PoE Back to Basics: 0 to 80% more Modifier Effect

Added a new Atlas Keystone Passive, Back to Basics, which provides “Your Maps randomly have between 0 and 80% more modifier Effect”, “Extra Content cannot appear in your Maps”, and “Cannot apply Influence to your Maps”.

Count Name Category Description
1 Back to Basics Keystone
  • Your Maps randomly have between 0 to 80% more Modifier Effect
    Extra Content cannot appear in your Maps
    Cannot apply Influence to your Maps

    • Reminder Text:

  • (Abysses, Beyond Demon Portals, Blight Encounters, Breaches, Expedition Encounters, Harbingers, Legion Encounters, Mirrors of Delirium and Layers of Delirium, Monsters Imprisoned by Essences, Ritual Altars, Rogue Exiles, the Sacred Grove, Shrines, Smuggler’s Caches, Strongboxes, Tormented Spirits, Tempests, Affliction Wisps, Ultimatum Encounters and Alva, Einhar, Jun and Niko Missions are Extra Content)

    • Flavour Text:

  • Some corners of the Atlas remain as they once
  • were, untouched by outside influences…

3.24.2 Patch Notes: Tempests and Affliction Wisps are now considered as Extra Content, and will no longer be present in Map Areas with the Back to Basics Atlas Keystone Passive allocated.

The Back to Basics node in Path of Exile: Necropolis League affects how mechanics appear in maps:

  • No Forced Mechanics: If you allocate Back to Basics, you cannot force additional mechanics to spawn in maps using scarabs or other methods.
  • Scarabs Not Consumed: Even though they don't trigger their effect, scarabs used to force mechanics are not consumed when you have Back to Basics. This saves those scarabs for use on maps where you don't have Back to Basics allocated.
  • Random Spawns Still Possible: It's important to note that Back to Basics only affects forced mechanics. Randomly spawnable mechanics can still appear in your maps, even with this node allocated.

So, by taking Back to Basics, you sacrifice the ability to control what extra content appears in your maps in exchange for potentially experiencing the base game map layout and challenges.

PoE Back to Basics: 0 to 80% more Modifier Effect

The Back to Basics Keystone Passive in Path of Exile: Necropolis League is a node that offers both benefits and drawbacks, affecting how maps generate and play:

Benefits:

  • Increased Map Modifier Effect (0-80%): Maps you run will have their existing modifiers randomly amplified by 0% to 80%. This can make your maps more challenging and potentially more rewarding. For example, a map with increased monster quantity could have a significant boost to the number of enemies you encounter.

Drawbacks:

  • No Extra Content: This node prevents any additional content (like those triggered by scarabs or other mechanics) from appearing in your maps. This means you can't force specific encounters, divination card drops, or other benefits.
  • No Influence: Back to Basics also prevents you from applying any influence (e.g., Elder, Shaper, etc.) to your maps. These influences often offer unique rewards and challenges, so you'll miss out on those options with this node allocated.

Who should consider Back to Basics?

This node might be interesting for players who:

  • Enjoy the Base Game Experience: If you prefer the core Path of Exile map experience without additional complexities, Back to Basics can offer a more streamlined and potentially more rewarding base map run.
  • Want a Challenge: The increased map modifier effect can significantly boost the difficulty of your maps. This can be a good option for players who enjoy a tougher challenge.

Who might want to skip Back to Basics?

This node might not be ideal for players who:

  • Rely on Extra Content: If you heavily rely on scarabs or other mechanics to shape your map experience and rewards, Back to Basics will significantly limit your options.
  • Enjoy Influence Farming: If you target specific map influences for their unique rewards and challenges, this node will prevent you from doing so.

Overall, Back to Basics offers a more "vanilla" map experience with potentially increased difficulty and rewards. It's a strategic choice that depends on your playstyle and preferences.

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