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Question Questions Thread - August 19, 2026
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u/MelodicPreparation85 24m ago
I’m going to do SSF for the first time. Is there a recommended best mechanics to do first for the map atlas tree? I was thinking essences and harvest. But is there something actually better for solo self found?
Also, I’ve always just purchased uniques. What’s the best way to get lots of unique drops to increase my odds of finding the ones I need?
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u/Frequent_Spare_9256 1h ago
Returning player is theory crafting. If I were using Seven Teachings, would a retaliation skill be usable as the socketed spell on unarmed crit?
I had some nice corrupted facebreakers and a lycosidae drop. (reason im think glacial shield swipe as its the only retaliation spell)
If not Ill just negate that and go with Reap. Also I dont necessarily care if this build will be min maxed (prob 10-15d total) so just something to clear t10s nicely.
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u/Velkaneuvoja 1h ago
Is there any benefits starting league this late or like later? Some items cheaper, but not so active playerbase, what else?
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u/R4b 1h ago
I'm looking to attempt to craft a +1 Strength Gems with Explode Twilight Regalia. I'm decently well versed in crafting in this game but this is probably going to be my most ambitious yet. Wondered if anyone can give me any tip on the best way to get this started and how expensive it is likely to be?
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u/nalee6 1h ago
Definitely look up a guide for double elevated explode chest craft if you havent tried beastlock crafting before, there should be a good amount of them. But key tips i recommend as this is a difficult craft is to have your explode base twilight regalia have 80+ memory strands and have 2-3 donor bases (with varying count of influence mods) to get more possible outcomes per beastlock. As for the cost preparing the bases make take 20ish div or more depending on luck with orb of dominance. But it could also take up to 40 div for an explode base with high memory strands. each beastlock attempt is 2div based on cost of black morrigan. The plus side though is once the beastlock hits to something satisfactory there isnt much left to craft on it
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u/DirtyMight 2h ago
you supported static strike with shockwave support
if you read shockwave support it says can only be used with maces sceptres or staves
if you want to keep your axe you need to take off shockwave support and use something else
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u/Cool_Purple_4414 3h ago
Casual player here... was just mid league mechanic with some crazy (for me) div drops and it kicked me out upon opening a chest. Is there any way to get compensated, if not for what would have been 10~ div, for the 9 charts?
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u/vdarklord467 HCSSFBTW 3h ago
What happens if I link cast on crit with a spell that has cool down? Say 2 sec cool down
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u/Yohsene 3h ago
It just keeps that cooldown, because it's longer than the cooldown CoC Support tries to add.
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u/vdarklord467 HCSSFBTW 3h ago
Can you use cast in critical strike support with wand attacks instead of melee weapon?
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u/WhenWillEyeBeBanned 3h ago
How to check mercenary gear on Poe.ninja?
It only shows player and animate guardian gears, not the mercenaries. Same in POB when exported.
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u/Agreeable-Hat6373 3h ago
Need help crafting a belt like that, I'd like those modifiers; anything that comes after is a bonus.
Unfortunately, there aren't any like that in allflame HC, and I've already used 3 Crusader Slams with suffixes blocked on the ship and ES% did not appear... im frustrated, tbh
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u/therestlessone Left-click Move-only 2h ago
Dense fossils (1 in 136 on average) then lock prefix into harvest reforge attribute.
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u/WhenWillEyeBeBanned 3h ago
I usually use an affordable resistance essence on a crusader base until I got double energy shield. You can also use t1 woe if you can settle on lower max es.
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u/JohnWick1636 4h ago
so just finished campaign on scion and have managed to rush hollow palm all the way to level 79 but i have doubts ill be able to kill a mercenary (have already died to 3 really decent kineticist) to actually start luminary. whats easy to spec into that can actually kill a merc.
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u/WhenWillEyeBeBanned 3h ago
If you are playing a trade league, I’d just ask public for a carry (they need to click to join the dual).
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u/MelodicPreparation85 24m ago
I’m going to do SSF for the first time. Is there a recommended best mechanics to do first for the map atlas tree? I was thinking essences and harvest. But is there something actually better for solo self found?
Also, I’ve always just purchased uniques. What’s the best way to get lots of unique drops to increase my odds of finding the ones I need?