Summary
Grinding Gear Games has revealed that they nerfed two skills inPath of Exile 2, claiming they were more powerful than intended. Although the developers have emphasized that nerfing abilities isn’t their goal since it could take the fun out of the game, it’s worth noting thatPath of Exile 2is still in early access, so more balance adjustments are expected as players progress and discover new builds.
Path of Exile 2is the sequel to the 2013 hit dungeon-crawling action RPG, which focused on loot and customization via a robust skill tree. WhilePath of Exile 2will eventually be free-to-play, it’s currently in early access, and players who want to participate must purchase the Early Access Supporter Pack. According to the developers, more players bought into the game than expected, andPath of Exile 2is a massive hiton Steam, peaking at half a million concurrent players.
With so many players diving in, it didn’t take long for some to uncover skills that were stronger than expected. Grinding Gear Games announced on Twitter that it would nerf two skills inPath of Exile 2, and the hotfixes are already live. The first skill, Supercharged Slam, has had its damage reduced by 60% at maximum stages, with future updates expected to adjust how long it takes to build up charges. The developers justified the change by stating it was so overpowered that it made otherPath of Exile 2skillsirrelevant, forcing most players to rely on Supercharged Slam.
The second skill, Magnetic Salvo, received a nerf in another hotfix, reducing its explosion damage by approximately 40%. Grinding Gear Games reiterated that while they dislike making nerfs, they don’t want players to focus solely on builds that dominate the game without exploring all available options. The developers also made it clear that players should expect more skill nerfs asPath of Exile 2progresses through early access.
In the comment section on Twitter andPath of Exile 2’sofficial forums, players complained about the nerfs and other aspects of the game. Some criticized the game for being too slow, while others pointed to its high difficulty. However, many shared screenshots highlighting issues like being unable to access servers or experiencing frequent crashes.
Grinding Gear Games had warned players before the early access launch that they might encounterqueues inPath of Exile 2, as the game’s success exceeded expectations. However, since the weekend, the servers have been stabilized for most players.
Path of Exile II
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Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Journey across the deadly continent of Wraeclast, meeting multiple immersive cultures while facing off against evil in many forms. Path of Exile 2 features twelve character classes, 240 Skill Gems, hundreds of equipment base types, a six-act campaign, more than a hundred unique boss fights, a deep endgame system and so much more. Play with your friends without losing any progress with couch co-op, cross-play and cross-progression.
