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Path of Exile |OT| Loot 3.0
- Thread starter BurnOutBrighter
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Mm I did something similar and bought a corrupted helm for Uber lab enchanting. Ended up selling it to some other sucker so I guess it all worked out.My dumb ass bought a mirrored 6 link chest for 10 chaos. Didn't realize I couldn't scour it or anything. Live and learn
Hoffelcopter
Member
Sold a lot of my uberlab loots today. Made 4 Exalts in a couple hours of playing. Now that I made a character that makes traps a non issue, I'm enjoying Uber lab now. Should have enough for a Kaoms Heart by the end of the week.
Then I want to farm up a TS/LA character. Or a wander. I don't know yet.
Then I want to farm up a TS/LA character. Or a wander. I don't know yet.
skill effect duration only applies to bleeds caused by puncture and poisons caused by viper strike.
Can someone point me to a good starter build to get familiarized with the game?
I'm not interested in getting the highest end-game stuff at the moment, I just want to experience the main game. But if I don't have at least a vague goal of where I want to get my character, I get paralyzed with all the choices this game gives you. The dependency on (what I think are random drop) gems for builds and the massiveness of passive skill tree is overwhelming
I can play any kind of character (melee, ranged, magic), but I'd need something clear to work towards in my progression.
I'm not interested in getting the highest end-game stuff at the moment, I just want to experience the main game. But if I don't have at least a vague goal of where I want to get my character, I get paralyzed with all the choices this game gives you. The dependency on (what I think are random drop) gems for builds and the massiveness of passive skill tree is overwhelming
I can play any kind of character (melee, ranged, magic), but I'd need something clear to work towards in my progression.
I went with ZiggyDs Scorching Ray build, as I like fiery lasers.
https://youtu.be/-r749EjIgzQ
It's ridiculously strong - I haven't event started using righteous fire and merciless labyrinth was very easy.
Although it's very easy to play, some of the quirks behind it are rather complicated before if you just follow the advice in the guide it all works out and is a hoot to play.
https://youtu.be/-r749EjIgzQ
It's ridiculously strong - I haven't event started using righteous fire and merciless labyrinth was very easy.
Although it's very easy to play, some of the quirks behind it are rather complicated before if you just follow the advice in the guide it all works out and is a hoot to play.
I think I'm going to try this after work. I have a templar in the 80's so I'll just gear him up and see how it goes. Looks strong.
I'm currently doing dual weild Sunder in Harbinger which is decent but no 6 link yet.
Any rare jewelry at ilvl 60 and up should be saved for chaos recipes (but do put them in a tab with 1 chaos buyout since you never know if someone actually want that ring you think is useless).
A chaos recipe is a full set of rare gear with ilvl 60+ that you then sell to a vendor. Don't just vendor shit for scraps when it is so easy to get chaos from all the crap you pick up that ends up being useless.
robotzombie
Member
So I don't know a ton about this game, but I'm playing with a couple of friends at the moment and I decided to make a Shadow.
I'm using a bow and I'm trying to go all in on poison damage (I guess bleed as well but I haven't found much for that yet). Is this a viable tactic long term?
I'm using a bow and I'm trying to go all in on poison damage (I guess bleed as well but I haven't found much for that yet). Is this a viable tactic long term?
As long as you have a plan on good passives to pick up that will work with your build and find some good legendary that benefits you in some way, then most builds are viable to some extent. You might not be able to get very far in maps, but I think it's a good learning experience to not just strictly follow a build guide as a new player. And don't be afraid to use respec points every now and then if you feel like you made some mistakes. You get plenty of them for free if you do all optional quests in the story.
Randomizer123454444
Member
Someone said it best. Don't remember who, but he was a PoE streamer.
There are X builds that are completely broken. Below that are many builds that are great. Then below that are A LOT builds that are simply viable. The difference between builds is speed, complexity and effort required. But at the end of the day they all get the job done.
Atm I would rate ailment builds (poison etc) as something that require a lot of knowledge on how game works. Can't say about how fast they are.
Playing with friends can make things easier and faster. Esp. If your builds synergize.
There are X builds that are completely broken. Below that are many builds that are great. Then below that are A LOT builds that are simply viable. The difference between builds is speed, complexity and effort required. But at the end of the day they all get the job done.
Atm I would rate ailment builds (poison etc) as something that require a lot of knowledge on how game works. Can't say about how fast they are.
Playing with friends can make things easier and faster. Esp. If your builds synergize.
It's just more efficient to not even Id certain Ring bases and then go for the 2x recipe.
