Best in Path of Exile 2
Rankings sorted by a number from the game files, never by opinion✓ Checked against game files · 0.5.5
Weapon bases by damage
Bow bases#1 Obliterator Bow · 97.4 pDPS
Crossbow bases#1 Trarthan Cannon · 134.5 pDPS
Quarterstaff bases#1 Dreaming Quarterstaff · 173.9 pDPS
Spear bases#1 Flying Spear · 98.4 pDPS
One Hand Mace bases#1 Molten Hammer · 137.0 pDPS
Two Hand Mace bases#1 Massive Greathammer · 154.0 pDPS
Talisman bases#1 Thunder Talisman · 143.0 pDPSArmour bases by defence
Armour basesBody Armour: Soldier Cuirass · 570
Evasion basesBody Armour: Slipstrike Vest · 519
Energy Shield basesBody Armour: Vile Robe · 171
Armour and Evasion basesBody Armour: Death Mail · 598
Armour and Energy Shield basesBody Armour: Wolfskin Mantle · 400
Evasion and Energy Shield basesBody Armour: Sleek Jacket · 372Leveling, minions and limits
Leveling uniques332 uniques before maps · first speed boots: Luminous Pace
Spectres551 monsters · #1 Gargoyle Demon ×4.05
Companions150 beasts · #1 Drudge Osseodon ×3.58Max levels and limitsWaystone tier, item level, gem level, monster levelSupports for every skill
Every skill gem page lists the supports the game recommends for it and every support that fits; meta gems such as Cast on Critical, Hollow Form and Spellslinger list the skills you can socket into them. Start from the gem list.