Elemental Weakness in PoE 2: What Does It Mean?
Elemental Weakness is a powerful curse in Path of Exile 2 that reduces the elemental resistances of affected enemies, making them more vulnerable to elemental damage types such as fire, cold, and lightning. Understanding how to effectively apply and utilize this curse can significantly enhance your character's damage output, especially in elemental-based builds.
Mechanics of Elemental Weakness
Elemental Weakness functions by lowering the target's resistance to all elemental damage types. This makes it an invaluable tool for characters focusing on dealing substantial elemental damage. The curse can be applied through various means such as skill gems or unique items, and the effectiveness can be increased through curse-related modifiers.
- Resistance Reduction: The primary effect of Elemental Weakness is to reduce elemental resistances by a significant percentage, directly increasing the damage potential of elemental attacks and spells.
- Scaling with Curse Effect: The effectiveness of Elemental Weakness can be enhanced with increased curse effect modifiers, allowing for greater reductions in resistances.
- Interaction with Hexproof: Some enemies may be hexproof or have high resistance to curses, necessitating the use of additional mechanics or support skills to bypass these defenses.
Strategies for Using Elemental Weakness
Incorporating Elemental Weakness into your build can provide significant advantages, particularly in parties or against bosses with high resistance thresholds. Here are some strategies to consider:
- Combining with Exposure: Pair Elemental Weakness with skills or items that apply elemental exposure to further reduce enemy resistances, maximizing damage output.
- Using with Cast when Damage Taken: Linking Elemental Weakness to a Cast when Damage Taken support gem can automate its application, ensuring consistent debuffing of enemies during combat.
- Team Synergy: Coordinate with party members who also deal elemental damage to capitalize on the increased damage potential against cursed enemies.
Relevant Resources
For more in-depth information and strategies on Elemental Weakness, visit the official Path of Exile Forums or check out community guides and discussions to enhance your gameplay.