A Revelation in Path of Exile 2 from taoaxue's blog

Title: Embracing the Dodge: A Revelation in Path of Exile 2

In the vast landscape of action role-playing games (ARPGs), allegiances run deep. For years, I stood firmly in the Diablo 3 camp, finding solace in its fast-paced combat and streamlined gameplay. Path of Exile, with its roots in the classic Diablo 2 era, had always seemed intriguing but never enough to sway my allegiance. However, all of POE currency trade that changed with the unveiling of Path of Exile 2 at ExileCon 2023.

As I stepped into the world of Wraeclast in the Path of Exile 2 demo, I couldn't help but notice the familiar yet enhanced visuals. The game retained its signature gritty aesthetic, but there was a newfound polish that drew me in. Yet, it wasn't until I encountered the game's new dodge roll mechanic that my perception truly shifted.

In the early stages of the demo, I traversed through the environment, engaged in combat, and familiarized myself with the mechanics. It all felt like standard ARPG fare until I faced off against the cheap POE orbs second boss—a formidable underground worm. Initially, the encounter proved daunting as the creature's attacks knocked me down repeatedly.

It wasn't until a moment of experimentation that everything changed. Utilizing the dodge roll, previously relegated to mere repositioning, I attempted to evade one of the worm's attacks. To my surprise, my character seamlessly phased through the assault unscathed. In that instant, I discovered the power of iframes—the invincibility frames granted during a dodge roll.

Armed with this newfound knowledge, I began to analyze the boss's attack patterns with renewed focus. Each attempt brought incremental progress as I honed my skills and adapted my strategy. Soon enough, the once-daunting worm lay defeated, and I stood victorious, loot in hand.