Assassin's Mark: What Does It Mean in Game Context?
Assassin's Mark is a critical spell in Path of Exile 2, primarily used to enhance the damage output against enemies, especially when dealing with critical strikes. This curse has evolved with the sequel to provide more strategic depth and utility.
Mechanics and Effects
When cast, Assassin's Mark applies a curse on the target, increasing the chance of critical strikes against them. Additionally, it provides bonuses that are particularly useful for characters focusing on critical damage.
- Increased Critical Strike Chance: Targets cursed with Assassin's Mark have an increased chance of receiving critical hits from the player.
- Critical Strike Multiplier: The curse enhances the damage dealt by critical strikes, amplifying the effectiveness of high-damage builds.
- Life and Mana Recovery: On dealing a critical strike to a cursed enemy, players can recover a portion of life and mana, improving sustainability in prolonged fights.
Strategic Uses
Assassin's Mark is particularly effective when integrated into builds that prioritize critical hits. Here are some strategic considerations:
- Build Synergy: Pair with skills and items that further increase critical strike chance and damage. This curse shines in builds centered around rapid, high-damage attacks.
- Boss Fights: Use against bosses and high-health enemies to maximize damage output and sustain during extended encounters.
- Spell and Attack Builds: While traditionally favored by attack builds, it can also significantly boost spell-based characters that focus on critical spellcasting.
Interactions with Other Skills
In Path of Exile 2, skill interactions are crucial. Assassin's Mark can be combined with other curses and support gems to enhance its effectiveness:
- Curses: Consider combining with other curses like Enfeeble or Temporal Chains for a balanced approach to offense and defense.
- Support Gems: Use support gems that increase curse effectiveness or duration to maintain pressure on enemies.
For more detailed information on Path of Exile 2 mechanics, visit the official Path of Exile website.