Anomalous Bladestorm: What Does It Mean in Gameplay?
Anomalous Bladestorm is a unique gem variant in Path of Exile 2 that offers players an alternative to the standard Bladestorm skill. This variant introduces unique mechanics and modifiers that can significantly alter gameplay strategies.
Overview
Bladestorm is a skill that allows players to create a storm of blades around their character, dealing damage over time to enemies within the area. The Anomalous version of this skill gem provides additional benefits that can enhance the player's capabilities in unique ways.
Unique Modifiers
The Anomalous Bladestorm gem comes with distinct modifiers that differentiate it from the regular Bladestorm skill:
- Increased Effect: The Anomalous version often has increased effect on certain attributes, such as damage or area of effect, depending on its quality.
- Enhanced Bleeding Damage: This gem variant can increase bleeding damage inflicted by the storms, making it particularly useful for damage over time builds.
- Additional Buffs: Players may receive additional temporary buffs while standing in their own bladestorm, such as increased attack speed or resistance to certain damage types.
Gameplay Strategies
Utilizing Anomalous Bladestorm effectively requires understanding its unique properties and integrating them into your build:
- Focus on Bleed Builds: Given its enhanced bleeding capabilities, pairing Anomalous Bladestorm with bleed-centric skills and supports can maximize damage output.
- Synergize with Support Gems: Use support gems that boost area of effect and duration to take full advantage of the bladestorm's damage potential.
- Positioning: Proper positioning allows players to maintain buffs provided by their bladestorms while ensuring maximum enemy exposure to the storm's damage.
For more information on skill gem variants and their impact on gameplay, visit the official Path of Exile website.