115 Mirrors for one item - My biggest trade in PoE - 3.25

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8 Sept 202404:14

TLDRIn this video, the creator shares their biggest trade in Path of Exile: purchasing an alternate art Head Hunter belt for 115 mirrors. This rare item, obtained by scoring 1,000 points in a race season over 10 years ago, has very few available in the game. The creator explains why it's so expensive and rare, and how they converted it to a permanent MTX, usable in Path of Exile 2. They also give a shout-out to a friend who loaned them 60 mirrors, making the purchase possible. The Head Hunter is a highly coveted and iconic item in PoE.

Takeaways

  • 💰 The user made their biggest purchase in Path of Exile (PoE): an alternate art Head Hunter, costing 115 mirrors.
  • 🖼️ Alternate art items in PoE are rare, and this specific belt was obtained by earning 1,000 points in Race Season 7 over 10 years ago.
  • ⚖️ There are only about 26 of these belts in existence, with a few more potentially from the Greina servers, making the total count roughly 34-36.
  • 🎮 The user had one chance to buy this item as no one else was selling it for a reasonable price, with the next available ones priced at 150 and 200 mirrors.
  • 🛑 Many of the listed belts are not actually for sale, as some owners are inactive, which makes the item even rarer.
  • 🔧 You can convert race rewards into permanent MTX (microtransactions) by typing 'convert race reward,' though this destroys the item, preventing further trades.
  • 🔮 This MTX can be used in Path of Exile 2, another reason why the user made this purchase.
  • 🎨 The alternate art Head Hunter does not provide any functional in-game benefits—it is purely cosmetic and only visible in the character screen.
  • 🤝 The user received significant help from another player, dapot TV, who loaned them around 60 mirrors to complete the purchase.
  • 🏆 The alternate art Head Hunter is one of the rarest items in PoE, though there are even rarer items like Alpha's Howl and Taste of Hate.

Q & A

  • What was the biggest purchase the speaker made in Path of Exile?

    -The biggest purchase the speaker made in Path of Exile was an alternate art Headhunter, which cost them 115 mirrors.

  • Why did the speaker buy the alternate art Headhunter off-stream?

    -The speaker bought the alternate art Headhunter off-stream to avoid distractions or interference, as they only had one chance to buy the item.

  • How many mirrors did the speaker pay for the alternate art Headhunter?

    -The speaker paid 115 mirrors for the alternate art Headhunter.

  • Why is the alternate art Headhunter so expensive and rare?

    -The alternate art Headhunter is expensive and rare because it could only be obtained by earning 1,000 points in Race Season 7, which occurred over 10 years ago. Only around 26 people earned the points, making the item extremely limited in availability.

  • How many alternate art Headhunters are believed to exist?

    -It's estimated that there are around 34 to 36 alternate art Headhunters in existence, including those from the Greina servers.

  • What does converting a race reward in Path of Exile do?

    -Converting a race reward in Path of Exile turns the item into a permanent MTX (microtransaction effect), allowing the player to use the skin on any character. However, the item is destroyed in the process and can no longer be traded.

  • Can the alternate art Headhunter MTX be used in Path of Exile 2?

    -Yes, the alternate art Headhunter MTX can be used in Path of Exile 2, which was one of the reasons the speaker wanted to obtain it.

  • Does the alternate art Headhunter provide any in-game benefits?

    -No, the alternate art Headhunter does not provide any in-game benefits. It is purely cosmetic and only appears on the character screen.

  • Why was the alternate art Headhunter the only alternate art the speaker cared about?

    -The speaker cared only about the alternate art Headhunter because it is their favorite item and an iconic item in Path of Exile. They did not care about any other alternate art items.

  • How did the speaker manage to afford the purchase of the alternate art Headhunter?

    -The speaker managed to afford the purchase with help from a friend, dapot TV, who lent them around 60 mirrors, which the speaker plans to eventually pay back.

Outlines

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💸 My Biggest Purchase in Path of Exile: The Alternate Art Head Hunter

The creator shares excitement about their largest-ever purchase in the game Path of Exile: the alternate art version of the Head Hunter item. They explain that this purchase cost them 115 mirrors, a valuable in-game currency. They reveal that they bought the item off-stream to avoid interference since it was a rare opportunity, with few sellers offering the item at a reasonable price.

💰 Why Is the Alternate Art Head Hunter So Expensive?

The high cost of the alternate art Head Hunter is due to its extreme rarity, as it was a reward from Race Season 7 over 10 years ago. Only 26 players managed to get the 1,000 points needed to obtain this item. With a few extra possibly from Greina servers, the total is estimated to be around 34-36. Many of these accounts are inactive, and only a handful are available for sale, which contributes to its steep price.

🛠️ How Race Rewards and Item Conversion Work

The creator explains the process of converting race rewards into permanent MTX (microtransactions) by typing 'convert race reward' in the game. This conversion destroys the item, making it untradeable, but allows permanent use across all characters. The creator notes that this feature will also work in Path of Exile 2, which was a big motivation for purchasing the item.

