Explosive Arrow Ballista Elementalist in POE

After nearly 11 months of waiting, the new league of the first Path of Exile game, Secrets of the Atlas, will finally be launched on June 13, and there will be a related press conference on June 5, when you will learn more about it. Based on past experience, you should know that every time a new expansion is released, POE 1 will appropriately nerf or enhance the existing content based on the performance of the previous leagues and player opinions to make the game more balanced. So, although the press conference has not yet started, you can speculate on what changes will be made to 3.26 league based on the performance of 3.25 Settlers of Kalguur. Nerf - Lightning Strike As an effective melee attack skill in POE 1, Lightning Strike converts your output physical damage into lightning damage to increase the damage effect. In addition, it can also cause damage based on your weapon by firing projectiles. Entering 3.25 league, the skill and the builds built around it have become even more powerful, as it not only attacks multiple times, but also has a huge single-target damage bonus, allowing you to earn more and rarer POE currency by killing bosses. While this is useful for completing your resource farming, any skill that is too powerful will disrupt the game’s combat balance. Therefore, it is reasonable to speculate that Lightning Strike may be nerfed in 3.26, or a more powerful new skill will be introduced to replace it. Nerf - Archmage The nerf prediction for this support gem is actually based on Lightning Strike, because Archmage’s role is to increase the lightning damage output of the supported skills based on your maximum unreserved mana. In addition, although the 3.25 nerf to defense aura caused a lot of damage to top caster builds, Archmage can help avoid most of the negative changes. Because most of the attack potential of the genre comes from stacking mana, which can be obtained through Archmage. Additionally, you’ll find that Archmage’s mechanics normally make it a contradiction in terms: you want to increase mana consumption to deal more damage, but you also need to control it to avoid losing all effective hits in the process. But as of 3.25, Archmage allows you to stack maximum mana to increase damage and effective hits, while also reducing the mana consumption of skills, allowing you to stay at full health most of the time. Obviously, this invisibly undermines the balance of Archmage itself, emphasizing its powerful side too much. Therefore, it is reasonable to speculate that this feature of the support gem may be nerfed after 3.26 goes online. Nerf - Ephemeral Edge This weapon functions similarly to Energy Blade and can be scaled similarly, but the difference of Ephemeral Edge is that its attacks add maximum lightning damage equivalent to 20% of your energy shield. It is expected that this weapon may be nerfed in either attributes or rarity to achieve a better balance of strength. However, if the rarity is weakened, it will bring a series of chain reactions, because this means that the way to obtain or redeem the weapon must be changed accordingly. Buff - Self Cast Spells This actually refers to a type of builds that output damage by manually casting spells. But in 3.25, with the addition of other new skills, the effectiveness of this build has decreased, so the usage rate is not as good as before. Buff - Top-Side Passive Tree Defenses If you have been playing POE 1, you will find that defense with spell-casting as the main gameplay has already seemed a bit strange before 3.25. Most casters will choose to invest in suppression in the upper right area of ​​the passive tree and utilize stats such as dodge to enhance defense against enemy spells and attacks. Some casters will unlock armor and energy shield masteries on the left side of the passive tree. But in patch 3.25, both masteries were replaced by other options, and determination and grace were also weakened, forcing you to get enough attributes to equip those new armor or dodge levels, but this is actually difficult to do because 3.25 also strictly restricts the acquisition of these attributes. Buff - Remake Two Ascendancy Classes As you know, whether in POE 1 or 2, you can get a richer and more powerful class combat experience by unlocking Ascendancy class. According to the performance of each Ascendancy class in 3.25, we predict that Assassin and Elementalist should be remade to enhance. The problem with Assassin is that it is too mediocre, so 3.26 league can completely learn from the design ideas of some Ascendancy classes in POE 2 and thoroughly transform it, so that it can be more powerful while reflecting more characteristics. As for Elementalist, the places where it should be modified are mainly reflected in the nodes, such as Bastion of Elements or Damnation. In addition, the golem branch of Elementalist also needs more improvements. The above content is just our prediction of Path of Exile 3.26 based on the performance of 3.25. The actual content changes will not be confirmed until at least after the press conference. But at least we can be sure that 3.26 will definitely be committed to bringing you a better gaming experience!

