Calling all Path of Exile Duelists! Prepare to raise your banners high with the introduction of the new Bannerman and Renowned Deeds passive skill cluster in the southeast of your starting area. Let’s explore these exciting new additions and discover how they empower your use of banner skills and bolster your overall combat prowess.
The Bannerman cluster has undergone a significant transformation. It no longer focuses on boosting the effects of non-curse auras or increasing attack damage for you and allies. Instead, it now offers two key benefits specifically tailored to banner skills:
Lingering Banner Buffs: When you activate a banner skill and then leave the area, the buff it grants will linger on you for an additional 3 seconds. This ensures you continue to benefit from the banner’s effects even after you move on, promoting a more mobile and dynamic playstyle.
Extended Banner Duration: Banner skills you cast will have a 20% increased duration. This means your banners will stay active for a longer period, providing a more sustained source of buffs for you and your party members.
The Renowned Deeds passive skill simply grants you a flat +30 bonus to your maximum Valour points. Valour is a crucial resource for Duelists, as it fuels the use of powerful warcries and other combat maneuvers. With this increased capacity, you’ll have more opportunities to unleash devastating warcries and dominate the battlefield.
Focus on Banner Skills: If you enjoy utilizing banner skills, the Bannerman cluster is a perfect fit. The extended duration and lingering buffs will significantly enhance their effectiveness.
Consider Warcry Builds: The bonus Valour points from Renowned Deeds are ideal for builds that rely heavily on warcries. With more Valour at your disposal, you can unleash them more frequently and turn the tide of battle.
Adapt Your Playstyle: Embrace a more mobile combat approach, utilizing the lingering banner buffs to your advantage even as you move between locations.
Overall, the Bannerman and Renowned Deeds cluster offers a compelling package for Duelist characters. By enhancing banner skills and increasing your Valour capacity, these new passives empower you to become a true banner-wielding leader, inspiring your allies and crushing your foes with tactical prowess and relentless warcries. So, equip your banner, embrace the power of Renowned Deeds, and lead your path to victory!