PATH OF EXILE / GUIDE 04
Repeated deaths do not always mean you simply need more life. Identify the damage type or status effect stopping your progress.
01. Complete Your Elemental ResistancesThe default resistance cap is 75%. Recheck your values after Kitava progression and use small equipment upgrades to cover missing resistance. |
02. Build a Defensive FoundationStrengthen the life or Energy Shield foundation your build uses. Evaluate armour, evasion, block and suppression by understanding what each protects against. |
03. Establish RecoveryWatch how you recover during sustained combat. Your flask, regeneration or leech plan must work with your skills; surviving the first hit is not enough. |
04. Check Status EffectsLook for answers to disabling effects such as freeze or bleeding. Read flask activation and duration conditions when choosing protection. |
05. Review the Whole UpgradeA new weapon may improve damage while costing attributes or resistance. Compare your character’s values before and after equipping it. |
Practical TipNote the cause of three deaths. If one issue repeats, direct your next purchase toward fixing it. |
Important Note(The campaign’s two resistance penalties total −60%. Raising maximum resistance and filling missing resistance are different upgrades.) |
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Sources: PoE Wiki — Resistance
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