PoE Skill Comparison for 3.25 (Updated, Waiting for level 21+ gems
Provides a comparison of skill mechanics and damage multipliers for the game Path of Exile (PoE) version 3.25, focusing on support gems and their effects on skill performance, particularly at level 21 and above.
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Dozens of skills in Path of Exile are compared here, focusing on damage output, scaling, and various mechanics.
In the "Spells" tab, Absolution has a base damage range from 873 to 1310, with an average of 1091.5 and a hit rate of 0.75. When combined with Inspiring, it benefits from a 300% increase in minion damage. Arc, on the other hand, has a base damage of 198, scaling up to 1122, averaging 660 with a hit rate of 0.70. Its variations, like Surging and Oscillating, adjust the number of chains and damage output, with Surging reaching a maximum of 2159 damage. Armageddon Brand showcases a more complex mechanic with its multiple brand setups, achieving up to 2095 damage with Volatility.
Ball Lightning presents a unique challenge with its hit mechanics, capable of hitting up to 13 times in maximum scenarios, while Bane provides a consistent damage output of 1075.50 when cursing a target. Blade Vortex stands out with a potential of 211 damage per blade, with 10 blades active at once, leading to significant cumulative damage.
Moving to the "Attacks" tab, skills like Artillery Ballista and Barrage are highlighted. Artillery Ballista can achieve a maximum damage output of 12 per impact hit, while Barrage averages around 6.00 damage. Blade Flurry demonstrates a unique mechanic where its damage scales significantly based on release timing, with maximum values reaching 113.00.
The "Minions/Totems" section details various summoned entities. For instance, the Animate Weapon skill can yield animated weapons with a total life of 16161 and damage output reaching 7228. The Summon Raging Spirit has a life of 100 and can deal 3252.60 damage, while the Summon Skeletons skill varies based on the type of skeleton summoned, with the Fire Mage variant dealing 1897.35 damage.
In the "Support Gems" tab, numerous support skills are listed, including Added Chaos Damage Support and Awakened Spell Echo Support, which enhance their respective skills in various ways.
Lastly, the "Cooldown Reduction" section outlines how cooldown times can be adjusted. For example, a skill with a base cooldown of 0.15 seconds can be reduced to 0.132 seconds with a 14% cooldown reduction, effectively increasing its actions per second (APS) equivalent to 7.58.
This detailed examination of skills, attacks, minions, and support gems provides a comprehensive overview of the mechanics and potential damage outputs in Path of Exile, allowing players to make informed decisions about their builds and strategies.