Animate Guardian: What Does It Mean in Path of Exile 2?
The Animate Guardian is a unique and strategic minion skill in Path of Exile 2 that allows players to create a powerful guardian from equipped items. This guardian serves as a formidable ally, providing both offensive and defensive support to the player.
Mechanics of Animate Guardian
The Animate Guardian skill is used to animate items, turning them into a living entity that fights alongside the player. Players can use this skill to animate a wide range of equipment, including weapons, armor, and accessories. Once animated, the guardian uses these items as its own, gaining bonuses and abilities from them.
- The guardian inherits the stats and properties of the items used to create it.
- Items equipped on the guardian are permanently consumed and cannot be retrieved if the guardian dies.
- Players can reanimate the guardian with new gear if it falls in battle.
Strategies for Using Animate Guardian
To maximize the effectiveness of the Animate Guardian, players need to carefully select the gear used to animate it. Here are some strategies:
- Defensive Gear: Equip the guardian with high-defense armor and life-regenerating items to increase its survivability.
- Supportive Auras: Use items that grant auras or support abilities to provide buffs to the player's party.
- Utility Items: Consider equipping items that offer unique utility effects, such as curse application or crowd control.
Risks and Considerations
While the Animate Guardian can be a powerful tool, there are risks involved:
- Item Loss: Items used to create the guardian are permanently lost if it dies, so choose gear wisely.
- Resource Management: Balance the investment in the guardian against other minion or personal upgrades.
For more strategies and detailed guides, you can visit the official Path of Exile forums.