PoE Valour – Path of Exile

Valour

Valour is gained while you have a Banner skill and augments the power of those skills.

Valour can be gained when a Banner skill is equipped. When a banner is placed, all valour is removed to improve that banner’s effect and valour cannot be gained until the banner’s effect ends. The default maximum valour is 50. By default 1 valour is gained for each melee kill or each melee hit against a rare or unique enemy, no more than once every 0.5 seconds.

How does Valour work? How do we generate it? What is the maximum?

Here’s the reminder text that shows on the banner skills: "By default you gain 1 Valour on Melee Kill, or on Melee Hit against Rare or Unique enemies, no more than once every 0.5 seconds, up to a maximum of 50."

Is the Banner mastery to make enemies take 8% increased damage supposed to scale with the Banner aura itself?

No, we plan to change this as it was not intended to scale with aura effect or with Valour. We’ll update the patch notes to reflect this change.

Does each banner have its own Valour count or is it shared?

Shared, it’s a counter on your character rather than on a specific skill.

Does the Banner mastery that grants Valour when you Warcry work with triggered Warcries (e.g. from Autoexertion)?

Yes.

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In Path of Exile, Valour is a unique mechanic tied to Banner skills, providing significant boosts to these abilities. Understanding how Valour works, how to generate it, and how to maximize its potential can greatly enhance your gameplay experience, especially if you rely on melee combat and Banner skills.

What is Valour?

Valour is a resource that augments the power of Banner skills in Path of Exile. When you have a Banner skill equipped, you can gain Valour, which, when the banner is placed, enhances its effects. The default maximum Valour is 50, and it is accumulated through specific in-game actions.

How to Generate Valour

Generating Valour involves engaging in melee combat. Here’s how it works:

• Melee Kill: By default, you gain 1 Valour for each melee kill.
• Melee Hit Against Rare or Unique Enemies: You also gain 1 Valour when you land a melee hit on rare or unique enemies, but no more than once every 0.5 seconds.

This accumulation mechanism ensures that Valour is steadily built up during intense combat situations, particularly in melee-heavy encounters.

Maximum Valour

The default maximum Valour a character can have is 50. This limit can influence your strategic planning in battles, as you must decide when to place your banner to maximize its enhanced effects.

Using Valour with Banner Skills

When you place a Banner, all accumulated Valour is expended to boost the banner’s effects. Here’s a reminder text shown on the banner skills:

"By default you gain 1 Valour on Melee Kill, or on Melee Hit against Rare or Unique enemies, no more than once every 0.5 seconds, up to a maximum of 50."

This mechanic encourages strategic placement of your banner to make the most out of your accumulated Valour.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the Banner Mastery to Make Enemies Take 8% Increased Damage Scale with the Banner Aura Itself?

   • No, this mastery is not intended to scale with aura effect or with Valour. Any scaling observed was unintended, and future patch notes will reflect this correction.

2. Does Each Banner Have Its Own Valour Count or is it Shared?

   • Valour is a shared counter on your character rather than on a specific skill. This means all your Banner skills draw from the same pool of Valour.

3. Does the Banner Mastery That Grants Valour When You Warcry Work with Triggered Warcries (e.g., from Autoexertion)?

   • Yes, this mastery works with triggered Warcries, allowing you to generate Valour even from automatically exerted Warcries.

Strategic Tips for Using Valour

1. Timing Banner Placement: Since placing a banner consumes all your Valour, timing is crucial. Place your banner during critical moments in battle to maximize its enhanced effects.
2. Building Valour Quickly: Focus on engaging rare or unique enemies to build Valour rapidly. Efficiently clearing packs of enemies with melee attacks will also help you maintain a steady Valour count.
3. Utilizing Warcries: If you have the Banner mastery that grants Valour on Warcry, make sure to use or trigger Warcries frequently to keep your Valour count high.

Conclusion

Valour adds an exciting layer of strategy to Path of Exile’s gameplay, particularly for characters that utilize Banner skills and engage in melee combat. By understanding how to generate and use Valour effectively, you can significantly enhance your character’s combat prowess and make the most of the powerful effects provided by your Banners. Embrace the strategic depth Valour offers and lead your character to greater victories in the world of Wraeclast.