🎨 Does the Alternate Art Head Hunter Affect Gameplay?

The creator clarifies that the alternate art Head Hunter has no impact on gameplay. It’s purely a cosmetic item that only appears on the character screen. Despite its lack of utility, it holds sentimental value for the creator as the only alternate art they’ve ever cared about.

🤝 A Special Thanks to Dapot TV

The creator gives a heartfelt shout-out to Dapot TV, a fellow player who generously loaned them 60 mirrors to help complete the purchase of the alternate art Head Hunter. The creator hadn’t asked for the loan, but Dapot TV offered it after hearing about their goal, for which they are deeply grateful.

🏆 The Rarity and Significance of the Alternate Art Head Hunter

To wrap up the story, the creator reflects on the significance of the alternate art Head Hunter, noting that while it’s not the rarest item in the game, it is certainly one of the most iconic. They mention that items like Alpha’s Howl and Taste of Hate are even rarer, but the Head Hunter remains a personal favorite and an iconic piece of Path of Exile history.

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Keywords

💡Alternate Art Head Hunter

The Alternate Art Head Hunter is a rare, cosmetic version of the popular 'Head Hunter' belt in Path of Exile (PoE). It was only available as a race reward in an older race season, making it extremely limited in availability. The speaker discusses how this is their biggest purchase ever, spending 115 mirrors for this item.

💡Mirrors

In Path of Exile, 'Mirrors' (specifically 'Mirror of Kalandra') are the most valuable currency items. They can duplicate a rare item, making them highly coveted. The speaker mentions spending 115 mirrors to acquire the Alternate Art Head Hunter, highlighting how expensive and rare the item is.

💡Race Rewards

Race rewards are special items awarded to players who participate in competitive events ('races') in Path of Exile. These events happened years ago, and the Alternate Art Head Hunter was a reward for getting 1,000 points in Race Season 7. The rarity of these rewards makes them highly sought after by collectors.

💡MTX (Microtransactions)

MTX refers to cosmetic items or enhancements that players can buy in games like PoE. The speaker mentions converting race rewards into permanent MTX, allowing the appearance to be used across characters. This makes the Alternate Art Head Hunter even more desirable.

💡Convert Race Reward

This is a feature in Path of Exile where players can transform a race reward into a permanent microtransaction (MTX) by typing a specific command. The speaker explains how they converted their Alternate Art Head Hunter into a permanent MTX, meaning it can no longer be traded but can be used on any character.

💡Standard League

Standard is one of the permanent leagues in Path of Exile, where characters and items do not reset after leagues end. The speaker mentions they typically don’t care for Standard until they started saving for the Alternate Art Head Hunter, which was the only MTX they were interested in obtaining.

💡Head Hunter

The Head Hunter belt is one of the most iconic and popular items in Path of Exile, giving players the ability to steal modifiers from rare monsters. The speaker states that the Alternate Art Head Hunter was the only alternate art item they ever wanted, showing its personal significance and rarity.

💡Dapot TV

Dapot TV is a friend or fellow player who helped the speaker in their quest to acquire the Alternate Art Head Hunter by lending them 60 mirrors. This act of generosity is highlighted in the video as a major reason the purchase was possible, demonstrating the social connections in PoE's trading community.

💡Exalts

Exalted Orbs are another form of high-value currency in Path of Exile, though they are worth less than Mirrors. The speaker mentions how some listings for the Alternate Art Head Hunter quote prices in Exalted Orbs, though many of these offers are outdated or from inactive players.

💡Greena Servers

The Greena servers refer to a separate server cluster for Path of Exile, often for regions like China. The speaker speculates that additional Alternate Art Head Hunters may exist on these servers, although the total number of such items is still uncertain, making them extremely rare.

Highlights

The biggest purchase in Path of Exile: an alternate art Headhunter belt.

The belt cost 115 mirrors, and there was only one shot to buy it, as the next prices were 150 and 200 mirrors.

The alternate art Headhunter is extremely rare, with only about 26-36 belts in existence.

This item was earned by getting 1,000 points in Race Season 7, which happened over 10 years ago.

Many of the accounts with these belts may be inactive, making the item even rarer.

The buyer took a screenshot of the purchase but kept the trade off-stream to avoid any interference.

Alternate art Headhunter belts are not only rare but also serve no functional purpose beyond aesthetics.

The belt can be converted into a permanent MTX (microtransaction effect), which destroys the item but allows its use on any character.

MTX items can also be used in Path of Exile 2, which was a major reason for purchasing this rare belt.

Despite being purely cosmetic, this alternate art Headhunter is a highly sought-after item for collectors.

The buyer only cared about this particular alternate art item due to its iconic status in Path of Exile.

The buyer received help from a fellow player, dapot TV, who lent them around 60 mirrors to complete the purchase.

The player expressed immense gratitude towards dapot TV for the generous loan of mirrors.

While other items like Alpha's Howl and Taste of Hate are rarer, the Headhunter remains one of the most iconic items in Path of Exile.

This purchase marks the culmination of saving and trading for several leagues, making it the buyer's largest transaction in the game.