In Path of Exile 3.25 Settlers of Kalguur, players have gained a new way to obtain items and currency in the game easily, which is through shipping. Shipping allows you to exchange the resources you collect for currency and items. You just need to load the resources and crew onto the ship and then wait for the ship to return in real time with a full load of rewards in tow. However, every shipping comes with a certain risk, and if you don’t want to lose your crew and rewards, you must learn to manage these risks. This guide will break down the shipping mechanics in Settlers of Kalguur for you step by step, so that you don’t panic in the game. Shipments When you start to form your own settlement, you will have access to a dock with your own ships and crew. Each ship you send out is loaded with a cargo, a bunch of resources you want to trade. After the ship successfully returns, each of these resources will be exchanged for common rewards in the game, such as POE Currency, Uniques, Scarabs, etc. The type of reward you receive depends on the type of resources you ship and the port you’re shipping to. When you upgrade a port, you gain access to up to three ships that can make multiple voyages at once to increase your returns. This system is a great way to earn some passive rewards without having to farm, but rewards players who take the time to build up the town of Kingsmarch. Resources As part of Settlers of Kalguur, the townsfolk of Kingsmarch will generate trade resources, which you can then ship to other ports. Shipment Value The amount and quality of the rewards you receive from your shipments depends on Shipment Value of all of them. So, the rarer the resource, the better the reward. The value of each shipment depends not only on each resource but also on the destination. So be sure to keep these in mind when sending out your shipments. Dust While the resources you ship affect the value of a ship’s cargo, adding a resource called Thaumaturgic Dust will also multiply the value of that cargo, and the more dust you add to that cargo, the higher the multiplier. You can think of it as a buff item. The stats that are currently known are as follows. The value is multiplied by 1.5 when Dust is 10. When Dust is 55, the value is multiplied by 2. When Dust is 520, the value is multiplied by 2.5. When Dust is 8150, the value is multiplied by 3. Rewards Based On Traded Resources By trading specific resources, you will receive specific rewards. Each resource is associated with an item type, as follows: Crimson Iron - Armor Orichalcum - Weapons Petrified Amber - Jewlery Bismuth - Skill Gems Food - Currency Crew To start a shipment, you need to equip your ship with a Crew. When you deliver a batch of resources to a different port, your Crew will reduce the risk meter by a certain amount based on its trait level. Higher-level workers will allow you to deliver high-value cargo at a time with little or even zero risk. Crew that dies because of risk may be permanently killed, which is why you must plan carefully when choosing which crew to send. Risks In the game, as in real life, no voyage is smooth shipping, as you may encounter bad weather, pirates, or deep-sea creatures at sea. As the value of your cargo increases, the risk meter for that cargo will fill up. This meter represents the percentage chance that something will go wrong with your cargo, and the higher the percentage, the more serious the consequences if something goes wrong. Some risks can kill your crew or lose their cargo outright, so make sure to keep the risk low while balancing the ship’s rewards. Pirates If your ship is commandeered by a pirate captain, then your ship and crew will be taken hostage. When this happens, you have three options. You can try to save your crew by fighting the captain. If you defeat them, they will drop their boss loot when they rescue your crew from the pirates. Note that you only have one chance to defeat the captain, so if you die, the cargo is lost forever. Second, you can pay a ransom to the bandit. If you pay the ransom, you get your cargo and crew back, but you don’t get any loot from fighting the boss. If you can’t pay the ransom or fight the boss, you can always abandon your crew and cut your losses there. This can be a bit ruthless, but you must remember that protecting yourself is the most important thing. Likewise, this can also happen within the town of Kingsmarch, as the likelihood of being attacked by pirates increases as the town grows. Just like the pirates encountered at the cargo transport, they will also take your town workers hostage, with the same options listed above. Ports Each shipment is sent to a specific port for trading. Each port has different types of rewards that they send back every time you ship a shipment. As your port level in Kingsmarch increases, you will gain access to various ports where you can trade. Distance Each port has a distance from Kingsmarch, which determines how long it will take to ship to that port. As the shipping distance increases, the longer you will have to wait in real time before you can receive your reward. Port Quotas While you can trade different resources with ports, remember that in order to claim your reward, you must provide a certain amount of resources to the port to reach its quota before you can receive your reward. In particular, some Refined resources, such as Bars, will take up 5 times the original resource required. So if your quota for Hematite is 500, 50 Hematite Ingots will fill up your quota faster than 500 Ore. You can complete your quota with multiple shipments, but only shipments that complete your quota will earn you the extra rewards. Make sure to meet your quota at each port to fully optimize the rewards you receive when your shipment returns. Currently Available Port Areas Kalguur Karui That’s all you need to know about Shipping Mechanic in Path of Exile 3.25 Settlers of Kalguur. I hope you can have fun with this new patch and build your Kingsmarch into a prosperous commercial town soon. If you are interested in other mechanics in Path of Exile 3.25, why not come to iGMeet Discord to learn from everyone's experience? In addition to learning more about the game here, you will also have the opportunity to earn POE Currency! Come and participate!

