WTF Is... - Path of Exile ?

www.pathofexile...
TotalBiscuit takes a look at a forthcoming Diablo-style free2play game by the appropriately named Grinding Gear Games.

[@davidtroutman9906]

Watching this after the recent Diablo Immortal Blizzcon fiasco. Miss you TB.

[@Nephs_]

I miss TB, cause I know he would've given Blizzard so much shit for Diablo Immortal LUL

[@killahshogun8166]

If you watched a few gameplay videos and plan on downloading and playing this game, DO YOUR RESEARCH ON BUILDS. This game looked fun as hell, so I downloaded it. Played it. Got to level 34, and realized that my passives were scattered about and unorganized. I realized I wasn't doing damage for shit, I had melee, spells, projectiles, random skill gems all scattered about, not knowing that builds were a thing. I finally made a new char and went with the "Storm Call Templar" build and I had a blast using it. I can actually kill things, I'm choosing the proper passives and skill gems, and the proper gear. So if you decide to just jump into the game without any build in mind, your screwed and you won't enjoy the game as much. So pick a class, and google search any build based on that class. For example. If you want to play as a witch, you go to google and type in "Path of Exile witch builds" that's simple as fuck and I don't know why I'm telling you that but if you were going to play a witch I recommend google searching the Arc Witch build. Haven't really used duelist, but when I did, I went with the Dual Strike Duelist build. Right now I'm using the Storm Call Templar build for the Templar. When you find the build you want, read EVERYTHING from the site you discovered it from. Look at the type of gear you need, the skill gems you need, how to use the build properly, what type of dungeon crawling is best for that build (party/solo) if its best for defense/offense or if its easily affordable or not. Most importantly, you must look over the passive skill tree they provide you with the build. If you don't choose the right passives for the build, its all over unless you refund them. So before playing the game, pick a class, pick a build, and kick ass.

[@WeekendGamerTX]

Wish we had someone like him now. RIP.

[@JMTX2]

I think PoE requires another look now TB you should definately do an updated video for the game

[@northwestclasspnw7974]

I'm watching this for the first time in 2020. He would've loved to see how this game really grew. Rest in peace

[@secretagenttau2233]

I have a tear in my eye when watching these videos. WE MISS YOU TB!!!

[@Heeroneko]

The lack of gold kinda makes sense. You're all exiles so you'd have been stripped of anything of monetary value. It's likely the local tribe like peeps wouldn't use gold either.

[@xerpenta]

I got nostalgic after the PoE 4.0 announcement yesterday. This was my first contact with the game, after which I knew I will love it. This was also my first TB video, after which I knew I will hate and respect him :D RIP

[@moyga]

The combined skill and talent system in this game is really amazing. It takes awhile to really understand and appreciate just how much depth it has and how much freedom it gives you to be extremely creative with how your character plays.

[@shotgunshawzy]

Can you please help me i changed my camera view by mistake in Path Of Exile how do i 360 rotate my camera angle?

[@Deadric101]

shotgunshawzy You can't rotate the camera, you can only zoom in and out. I assume you thought you switched your camera angle because the maps/zones are randomly generated. Sometimes the map/zone just gets rotated so the player will get a new experience.

[@ocarainaoftime]

shotgunshawzy wait you canged the camera view Ive been looking for a way how did you do it noone knows how and I thought there wasnt a way

[@Redbeak94]

This needs an update video. Like now.

[@anti-macro]

Miss ya TB. I remember watching this video and trying to get into the beta right after - came back to the game recently and felt like rewatching this. RIP

[@spcnym990]

Hey TB, you should really do a relook on this game since it is now out of beta. Its much more different than this build, and its quite good.

[@Hightower2804TP]

agreed! free to play games get better and better - and PoE is one awesome example.

[@Anquavaous]

PunJohn 😥

[@XBullitt16X]

ooof

[@joshknight1046]

this version is so different then what it is now

[@Alcsaar0]

The version 5 years ago is so different from what it is now.

[@BlueTemplar15]

@@Alcsaar0 "The barter system had been in place for a long time among Wraeclast exiles, that is, until the Kalguuran settlers arrived with their gold."

[@Oerknalx]

I realy wish he was still here with us and saw Exilecon and Path of Exile 2 release.

[@GamerGateDeutsch]

Im playing this since february and man, im fucking addicted. Haha. This game is a great ARPG.

[@Scytha86]

Great until lvl 60, because dont need good gear for leveling.Then you can't do nothing just farm currency for buying gear from other players.But no good ingame option for this other than spamming chat like a hobo gipsy, and use third party websites and programs... Cant play this game whit self find items, the stat combinations are terrible.

[@raphaelcharlespinon]

Hey TB. POE2 is coming soon. Wish you were here to review it for us. IMHO, you are still the best game reviewer.

[@DatFear]

Poe needs a revisit

[@grayfarron5077]

Miss ya TB, you were a guiding light for sure

[@DoctorMandible]

The great thing about playing games from this era is when there's a TB review.

[@SadalDay]

Just doing my rounds watching all TB's video again and man do i miss him :( 720p :)

[@sparcer1]

shit man, he died too young. miss you TB

[@Thornsworks]

lets have a new WTF on this TB

[@Bedsize]

Watched this again in 2021... miss TB ;(

[@dancerdude03]

Its really cool to see just how far this game has come in two years!

[@preslavb1]

It's really cool how far TB has gone in two years too!

[@shotgunshawzy]

Can you please help me i changed my camera view by mistake in Path Of Exile how do i 360 rotate my camera angle?

