A player who gave Path of Exile 2 a go says the game made them appreciate Diablo 4 a lot more, mainly because of build variety, and the topic lit up Reddit. Let’s see what the community has to say about the subject!
Reddit user DaVinci1362 posted that while PoE 2 has more classes and deeper systems, it only has a few working builds. Most off-meta builds are too expensive to play or can’t clear high-tier content. In their words: “In D4, I see 20 different builds. In PoE 2, it’s the same 4-5 builds every time.”
They added that even YouTube videos just repeat the same builds with minor changes.
Other Players React
What did the community have to say about all this? Well, the most popular opinion is that the content in PoE 2 is simply harder, so you’re forced to play meta builds, and if you judge a D4 build’s viability by its ability to do a Pit Tier 150 run, build variety dies instantly.
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Another said the game starts strong but quickly hits a wall by Act 3 unless you follow top-tier builds.
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Others defended PoE 2 in the discussion, pointing out it’s still in Early Access Beta.
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Ultimately, many agreed that D4 lets more builds reach the endgame. Rhayve here explained that in PoE2, you can’t earn good loot unless you’re running a meta build, while in D4, most builds can clear content and get gear.
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The Real Difference
Several players pointed out the main difference between D4 and PoE2: Diablo 4 is more forgiving! You don’t need a meta build to enjoy the game or finish the Season Journey. In PoE 2, weaker builds can feel like a waste of time.
What’s your opinion on all this?
