that allows us to tame beasts. **We will use a beast with the "HASTE AURA" modifier.** I explained in this video why, and also In it you have my Skill Tree, Items, Gem, mini-upgrades & reminders. At this point I'm farming only Waystone 15 & 16. The build is 95% complete ( for the normal version ). I still need to buy a two-handed mace with +7 gems & level 20 uncut skill gems for Sunder & AWT and is done. https://youtu.be/sna9-eNWH7M

**On DAY#5 I fully completed the NORMAL version of the build.** You can see the summary here and how it plays: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sax24CJl04

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If you want to see how the build performs on the NORMAL VERSION:


You have the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Sax24CJl04 This video was recorded on Day 5 of the Patch 0.2 league start. It got me to the late endgame pretty quickly and was a stress-free experience.

If you want to MAX THE BUILD further:


HOW TO MAX THE BUILD ( adapted for patch 0.2.0! ) IS OUT!

If you want to push the build to its limits, here are the most potent upgrades you can make. Everything you need to know about maxing it out is explained in detail in the video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-94A8ZbFlw&t

* I've also updated the written build guide. You can find all the changes for maxing it out at the bottom.


In this session, I took on Simulacrum, Xesht, King in the Mists, Arbiter of Ash, and Olroth; all on MAXIMUM DIFFICULTY (Patch 0.2.0):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU8eW3yq8rI

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The build slaps hard while being incredibly tanky and lazy to play!
The fact that this is my main build in POE 2 says it all. Long-time viewers know I’d never play a trash build in this game. I like to focus on one or two builds and perfect them; I’m not the kind of guy who jumps from build to build in ARPG games.

This build is pure perfection; a setup designed for safe "scratch your ass" play ;)

Best build, best boss 👌

Played the Bosses totem build in POE1 and his build in POE2 0.1 and 0.2 - if you want a relaxed, tanky and cheap build, this is it!

Best build in Poe2, very tanky, very lazy Playstyle, never die and do all content in this Game. Its the Second time i did this build and ITS amazing

Best build! Plain and simple. :)

FIrst of all, THANK YOU FOR THIS BUILD

Started huntress day 1 but was really crap, saw ur video on YT, started, and boy was it the best choice, day 1 i cleared ascend 3, was tired or could have cleared trialmaster as well cuz the next day i did. Damage scaled very nicely, no where during leveling did i think that i need more damage, survivability is through the roof, only 10~d invested in the build and i m tanking t4 Xesht, olroth, sims, king, killed 2 citadel bosses on day 2 as well. Best build i done in a while, ty boss, make more fun builds <3

i was sucki boi before now i'm not thanks boss

Tanky with the ability to make almost any content

Excellent guide as always, both written but also with the video format.

The build provided me comfy gameplay once it was online (unfortunately GGG decided to give AWT skill late into levelling) and from there it was smooth sailing all the way into T15 maps and beyond.

Gear is cheap, easy to understand and has good scaling potential for pinnacle content. Can be both a solid league starter or an optimized character.

Thank you for the hard work!

Excellent guide, cheap and strong build!

Followed this build in patch 0.1 and did it again in patch 0.2! It provided a smooth and safe experience into endgame, with well defined gear progression explanation!

Highly recommend this guide to anyone starting the league now or that wants a tanky but still strong build!