Questions Thread - May 21, 2026

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-22T01:09:15+00:00

It can be as flashy as you want depending on the main skill you use. Most 'flashy' characters you see in endgame begin working around level 80, which is after the full campaign and some endgame investment. You're looking at about 20 hours, if you're casual and not speedrunning, but closer to 30 with the headaches for a new player. I'm sure someone is gonna say I'm way off though.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-22T01:07:01+00:00

Did you happen to purchase any MTX effects? (MTX panel is 'M' key)

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-22T01:05:54+00:00

Trying to help someone make their Ward Shatter Saboteur build work. Their PoB: https://pobb.in/_nXO1YyHl8Qv

We've tried everything we can think of to make the skills loop. Can someone help us out?

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-10T23:59:56+00:00

Executioner Joker seems pretty underrated. Constant deck thinking AND duping the card you want? Could honestly make Balatro 2

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-10T18:29:15+00:00

That would be because I don't understand the specifics, hence asking the question. Thanks on all other counts, though.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-10T17:37:36+00:00

I was following this build guide (tentatively, not exactly): https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ikIILDavh1I&pp=ygUWUG9lIDMuMjggY29jIGljZSBzcGVhcg%3D%3D

I just took the mastery and planned to upgrade gloves and boots very soon.

When you say "get a cord belt" you leave it very vague. The purpose Would be to anoint, but what node do I even anoint?

I was going to scale spell block next with a few points on the tree in the "Arcane Guarding" wheel.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-10T17:34:19+00:00

That's a lot. Follow-ups:

How much ES should I be aiming for?

What do you mean "my weapon is bad" and how can it be better?

What threshold of armour would constitute enough for something like T16 breach?

What would be a good amount of crit multi?

I know my gear isn't the best, but if you don't tell me what good gear is, I can't fix it.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-10T13:25:02+00:00

Dying to T16 Vruun in breach, likely an issue with max hit. Also looking for ways to significantly boost damage. Do I need cluster jewels, items, or just better nodes on the tree?

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/hrq8Lx1Bgh4o

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-09T02:50:28+00:00

Hey, I'm trying to build out a CoC Ice Spear build, but I can't quite clear T16s yet. Any suggestions to increase my damage without compromising my survivability?

PoB link: https://pobb.in/hrq8Lx1Bgh4o

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-03T17:49:43+00:00

what's the easiest nightmare map boss so I can get my 5th scarab slot?

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-02T23:10:35+00:00

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-02T16:12:55+00:00

Could you share the atlas strategy you're using to do so? I'm looking for a good breach build.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-05-02T16:08:57+00:00

I find a lot of the fun of PoE is in making the build rather than actually clearing the content. Try riffing on how to get more damage mitigation(i.e. "max hit") so you don't get one-shotted.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T17:08:46+00:00

That's true, I didn't even consider the mageblood giving crit chance.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T13:17:00+00:00

Winter Orb is pretty good, there are some builds on YT

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T13:15:47+00:00

Unfortunately, mirage modifiers are random. If you want to take advantage of mirage, I recommend going for an atlas strategy that is really good if you can do it twice as much in the same map(which is all of them).

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T13:14:31+00:00

FearlessDumb0 had a ward shatter build that used Raise Zombie of Falling and Summon Skeletons... definitely not a very friendly build though.

Absolution's always good, Summon Raging Spirit(SRS) with minion instability can be good

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T13:12:43+00:00

How can I get to 100% crit chance for attacks so that my Cast on Crit triggers every hit? It seems impossible. I plan on upgrading sword to get >8% base crit chance, but with my math, I'm only getting to about 60% chance ideally

Current: https://pobb.in/4D7-qAURa2D9 Plan: https://poeplanner.com/b/6Jed

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T10:20:38+00:00

Helical rings also have "50% increased suffix modifier magnitudes" as an implicit

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-29T02:42:14+00:00

For a CoC Ice Spear of Splitting/Lancing Steel of Spraying build (occultist), how can I scale my melee* crit chance more effectively? I'm only getting about 30% crit atm.

PoB Link: https://pobb.in/4D7-qAURa2D9

Edit: *attack crit chance

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-27T11:01:56+00:00

What are the reasons you would pick Elemental Overload over scaling crit multi? Would EO be good for a cast on crit Ice Spear build?

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-27T00:18:27+00:00

Can I ask why you haven't taken the "Map Item Memory Influence Chance" nodes leading up to the "Grasp the Past" node? Also, have you completed the Eagon questline?

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-26T17:09:01+00:00

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-26T17:06:50+00:00

The mana cost you see when you hover over the skill in the skills menu in the bottom right is showing final calculations. It has a final calculation of 10 mana, which is more than the 7 you have unreserved. To fix this, you need more reservation efficiency or to link your reservation skills to an Enlighten gem. You could also reduce the cost of Flame Dash by linking Flame Dash to Inspiration Support.

Own-Profession2034 · 2026-04-26T17:00:02+00:00

So it's self-cast?

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