Anomalous Animate Weapon: What Does It Mean?

The Anomalous Animate Weapon is a unique gem in Path of Exile 2, offering a distinct variation on the standard Animate Weapon skill. This version of the gem provides unique benefits and mechanics that can be leveraged to enhance gameplay strategies.

Skill Mechanics

The Anomalous Animate Weapon skill allows players to animate weapons on the ground, turning them into spectral allies that fight alongside the player. This version of the gem provides a special modifier that differentiates it from the standard Animate Weapon skill:

• Increased Attack Speed: Anomalous Animate Weapon grants increased attack speed to animated weapons, making them more effective in combat.
• Duration: The skill increases the duration that animated weapons remain active, allowing players to maintain a larger army of spectral weapons for longer periods.

Strategies and Uses

Utilizing Anomalous Animate Weapon effectively requires strategic planning and understanding of its mechanics:

1. Weapon Collection: Players should prioritize collecting a variety of weapons with high damage potential on the ground to maximize the effectiveness of their spectral army.
2. Support Gems: Linking Anomalous Animate Weapon with support gems such as Minion Damage, Minion Speed, and Summon Phantasm can significantly enhance the power and utility of animated weapons.
3. Positioning: Proper positioning during battles is crucial to ensure that animated weapons engage enemies effectively, taking advantage of their increased attack speed.

Potential Challenges

While Anomalous Animate Weapon offers powerful benefits, players should be aware of potential challenges when integrating it into their builds:

• Resource Management: Maintaining a large number of animated weapons can be resource-intensive. Players must balance mana and cooldown management to sustain their spectral army.
• Weapon Availability: The effectiveness of Anomalous Animate Weapon is contingent on the availability of suitable weapons, which may require players to adapt their strategies based on the weapons they encounter.