Awakened Fork Support: What Does It Mean?
The Awakened Fork Support is an advanced support gem in Path of Exile 2 that enhances projectile skills by causing them to fork, or split, upon hitting a target. This mechanic allows projectiles to hit multiple enemies, significantly increasing the skill's effectiveness in crowd control and damage distribution.
Mechanics of Awakened Fork Support
When linked to a projectile skill, the Awakened Fork Support grants the following benefits:
- Increased Forking: Projectiles will fork more effectively, potentially hitting additional targets.
- Damage Modifiers: While the Awakened Fork Support offers increased crowd control, it may also adjust the damage output of the skill. Players should balance their build to maintain optimal damage while utilizing the forking effect.
- Higher Gem Level Benefits: As with other gems, leveling up the Awakened Fork Support increases its effectiveness, further enhancing the forking capabilities of linked skills.
Strategies for Using Awakened Fork Support
To maximize the potential of the Awakened Fork Support, players can consider the following strategies:
- Pair with Multi-Target Skills: This support gem is particularly effective when paired with skills that already have a strong area-of-effect (AoE) component, increasing the number of enemies hit.
- Optimize Projectile Speed: Increasing the speed of projectiles can help ensure that forked projectiles reach additional targets more efficiently, maximizing the support gem's impact.
- Consider Projectile Count: Skills that fire multiple projectiles can benefit greatly from the forking effect, as each projectile has the potential to fork, exponentially increasing total damage output.
Related Resources
For more in-depth information about support gems and their interactions, consider exploring external resources such as the official Path of Exile 2 website or community forums focused on build optimization and game mechanics.