If you’ve pushed through the early areas of Path of Exile 2, you’ll hit the point where the King in the Mists stops you cold, and it’s usually the first time the game asks if you actually understand your build. You run into him while helping Finn with the druid altars in Freythorn, and although you can walk away, it’s rarely worth skipping because the rewards help a lot...

You’ll probably notice pretty early on that most campaign bosses go down without too much fuss, but The Crowbell is where that comfort ends, and it hits you fast. The moment you wander into the Hunting Grounds, he jumps from a crumbled pillar and comes at you with zero hesitation, and if your gear or flasks aren’t sorted, you’ll feel it right away. This is also the point where...