Possessed Rogues gain significant buffs with each possession, becoming increasingly dangerous.
The third possession likely grants them a major power boost and potentially modifies their attacks.
Preparation:
Gear and Build: Ensure your gear and build are optimized for your character class and can handle high damage output and challenging encounters. Prioritize resistances appropriate for the area and consider defensive flasks like Jade Flask of Reflexes or Granite Flask of Iron Skin.
Damage Type: Identify the possessed Exile's primary damage type (fire, cold, lightning, chaos) and stack resistances accordingly. Consider using Pantheon powers that offer additional defense against specific elements.
Movement Skills: Having a reliable movement skill like Flicker Strike, Shield Charge, or Leap Slam is crucial to dodge the Exile's powerful attacks.
Combat Strategy:
Hit and Run: Don't stand toe-to-toe with the possessed Exile. Use your movement skill to dodge their attacks, deal damage in bursts, and then retreat. Ranged characters have a significant advantage here.
Utilize Flasks: Pop your defensive and offensive flasks strategically during the fight. For example, use a Jade Flask before engaging and an offensive flask like Sulphur Flask for a damage boost when dealing a burst.
Curses and Auras: If your Ascendancy class or items allow, consider using curses like Weakening or Enfeeble to reduce the Exile's damage output. Defensive auras like Determination or Defiance Banner also provide significant boosts.
Totems or Minions: If you play a build that utilizes Summoned Totems or Minions, they can serve as distractions and soak up some damage while you focus on dealing blows.
Additional Tips:
Pay Attention to Modifiers: Be aware of any additional modifiers on the map that might further empower the possessed Exile. Consider rerolling the map if the combination seems overwhelming.
Use Decoy Totems or Warchief Totems: These can provide temporary distractions and take some heat off you while you reposition or unleash your attacks.
Elemental Equilibrium: If using an elemental attack build, consider the "Elemental Equilibrium" keystone that can significantly reduce the possessed Exile's elemental resistances.
Remember: If the fight feels too challenging, don't hesitate to retreat and come back better prepared. You can level up your character, improve your gear, or consider a different approach for the next encounter.