With Path of Exile 2 Patch 0.3.0 - The Third Edict, the game isn't just pushing balance numbers and tweaking mechanics. This update has opened the doors to some of the wildest, most creative, and most entertaining builds the game has seen yet. While tier lists usually focus on raw power or efficiency, this one's different. Today, we're ranking the most fun classes and builds in PoE 2's 0.3 patch – the ones that will keep you logging in, experimenting, and laughing through the grind.

Because let's be real: a fun build is worth more than a stale meta pick.

Why Fun Matters in Path of Exile 2 0.3

Patch 0.3 introduces massive shifts that shake up how you experience an entire league. Sure, you could chase the highest DPS spreadsheet build, but what's the point if it burns you out by Act 7? Fun builds keep you engaged, make the early grind painless, and give you something to look forward to each night.

This patch leans into experimental mechanics like Blood Mage Witch, Unarmed Monk, and a block-heavy Amazon archetype. Creativity is being rewarded – and the community is already buzzing about which setups feel the best to play, not just the best to clear.

Based on PTR testing, early community feedback, and pure hype, here's the Path of Exile 2 0.3 Fun Tier List.

S-Tier – Pure Entertainment

Witch (Blood Mage / Arc)

The Witch is the undisputed queen of fun this patch.

· Blood Mage finally feels complete, letting you trade health for massive bursts of power in a stylish, high-risk high-reward loop.

· Arc is generating nonstop buzz for its Emperor-Palpatine lightning fantasy – zapping screens of enemies never gets old.

Whether you're sacrificing yourself for big spikes or frying mobs with chain lightning, Witch is the perfect mix of experimentation and spectacle.

Sorceress (Firestorm Mastery)

If Witch is chaos, the Sorceress is raw elemental dominance.

· Firestorm is absolutely wild in 0.3, letting you rain flaming destruction from above.

· New elemental infusions and mastery options bring massive depth.

It's the ultimate "archmage fantasy" build – stylish, devastating, and endlessly satisfying.

A-Tier – Wild & Underrated

Warrior (Fire Hammer Fissure)

The Warrior might not be flashy on paper, but don't sleep on it.

· Despite some nerfs, Fire Hammer Fissure packs huge AoE and satisfying impact.

· Cheap to gear, and doesn't require a lot of Path Of Exile 2 Currency, and easy to pick up, and perfect for mid-league dominance.

Think Thor with a flaming hammer – underrated, but an absolute blast to play.

Monk (Unarmed Lightning Clear)

This is the brawler fantasy nobody expected.

· Unarmed Monk feels like Jackie Chan in Path of Exile.

· Lightning-fast strikes, screen-clearing punches, and kinetic gameplay that feels more fluid than almost any other class.

Ignore the min-max crowd nitpicking glove modifiers – Monk is one of the most enjoyable ways to play the game right now.

B-Tier – Depth & Creativity

Mercenary (Buffed to the Moon)

Mercenary quietly got supercharged in 0.3.

· More passive points, deeper build paths, and versatile archetypes like Tactician or Gemling.

· It doesn't give you instant dopamine like Witch or Sorc, but the sheer build flexibility is addictive.

If you like tinkering, theorycrafting, and feeling like you're playing three characters at once, Mercenary is your jam.

Amazon (Block & Parry Focus)

Once the Lightning Spear Queen, Amazon took some heavy nerfs this league. But instead of fading away, it's reinventing itself.

· New block & parry mechanics transform Amazon into a tactical, defense-first powerhouse.

· Less raw damage, more calculated gameplay.

It's not for everyone – but if you want a challenge and love the idea of a reactive, skill-based playstyle, Amazon will surprise you.

F-Tier – Skip for Now

Deadeye / Ranger

The fall from grace is real.

· Last league's Lightning Spear Deadeye dominated, but nerfs hit hard.

· Other classes simply offer more fun and freshness in 0.3.

If you play Deadeye first, you risk burning out fast because nothing else will feel as explosive afterward. Save it for later in the league – or skip it altogether.

Final Thoughts – Fun First, Meta Later

If you want pure fun, go Witch or Sorceress.

If you want to defy expectations, roll Warrior or Monk.

If you love depth and flexibility, Mercenary is waiting.

And if you're ready for a challenge, Amazon's new defensive identity is worth exploring.

Patch 0.3 is shaping up to be one of the most entertaining and diverse leagues Path of Exile 2 has seen yet.