Learn how to defeat Mektul, The Forgemaster in Path of Exile 2 with this detailed boss guide.

This guide will strictly focus on the build that will help you with solo play.

Start with Fragmentation Rounds, as it helps in dealing with mobs quite effectively.

Tactician charging allies in battle in Path of Exile 2

Use it for a while until you unlock High Velocity Rounds andFlash Grenade.

You will also need to attachScattershotandDouble Barrelto High Velocity Rounds and attachOverpowerandSecond Windto Flash Grenade.

Once you level up a bit more, unlockGalvanic Shardsand attachLightning InfusionandMartial Tempoto this skill.

Mektul prepares his axe as lava encroaches behind him in Path of Exile 2.

Finally,defeat the King of the Mists bossfor yourfirst Uncut Spirit Gemand unlockHerald of Thunder.

The first skill you’ll need tounlock is Gas Grenade, andattach ScattershotandMagnified Effectto it.

You’ll also have to unlockExplosive Grenadeand attachSecond WindandInspirationto it.

Mercenary stats display on the left in the main game display in Path of Exile 2.

Remove High Velocity Roundsas you won’t need them anymore.

In the case of Galvanic Shards, attachConductionin place of Martial Tempo.

You’ll alsounlock the Tactician Ascendancy classhere bycompleting the Trial of Sekhemasand unlocking the nodesPin Buildup and Suppressing Fire.

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The only ability you will need to unlock here isOil Grenade, and attachEncumbranceto it.

While you don’t need it yet, you’re free to also unlockRipwire Ballistaand attachLockdownandPersistenceto it.

Complete the Trial of Chaos and unlock the Pin BuildUp and Right Where We Want Themnodesfrom the Tactician Ascendancy.

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you’re able to attach the Support GemClarityto Ghost Dance.

The new skill you’ll need isWind Dancer,which you canunlock using an Uncut Spirit Gem.

All of these skills can beunlocked using Uncut Spirit Gems.

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All of these skills willenhance your base damage, while Grenadier will increase the usage of the Grenade skills.

All of these skills increaseattributes and defense, which will not only help you but your team as well.

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Mercenary skill display menu on the left in Path of Exile 2.

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Mercenary Spirit Skill Display screen in Path of Exile 2.

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Path of Exile 2 endgame maps main display with nodes.

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Mercenary passive tree in Path of Exile 2.

Mercenary gameplay in Cemetary of the Eternals in Path of Exile 2.

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