Niko’s Memory of Grasping Hands PoE

PoE 3.21: The rate at which Breaches open and close in Niko's Memory of Grasping Hands has been reduced.

Niko’s Memory of Grasping Hands

Niko's Memory of Grasping Hands Niko’s Memory of Grasping Hands is a Atlas Memory. Item Level: 81 – 85. Drop Level: 81.

  • Areas contain many additional Breaches
  • Breaches open and close faster
  • Unmodifiable

Right-click on this, then left click on a completed Map on your Atlas to apply this Memory.

 Niko's Memory of Grasping Hands

Ah, Niko's Memory of Grasping Hands in Path of Exile, a realm where monstrous appendages reach out from the very ground, demanding a strategic approach and potentially rewarding you with bountiful Breach bounty. Here's a dive into its details:

The Grip of the Hands:

  • The map transforms into a chilling landscape where disembodied, grasping hands protrude from the ground at various intervals.
  • These hands act as portals to Breach encounters, spewing forth ferocious mobs upon activation.
  • The number of hands and their locations vary depending on the memory level, increasing the potential Breaches and overall challenge.

Breach Buffet:

  • Each activated hand opens a Breach pocket dimension, teeming with enemies and Breach rewards.
  • Expect to encounter a variety of Breach monsters, including the terrifying Carnage Lords and the formidable Breach Bosses.
  • The increased number of hands compared to regular breaches presents a constant stream of combat encounters and loot opportunities.

Benefits and Challenges:

Pros:

  • Breach bonanza: Efficient clearing and strategic hand activation can lead to a deluge of Breach encounters, maximizing your potential for splinters and unique items.
  • Intriguing challenge: The constant threat of hands activating and the strategic decision-making involved in choosing which ones to trigger keeps the experience engaging and dynamic.
  • Depth of lore: The memory offers a glimpse into the twisted dimension of the Breach, enriching your understanding of PoE's lore.

Cons:

  • Overwhelm potential: The constant stream of enemies from multiple Breaches can be overwhelming for unprepared builds, demanding strong defenses and efficient clearing.
  • RNG factor: While Breach encounters offer good drop potential, ultimately, valuable Breach splinters and uniques depend on luck.
  • Strategic burden: Choosing which hands to activate and navigating the Breaches effectively requires planning and quick decision-making, which some players might find stressful.

Tips for mastering the grasping grasp:

  • Build preparation: Ensure your build has solid defenses and efficient monster slaying capabilities to handle the constant influx of Breach mobs.
  • Prioritize hands: Identify priority Breach areas based on potential rewards and strategically activate hands towards those locations.
  • Movement skills: Dodge skills and mobility are crucial for navigating the chaotic Breaches and avoiding getting overwhelmed.
  • Burst damage: Prioritize skills that can quickly dispatch Breach Bosses and clear pockets efficiently to maximize rewards.

Additional notes:

  • Niko's Memory of Grasping Hands appeals to both players seeking an intense Breach-focused experience and those interested in more strategic combat.
  • Different map layouts exist within the memory, offering varied hand placements and Breach configurations.
  • Remember, while striving for loot is alluring, prioritize your own enjoyment and don't hesitate to adapt your strategy or skip the memory if the constant pressure feels overwhelming.

Feel free to ask any further questions about specific Breach mechanics, strategies for hand activation, or managing the dynamic combat flow. I'm here to guide you through the clutching clutches of the memory and help you emerge victorious from the Breach bounty!

of Grasping Hands:

  • Areas contain many additional Breaches
  • Breaches open and close faster
    • (10/20/30/40/50/60)% increased Explicit Modifier magnitudes
    • Area contains (6/8/10/12/14/16) Breaches
    • Breach Hands are small
    • Breaches open and close 200% faster
    • Breaches have (5/10/15/20/25/30)% increased Area of Effect
    • Breach Splinters have 1% chance to drop as Breachstones instead
    • Breach Monsters have (20/40/60/80/100/120)% increased Maximum Life
    • Breach Monsters deal (10/20/30/40/50/60)% increased Damage

Other sources of Breach Splinters (e.g. Breach Rewards from Legion or Blight) also have a chance to upgrade into Breachstones.

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List of Atlas Memory Items

Atlas Memories offer a way to explore endgame content and earn very valuable rewards without having to specialise your Atlas Tree for it.

In high-level maps, you’ll very rarely find a Memory item, which represents a set of memories that Alva, Niko, Einhar or Kirac has. They will provide a sequence of maps for you to explore as you relive the events of their past. These highly challenging and rewarding Memories can either be applied to your Atlas or traded to other players.

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