Path of Exile 2 is not a typical hack-and-slash aRPG, owing to its many overlapping systems. Certainly, you can play it that way and slowly make progress, but understanding everything under the hood ...

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Avoid starting in hardcore mode to prevent character deletions due to complex mechanics. Invest time in the main campaign for core mechanic understanding and quicker access to endgame content.