Summon Skitterbots: What Does It Mean in Path of Exile 2?
The Summon Skitterbots skill in Path of Exile 2 is a utility skill that summons two mechanical skitterbots that aid players by applying debuffs and dealing elemental damage to enemies. This skill is invaluable for players focusing on traps, mines, or any build that benefits from increased damage and control over enemies.
Mechanics
When you summon skitterbots, they automatically seek out nearby enemies and apply a variety of effects. The two skitterbots have distinct roles:
- Chilling Skitterbot: This skitterbot applies a chilling aura to enemies, reducing their movement speed. This is crucial for crowd control and can help players manage large groups of enemies more effectively.
- Shocking Skitterbot: This skitterbot applies a shocking aura, increasing the damage enemies take. The shock effect synergizes well with builds that focus on quick, high-damage bursts.
Skill Interactions
Summon Skitterbots is often used in builds that require increased damage output and enemy debilitation. Key interactions include:
- Trap and Mine Builds: Since skitterbots do not reserve mana, they can be used in conjunction with traps and mines to enhance damage output without interfering with resource management.
- Aura Synergies: While Summon Skitterbots itself does not reserve mana, it can complement other auras that enhance the player's damage or survivability, such as Hatred or Wrath.
- Elemental Damage Builds: Builds focusing on elemental damage can greatly benefit from the shock effect, which increases the damage taken by enemies, amplifying the overall damage potential.
Strategies and Tips
To maximize the effectiveness of Summon Skitterbots, consider the following strategies:
- Positioning: Since skitterbots automatically seek out enemies, positioning yourself in the midst of enemy packs can maximize the area covered by their auras.
- Support Gems: Use support gems like Minion Speed or Increased Duration to enhance the effectiveness and longevity of your skitterbots.
- Elemental Equilibrium: Pairing skitterbots with skills that trigger Elemental Equilibrium can further increase your damage output by reducing enemy resistances.