Putrid Seed is a new Unique Jewel introduced in Path of Exile 3.30: Covens of Umbra. Based on the Mycelium Core, it introduces a distinctive Passive Skill mechanic that allows players to grow additional random Passive Skills through Anointing.
Its most notable feature is that the Passive Skills grown are influenced by the Oils used when Anointing, offering an interesting way to customize the Passive Skill Tree.
Putrid Seed Stats and Modifiers
Item Name: Putrid Seed
Base Type: Mycelium Core (Jewel)
Modifiers:
- 1 added passive skill is Swagger
- 1 added passive skill is Twin Terrors
- 1 added passive skill is Courage
- 1 added passive skill is Skittering Runes
- Grows four random Passive Skills when Anointed
- Passive Skills grown are influenced by Oils used when Anointing
Flavor Text: From unassuming seed sprang a putrefying plague – consigning its host to death, and supplanting their very being.
Socket Information: Place into an allocated Large Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Added passives do not interact with jewel radiuses. Right click to remove from the Socket.
How Does Putrid Seed Work in PoE 3.30?
Putrid Seed introduces an Anointing-based mechanic that affects the Passive Skills provided by the Jewel.
- Four Added Passive Skills: The Jewel includes Swagger, Twin Terrors, Courage, and Skittering Runes.
- Random Passive Growth: Anointing the Jewel grows four additional random Passive Skills.
- Oil Influence: The Oils used during Anointing influence which Passive Skills can grow.
- Large Jewel Socket: Putrid Seed must be placed in an allocated Large Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree.
The exact relationship between specific Oils and the resulting Passive Skills has not yet been confirmed.
Is Putrid Seed Good in PoE 3.30?
Putrid Seed could be an interesting option for players looking to customize their Passive Skill Tree.
Its main advantage is the ability to gain additional Passive Skills through Anointing, potentially creating useful combinations for different builds.
However, its effectiveness will depend on several factors:
- Which Passive Skills can be grown through Anointing.
- How different Oil combinations influence the results.
- Whether the additional Passive Skills complement a character’s build.
Because the grown Passive Skills are random, the value of Putrid Seed may vary depending on the outcome.
Summary
Putrid Seed is a unique addition to Path of Exile 3.30: Covens of Umbra, introducing an Oil-influenced Passive Skill growth mechanic.
Its ability to grow four random Passive Skills when Anointed makes it an interesting Jewel for build customization. More testing will be needed to determine the best Oil combinations and potential build applications.
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