I generally don't vendor jewelry myself unless I id'd them.
You can also go for the quintuple recipe where you can turn in 5 id'd rings that are same base to get a new one that is unid.
You would have to be more specific with what you want here.Can someone point me to a good starter build to get familiarized with the game?
I'm not interested in getting the highest end-game stuff at the moment, I just want to experience the main game. But if I don't have at least a vague goal of where I want to get my character, I get paralyzed with all the choices this game gives you. The dependency on (what I think are random drop) gems for builds and the massiveness of passive skill tree is overwhelming
I can play any kind of character (melee, ranged, magic), but I'd need something clear to work towards in my progression.
For most new players I recommend playing a Melee life based, non crit Marauder or Duelist build. Something like Slayer (which is an ascendancy of Duelist) Cyclone/Earthquake or something like Berserker Sunder build. Get something tanky that does good AOE damage and is tanky.
You can just look up builds for these.
I personally really really like anything that is Ranger - Duelist based. Last league I played Cyclone Raider and this league I am playing Frostblade Raider, both I enjoyed. I like Ranger because it's easy to make it move around fast but it's less tank than other options.
Here's a good example of Earthquake build that also goes over basics of build making in POE (most of this should apply to 3.0 as well, maybe you change around gems):
https://youtu.be/9i2o2wW7xbQ
Sunder build:
https://youtu.be/GRKLks6sq8Q
Scorch Ray build:
https://youtu.be/ZZyn3q_M1as
So when is usually the make or break time for a character? My first character ever is self built with ailments and is wrecking shit at lvl 62. I expect that won't last much longer.
current build:
https://www.pathofexile.com/passive...4vqfAGsGLypDT_NrB20_bp9wn37_gw-lG7dfvTvxL_MU=
current build:
https://www.pathofexile.com/passive...4vqfAGsGLypDT_NrB20_bp9wn37_gw-lG7dfvTvxL_MU=
You usually just see how far into maps you get.
EndcatOmega
Unconfirmed Member
Hey, any more room in the GAF guild? Character name Mistsilence, not sure if you need the account name.
Hoffelcopter
Member
Just got an amazing drop from uber lab.
Pair of gloves that has:
+89 Life
+50 Mana
+43 Fire Res
+39 Cold Res
+31 Lightning Res
The masters level are account wide. You shouldn't have to level them all back up again.
Pair of gloves that has:
+89 Life
+50 Mana
+43 Fire Res
+39 Cold Res
+31 Lightning Res
The masters level are account wide. You shouldn't have to level them all back up again.
that's pretty good, on day 3 or so I had an astral plate with
117 (T1) Life
+140 (T2) Armour (why couldnt this be life + armour?)
78% (T3) Armour
51 (T1) Strength
48% (T1) Fire Resistance
43% (T2) Cold Resistance
absolutely busted, best rare i've ever IDd
Hoffelcopter
Member
Don't think I've ever had a rare that good. I had a 550 es shield drop in legacy. But it didn't have spell damage on it. Still sold for quite a bit.
Unfortunately the gloves came out of a corrupted box. It's not going to sell for that much. Which is a bummer.
Randomizer123454444
Member
Wait. Are you saying if I level up Zana to lvl 7 this league, I will have her at lvl 7 at start of next temp league?
Nah. You have to level them during each league, but new characters in the same league will share master levels.
SpiceMelange
Member
I'm using this build too but I find myself to be a bit squishy. All the energy shields on gear is worthless because it's constantly at 0 from righteous fire burn. No evasion, no %block past the base rise of the phoenix, and very little armor means I get hit hard by physical damage. I have 5.7k life. Anything I should be doing?
Randomizer123454444
Member
Alright, I got confused a bit with how it was worder. Thanks!
Night Angel
Member
So I just found this from a T9 map after getting DC'd from the lab... I ain't even mad.
Though I am mad that Neversink updated his filter to remove the exalt sound for this ring. It deserves it.
Yeah... I'm gonna have to stick with my coral ring aren't I?
Though I am mad that Neversink updated his filter to remove the exalt sound for this ring. It deserves it.
I gotta say, I'm really glad I went RF Zerker this league. Lab has been kind to me, and I'm at 9.4k life (lvl 89). Just working on getting an opal ring with fire damage, 60 life, base lightning damage for EE, and 30% cold and lightning resists.
Yeah... I'm gonna have to stick with my coral ring aren't I?
Randomizer123454444
Member
Good news is you can go put it back!
http://www.filterblade.xyz/
Customizing Neversink filter to fit my needs was one of more better decisions I made. It makes the game SO much more fluid when you can just blindly pick up everything that drops.
