What Does PoE 2 Need To Fix Before Launch? w/ Jazzarus - The Path 2 Exile Podcast Ep. 63
Summary
Hosts Cal, Miso, and Dead Rabbit welcome guest Jazus to discuss Path of Exile 2's 0.5.5 patch, focusing on the lack of balance changes and their impact on end-game motivation. The group debates 1.0 launch strategies, with Jazus committing to a Werewolf build while the hosts consider meta options versus their signature archetypes. They also analyze ascendancy power levels, highlighting Oracle and Infernalist, and debate the necessity of third-party tools like FilterBlade and PoEdb for new players.
Topics discussed
Intro, guest welcome, and platform info
Reflections on 0.5 patch and endgame balance
Discussion on 1.0 preparation strategies
Launch class choices and meta vs contrarian builds
Content creator identity and new player considerations
Ascendancy speculation and power level analysis
Pathfinder class mechanics and Split Personality
Lich ascendancy, Spirit, and Life relevance
Infernalist ascendancy and low life builds
Third-party tools: PoB, Exile Exchange, and filters
In-game vs third-party features and new player friction
Crafting frustrations and modifier knowledge gaps
Crafting complexity, runes, and player engagement
Crafting bench vs Augments and system design
Campaign progression, RNG, and gold economy
SSF trading issues and currency management
Map design complaints and Reservoir layout
Campaign skill gems and conductive runes
Is the game ready for 1.0 release?
Listener comments and community memes
Boots movement speed and unique build showcases
Cock build tech and complex build support
Guest outro, upcoming episodes, and sponsor
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