Awakened Melee Splash Support: What Does It Mean?
The Awakened Melee Splash Support is a high-level support gem in Path of Exile 2 designed to enhance the capabilities of melee attacks by adding splash damage. This support gem is a more powerful version of the standard Melee Splash Support, providing additional benefits as it levels up.
Functionality and Benefits
When linked to a melee skill, the Awakened Melee Splash Support modifies the skill to deal splash damage to surrounding enemies. This allows players to effectively handle groups of enemies with melee attacks, making it an essential tool for builds focused on clearing content quickly.
- Increased Splash Damage: Provides a significant increase in splash damage compared to the regular Melee Splash Support, making it more effective at damaging enemy groups.
- Enhanced Cleave Radius: As the gem levels up, the radius of the splash effect increases, allowing players to hit more enemies with each attack.
- Additional Benefits: At higher levels, the Awakened version may offer unique bonuses not available in the standard version, further boosting its effectiveness in combat.
Strategies and Build Integration
Integrating the Awakened Melee Splash Support into your build can significantly improve your ability to handle groups of enemies. Here are some strategies to maximize its effectiveness:
- Pair with Multi-Target Skills: Combine with skills that already have a multi-target component, like Cleave or Lacerate, to amplify their effectiveness.
- Use with High Damage Attacks: Linking with high-damage melee skills can ensure that both the primary and splash damage are devastating.
- Focus on Area of Effect Nodes: Allocate passive skill points to increase area of effect, further enhancing the splash radius and effectiveness.
Acquiring the Awakened Melee Splash Support
The Awakened Melee Splash Support is typically obtained as a drop from high-level content or through trading with other players. It is a valuable gem due to its enhancements over the standard version. Players looking to acquire it should focus on end-game maps and bosses or consider purchasing it from other players in the game's trading economy.
For more information about gem mechanics and support skills, visit the official Path of Exile website.