PoE Sanity

My BOSS SUMMONS Are So Strong!

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Summary

  • Playstyle & Goals: Focus on playing a “Boss Summoner” Spirit Walker build in Trade League. The primary goal for this league is to improve core gameplay skills and build knowledge rather than speed-running content.
  • Trade vs. SSF: Playing in a Trade League allows for greater flexibility to address potential issues with the risky companion build, as the creator acknowledges a gap in expertise between Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2.
  • Core Mechanics: Utilizing runestones, managing gold, and experimenting with minion setups (e.g., adding rapid attacks and minion splash).
  • Content Philosophy: Emphasis on enjoying the game and avoiding the tendency to “min-max the fun out of it” by rushing through content too quickly.

Campaign Progress and Build Strategy

The journey through Path of Exile 2: Return of the Ancients begins with a cautious approach. Despite some early technical issues and close calls, the focus remains on navigating the campaign while managing the inherent risks of the companion build.

  • Build Choice: Opting for a companion-based summoner build. If this setup proves ineffective, the backup plan is to immediately reroll into totems, drawing inspiration from SteelMage’s builds.
  • Difficulty: Playing on “Hard” difficulty, which necessitates a more deliberate playstyle to avoid unnecessary deaths.
  • Learning & Growth: The creator expresses a desire to bridge the gap in competence between their Path of Exile 1 and Path of Exile 2 knowledge. A collaboration with “Jung” is planned to delve into advanced build creation.

Mechanics and Itemization

  • League Mechanics: The new league mechanics are treated with caution, as they are often prone to balance issues early on. Key items, such as the iron ring and specific gloves, are high-priority targets.
  • Minion Management: The minion setup is still in development. Current experiments include:
    • Using Minion Splash and Rapid Attacks to improve clearing and damage output.
    • Seeking out a minion-specific healing solution to ensure the survivability of summons.
  • Trading and Gold: Maintaining a sales tab to trade items for gold, facilitating easier progress and upgrades.

Community and Content

  • Creator Responsibility: Acknowledge the importance of creating high-quality content while remaining ethical regarding monetization.
  • Community Interaction: The creator actively manages sub goals and plans for future events, including a Starforge PC giveaway, to engage with the audience.
  • Avoiding “Rage Bait”: There is a strong sentiment against the current trend of influencers using outrage to drive engagement, preferring a more transparent and constructive approach to content creation.

Key References

  • SteelMage: Recommended for those seeking safe, high-performance one-button builds.
  • Jung: Partnering for a deep-dive series on build creation and optimization.
  • Starforge Systems: PC hardware mentioned for the 10K giveaway.