Explaining the very basics of Path of Exile [PoE University]

Path of Exile University is back!
In this series aimed at complete beginners to PoE, Zizaran explains the fundamentals of the game.
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[@Zizaran]

Tell us how we did by filling in this feedback form: forms.gle/vqQxiSeQmKhaximJ6 It would be highly appreciated, it only takes a couple of minutes.

[@tiltybbb]

thanks for the cast without moving towards tip. I just got through part 1 for the first time. I am having a blast. I am sure my build is trash but its been fun to experiment. Happy new year

[@stevendieckmann6552]

Great idea re-doing this videos every so often so the information stays up-to date!

[@Marly88]

I'm new. I try to start but honestly it feels like a steep hill. I am now using zizaran's video's and zizaran's campaign tutorial to get through it. Hoping for it to feel less overwhelming and to have a good experience, and learn a lot so I can hopefully learn to love poe like you guys.

[@eldoctoroso]

Tip #0: Don't rush, play at your own time. If you feel that 3-4 months isn't enough for you to enjoy the whole league, just continue your character on Standard, they don't get deleted. Just remember that the economy in Standard is vastly different from League so you'll have to learn to craft a ton there.

[@TreesPlease42]

Try not to wait to enjoy things. Try to enjoy them now where you're at.

[@masterpills]

The game definitely gets better the more time you put in it

[@deceiver444]

PoE can feel overwhelming for quite a while and it's absolutely ok. That's an integral part of the journey imho

[@Com1xguy]

Started PoE again during Christmas holiday. Made it to act 10 for the first time. Got my 3rd ascendancy on my lightning arrow build. I’m in deep now. Thanks for all of the helpful content!

[@SugarCookieBoss]

Thanks for doing these videos. I’m planning to try POE for the first time this league and I’m trying to learn.

[@eugenemeidinger1884]

I always admire your gentleness and kindness, it's a rare trait for a streamer.

[@just_izayah4532]

800 hours in, still instinctively click on these videos.

[@an0mndr]

2000 hours and already watched basically every video. Still watch every one and learn something every time

[@kudaj90]

1,5k since open beta. It still takes me 12h to finish campaign and sometimes I gain only like 200-400 chaos thoughout. Playing for fun, but it hurts when people be like - yeah, that is how your gear should look like, 1-2 divs. So day 2 at most. I am a filthy casual

[@mopeyzl9137]

1600hrs, still feel like a beginner most of the time.......

[@viciuuu4532]

​@@mopeyzl9137i Play since synthesis like 3k hours and still dont know shit

[@abdulazizrais4331]

Hey im 200 hours in and i still cant make my own build(starter and non starter) do you make your own? And if so any tips?

[@LastMinuteGuess]

Thank you for the video! Coming from D4 and only played about 15 minutes of PoE when I first played it and saw the huge grid. Wanted to give it another shot this League.

[@donthateit]

Hello, thank you for this content. It's exactly what I needed to see and hear as a player on the fence. Will probably watch a few more times

[@rtw4734]

Started in crucible and smashed with cold dot vortex which was awesome for a new character. 400 hours deep now and finally getting a grasp on crafting, which has been a game changer. Use awakened poe and craft of exile and save yourself currency and a few keyboards

[@kennyscrub3409]

I was asking ppl for builds etc and instead they recommended me to watch u so here i am trying to learn from u and so far its going nice

[@nathanfee9644]

Thank you for the video Ziz! This is my 2nd league but only reached level 40 in Trial of the ancestors.

[@Gerwulf67]

Was playing Diablo IX as my first arpg, when someone told me that POE was better. Just downloaded it and stated playing today. Man there is a lot to learn, but I'm stoked at how much detail there is in the game's mechanics and math! Seems much more realistic and adaptable! This video is amazing btw and I joined both here and on Twitch. Thanks for all the info!

[@SilverSeleucid]

Diablo 9???

[@nyverdaletabletop1674]

Thank you for this! Really valuable as a new player!

[@deceiver444]

300h in and constantly learning new things. This game is overwhelmingly amazing.

[@titanicjack6744]

This is a godsend. I’d never played an ARPG before D4. Got bored of season 2. Downloaded POE yesterday and my mind is stun locked on WTF is going on. Taking my time and loving it so far but daaaammmmnnnn is it complex. Most videos I ever watched might as well have been in Swahili and filmed in a secret bunker on mars lol

[@helloworld2899]

Here we go, just started yesterday and I'm a level 10 summoner templar following a league starter build from maxroll.. I played a ton of D3 and D4 so maybe some mechanics will carry over, but so far POE seems like a different beast altogether

[@kevinswiderski8866]

3500 Hours and yet I still want to watch this

[@MrNaevus19]

4000 here and I'm with you. Even if you don't learn anything new it's always beneficial to recount the basics

[@7Mkai]

Crazy how much you can know about this Game. Still you do not need to snd still have fun. Nevertheless your videos are like a library for PoE and thank you for that!

