Path of Exile 2 offers players the chance to engage deeply with buildcrafting and customization, showcasing the unique interactions between items and passive skills. With its six-class skill tree, currently featuring three classes, and promising future content, the sequel sets the stage for complex character development.
Despite its depth, Poison builds currently feel somewhat incomplete. Utilizing Chaos damage, Poison builds gradually defeat enemies with damage over time, which can accumulate impressively with the right modifiers and Support Gems—such as Comobordity for enhanced Poison stacks or Stacking Toxins from the passive tree. Yet, the overall absence of adept support for this build type is notable.
The future for Poison builds looks bright, especially with the anticipated introduction of new weapon types, including daggers, spears, and potentially claws, as well as specialized Ascendancy classes. Daggers could play a pivotal role, especially since they have historically been linked with Poison damage mechanics. The skill tree features several Poison nodes close to the Monk's starting point, shared by the Shadow class, indicating daggers' significance for future builds.
Currently, the strongest Poison builds utilize the Acolyte of Chayula or Pathfinder Ascendancies, both of which align naturally with Chaos damage. With the Shadow class and daggers likely to introduce new Ascendancies geared for Poison damage, players can look forward to increased build diversity. The Huntress, starting similarly to the Ranger class, also has potential with the spear, which is situated near various Poison nodes.
The Druid class adds another layer to this, with the possible introduction of Claws. Thematically, this addition makes sense as it aligns with the Druid’s protector role over nature—implying the potential for a darker twist where poisonous aspects are considered natural.
Looking at the present endgame, it proves to be stable and engaging. Nonetheless, experts suggest several quality-of-life changes could improve the endgame experience significantly.
Finding optimal stats for items is also key to crafting strong builds. Essential gear suggestions include Amulets and Rings with strength, life, and resistances; Boots featuring the highest movement speed; Helmets with hybrid armor/evasion for optimal protection; and Gloves with life, attack speed, and resistances to bolster your capabilities.
Notably, Morior Invictus offers prime attributes key to enhancing builds, mainly those focused on melee—which may include engaging with poison. With specific item combinations and careful planning, players can maximize their effectiveness, even utilizing chaos resistance caps where possible.
One of the most discussed items currently trending is the White Stellar Amulet, widely sought after for its unique value regardless of its normal rarity status. Highly useful due to its potential upgrades, the amulet can be transformed using the Orb of Chance, leading to higher-quality items like the Astramentis Stellar Amulet, which provides significant attribute boosts and advantages against physical damage.
Players have debated whether to risk their White Stellar Amulets for the chance to acquire these powerful Astramentis items. While the potential for profit is enticing, acquiring the Astramentis through direct farming provides more sustainable long-term benefits.
Transitioning to gameplay mechanics, collecting relics becomes necessary as players move through advancements. Particularly within Act 2 and the Ancient Vows quest, players must locate two unique relics, randomly dropped by enemies located within Keth and the Bone Pits.
Each relic presents distinct challenges and rewards, with players required to decide between the benefits offered by the Kabala Clan Relic or the Sun Clan Relic. Players can change their choice indefinitely, ensuring flexibility during their quests.
Path of Exile 2, with its depth, complex build opportunities, and engaged player base, holds promise as updates continue to refine it. Enthusiasts eagerly anticipate introductions of new weapon types, classes, and skill nodes, which are bound to energize existing builds—particularly Poison builds which show immense potential. The game evolves dynamically, empowering players to immerse themselves fully.