Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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A first look at what could be one of the best starters for PoE 2 0.5 : Return of The Ancients. A buff-stacking Tactician using Crossbows, Stormblast Bolts & Galvanic Shards for big clear & big single target. Full League start & Early Acts progression included. Enjoy the guide :)

00:00 - Intro
00:52 - Early Map Showcase
03:11 - Gear at this stage
04:20 - T15 map boss w/ poo-poo gear
04:54 - Act 1 progression
07:04 - Act 2, clear & dps
09:32 - Act 3
10:28 - IMORTANT Weapon swap
11:42 - Act 4
12:15 - Interludes
13:26 - Gem setup
14:24 - Passive Tree
15:22 - Outro & league start tip

PoB & Guide: mobalytics.gg/poe-2/profile/ruetoo

Livestreams: twitch.tv/ruetoo

Discord: discord.gg/AKQNUQefew

Music : Ride of the Valkyries (by Wagner) from @ludandschlattsmusicalempor6746, Path Of Exile 2 - Ziggurat Encampment 400BIC (Extended) by the goat @KamilOrmanJanowski

Edited by Franss (in Rue's Discord)

Garf.