For those who relish chaos, crave devastation, and dare to dance on the edge of danger in Path of Exile, Suzu520's Herald of Ice Wormblaster build is a revelation. This unique and audacious build unleashes the power of worms in a symphony of destruction. So, prepare your POE currency and embark on this exhilarating journey into the unknown. Introducing Suzu520's Herald of Ice Wormblaster for POE 3.22 If you've never encountered a worm-based build before, this is your opportunity to delve into the extraordinary world of Suzu520's Herald of Ice Wormblaster. This audacious build defies convention and promises an experience like no other in Path of Exile. How Does It Work? At the heart of this build lies the enigmatic worm. Each flask slot is occupied by a Writhing Jar, a vessel that releases two tiny worms upon use. These worms, though enemies, interact with on-hit and on-kill effects. The secret to this build's success lies in the Mother's Embrace belt, which acts as a nurturing guardian for these wormy minions. Whenever you summon minions, they partake in the essence of all five flasks simultaneously, spawning multiple worms. For example, summoning a single skeleton can lead to the creation of ten worms. With a setup of four skeletons, you can unleash an army of 40 worms. But what's the purpose of this wriggling assembly? Just as a good mother protects her offspring, we detonate them. The Tattoo of Arohongui Warmonger is the key. This tattoo has a chance to shatter slain enemies. By accumulating a sufficient number of these tattoos, you can achieve a 100% chance to shatter on kill. Suzu520 discovered an explosive synergy between these tattoos and the Herald of Ice skill. When active, the Herald of Ice causes Shattered enemies to explode. This means you can create a legion of worms and trigger a chain reaction of 40 explosions by simply stepping on them. Offensive Strategies Ensuring your flasks don't run dry is essential to this build's success. To maintain flask charges, Suzu520 has harnessed the power of the Soul of Ryslatha Pantheon option. It provides three flask charges every three seconds, provided you haven't used a flask recently. The beauty of this strategy is that your minions use the flasks, ensuring charge recovery remains uninterrupted. This build also invests in charge gain by selecting specific passive clusters, such as "2 Flask Charges Gained" and "1 Careful Conservationist." Cluster jewels, like Mender's Wellspring, further enhance charge recovery. As a result, Suzu's build regenerates an impressive 17.5 flask charges every three seconds, enabling a continuous stream of worms. However, the real challenge is scaling damage. Herald of Ice explosions do not benefit from spell damage scaling, requiring creative solutions. Generic Damage, Elemental Damage, and Critical Strikes are your pathways to success. Suzu has identified several unique items that significantly boost the build. The Annihilating Light triples elemental damage at the cost of resistances, a trade-off well worth it for the damage increase. Calamitous Visions, a unique jewel providing the Lone Messenger keystone, contributes a substantial 100% damage boost to the Herald of Ice. While this prevents the use of other Heralds, it's a minimal sacrifice. The Heatshiver helm allows the use of cold damage to deal fire damage, adding an extra layer of scaling. To maximize cold damage, the Cold Mastery debuff is utilized. It causes enemies you shatter to spread Frost, increasing the cold damage they receive. The Bonechill Support further elevates the cold damage by enhancing the debuff. In tandem with a well-structured curse setup, your damage output reaches formidable levels. The Complex World of Critical Strikes This is where the build becomes pricier and more complex. Suzu employs three Voices jewels, allowing for extensive customization of the passive tree. The build focuses on Self-Fulfilling Prophecy, which grants critical strike chance to Heralds. These costly clusters also provide an opportunity to enhance your area of effect, which would otherwise be limited. Notably, Herald of Ice does not expand further as its gem levels increase. The piece de resistance of this intricate structure is a unique jewel known as "Impossible Escape." It enables the allocation of passives in the vicinity of a particular keystone without the need for direct pathing. In this case, Suzu incorporates the Elegant Hubris timeless jewel, which dramatically alters the nearby passive nodes. Elegant Hubris transforms these notables into a 10% generic damage boost per frenzy charge or power charge. By acquiring all these notables, the build achieves a colossal damage increase, approximately 440% more damage. Furthermore, Pain Attunement is converted into Supreme Ostentation, which allows the disregard of attribute requirements on gear. To maximize this, small passive allocations are directed toward tattoos instead of attributes. A Fragile Yet Potent Defense In this audacious build, your most robust defense is to shed your fear. Fear is the mind-killer, the little-death that leads to obliteration. The key to surviving lies in releasing fear and allowing it to pass through you. A portal, linked to Cast on Death, is your final safeguard. Suzu520 has crafted a meme glass cannon build, renowned for its immense power and minimal survivability. As Suzu humorously states, "With great power comes no survivability." However, the immense damage output is undeniable. With skilled evasion and dodging, it's entirely possible to defeat Uber Bosses with nothing but your army of worms and your tactical wit. In the world of Path of Exile, Suzu520's Herald of Ice Wormblaster build is a testament to the creative and daring spirit of the player community. While it may not be the most conventional approach, it certainly offers a thrilling and unique gameplay experience.

