head to head
vs
Divinity: Original Sin 2vsPath of Exile
Divinity: Original Sin 2 leans Optimization (Pure Optimization); Path of Exile leans Optimization (Pure Optimization).
Divinity: Original Sin 2Path of Exile
Axis by axis
Execution2 vs 3
Path of Exile leans harder on execution: Some dodge and reflex play, but build carries fights.
Reads2 vs 0
Divinity: Original Sin 2 leans harder on reads: Multiplayer PvP arena adds light opponent-reading; solo is scripted
Variance5 vs 6
Path of Exile leans harder on variance: Loot, map mods, and crafting outcomes are heavily random.
Optimization10 vs 10
Even - both lean on optimization about the same.
Two games can score the same on an axis and still test it in very different ways - read each rationale, not just the number.