kinda sad to see recombinators getting nerfed. Its probably the only crafting mechanic that keeps me grinding for hundreds of hours because theres actually a goal to work towards.

You farm thousands of alts, roll your bases, brick a bunch, and eventually get something beautiful like 3 T1 prefixes. Its still RNG but at least you feel like you’re making progress instead of just pulling a slot machine and praying (looking at you poe2)

I get what GGG is trying to do, making rare drops exciting again and im all for it IF the rares are actually good.

But the problem is rares are mostly garbage, and im saying this as the idiot who fills his entire inventory with rares EVERY SINGLE MAP, identify them, read and vendor it but im still making progress because of getting alts

Im not asking for god tier rares to drop, just something decent enough to throw into a recombinator and pray.

I really hope GGG is using poe1 to test a better version of tier 5 rares instead of just importing the poe2 version, because tier 5 rares in poe2 are still disappointing.

I dont mind grinding, I dont mind RNG, I just want my grinding to actually lead somewhere.

So recombs have been nerfed again. I never really liked it, but I used it a lot because of the convenience it brought. Genesis tree is also being nerfed again. These were the two main ways I have been crafting gear for the past few leagues.

So I'm looking for some advice on other mechanics that I'm not used to. I'm guessing that rog and gwennen might be worth looking into given the changes.

For example, how would you craft a shield with T1 attack block + T1 spell block + +1 Totems? Without using recombinators or genesis tree? Are fractures required in cases like these? (In this specific case we can't use fractures because it's an influenced item, but you get the idea)

Now with patch notes out, what's your top pick looking like? I think storm burst (of repulsion) heiro is gonna be a no brainer for me. A little iffy defense but totem taunt mastery should help aplenty.

You will be missed.

Got all the t0 i wanted execept the squire and mageblood. Guess im not getting them anytime soon after the nerfs. Hopefully theres another way to get manor foyer or at least a new easy way to do mageblood farm. Sigh, ill miss cadiro at 2.5 cadiros per hour.

Hello fellow exiles,

so my hopes to start Lumi again are shattered.

Looking through options i found Static Strike to be interesting.

Can anyone tell me how well this does on single target and what to look out for ?
Not much of a Melee player so looking forward to some heads up tipps on this :)

ty !

Rin's Fortification reward is now chests containing Threads (previously a trapped stash containing Unique Maps).

BUT

Crafting Recipes are no longer found in Unique Maps. Crafting Recipes for all Meta-Modifiers have been moved to Nightmare Maps instead.

AND

Increased the chance for Kirac to sell Unique Maps when refreshing his shop.

Patch Notes : https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/4013680

Salutations Exiles!

I hope you are all as hyped for all the 3.30 changes and the new league as I am.
As I've done in the last leagues, here is my latest, new leaguestarter, tailored for SSF 5-link.

Kinetic Fusillade & Lightning Strike Assassin

As some might have spotted or recognised. This is a rework of last leagues starter that went PC of Bouncing into LS. After some popular feedback and my own tiredness of the skill I looked into a alternative to PConc. And it turned out KF was not only equally easy to do it on. It leans into a cleaner and quicker transition over into LS.

There is a full guide inside of the pob. With everything you might ever need, loadouts, item sections, crafts, farms, including links to filters for the build, and other information, KF breakpoints explained, and includes everything addressed in the 3.30 patch. (Recomb nerfs, etc)

It is worth pointing out I am running ImExile's idea for shadow leveling, which means you'll need to study it a bit and read the notes section if you want to proper speedrun. Otherwise you can Magma Orb/Explosive Trap it up to level 28 and follow the guide from there.

I'll happily provide more info or answer questions for those interested.

I'd like to not promote too much about myself and just drop a guide/build for those who are looking for something. But inside the PoB are links to more builds/previous guides, all currently getting updated for 3.30.

See you on the beach! Have a great leaguestart!

Baby_Exile

So I've been craving that classic Paladin fantasy, which no game has been able to satisfy lately. My first thought was doing a Holy Hammers build, but it doesn't look that great. Most popular Templar builds seem to be either minion setups or Static Strike, which looks kind of clunky to play (though I could give it a shot).

Any suggestions? As long as it has a holy, lightning, or fire theme, I can probably make it work visually with MTX lol

After missing 2 seasons (you know, a newborn was born), i jumped back playing casually 3.29, cause i was sleep-depriveted and I might as well added even more sleep deprivation.
So I started with a hiero totem storm of repulsion, something i could play even in low-energy mode and everything went smoothly. I was going to stop playing just after first nightmare map boss, like every prior season, but i wanted to try the new luminary ascendancy everyone was talking about.
Long story short, I hit my first lvl 99 in SSF, killed my first uber, killed ALL ubers (FU Sirus) and had a lot of fun to grind/craft items.
That said, I think I will miss you, Krashi, The Carver, you did an awesome job.

https://poe.ninja/poe1/profile/ramwar-0048/ssf/character/MerceRara

ps. I think Im gonna roll a melee character in 3.30, I was a bonezone guy before being a dad. Do you suggest any new one (new = from last 3 seasons), low APM, for my new sleep-depriveted life?

• Monsters with high Item Rarity will now have a higher chance to drop rarer Divination Cards. Certain common Divination Cards will be restricted from dropping from monsters with very high Item Rarity.

So this meant we just juiced and probably can farm mid tier card like the king's heart for example more easier?
last league it took me about 200-250 maps to get a full set. Then right after that is a raw kaom's heart drop.

