[Path of Exile] Heist Mechanic Explained!

[@greghodges1786]

I've have know watched a couple of the videos about different mechanics and they are by far the clearest, most straightforward, and understandable explanations of PoE mechanics that I've watched. These might be a couple years old but they are gold. Hope Dooministry starts making videos again.

[@haraldschuster3067]

A valuable piece of information is missing when you talk about contraband and dieing. You can always (on your way in) leave the map via the way you came in. As soon as you leave, contraband is normal loot. You can pop back in to continue or you can go to Rogue Harbour to unload into your chest and then continue. If you find something valuable and want to make sure you don't lose it, just backtrack to the entrance and go out. As long as you have not triggered the escape sequence, the exit/entrance will remain open and not be blocked as soon as you leave.

[@Venvaneless]

As a newbie I have a question, how do you prevent to trigger the exit sequence?

[@haraldschuster3067]

@@Venvaneless - I'm not sure what the question is and what you mean by "exit sequence". You can leave and re-enter as long as you have not picked up the heist target or triggered the alarm (by opening to many chests or by walking into too many sensors). Once the alarm goes off ... get out ... as fast as you can.

[@Venvaneless]

@@haraldschuster3067 I mean my question was, what do you mean by escape sequence, this was a typo sorry

[@haraldschuster3067]

@@Venvaneless - When you have the place in shutdown (too many chests opened/alarms triggered or picking up the heist target), you have to fight/run to the exit and leave the heist area. Once you leave the entrance will be sealed (they throw an explosive in it to make it collapse) and you can no longer enter. As long as you do not trigger the alarm, you can exit and leave as often as you desire, though. Leaving and re-entering will change all stolen items (lock icon) to normal items that you will *not* lose, should you die in there.

[@Venvaneless]

@@haraldschuster3067 I don’t know if I understand it correctly, but as I read the Wiki, the more of these chests you open, the higher the chance of an alert being risen (and it shows on the chests you open with the alert meter), so the trick is, opening as much of the „low alert“ chests as possible at the beginning, stash it away & come back for one that will surely rise one?

[@CheapHugs4All]

Thank you for this clear, and simple explanation! Every other video I have come across offers far to much extra info making it difficult to understand. This video was very helpful in understanding how to ACTUALLY run heists without over complicating the extra mechanics that I can figure out as I come across them.

[@Dooministry]

Great to hear!

[@KRX_]

Haven't played PoE in 3.5 years, so these videos have been amazing for learning all the seemingly complex mechanics that have been added to the game. Most of the videos covering these topics are way too advanced and detailed. Usually focused on how to get rich doing X, Y or Z instead of learning the system. These tutorials worked for me since it is presented for newer players just looking to enjoy and experience the variety of content PoE has to offer. Happy to subscribe as I have watched many of your league mechanic guides and look forward to your future PoE content!

[@phazedkilledyou]

Coming back after a year having a blast going Toxic Rain for a farmer this league but my starter was a Cold Animate Weapon Necro loving all the stuff they've released

[@hgjf3]

The heist tunnels just are simmilar with the map 'Silo'. The music from end of this clip at minute 15:35 is simmilar with one soundtracks from movie SLUGTERRA

[@greghodges1786]

I have now watched a few of the videos by Dooministry about PoE mechanics. They are by far the most clear, straightforward and understandable videos on league mechanics...and I've watched a lot. I hope he starts making videos again because they are so good.

[@Rompelsteelskin]

Your explanations are always clear and straight to the point.

[@barefootb4705]

Thank you for the clear explanation of the heist mechanic! This helped me out a lot. I used to avoid this mechanic but now I am running it with ease thanks to your help!!

[@michalswiatek8994]

Brilliant video !! your videos are so easy to learn and understand what do what and why. Thank You

[@db212006]

awesome video...exactly what i was looking for good stuff man!

[@PandaPowerable]

This is great, thanks! It's like a whole game in itself!

[@eyang7]

Thanks man. U're the best at explaining all the mechanics in poe. Thx a bunch.! 👍

[@peterzwart2830]

pick up contraband bring it back and go back again to steal the item

[@Brodrick32]

i would say you missed a couple of points. 1.Rogue equipment is craftable using the normal procedures, Alts, Alchs, Chaos etc. 2. Each rogue can have an amulet, a cloak, a skill specific item and a weapon specific item (Spell, Missile or Melee). 3. On the Grand Heists the bonus skills of the (up to) 3 Rogues stack for that wing of the heist, it is possible to get some very high bonuses on for example reduced alert level for opening chests.

[@CheapHugs4All]

I'm glad as a new player he did not cover all these advanced things. There are PLENTY of videos explaining all that, and as a new player all the extra detail can become confusing.

[@MartinB_Art_Design]

I haaaaaaaaate heists, I have 20 levels above the first contract, decked out in armour and life stats and I keep fucking dying. Horribly balanced system.

[@thewayithastobe]

I was looking for this stupid place on the damn map. What a shit game