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panda-zebra
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Question: I see PC players with really nice individual highlighting of drops that make the sea of junk easier to parse - is that a mod or an in-game option I can't find?
Got a stash of 1-4s as a backup if it all goes pear shaped again, but if it keeps going I'll add these when needed to the guild stash. It doesn't feel good though, not being able to get your own when they say stuff like 120% more waystone drops and you come out with zero.
I stalled out twice around there. Thanks to the waystones in the stash I could keep it going at the 3rd attempt, crafting some 5s with 4s and 4s from 3s then doing orbs on them to juice them up. Now in tier 6 it's not nearly the same issue and the rarity, frequency and level dropping is way better. Maybe it's the Atlas stuff, but I've only got a few more unlocks that don't really affect waystones anyway.
Got a stash of 1-4s as a backup if it all goes pear shaped again, but if it keeps going I'll add these when needed to the guild stash. It doesn't feel good though, not being able to get your own when they say stuff like 120% more waystone drops and you come out with zero.
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Herbspiceguy
Member
You're welcome.
Also, some corrections after playing more:
- Delirium: go through the delirium mirror (there usually should be one not too far from the entry portal) and kill as many mobs asap, within the delirium zone. You gain 'delirium levels' (shown bottom left) as you kill delirium mobs (sunken/cthulhu-ish) -> actually not just the delirium mobs, but any mob, so best to start right off the bat! and grab mirror shards, which extend the delirium timer. Based on your performance you gain 'distilled emotions'. Specific combinations of distilled emotions can be used to copy a big (notable) passive skill node (HUGE) to use on an amulet (shift click in the passive skill tree on a big node to see what distilled emotions are needed). Distilled emotions can also be used on waypoints (right click on the distilled emotion), which will give extra mods and make the delirium zone last longer, basically giving you a higher chance for more distilled emotion drops -> not true, as counter-productive as it sounds, distilled emotions can juice your waypoint, but transforms the map into a permanent delirium zone without a mirror, so you cannot actually gain distilled emotions (because no mirror, no gaining delirium levels)
- Also move into which direction the fog is moving, that will usually lead you to more mirror shards
- From tier 10 onwards, simulacrum splinters can drop needed the delirium pinnacle encounter
Herbspiceguy
Member
Download this filter https://github.com/NeverSinkDev/NeverSink-PoE2litefilter/releases/tag/0.1.2
Put it in folder: user\Documents\My Games\Path of Exile 2
Select it in-game options/game
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Herbspiceguy
Member
I have a lightning mod, but my I mainly do flat phys, and some fire (ignite).Herbspiceguy
Sabejita
panda-zebra Are any of you guys using lightning in your builds?
I'm currently trying out this armor
Doryani's Prototype Scale Mail
(50–100)% increased Armour and Evasion +(60–80) to maximum Life +100% of Armour also applies to Lightning Damage Enemies in your Presence have Lightning Resistance equal to yours Lightning Resistance does not affect Lightning damage takenpoe2db.tw
Basically, everything in my presence has -58 lightning resistance because I also have -58% lightning resistance lol. It's pretty cool. I think it might be useful in party play. Let's try it sometime.
My PC is chugging when mobs explode all over my screen. Might be worse with a party, but I'm willing to try.
Sabejita
Member
Plague Doctor
Member
Nah, I fucked up and typed that without thinking. Meant cruel.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
It definitely will be lol. This is the first game in the last 5 years of gaming that has actually made me seriously consider upgrading the CPU.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Any new stuff there? Or is it the same boss as the end of whatever act corresponds to the citadel you found?
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I fought the act 2 boss. Which is cool and all but no new mechanics. Just a bigger health pool.
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Shiet that's underwhelming, hope they get to inprove in that.
My fav part of the game was probably a mix of how cool the bossfights are and how well paced the campaign is so you feel like those bosses come often enough. Lack of bossfights on endgame was a bummer imo.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
Currently end game is all stick and tiny bits of carrot.
