Ravenous Passion is a unique Zealot Helmet. It grants the following modifiers:
+(30–50) to Strength
(80–120)% increased Armour and Energy Shield
Gain (10–15) Rage after Spending a total of 200 Mana
Rage grants Cast Speed instead of Attack Speed
Rage grants Spell Damage instead of Attack Damage
(Inherent effects from having Rage are:
1% increased Attack Damage per 1 Rage
1% increased Attack Speed per 2 Rage
1% increased Movement Speed per 5 Rage)
These modifiers in Path of Exile completely transform how your character utilizes Rage, typically a stat associated with melee combat, and convert it into a buff for spellcasting. Here’s a breakdown:
Gain (10–15) Rage after Spending a total of 200 Mana:
Rage: This is a resource typically built up by performing melee attacks or using skills that generate Rage. It’s usually spent to activate powerful melee-focused abilities.
Mana: This is another resource used to cast spells.
Spending a total of 200 Mana: This means that whenever you use spells that collectively cost 200 mana or more, you gain Rage points.
Rage grants Cast Speed instead of Attack Speed:
Cast Speed: This stat determines how quickly you can cast spells. Higher cast speed allows you to unleash spells faster.
Attack Speed: This stat is irrelevant in this case because the modifiers are converting Rage to a benefit for spells, not melee attacks.
Instead of Attack Speed: This highlights that the usual function of Rage (boosting attack speed) is replaced with a bonus to cast speed.
Rage grants Spell Damage instead of Attack Damage:
Spell Damage: This stat increases the damage dealt by your spells.
Attack Damage: This stat is irrelevant here as the focus is on spells.
Instead of Attack Damage: Similar to the previous modifier, this emphasizes that Rage now empowers your spells with increased damage instead of enhancing your physical attacks.
In essence:
These modifiers create a unique mechanic where spending mana to cast spells generates Rage. This Rage, instead of fueling melee abilities, translates into a significant boost to your cast speed and spell damage. This effectively allows you to build a spellcaster character that utilizes Rage as a resource, offering a different playstyle compared to traditional melee-focused Rage builds.