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I did not make very far into the game, i only got around to using essence interrupter. I was also thinking of using spearcaster for arcane archer synergy. Do all the multiple hits from frostseeker generate focus or only one of them. I am not looking for melee builds so that rules out stalker subclass, and i dont enjoy the typical caster playstyle so psions out. I think i just need to stick with my prev build for longer

So i started this game last year as Seer ascendant/arcane archer PC, didn't get very far just managed to get all companions,got busy with a few things IRL and couldn't find time to play it. Got time now and am starting over. I wanted a playstyle similar to my POE 1 Cipher, where i fire a few quick few attacks to build focus to use it to deal damage/buff allies/debuff enemies. But with the ascendant sublcass i found that the fights were over by the time i filled my focus. Does it get easier to fill focus later in game or should I just pick no subclass cipher to get my preferred playstyle. As for arcane archer i chose it because i thought i could use ranger abilities to quickly fill focus and use pets as distraction, is that a good idea or should i drop ranger and go pure cipher

Ok this is a lot of stuff to take in, but this is probably my fault as i haven't even started the game. I mostly wanted a monk and druid because i completely ignored these classes in POE 1. But i have at least understood what classes to pick for the PC and companions, rest I'll figure as i keep playing, i 'll switch around and retrain companions as needed. Well that makes my decision easier, definitely multiclassing cipher now. Thnx for the help guys

So i have pretty much decided what companions to take, i can switch them around as i better understand the game while playing. I am assuming the imbued spells count as attacks and give focus. Also is it worth multiclassing as an ascendent cipher ? I mean you can spam Lv 8 and 9 cipher abilities non stop once you ascend, is giving up those spells worth it ? So can the ranger companion work as a decent tank ?

So i just finished POE 1 last week and am now about to start POE 2. For POE 1 since you could re train completely i didn't think much of party composition before staring the game. But for POE 2 i need some advice because i don't want to mess up my subclass/multiclass. Things i am sure of i want in the party - 1. Xoti as monk for melee single DPS 2. Tekehu as druid for AOE DPS 3. CIpher PC Things i am not sure of - 1. Pallegina as herald for tanking, healing and support. But i think i might be expecting too much of her, i can definitely make a paladin work as a a healer tank like i did in POE 1 but adding chanting too makes me think i might spreading her focus too much. Also with the changes to engagement how many melee units should i have ? I had 3 in POE 1 2. Maia as scout for long range single DPS - Not sure if i should go for another tank/frontliner instead 3. PC as either a) Seer Ascendent/Sharpshooter - Animal companion to help tank and using ranger abilities to quickly fill focus b) Mind Stalker Ascendent/Assassin - Using stealth to quickly gain focus I plan on opening with either an Arquebus or DW pistols and then switching to bows