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While speed and survivability are important, the ability to deal massive single-target damage is crucial for bossing in Path of Exile 3.26. Mercenary archetypes focused on concentrated DPS help shorten boss fights and reduce the risks of prolonged engagements.

The top boss-killer is the Assassin Striker, a crit-based melee archetype with high single-hit potential. With skills like "Shadow Blade" and "Critical Slash," this mercenary excels at burst damage, especially when buffed by increased crit chance and multiplier.

Equally effective is the Spell Artillerist, a ranged caster that launches powerful spells like “Lightning Nova” or “Arc Bomb.” With proper scaling of spell damage and penetration, this archetype can melt through boss phases swiftly.

For gear, focus on weapons and jewelry that grant flat damage to spells or attacks, along with crit-related bonuses. Boss-specific modifiers like “% increased damage to Unique Enemies” are especially potent.

Support gems such as “Elemental Focus,” “Controlled Destruction,” and “Concentrated Effect” are essential when building around boss damage. These allow your mercenary to fully focus on single-target output rather than split damage.

In the passive tree, pick nodes that enhance boss-specific modifiers, increased damage to cursed enemies, or added elemental penetration. A strong synergy with curses like "Elemental Weakness" and “Despair” is recommended.

Boss-focused mercenaries may require babysitting in chaotic arenas, so consider pairing them with utility skills like “Phase Run” or “Decoy Totem” to keep enemies distracted.

They also perform better when buffed by flasks or buffs from the player, so proper timing and positioning are key during high-tier boss encounters like Sirus or the Elder.

These mercenaries may not shine in maps, but in endgame bossing scenarios, their raw power can make the difference between success and failure.
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