Top 5 GAUNTLET Tips How to Not DIE in PoE 3.25 Settlers of Kalguur

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25 Sept 202411:48

TLDRThis video offers top 5 tips for surviving the Gauntlet in PoE 3.25. Key advice includes overleveling in specific zones, gearing up with resistances and damage boosts, and knowing dangerous zones. The guide emphasizes the importance of caution with bosses and maps, suggesting strong builds for casters and melee, and advises against rolling damage mods on maps to avoid being one-shot.

Takeaways

  • 📈 **Overleveling**: Overleveling is crucial, especially in the early acts, to survive the Gauntlet.
  • 🗺️ **Safe Zones**: Identify safe zones for leveling up, such as Ledge in Act 1, Western Forest in Act 2, and Chamber of Innocence in Act 5.
  • 🛡️ **Resistance Capping**: Aim to cap your resistances early, especially cold resistance for Merveil Caverns.
  • 🔥 **Crafting Damage**: Craft flat damage on your weapons in Act 3 for a significant damage boost.
  • 🛠️ **Gear Upgrades**: Regularly upgrade your gear, especially weapons, with each new act.
  • 👀 **Research Bosses**: Check streamer VODs to understand boss mechanics and prepare for them.
  • ⚔️ **Melee Builds**: For melee builds, focus on life gain and use the Rustic Sash recipe for better survivability.
  • 💣 **Danger Zones**: Be aware of dangerous zones filled with tough monsters and challenging layouts.
  • 🌀 **Chaos Resistance**: Prioritize chaos resistance, especially from Act 6 onwards, to handle the increasing chaos damage.
  • 🚫 **Avoid Damage Mods**: Do not roll any damage mods on your maps as they can significantly increase the difficulty and risk of dying.
  • 🌋 **Strong Leveling Builds**: Opt for strong and tanky leveling builds like Rolling Magma into Armor Brand, Cremation, or Arc Mage Firestorm.

Q & A

  • What is the most important tip for surviving the Gauntlet in PoE 3.25?

    -The most important tip is to overlevel your character, especially in the AXS area, as it is one of the hardest parts of the Gauntlet.

  • Which zones are recommended for leveling up in Act 1 of the Gauntlet?

    -In Act 1, the Ledge is a safe zone to farm for levels, although no zone is super safe in the Gauntlet.

  • What about Act 2, where are the good zones to farm for levels?

    -In Act 2, Western Forest and Northern Forest are good zones to farm, but they can be dangerous due to Beasts and rituals.

  • How should one prepare for the league mechanic in Act 3?

    -By Act 3, you should be strong enough to handle the league mechanic without it killing you a lot of the time. It's recommended to start farming it in Act 3 to get your town going and gain gear boosts.

  • What are some safe zones to farm in Act 4?

    -In Act 4, Aqueduct, Dried Lake, and C. Stronghold are all relatively safe zones to farm.

  • What is the significance of Chamber of Innocence in Act 5 for leveling?

    -Chamber of Innocence in Act 5 is a big checkpoint where you can farm for a while to reach level 50 plus.

  • What tip is given for Act 6 and 7 regarding leveling?

    -In Act 6, Southern Forest is a good zone to overlevel, while Northern Forest in Act 7 is not recommended as it's not very good for leveling.

  • What is the advice for Act 8 in terms of farming and gearing?

    -In Act 8, The Quay is an underrated zone for farming, and Harbor Bridge is another big checkpoint where you can farm a lot of levels. It's also advised to overgear your character and ensure you're resistance capped.

  • What are the recommended resistances to craft at the beginning of the game?

    -You should be resistance capped by the end of Act 1, and craft flat damage resistances such as fire or lightning, which can be obtained in Solaris Temple for fire or Lunaris Temple for lightning.

  • How should a melee player upgrade their gear?

    -Melee players should use the Rustic sash recipe for a melee weapon, and it's very important to upgrade your weapon like every act, aiming for 400 to 500 life per act depending on the build.

  • What is the advice for approaching bosses in the Gauntlet?

    -Check streamer VODs to understand what's happening with the bosses as they will be changing. Do not go in blind unless you're prepared for the challenge.

  • What should be the focus for Acts 6 through 10 in terms of resistances?

    -Pay attention to your chaos resistance during Acts 6 through 10. Click the extra chaos resistance on the tree, get amethyst rings, and ensure you have strong chaos resistance.

  • What is the recommended leveling build for Gauntlet?

    -For leveling, consider builds like Rolling Magma into Armor Brand, Cremation, or Rolling Magma into Arc Mage Firestorm. For melee, consider Splitting Steel into The Raging Storm.

  • What is the key advice for map mods in the Gauntlet?

    -Do not roll any damage mods on your maps. Over rolling maps with damage modifiers is a common mistake that leads to players getting one-shot. Use alterations and augments instead.

Outlines

00:00

🔥 Overleveling and Gearing for Gauntlet

The first paragraph focuses on strategies for overleveling and gearing up in the Gauntlet mode of the game. It emphasizes the importance of overleveling to survive the dangerous acts, particularly acts 90-95. The speaker suggests farming in specific zones in each act to gain levels and gear safely. In Act 1, the Ledge is recommended, while Act 2 points to Western and Northern Forests. Act 3 suggests the City of Sarn and Docks, and Act 4 mentions Aqueduct, Dried Lake, and C. In Act 5, the Chamber of Innocence is highlighted, and Act 6 recommends the Southern Forest. The speaker also advises caution with league mechanics and maps, suggesting that players should be well-geared before engaging with them. The paragraph concludes with tips on resistance capping, crafting damage boosts, and the importance of upgrading weapons, especially for melee characters.

