Best for
Players who need breaking through armored targets on Mercenary.
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Should you use Armour Piercing Rounds in POE2?
Armour Piercing Rounds is a POE2 ranged, crossbow, physical skill option for breaking through armored targets on Mercenary.
Decision rule
Choose it when your build needs breaking through armored targets on Mercenary; skip it if a simpler core skill already solves that job.
Level requirement
Level 1
Patch-sensitive note
Use this page to decide whether the skill belongs on your shortlist. Exact damage, support links, and endgame scaling should be checked against the current in-game tooltip before committing expensive gear.