Path of Exile: Melee Leveling and Skill Tree Discussion

The main takeaway is the discussion about the best skill tree and gem setup for a melee character in a game, focusing on the trade-offs between damage, accuracy, and support gems.

### Optimizing Melee Builds: Battle Trans vs. Veteran's Wrath Node Discussion
* 🗡️  The debate centers around whether to prioritize the **Battle Trans (Rage duration)** or **Veteran's Wrath (Rage generation)** node for non-Berserker melee builds in Path of Exile.
* 🔴  Battle Trans is recommended for non-Berserkers, as it provides an **extra second of Rage duration**, preventing **instant Rage loss** when out of combat.
* 🎖️  The strategy involves using **General's Cry to maintain Rage**, along with specific Masteries and a **15% Mana cost** to ensure **permanent max Rage**.
* 💡  This setup allows for **consistent damage output** in boss fights and other scenarios where **Rage would otherwise deplete quickly**.
* 🏹  The discussion also touches on the importance of **Rage management** for various melee skills, with considerations for **Lightning Strike, Vicious Lash**, and other mechanics.
* 📊  The comparison includes **detailed DPS calculations** and **tree adjustments**, highlighting the **trade-offs between different setups**.
* 🛠️  The proposed tree adjustments involve sacrificing some nodes for **increased damage and accuracy**, while maintaining key components for **Rage sustain**.
* 🔮  The final decision to adopt the Battle Trans setup is based on a combination of **theorycrafting, practical considerations, and community feedback**.

### Path of Exile Theorycrafting and Build Optimization Discussion
* 💡  Players discuss various Path of Exile (PoE) build strategies, including **gem setups**, **item choices**, and **skill tree optimization**.
* 🔧  The conversation covers topics like the **use of cold damage**, the **effectiveness of different support gems**, and the **impact of unique items on builds**.
* 💬  The group debates the value of using Auto Warcries with different skills, analyzing the trade-offs between **convenience** and **power**.
* 🛡️  They consider the balance between **damage, survivability, and playstyle preferences** when making build choices.
* 📊  Theoretical calculations are made to assess the **potential damage output** and **survivability** of different build variations.
* 🎮  The discussion includes considerations for both **softcore and hardcore playstyles**, with a focus on **optimizing performance for specific game modes**.
* 🏆  The group evaluates the potential of different builds for endgame content, such as boss fights and mapping, taking into account factors like **damage scaling** and **survivability**.

### Path of Exile Discussion: Anticipating the New League
* 🛡️  The chat discusses various Path of Exile builds, focusing on the **upcoming league** and potential changes to **popular builds**.
* 💰  Speculation on item prices for the new league, with estimates ranging from **30 to 50 divines** for top-tier items.
* 🏆  Hardcore economy concerns, including **potential RMT issues** and strategies for **acquiring powerful items**.
* 🛠️  Creative strategies for generating currency in the new league, such as **"farming" through private leagues** and **trading**.
* 🕹️  The debate over whether hardcore characters should be **voided** or **transferred to softcore** upon death.
* 💼  Speculation about potential RMT activity and its impact on the **hardcore trade market**.
* 🎮  The chat moves on from discussing **melee builds** to considering other aspects of the upcoming league.
* 👋  The streamer bids farewell to the chat members who **helped with the discussion**.

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Discussing the Power of Different Melee Builds in the League

The debate is between Battle Trans and Veteran's Wrath for a better rage setup, with considerations for the Berserker class and the use of General's Cry.

The discussion also involves the impact on boss fights and mapping, highlighting the potential for consistent rage and high damage output.

The conversation explores various strategies to maintain rage, including skill tree nodes and flasks, emphasizing the versatility of the discussed melee build approach.

Discussion on Using Gloves and Generating Rage in POE

Players are debating the use of gloves for generating rage and the impact on different skill builds in Path of Exile.

There is a discussion about the effectiveness of gloves for generating rage on non-melee skills and the challenge of maintaining rage for those builds.

The conversation also covers the potential changes to rage generation from projectiles and the limitations it may impose on weapon choices.

Pathing and Skill Selection for Lightning Strike Leveling

Pathing for Lightning Strike leveling is crucial, with a strong recommendation for plus one strike on the skill tree.

Ancestral Call may not be the best support gem, and using added cold instead of added lightning can provide better damage scaling.

Gold is intended to allow respeccing and can be used early in the process.