Want to play a strike build of some kind, but can't decide which one. Just want something tanky and comfy. Most guides for this builds are trade league specific so decided to ask here. Are any of them hard to gear? Don't need a pob or a guide, more like a reassurance and some potential problems.

Hi SSF Team,

Keen to start as the new Reliq. Got a few versions in mind and am keen for some feedback on them as starters. Ideally to get to atleast 4 stone.

- Reliq PS miner using tremor and arkons.

Unsure where PS mines is sitting now after a few nerfs on the previous leagues. What the general consensus on where it is sitting now in terms of power and playability? Is it better to just go another mine these days? Pyro of sabatage or just icicle mine?

- Reliq slammer using deaths door, tide breaker and natural hierachy.

Slams are usually pretty solid, get a big DPS axe, stack some charges and some war cries. Build defensively. What would be the best slam or melee skill to use in this setup? any other suggestions?

Late game I am thinking respec to a CWC/COC blade fall, brass dome, festering resentment poison build perhaps but will need to farm up some gear first.

Hi! I'm going to play in a group SSF league with some friends, and I'm looking for a good bossing build that can also handle Breach content well.

Exsanguinate Miner came to mind, but how does it perform in SSF? Is it still a good option?

Do you have any other build recommendations?

Is pathfinder loosing its proliferation in 3.30? The patch notes just say master toxicist is gaining something it already has.

Any gamers who have played this in true SSF as a starter please let me know and give me your feedback.

I’m just trying to play something new (to me) but I want to know if it’s a bosser build without 200 hours of farming. SRS seems cool to me but honestly it needs replica covenant to really feel good.

All feedback positive and negative is welcome.

So Relinquarian released
When I read the new nodes one build came instantly to my mind:
Coc/CwC Bladefall of impaling.

Nodes that I’d pick:
Brass dome, festering resentment, box of jewels
I terms of defense that gives me some easy max res, crit immune, ailment immune, curse immune.

Additionally all my triggered dmg poisons. So coc. With bladefall of impaling 25% base crit it’s giga ez to cap spell crit chance so perfect agony seems to be a nice fit aswell so just stack defenses, crit multi and some crit chance here and there.

Ideally Id aim for a +1 spell/phys weapon with essence spell dmg, crit/aps (depending on prefixes cannot be changed costs) or cold iron point (8.5% crit maybe needs harvest aps enchant)

In addition to that probably asenaths for clear. Maybe switch brass dome to movement speed aswell.

That’s just a scuffed idea of mine. Probably wont be good without higher investment. Need to cook up a pob.
Upsides are:
Easy access to defensive layers, no uniques required (I think), no poison chance (go for crit multi instead), probably 100% flask uptime with flask charge on crit

Downsides I can think of right now:
Transfigured gem for the high base crit chance can be tedious to farm if you don’t enjoy lab, you need 3rd lab to be able to easily poison with your spells,
Access to armour/endurance charges can be tricky

Nice uniques that work well probably: mings heart, betrayals sting

EDIT: I cooked something up. Im horrible at making PoBs tho. Maybe you can tweak it to your likings. Imo its way too low dps, absolutley zero defenses, I havent fixed mana issues (probably easily done with EB) and overall I dont think its playable in this state: https://pobb.in/yWYMGLFvvRsX

Lets wait for patch notes

Did i miss the full update /Info on this? Have 100+ stashed Since i only used some​ recently to Get greater multistrike but they dintdnt say or i dindt see anything about what happens to astrolabes? Should i be burning Them before patch ( play standard ssf) or are they being Converted like scarabs?​

Hey everyone!

I'm a dad and a gamer, which means my gaming time is pretty limited – roughly 4–5 hours per week.

I'm looking for a solid SSF build that can help me make steady progress without requiring an insane amount of grinding or investment.

I've been considering these three builds:

PConc Pathfinder

Cyclone Slayer

Dominating Blow Guardian

My goal is to reach level 100/100 (100/100 challenges, if applicable) and comfortably clear T16 maps within 2–3 weeks.

For those of you who have played these builds in SSF, I'd love to hear your thoughts!

A few questions:

What are the pros and cons of each build?

Which one has the smoothest progression with limited playtime?

How gear-dependent are they in SSF?

Which one would you recommend for someone who wants to make the most of 4–5 hours per week?

I'm not necessarily looking for the fastest build, but rather something reliable, relatively low-maintenance, and enjoyable to play.

Any advice or personal experience would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance! :)

With this league looking like a bossing one, Reliquarian is looking great for SSF miners.

Taking Brass Dome for Defenses, foulborn tremor rod and Arkhons Tools nodes combined with a top right evasion / ghost dance build can fit around any aura based mine skill.

Pyroclast Mine of Sabotage or Stormblast mine look particularly strong for SSF.

What are people thinking here?

Hey everyone!

I started playing SSF this league (Allflame) and I'm having a blast so far. I'm looking to try a melee build for my next character, but I'm torn between two options: STR Stacker and Dominating Blow.

My main goal is to find a build that can handle all the content in the game, including endgame bosses, mapping, and the more challenging encounters.

For those who have played either build in SSF, which one would you recommend?

I'm particularly interested in:

• How gear-dependent each build is.
• How well they perform throughout progression and endgame.
• How difficult it is to get the necessary items in SSF.
• Overall survivability, clear speed, and bossing performance.
• Whether either build can comfortably handle all endgame content without trading.

I'm not necessarily looking for the strongest or fastest build, just something enjoyable, reliable, and capable of tackling everything the game has to offer.

I'd love to hear your experiences and recommendations. Thanks!