Path of Exile 2 Could Benefit from Adopting a Concept from Destiny 2 The Final Shape

After nearly two months since its early access release, Path of Exile 2 is shaping up well. Grinding Gear Games (GGG) is likely to keep refining it, possibly rolling out a new League with a refreshed economy soon. While there are currently bigger fish to fry, adding a feature similar to Destiny 2’s could be an intriguing move for Path of Exile 2.

Destiny 2 and Path of Exile 2 might seem worlds apart, yet they share a looter aspect that influences the kind of gear players collect and its impact on their builds. Path of Exile 2’s Unique Items resemble Destiny 2’s Exotics in concept, though Destiny 2 restricts players to using only one Exotic weapon and one armor piece per build. In Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion, Exotic class items that merge the effects of two Exotics were introduced, offering a powerful feature that could be beneficial for Path of Exile 2 to explore.

When Destiny 2 launched its Exotic class items, they became hugely popular. The reason is straightforward: by merging the perks from two Exotics, these items became immensely powerful, especially given the restriction of one Exotic armor piece. Transposing this idea to Path of Exile 2 could work splendidly, though with a need for careful tweaks.

Currently, Path of Exile 2 doesn’t impose limits on Unique Items, allowing players to incorporate as many as they wish. However, a system like Destiny’s could present both advantages and challenges. Some possibilities include:

– Limiting players to one Unique Item that melds multiple Uniques into a single item, thus preventing misuse.
– Combining Uniques from the same item slot or specific slots such as Amulet, Ring, or Belt, perhaps with some conditions.
– Introducing stringent requirements to use such items, from high attribute demands to class-specific prerequisites.

By adopting this system, a wealth of new build possibilities could emerge. Uniques often get overshadowed by Rares, especially during the endgame stages of Path of Exile 2. By fusion of two Uniques into one, developers might reinvigorate some less popular items, creating versatile and potentially game-changing gear.

Whether GGG will leverage this concept is uncertain. Buffing existing Uniques could already enhance gameplay diversity. Yet, the idea of merging two Uniques to create a new item not confined to the same gear slot could unlock fresh potentialized builds. While right now only dual-wielding or using Rings permits doubling an effect, the philosophy of Destiny 2’s Exotic class items offers a fresh perspective that Path of Exile 2 might find intriguing to adopt.

The inclusion of innovative features can sometimes breathe new life into a game, and this idea seems ripe for exploration. As Path of Exile 2 continues to evolve, incorporating something similar might push the boundaries of what’s possible, crafting unique experiences for players to unravel.