In Path of Exile 2 you can make your character faster and stronger with just a few clicks. This is all possible thanks to a feature that most likely has been overlooked by many.
What kind of feature is that? In Path of Exile 2, there are many new features, systems, and mechanics that did not exist in its predecessor. The dodge roll and movement are considered by many players to be the best new addition. However, one feature in the game is somewhat hidden.
The weapon set switch is something that probably very few have ever used. In Path of Exile 2, you can carry two different weapon sets with you and switch to another set during combat against difficult bosses, making the fight easier.
This feature also offers another function, the weapon set skill points. During the game, you can split some of your skill points. For example, you can assign fire damage to one of your weapon sets and electrical damage to the other. The system can also be used creatively, as one player is now proving.
You will find a useful NPC in every city:
Stronger and faster thanks to weapon sets
How can the feature be used? The weapon set feature is probably not used by most players because their own build copes well with all kinds of content. However, if it is also unused for you, you can gain a significant advantage for your character.
The user Thorriorz on Reddit explains how it works. He equipped his previously unused weapon set with a “Wulfsbane” shield.
This shield curses the opponent upon a successful block, causing them to take 10% more damage and deal 10% less damage. According to the user, this effect lasts for the entire duration of the fight.
What to do with the skill points? You can also make your character stronger with the skill points without having to play two really different builds.
As the user jamaljermaine explains on Reddit, the additional points can be well used to skill abilities like movement speed, block chance, or light radius.
Especially when facing large maps without boss opponents again, switching the weapon set can provide additional movement speed. If a strong opponent does appear, you can return to your usual weapon set by pressing the X key.
Which skill points are most worthwhile for you depends on your character’s build. If you don’t know what is worthwhile, movement speed should always be something that is helpful.
There are also countless options for weapons and shields that you can choose from for your build. With this trick, many of your problems can be solved, but whether this annoyance from the first game will also disappear, you will have to try for yourself: For 5 years, players have wanted to ban a mechanic, but it continues to be annoying in Path of Exile 2