Confusion About Weapon Choice and Support Gems in Path of Exile

The player is debating between using a sword or an axe for leveling up and is unsure about the effectiveness of support gems.

They are also confused about the impact of gem effectiveness on added elemental damage and the best way to utilize Essences for weapons.

The player is seeking clarification on various game mechanics and expressing frustration with the decision-making process.

The conversation is about adjusting a game setup for damage effectiveness and skill points.

The speakers discuss the use of Trinity, igniting monsters, and the effectiveness of Onslaught.

They also mention the benefits of Ancestral Call for better clearing and the use of rage for more damage.

Discussion on Skill Tree Options in a Game

The conversation revolves around choosing between the "Quant" and "Root" skill trees for a character.

There is a debate about which tree is better in terms of damage and gameplay.

The players also discuss the use of specific gems and the transition to different weapons for optimal performance.

Discussing Path of Exile Builds and Strategies

Players are discussing the impact of their decisions on their Path of Exile builds, particularly in terms of cost and effectiveness.

They also talk about the importance of focusing during the game to be more efficient.

The conversation covers the farming of amulets and the crafting process, as well as the potential for different strategies in the game.

The conversation involves discussing different POE character builds and their effectiveness.

The speakers talk about the importance of certain skills and equipment in the build, particularly focusing on the freezing ability.

They also touch on the marketing aspect of promoting a build to attract other players.

Discussing Winter Strategies and Builds in the Game

Players are considering using Winter's and Brace for its freeze effect, discussing the impact of critical strikes and the use of Unleash support for more consistent freezing.

There is a debate about the viability of Shield Crush versus SST for a Slayer build, including the challenge of obtaining rage for SST and the potential use of Shield Charge to generate rage.

The conversation shifts to the impact of the discussed strategies on melee builds and the possibility of applying similar techniques to bow builds, ultimately dismissing the idea as unfeasible.

Effect of Rage on Totems and War Cries in the Game

Rage can affect Attack Base totems, such as Artillery Ballista, and can also be used with Berserk.

The use of Auto war cries and cool down recovery is discussed in relation to generating and maintaining Rage.

Staggering the war cries and the potential issues with using them with Earthshatter skill are also considered.

Players are frustrated with the constant sound of war cries in the game, often disrupting their sleep and causing annoyance.

There is a debate about the use of auto war cry versus manual war cry, with players discussing the trade-off between damage increase and the hassle of pressing the war cries.

The discussion also involves the impact on life and dodging ability, leading to different preferences among players.

Debating the Use of War Cries in the Game

The speaker questions the worth of pressing for war cries in the game, preferring to focus on playing without them.

There is a discussion about the potential loss of damage when running out of exerts and the comparison between auto and manual war cries.

The debate also covers the choice of Slayer and the benefits of different skills in the game.

Discussion on Upcoming Changes in the Game

Players are discussing the potential impact of the new shield crush gem, anticipating a significant increase in damage.

There is a debate about the effectiveness of Shield Crush compared to Ground Slam, with different opinions being shared.

The conversation also covers the strategy for maximizing block chance, focusing on the Dawnbreaker unique item and its use in maximizing attack and spell block.

Debate on Calling Monsters with Southbound

There is a discussion about whether it's possible to call monsters with southbound, as long as they are frozen.

The debate involves the potential for new shields and the highest damage effectiveness skill outside of slams.

Path of Exile players are eagerly awaiting unique item teasers and discussing their plans for the game.

It is suggested to gather funds as a group to hire a spy to work for GGG and provide inside information.

The idea of having a GGG counter snitch to counteract any potential internal informants is proposed.

The discussion also includes the possibility of organizing Divine Roa races in the game.

The speaker is unsure about having a PR representative and values being known, even if it means being disliked.

They also discuss the percentage of people liking them and the impact of scientific studies on builds in a game.

The speaker shares their strategy for generating income in the game and expresses confidence that their method will not be nerfed.

Players can make passive income in the game by setting up shipments in their private league and collecting loot with a level one character.

This method requires farming and resources initially but can lead to passive income eventually.

The potential of auto-mapping to generate gold is uncertain, and the amount of gold dropped in the game is expected to be limited.

The Impact of Hardcore Trading on the Game

Hardcore trading is being exploited for real money transactions, with players migrating valuable items to standard mode.

This practice disrupts the availability of new league items and resources for legitimate players.

The dark side of hardcore trading also involves threats and intimidation for in-game items, creating a toxic environment for the community.