The latest Path of Exile 2 build is a game-changer, packed with an extensive array of updates from the developers at GGG. This massive Patch Notes 0.1.1 for PoE2 brings a multitude of bug fixes and improvements, enhancing your gaming experience significantly. Let's dive into the key highlights of this update.
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Table of Content
- General Changes
- Skill Changes
- Monster Changes
- Endgame Changes
- Other Changes
General Changes
Let's kick things off with the core changes to gameplay and interface:
- A new League Migrations button allows you to seamlessly transfer your character to parent leagues.
- Strongbox mechanics have been revamped. Enemy wave intervals are now shorter, making it easier to differentiate spawned mobs from those already on the map. A bug preventing monster spawns has been squashed, and the fog clears once all enemies are vanquished. You'll also encounter Research Strongboxes more often.
- You can now swap out runes socketed in your gear for new ones.
- Armor effectiveness has been boosted.
- Character level no longer gates access to Expedition Vendors; instead, the rarity of equipment depends on the shop's level, leaving existing shops unaffected.
- Minions that die too far from you will respawn instantly nearby.
- The level of Uncut Gems is now visible in their item names.
- Equipped Charms now display their remaining charges.
- Entering maps is safer, as monsters no longer spawn right at the entrance.
- It's now easier to pick up items from the ground while performing other actions.
On the performance front, the developers have enhanced overall game performance, particularly in shadow-heavy areas, increased loading speeds, optimized boss fights and visual effects, and improved gameplay in The Ziggurat Encampment.
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Skill Changes
Here's what's new with skills:
- Supercharged Slam now has a 3-meter radius limit.
- Scavenged Plating now grants more stacks against stronger enemies.
- Vine Arrow's skill description now specifies that it hits enemies only upon landing.
- Pain Offering no longer has an Aura tag.
- Skills in Meta Gems can't gain energy anymore.
- Lightning Bolt is now called Greater Lightning Bolt, emphasizing its unique source from the Choir of the Storm amulet, with adjusted damage mechanics.
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Monster Changes
Monsters have also seen significant updates:
- Essence Monolith mobs can't use their skills immediately, but their Toughness has been increased.
- Boss hitboxes have been adjusted to better reflect their attack animations.
- Some monster spawn rates have been lowered.
- Mob energy shields have been re-evaluated for more enjoyable map clearing.
- Visual effects and attack patterns for many mobs have been refined, totaling over 40 changes, enhancing the overall game experience without drastically altering gameplay.
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Endgame Changes
Endgame content has been expanded and improved:
- Four new Tower Map areas are now accessible, with updates to the Lost Towers Map.
- The Arbiter of Ash boss fight now offers six attempts, up from one. The Falling Flame Seed skill can't be interrupted, and the Flaming Gale can't be blocked. The boss now targets players more than minions.
- Map areas now feature checkpoints and guarantee at least three Rare Monsters per map.
- Monster balance in maps like Untainted Paradise has been adjusted to increase monster numbers.
- Some areas now boast more chests.
- Bosses appear more frequently (roughly once every four maps), but the chance of a Map Boss dropping a Waystone has decreased.
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Other Changes
The update also includes numerous other tweaks:
- Over 70 bugs related to client crashes, quest mechanics, and in-game interactions have been fixed.
- Visual effects have been polished, and more than 20 controller issues have been resolved.
- Over 100 equipment items have had their stats and characteristics adjusted for balanced gameplay. Be sure to check your inventory!
- The item Original Sin now grants +17-23% Chaos Resistance instead of setting it to zero.
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This massive update for Path of Exile 2 introduces over 300 changes. You can explore the full Patch Notes 0.1.1 on the official Path of Exile 2 website. We've highlighted the most significant updates here. We're eagerly looking forward to the next update and, ultimately, the release of version 1.0!
