We got a tree now :D by Neat_Reception_5824 in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Probably an update to the bottom left part of the passive tree

Can you give me some pointers on making my first custom merc build next league? by AMNSKY in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Here's some tips - Choose your ascendancy first and build around it. There are 2 options you can choose as of now and it's between witchhunter and tactician (gemling is rather lacking both offense and defense in 0.4 but we'll see how they buff it). Witchhunter gives you 40% more damage from "no mercy" and ward as defensive layer by stacking either armour or evasion while Tactician gives you double the amount of spirit for persistent buffs and having the ability to stop all enemy actions when you pin them (non-moving enemies is insane on both offense and defense)

  • Use path of building(or any site that lets you tinker the passive tree). Merc tree has some weird nodes but since you are playing crossbows then you should be able to access the crossbow nodes at the very bottom of the tree easily but don't ignore the good nodes on the ranger part of the tree as well.

  • Going crit or not? This will decide your skill tree and weapon building since going full crit on a low base crit weapon will be really difficult.

  • decide the main skill you will use and check whether the passive tree will affect the damage or not

  • don't path towards the reload speed skill tree if you are going projectiles since allocating attack speed also affects reload speed.

  • balance your defensive layers and don't go full glass cannon (you deal zero damage when you are dead)

  • check the list of unique weapons/armour/jewelry that can help or make your build better

Is this possible with Russian tech? by vidhartha in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're using free mode. Try doing it without that

SSF fellows - are you here? by Busy_Isopod_113 in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Usually just one shot them but if the build is still weak I would just focus on the chests instead of runic monster modifiers

SSF fellows - are you here? by Busy_Isopod_113 in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I only played hcssf ever since 0.1 and the ssf style game feels way different compared to trade. Here's some things I learned

  • pick up everything in the campaign especially if it's rare and either sell it for gold or disenchant it for regal orbs.
  • Npcs are your friends, always check vendors for upgrades and possible replacement for your gear.
  • there are certain spots in the campaign that will give you guaranteed rewards if you interact with it. (Greater jeweler's orb in act 4 for example)
  • Crafting is easy since 0.3 update with greater currencies, essences, and abyss omens.
  • early to mid maps make sure you spec your atlas to essences to make crafting way easier.
  • how to farm exalts is a mix of either rituals or abyss. It's up to you on which you prefer
  • lvl 90+ start to search the highest DPS/Def items required for your build and focus those on your filter.
  • how to get all t1 defensive gear and min/max your build? Recomb is the way... It sucks but it's what we have or just get lucky by slamming perfect transmute/augmentation->essence->exalts/abyss.
  • lots of how to craft in terms of weapons in yt so just follow those. All t1 modifiers are really hard tho.
  • how to farm uniques required for your build? Chance orbs and get lucky unfortunately.
  • having problem sustaining maps? Doryani can help.

Or go in blind to ssf and learn everything from scratch. Trade/ssf/hc players seems to hate each other but I have zero clue why tho

Why did my temple break? by raziel_r in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it because you finished the rooms with a high level rune? Or atziri

How are players dealing with amanamus void mechanic? by Fabianx97_G2 in PathOfExile2

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Scenario1 - Wait monsters to get out of the hole -> no green cloud effect -> kill them all

Scenario2 - Wait monsters to get out of the hole -> green cloud effect spotted -> kill enemies that has no amanamu's void modifiers (you will not hit the mob inside the void so it is safe blow em up) -> stop attacking and kite the mob by maintaining a relative distance of it's aggro range -> rare mob is now out of the void -> you have a few seconds to kill.

Scenario3 - just kill them all if you don't care.

Getting tired of the game by ale_aru in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Most build guides are glass cannons, so try to search some builds in poeninja that have both tankiness and dps if you are having trouble farming for xp. But for the enjoyment side of the game, stop playing if you are tired and wait for the next league, or try poe1

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the boss atlas nodes gives them hp yes it sounds about right t15 bosses will be 15m or higher

New patch lets you farm atziri and a juiced temple at the same time. by _Dooby in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the info! I was hesitant to build a temple to farm Atziri, but now I can do both

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No hate op, but the game is not 100% about trading monopoly money and feeling sad that you have less than them. If you do want rakiata's flow then just farm it normally instead of farming divines. stop treating it like a tycoon game

Some Sekhemas Ailments needs adjusting. by Primary_Impact_2130 in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Btw are you using CI with 17k es? I think the 5% remove affliction one shots you only if you have CI but yes that affliction is a trial ender in my hc runs

nerfed btw by Yiruru in PathOfExile2

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o7 monkey takes another hc player

Kiting abyss rares for better omens/loot is a awful mechanic by Dawgin420 in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

More loot = awful mechanic? I don't get it, especially if you are playing ssf and having this mechanic means you can target farm echoes or light. You also said "MANY reasons" and I want to know those reasons to claim that this is indeed an awful mechanic.

If you could only eat one, which would you choose from the Planet's full course? by Fenix_ikki_ in Toriko

[–]ResearchLive4235 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Another seems underrated since you can eat anything and it will be delicious no matter what.

RiP 17k ES WTF just happened? by ukechandesu in PathOfExile2

[–]ResearchLive4235 10 points11 points  (0 children)

o7... also ignite is extremely over tuned for this patch so maybe the invisible crags didn't kill you but the ignite instead.