I need GGG to FIX LOOT IMMEDIATELY in POE2

Level 46 Mercenary, I was somewhat in this same situation, stuck behind a DPS wall on one of the A1 bosses. All I did to help my efforts (besides leveling a few times) was check the vendors and find a better weapon, and I was able to progress after a single change. It sucks because gold in the game DOES NOT drop very well early on, and in order to progress if you have no orbs/currency, you will be depleted on gold often, but it is what it is to get that extra but of DPS. I haven't even been disenchanting my items but selling them. The key source to my ability to be currently walking through the campaign was trading with others for better items. This game can be punishing if you do not utilize the trade system and play more SSF style.

I would also like to add boots with movement speed; even 10% will help you mitigate damage.