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We Finally Address the Campaign Skip Debate Again w/ 787Prada - The Path 2 Exile Podcast Ep. 65

Oct 16, 2026 · 2h 21m

Summary

Kyle, Miso, and Dead Rabbit welcome guest Prada to discuss Path of Exile 2’s 0.55 reset, debating the controversial campaign skip feature and comparing player expectations to Diablo 4. The group also analyzes Aeon 2’s pay-to-win mechanics and subscription model, contrasting them with Korean MMO culture. Additionally, they reflect on a recent campaign race challenge, highlighting the massive speed advantage of using Twink Gear, and share their perspectives on balancing casual and hardcore player experiences in the game.

Topics discussed

Intro and guest Prada introduction Discussion on Lost Ark and pay-to-win mechanics Tournament results and Crimson Rabbit race Crimson's challenges and community dynamics Campaign speedrun strategies and gear advice Comparing progress to streamers and RMTing Debate on campaign skip and casual players PoE2 vs Diablo 4 and ARPG comparisons Arguments against campaign being boring Farming difficulty and endgame content needs Casual vs sweaty playstyles and income Market manipulation and streamer drama Podcast drama and community interactions Critique of bossing mechanics and Realm Gates Boss difficulty and drop rate adjustments Proposed middle ground for boss cooldowns Cinematic deaths and boss encounter issues Favorite builds: Bullet Storm and Voltaic Complex builds and sacrifice tech Nerfs to popular builds and tech Least favorite builds and ascendancy power Character power sources and crit scaling Alt quality and Infernalist ascendancy Jewelling overhype and build variety Wind Dancer nerfs and Infernalist safety Duelist class and Cyclone expectations Personal build choices for the new league Cyclone mechanics and movement speed Skill reskins and new weapon anticipation Spear ascendancies and weapon additions Necessity of rarity in the game Rarity stacking and economic impact Rarity in SSF vs trade and itemization Glove strength and rarity on gear Perception of rarity and solo play Rarity player pigeonholing Game of the year and favorite games Outro and next week's guest Social media shoutouts and closing remarks
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