I would put a boss at every map tier threshold. 1-5 complete? Ok to do 6+ beat this boss. Possibly force the citadel boss here.
I would also inject a new phase in all of these citadel bosses. Or add new moves.
I'd also rescale all of the game to function like act 1-3. Slower, methodical, challenging. Drops have meaning always during this time. You are leveling frequently, you're getting new gems, etc.
The game also has the issue that Diablo 4 does where advanced gear I don't invest currency into really. I'd rather save it for expert. Which in turns just makes the advanced gear nothing but currency generators… which I'd rather just get a regal shard or extra money in its place because that's all it will become. I only equip advanced if it's an upgrade after it's identified. Exception would be weapons.
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The question for GGG is what is the vision? The game in act 1-3, or the PoE1 slot machine variant in end game?
The early access made me MUCH more curious now what's next for last epoch and titan quest 2. Plus, D4 really only needs the skill trees to become akin to last epoch level of complexity.
If D4 ditched the paragon board but took all of the best or most popular nodes from it, then injected it back into the normal skill tree that would be far more interesting to me.
DaleinCalgary
Member
It only took me to level 48 but finally unlocked titan!
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yes, the lack of epic moments like we had during the campaign is very noticeable. I guess props to the teams working on the campaign.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
D4 needs to take a lot of the legendary powers and put them on the skill tree too, IMO.
The most powerful legendary powers are so strong you'd be stupid to not use them, and everyone ends up wearing the same gear.
DaleinCalgary
Member
What I find interesting on the warrior as I have great skills to use vs regular mobs. Sunder and leap slam are fantastic and fun. But for bosses I just use the regular melee attack and roll behind them over and over and they die. The big boss fights are nothing more than a time sink.
Hot5pur
Member
For mine I had to optimize around bosses.
There is a skill that makes an orb appear over them and if you bonk them, they go into heavy stun.
Add a support gem that fully breaks armor on heavy stun.
Then use a skill (perfect strike I think), where if you time it correctly it gives you a lot more damage.
Then add a support gem to that to cut the timing window but do a lot more damage.
Then add a support to that to make it consume the broken armor for extra 50% damage.
Pick up a bunch of damage nodes to heavy stunned enemies.
Add some fire damage on top for good measure.
Bosses go down REALLY fast with warrior.
For mobs, I find warrior startup time for many skills too long.
I use the wall skill to protect myself, then do the infernal cry, then sunder. Have some herald of ash on top of that.
Shit melts good.
Sorry I can't remember a lot of the skill names, but you hopefully get the idea.
I actually switched to Mercenary now. Enjoying freezing everything and then just shotgun to the face. Mobs are fun to take down, but having a hard time with bosses (not hard, just time consuming). need to find the right combo for massive single target damage.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Sunder is good on bosses too. Build up stun > Boneshatter heavy stun supported with Devastate to break armor > Seismic Cry to empower Sunder >Sunder for 100% guarantee critical hit and multiple aftershocks to OHKO.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
For mobs on Warrior, use a Cultist Greathammer for AoE on your basic attack, then just blow them all up by stacking AoE size on your passive tree and Magnitude on your support.
Arsic
Loves his juicy stink trail scent
I've begged since week one for that game to ass a ruthless mode where gear that drops is what it is. No breaking it down to take elements onto other gear.
This would make every drop dopamine, and building yourself via loot amazing. Crafting just needs to be similar to Diablo 2 of words to make certain pieces, or minor alterations to amplify.
Playing RNG in poe2 sucks, and d4 letting me do what you can now sucks.
Last epoch currently had a good system.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I just added a shitload of waystones into the guild stash if anyone needs.
I'm getting loads of drops.
I'm getting loads of drops.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I just put this into the guild stash, if any of you monks want to try it out.
poe2db.tw
Redflare Conduit Anchorite Garb
+(50–70) to maximum Mana +(20–30)% to Lightning Resistance 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit Lose all Power Charges on reaching maximum Power Charges Shocks you when you reach maximum Power Charges
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Sabejita
Member
We're gonna need that map tab soon.