Path of Exile is a highly popular action role-playing game that has been around for quite some time. For those who enjoy playing an Elementalist, there is a build that is worth considering. The Explosive Arrow Ballista Elementalist is a powerful build that can deal massive damage to enemies. This blog post will discuss this build in detail. 1. Overview:   - The Explosive Arrow Ballista Elementalist is a powerful build that combines the Explosive Arrow skill with Ballista to deal massive area damage.   - This build focuses on stacking explosive arrows on enemies and utilizing ballistas to amplify the damage.   - The Elementalist ascendancy class provides additional elemental damage and utility, making it an excellent choice for this build. 2. Skill Gems:   - Explosive Arrow: This is your primary skill. It fires an arrow that embeds itself in enemies and creates a fuse. After a short delay, the fuse ignites and explodes, dealing massive area damage. Link it with support gems like Greater Multiple Projectiles, Elemental Damage with Attacks, and Ignite Proliferation for enhanced damage and AoE coverage.   - Ballista Totem: Summon Ballista Totems to support your Explosive Arrow. They provide additional damage, attack speed, and can be linked with support gems like Multiple Totems, Elemental Focus, and Added Lightning Damage for increased effectiveness.   - Herald of Ash: Activate this aura skill to boost your fire damage and ignite chance. It also grants additional burning damage to enemies killed by your skills.   - Cast When Damage Taken (CWDT) setup: Use CWDT linked with Immortal Call, Increased Duration, and Molten Shell for defense. It triggers automatically when you take a certain amount of damage, providing temporary invulnerability and extra armor. 3. Passive Skill Tree:   - Prioritize passive nodes that increase bow damage, elemental damage, projectile damage, and area damage.   - Allocate life and energy shield nodes to enhance survivability.   - Take advantage of the Elementalist ascendancy class's notable passive skills, such as Mastermind of Discord, Beacon of Ruin, and Paragon of Calamity, which provide elemental damage boosts, ignite proliferation, and elemental ailment immunity. 4. Gear:   - Weapon: Look for a high DPS bow with increased elemental damage and added fire damage modifiers.   - Quiver: Choose a quiver that provides increased elemental damage, increased attack speed, and additional arrow modifiers.   - Armor: Aim for a combination of life and energy shield on your body armor, and prioritize resistances and elemental damage modifiers.   - Accessories: Focus on rings and amulets that grant increased elemental damage, life, resistances, and critical strike chance/multiplier.   - Jewels: Use jewels with increased damage, attack speed, life, and resistances to further enhance your build. 5. Playstyle Tips:   - Start by summoning Ballista Totems to provide additional damage and support your Explosive Arrow.   - Fire Explosive Arrows at groups of enemies, aiming to stack multiple arrows on each target.   - Once arrows are stacked, detonate them by hitting the same target repeatedly or using a single-target skill like Scourge Arrow.   - Move strategically to avoid enemy attacks while maintaining a safe distance to deal damage effectively.   - Utilize defensive flasks, such as Quicksilver Flasks and Basalt Flasks, to improve mobility and mitigate incoming damage.   - Keep an eye on your mana pool and utilize skills like Herald of Ash and Anger for extra damage, while ensuring you have enough mana to cast your skills. You can customize the build according to your playstyle and available resources. Experiment with different gems, gear, and passive tree choices to optimize your Explosive Arrow Ballista Elementalist in Path of Exile. Good luck and have fun!