When playing Path of Exile, a player found himself overwhelmed by his mercenary’s power. Despite having an area-of-effect (AOE) build meant to clear enemies, his mercenary wiped the screen clean before he could engage.

“I can’t even hit anything!” said Pohx in exasperation. “I can’t even explode the mobs!”

This follows the recent updates that have introduced mercenaries capable of operating with player-like efficiency. As players adapt to their presence, it seems the balance may need reconsideration to maintain the excitement of gameplay.