Dunno why I'm still getting level 2 waystones on level 9 maps.
I follow with aI just put this into the guild stash, if any of you monks want to try it out.
Redflare Conduit Anchorite Garb
+(50–70) to maximum Mana +(20–30)% to Lightning Resistance 20% chance to gain a Power Charge on Hit Lose all Power Charges on reaching maximum Power Charges Shocks you when you reach maximum Power Charges
Greed's Embrace Vaal Cuirass
50% increased Strength Requirement 20% reduced Movement Speed (100–150)% increased Armour (30–50)% increased Rarity of Items found +(20–30)% to Fire Resistance
and I raise with a
Forbidden Gaze Chain Tiara
(60–100)% increased Energy Shield +(3–5)% to Maximum Cold Resistance +(25–35)% to Cold Resistance 25% reduced Light Radius
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DaleinCalgary
Member
Oh I get it, I can do all that but it just doesn't seem neccesary when I can just kite and roll and kill them easy. I barely need to think.
PonyStation4
Member
I jumped from level 67 to 82 in a few hours leeching off a level 90+ player and scavenging whatever they didn't pick up.
Sabejita
Member
What level were your maps?
PonyStation4
Member
I think they were doing T15 maps
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
panda-zebra
Member
Upgraded my 3 charm slot belt to something with stats I need that still lets me run stone/amethyst/thawing for stun/chaos/freeze, so I've put it in the guild stash level 51-60 gear tab.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
....and our guild stash unique quad tab is officially full
JMZ555
Member
How long does it take a microtransaction Premium tab to appear in my game after bought? I used the website. Is it spose to be instant? I'm at my stash and cant see anything to change one to premium.
Bought the 15 upgrade one to test if it would be available on both my # accounts but looks like a no.
Bought the 15 upgrade one to test if it would be available on both my # accounts but looks like a no.
DaleinCalgary
Member
I grabbed that, thanks
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Sorry I died lol. We'll try again next time! I got more waystones for you if you need them.
Hot5pur
Member
Try going in and out of character select screen. Should sort itself out.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Forget Vaal orbing. The cheapest way to get a 4 slot skill gem is just to trade for it.
Sabejita
Member
I love how every Trial of Sekhemas' guide tells you to focus on trials not on loot, then you go with
Rentahamster
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and you end up with a Divine Orb, plenty of Exalted and incidentally 2 more ascension points.
Rentahamster
...and you end up with a Divine Orb, plenty of Exalted and incidentally 2 more ascension points.
Sabejita
Member
Yes
timer here:
PoE2DB, Path of Exile Wiki
PoEDB provides things come out each league, as well as items, uniques, skills and passives. Path of Exile Wiki editing functions.
Herbspiceguy
Member
I love how every Trial of Sekhemas' guide tells you to focus on trials not on loot, then you go with
and you end up with a Divine Orb, plenty of Exalted and incidentally 2 more ascension points.
What, another player can just boost you through Sekhema? I thought it was solo only. How does that work? (I need hulking form so bad)
Sabejita
Member
Only the trial host can interact with trial stuff like selecting paths, sacred water, keys, urns, but the whole party gets boons and afflictions.
Other players still have to play and avoid getting hit, each one has his own honour pool and you have to be alive at the end of the last boss fight to click on an altar to get your points.
edit: and shit can still happen lol we failed on floor 3 from something that hit me from outside the screen for more than 1k honour damage (not a boss).
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yup. What we didn't wasn't really "boosting" though. We were on the same power level. It's just that I had a lot more powerful relics at my disposal. Lots of honor resistance, and I have extra merchant options so I have a better chance of buying the OP boons.
That was a weird run, I think we just got unlucky. What fucked us is in the beginning we had -50% sacred water malus, so I couldn't buy the boons I wanted at the first merchant. As well as some other unlucky maluses that I had to take because the other ones were worse. The run after that was super easy though.