[@Dex_1M]

ty Prof.Ziz

[@dailygrind1620]

came from D4.. trying something my clanmate suggests POE, thanks for this.. I'm totally lost during gameplay

[@Amanimaru]

these videos are fire

[@prolific9411]

thank you

[@Arenyr]

Really hoping this helps new players out. 51 minutes for a "very basic" understanding of Path may seem daunting, but this game has so much depth.. the pay-off is extremely worth the time investment if this is your type of genre.

[@cptbuckyadome3920]

I’m brand new starting today for the new league. I’m gonna use videos and learn a shit ton, not too worried about the info grind. My question is, does playing on an Xbox with a controller ruin the experience at all? Cause that’s what I got and that’s what I’m using.

[@paulamblard3836]

7:40 : the "no respec" is one of the worst thing of the game, hurting mainly new player, and adding nothing positive to the game. respec could just be free.

[@docOld55]

Just start a new character, it only takes a day to get back to end-game.

[@paulamblard3836]

@@docOld55 why lose a day ? it is ~20 hours to do the 10 acts, for an average player.

[@docOld55]

@@paulamblard3836 That's what I said, it's only a day. Try doing that in WoW.

[@dman1417]

This is the main reason I’ve never tried the game.

[@beardman2161]

So for a brand new player what Build do you recommend , that you dont use 600 key combos for and that is not super expensive if you try to trade for your gear, i know my rng is really bad in this kind of games allways have haha

[@SotkunVT]

Are they removing selling active gems with gcp to lvl 1 q20? Coz the way ziz mentioned it is that that recipe now only works on supp gems?

[@daniDEE_tv]

are there endgame builds that dont require items to magicfind best droprate zones in game?

[@roguerex292]

Will path of exiles standard mode provide a challenge for me and 3 friends?

[@Shinarock]

19.56 "ARC" has a projectile? oh my when did that happen!!!

[@xzximonjaja493]

Completely new players when they see a video about the very basics beeing 51 mins long -> D:

[@uGenxile79]

Ive tried so many times to like poe, it just doesnt do it for me. D4 isnt really in a great spot either though.I guess Ill try again this month and see if Im missing something. Either that or Im waiting for PoE 2 which looks like it might be what Im waiting for.

[@Exi89]

Have you checked out Last Epoch? For me it's the perfect middle ground between Diablo and LE

[@Skazzo]

Last Epoch is sweet

[@Gorpax]

Hi I'm new. I have played a lot of League of Legends and it is very difficult for me to play with the mouse clicks in reverse (In League of Legends you move with the right click). Is there a way to change it and leave the left click to only attack? Thanks in advance

[@chalybeum8666]

In case you haven't found it by now: left click on the 3rd skillslot in the upper row. Change it to the "footsteps". Change the other slots however you like.

[@PainfullySubjective]

comment, for the algorithm gods

[@hah1738]

How is respeccing hard? orb of regrets?

[@aroace7913]

As a starter with no currency it can be hard.

[@TreeTrunks8264]

Me: I’m so excited for all the new builds Ziz is gonna drop with the new gems! Ziz for the 9th time:

[@NotSoFast71]

I have tried to play this game multiple times. I have a few characters in the 30s. I really WANT to like it, but I think the main thing I really dislike (hate) is the currency/economy aspect. Having to use 5 of one thing to make one other thing and do this two more times to buy a ring is absurd, unintuitive, and just unnecessary. I get it... "depth" and "diversity". Some things are fine without having to reinvent the wheel. This video is greatly helpful, though. I will watch the rest of the series and try the game again. But a game that needs a 4 part series to explain the "beginners' basics" is overly complicated and repelling to most would be players. I do understand that after you invest a couple hundred hours and reach the end game, it's great. But most players aren't going to invest that kind of time, unfortunately.

[@zombislayer42]

U need timestamps for different parts my dude

[@tbone8358]

I actually think that not having normal nightmare and hell is one of the few bad things about POE

[@LastRightsTV]

Ziz you are amazing for doing these. However the fact these are needed so badly exposes a real problem with the game. I hope POE 2 they find ways to teach the game better and more completely threw the story experience. This way we don't need to study to play the game at a higher level just to be successful. The game needs to be able to teach you how to play it and how all its systems work as you play it.

[@meowcheeses9870]

It's funny that you said you hit 20k hours streaming poe so far because that's right around how long it takes to get a bachelor degree lmao

[@Grayswandiir]

garf

[@glorund7870]

1st comment 2nd view lets go

[@-kobian-9596]

i know its a good game but... you cant play it effectively without studying the game builds/talents first.. kinda silly design no?

[@turbanheadless]

NOOO i was first