Hoffelcopter
Member
Decided to do a quick uber lab before work this morning. It was a great decision. 9 Key run. I got a Death's Door drop, and a 20q gem drop, and a decent enchant on a helmet.
If everything sells for what I listed them for, it'll come out to around 350-400c from that one run alone.
If everything sells for what I listed them for, it'll come out to around 350-400c from that one run alone.
This boggles the mind. I was going to build a cheap lab farmer for currency just for Uber but I never get around to it. It's seems like the only way to get crazy currency to buy the highest end game items.
KittenMaster
Member
I'm having such a horrible past couple of PoE days. I upgraded to a six link and I have a better weapon, but I keep dying horribly to content my five linked character was doing just fine. I built up so much EXP from doing safer maps too and lost about 3 offerings trying to farm lab.
... Maybe it's because I never changed my pantheon powers back to the phys reduction ones.
EDIT: I still never put fortify on leap slam, I need to do that ASAP
... Maybe it's because I never changed my pantheon powers back to the phys reduction ones.
EDIT: I still never put fortify on leap slam, I need to do that ASAP
I hate how basically it's the only random maze trap thing in the game. I much prefer mapping as well. I have so many characters that have never even done Uber lab.
Hoffelcopter
Member
This is my first league doing it. It's pretty easy and guaranteed 6 keys now every run so it's pretty profitable.
That was my first really good run after about 30 runs so far. Most runs makes 10-15c or so. With every few runs getting about 50c then the rare on like this that makes a lot of currency.
My biggest sale so far before this run was 50c and that wasn't even from lab. Haha.
I used to hate lab because of those damn traps. But since I got my phys mitigation up to 70% it rarely gets my down past 50% life. Made life a lot easier. Plus with the guaranteed 6 keys now and that vastly improved darkshrines it's quite fun now.
I thought he was referring to making new characters within the same league. I misunderstood his post.
KittenMaster
Member
Finally managed to beat endgame Labyrinth and got a bunch of +19% quality gems for my effort. Hopefully the good ones get me 19 chaos sold.
I also figured out that you can go back after beating Izaro to open silver key doors. Of course my internet cut out during this time.
I also figured out that you can go back after beating Izaro to open silver key doors. Of course my internet cut out during this time.
Night Angel
Member
Lab has been really good for me. I make 10c or more each run (after considering the cost of the offering), and I've gotten 2 6L corrupted items (20c each) and a Deaths Door. I'll be making RF Berzerkers as my league starter until they nerf.
No good enchant yet.
No good enchant yet.
Hoffelcopter
Member
I haven't had a good lab enchant yet after about 30 runs. But that'll come, too. I want to do the lab end game grind then use the currency from it to fund my next build.
I did RF Jugg and the phys mitigation makes the lab incredibly easy. This will be my league starter until they nerf RF. Which will probably happen next league since RF seems to be the next big meta
KittenMaster
Member
If you don't have a build that always has phys% mitigation (or gets it mostly through armor and temporary buffs like my build), you can use the Ralakesh pantheon node to reduce physical DoT, which applies to trap damage. I switched to using it and noticed a huge difference.
Night Angel
Member
You can also grab a brass dome for shitty high damage Izaro days.
Even with the % more damage taken from the Berserker tree I can rush through all traps and heal through them (with RF off). Dousing flasks are helpful. 9.4k life also helps.
Even with the % more damage taken from the Berserker tree I can rush through all traps and heal through them (with RF off). Dousing flasks are helpful. 9.4k life also helps.
Hoffelcopter
Member
I was feeling ballsy. Had a jewel with damage, area damage, and fire damage. I decided to slam it. Got physical damage on the slam.
I don't even know how to price it. Not a single jewel on SC with those mods on it.
I don't even know how to price it. Not a single jewel on SC with those mods on it.
Imp the Dimp
Member
What's RF?
Righteous Fire. Basically light yourself on fire to create a fire field that also burns everything around you. Does damage based on your maximum health (to both you and enemies) rather than scale off your spell damage (though it will scale with elemental / fire / burning modifiers).
Imp the Dimp
Member
All right thanks, sounds super boring
Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
exalted orb for an additional affix
Hoffelcopter
Member
It is... lol!
Night Angel
Member
Boring but incredibly effective.
Hoffelcopter
Member
The lab today is really good today for you lab farmers. Rooms are short and everything but one darkshrine along the main path.
Night Angel
Member
And Izaro is a joke. The biggest danger is accidentally killing his minions.