05:03

⚔️ Danger Zones and Boss Strategies

The second paragraph delves into the danger zones within each act and the need to be prepared when facing bosses. It advises checking streamer videos for updated strategies as boss mechanics may change. The speaker lists specific zones in each act that are particularly dangerous, such as the Coast in Act 1, Northern Forest in Act 2, and Lunaris Temple in Act 3. The paragraph also stresses the importance of being cautious in zones with certain monsters and layouts. Additionally, it provides advice on gearing up with specific items like Coral Rings and chain belts before entering challenging areas like Mud Flats. The speaker concludes with a reminder to pay attention to chaos resistance, especially in Acts 6 through 10, and to choose strong, tanky leveling builds for a smoother Gauntlet experience.

10:04

💥 Map Rolling and Build Optimization

The third paragraph discusses map rolling strategies and optimizing builds for Gauntlet mode. It suggests rolling into specific magic or melee builds, such as Rolling Magma into Armor Brand, Cremation, or Arc Mage Firestorm. The speaker advises against rolling any damage modifiers that weaken the build, as this can lead to one-shot kills. Instead, players should focus on using alterations and augments on maps and be selective with the mods they choose. The paragraph also touches on the importance of not over-rolling maps with too many damage modifiers, which can make the game significantly more difficult. The speaker concludes with a warning against rolling damage mods on maps that are meant for smooth sailing, as this can disrupt the balance of the build and lead to unnecessary challenges.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Gauntlet

The term 'Gauntlet' in the context of the video refers to a challenging series of tasks or obstacles that players must overcome in the game 'Path of Exile'. It is a metaphor for the difficult and often dangerous trials that players face as they progress through the game. In the script, the Gauntlet is particularly perilous in the early acts, with the AXE monsters being highlighted as especially tough opponents.

💡Overlevel

To 'overlevel' in gaming terms means to gain a higher level than is typically required for a certain stage or area of the game. This strategy is suggested in the video as a way to increase the player's chances of survival in the Gauntlet by becoming stronger before facing the challenges of higher acts.

💡AXE monsters

The 'AXE monsters' mentioned in the script are specific enemies within the game that pose a significant threat to players, especially in the Gauntlet. They are noted as being particularly challenging, and the video suggests strategies for overcoming them.

💡Uber bosses

In the context of the video, 'Uber bosses' refers to the most difficult and powerful bosses in the game, which are not typically encountered by the average player. They are mentioned to contrast with the more common challenges that players face in the Gauntlet.

💡Merville Caverns

Merville Caverns is a location in the game 'Path of Exile' where players can farm for experience and gear. The script advises players to ensure they have adequate resistances before attempting this area, highlighting its difficulty.

💡Resist capping

To 'resist cap' means to achieve the maximum possible resistance to elemental damage types in the game. The script emphasizes the importance of reaching this state by the end of Act One to increase survivability.

💡Crafting resistances

Crafting resistances is a game mechanic where players improve their character's elemental resistances through in-game actions. The video suggests crafting flat damage resistances early in the game to boost the character's power.

💡Rustic Sash

The 'Rustic Sash' is an item in 'Path of Exile' that can be crafted to provide bonuses to melee characters. The script describes a specific recipe for obtaining a Rustic Sash, which is beneficial for melee builds.

💡Chaos resistance

Chaos resistance in the game is a measure of a character's ability to withstand chaos damage, which is a type of damage that can be inflicted by certain enemies or environmental effects. The video advises players to pay close attention to their chaos resistance, especially in Acts 6 through 10.

💡Map mods

In 'Path of Exile', 'map mods' refer to modifiers that can be applied to maps, which are a type of end-game content. The script warns against rolling damage mods on maps, as they can make the content too difficult and lead to player deaths.

💡Betrayal

Betrayal is a league mechanic in 'Path of Exile' where players must deal with traitorous NPCs. The script suggests that players should be well-geared before attempting to farm this mechanic, as it can be particularly deadly.

Highlights

Top 5 tips for surviving the Gauntlet in PoE 3.25

Overlevel your character to tackle the hardest parts of the Gauntlet

Good zones to farm levels in Act 1 include The Ledge and Merveil Caverns

In Act 2, Western and Northern Forest are good for farming but can be dangerous

Act 3's City of Sarn and Docks are recommended for farming

Act 4's Aqueduct, Dried Lake, and C. Stronghold are safe for farming

Chamber of Innocence in Act 5 is a good spot to farm levels

Southern Forest in Act 6 is a good zone for farming

Avoid farming in Act 7's Northern Forest

The Quay and Harbor Bridge in Act 8 are underrated farming zones

In Act 9, Foo Hills is not recommended for farming due to safety concerns

Merkel's Lab in Act 10 is a safe spot for farming

Over gearing is crucial; aim to be resistance capped by the end of Act 1

Craft flat damage on weapons for a significant damage boost

For melee builds, the Rustic Sash recipe is recommended for a damage boost

Keep upgrading your weapons every act for melee builds

Check streamer VODs for boss strategies to avoid surprises

Be cautious of dangerous zones and monsters in each act

In Act 5, Control Blocks can be very dangerous; aim for shock immunity

Pay attention to your chaos resistance in Acts 6 through 10

Choose strong and tanky leveling builds for Gauntlet

Avoid rolling any damage mods on your maps to prevent one-shotting