[@BlueTemplar15]

@@preslavb1 The game, in 13 years, yeah. TB... not so much. *sheds a tear*

[@xanderjuneau9049]

Was just looking at PoE on Steam and saw your review John. Miss you man, KZbin was such a different place with you here. Rest in peace brother, you will forever be loved.

[@SwellGod]

Im here to ask and answer one simple question... I miss you man.

[@cheenis99]

wish you were around to see how PoE is doing. this video got me so excited for PoE when it came out. you live on in your content bud

[@nikkfrostt]

Saw this video link in steam from TB's comment about how his video is out of date but the game is worth looking at. Amazing how much time has passed. Rip TB.

[@casianni]

How proud would be TB nowadays when POE 2 in on his way... I am playing this game because of him.. I miss you TB..

[@rollingrock3480]

Miss you TB, your review is still at the top of the Path of Exile Steam Store page. A nice gesture by the devs, in my opinion.

[@BREBBERS]

Ladies and gentlemen, my name is BREBBERS, I'm here to ask an answer, one simple question WHO THE FUCK IS MARK?

[@abvbgsv]

I think this review is a bit outdated now, TB You should make another one that is not in the beta.

[@DarkVivec]

Not sure if that's possible since he's sunk at least 14 hours into it recently from what he said (Even that was enough to get me to start playing though.). Wouldn't be a first impressions, but yeah, he should.

[@Mechromey]

just started this game..never played any diablo but its pretty fun. im overwhelmed by everything still but its fun

[@hochmeisterr]

this needs a new video the game has changed alot

[@Littleknife1978]

Man, all the nostalgia. This is the video that got me started, way back when you couldn't buy your way into the beta. Look how different it was then! I love some of TB's predictions, such as wondering if the lack of gold will stay, or if it does remain free to play but if so, maybe it'll have very limited character slots.

[@CJ00014]

Well, thank god it turned out alright. Not pay to win and I got like 100 characters. Probably should delete a few, their builds are useless now lmao

[@Banzay27]

_Expeliarmus! And such._ This game's come a good way, since TB's hands-on. And it definitely feels a lot smoother when I play it than how it seems here, I wonder if it's only the video's mere 30 frames per second.

[@ImranPangilinan]

My cousins invited me to this game a week ago... My character is now lvl 50 ranger rain of arrows build ._. bye bye life

[@TheDolphin2662]

Lvl 50...The RPG begins when ur lvl 70...

[@ImranPangilinan]

Roystonkoh yong en I am at 76 now.

[@TheDolphin2662]

Good job try 85 now

[@ImranPangilinan]

Roystonkoh yong en still stuck in 79.

[@RokuRG]

Roystonkoh yong en If you need to lvl through 70 lvls to really start the game, then it's a bad game design.

[@mjHushpuppy]

You know I love my mac but the fact that I can't play games like this make me hate it just a littllllle bit. Fuck it building a gaming PC.

[@isakskoglund]

You can play Path Of Exile on mac with the help of some programs, the lead designer of the game is doing it. :)

[@mjHushpuppy]

Which programs?

[@isakskoglund]

I don't know exactly since I don't use a mac but I would try this, www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/554922

[@taake1989]

You could dualboot windows on your mac aswell. Why not get the best of both worlds?

[@mjHushpuppy]

Kind of hard to do when you only have 128gb ssd lol doesn't leave you much space

[@shadowgaleshale9218]

Oh man, now that it's released it is SOO different and ALOT more polished. And guess what? Melee is actually viable

[@Sloth-ZA]

a lot*. Learn English bro

[@Solidmorph]

I came to this video after seeing it in steam curators, really good memories of him. He was a big part of my gaming beginnings.

[@Volthoom]

Gotta wonder what he'd say about the juggernaut that PoE became today.

[@XBullitt16X]

RIP TB, if only the man could have seen how far this game has come.

[@Dr1MaR]

PoE overall not too bad as a game. The +: interesting skill tree, cool gem idea, craft is not bad, the characters are well made, lots of options. The -: it is only 3 acts, clunky graphics, good items only come from craft, to get a certain good item in instances you have to go like 1-2k times to get something. After a while I simply got bored of having the same gear, but I guess Diablo 3 is just the same way, no matter how much you try, still getting shitty items...

[@johnnyxp64]

i miss him

[@Moms_Spaghetti]

Missing TB, listening to the old town music... better times.

[@sacer666]

This just popped up in my feed.. the ... feels...

[@MeOw4L]

oh god watching this again, i realise how horribly bad TB was at this xD

[@rogthepirate4593]

Man ... I miss TB ... And the globe girls, I miss the globe girls.

[@lierofjeld5051]

Man I miss WTF is...

[@ThroneOfBhaal]

I amazed no one else has taken up the mantle. Given the popularity of his channel and the format.

[@lierofjeld5051]

@@ThroneOfBhaal true, it was some damn good content.

[@Quid100]

The gems you loot, trade for or receive as quest rewards are your skills/spells. They level up if you have them equipped (experience). You also level up the passive skill tree each level. It seems more complicated than it is. It's quite fun.

[@zincross179]

i start playing PoE IN 2014 BUT MY PC WAS VERY POOR, so i played again when i got a more powerful pc at the end of abyss league in 2017

[@sawlol2011]

lol u forgot to take the first spell at the dead zombie at 4.33

[@ColdBrew697]

It's weird to look back at this and see how much the game has changed since TB did this video. Here's to hoping he'll do another one some time soon and show this game some more love. It certainly deserves it.

[@hellowill]

The game has sure changed a lot

[@newtonburgvi6076]

Best free to play model I have ever seen in a game! No main game content seems restricted so far, and while the lack of gold and an immense skill tree was a shock to the system to start it really adds a nice dynamic to the experience as a whole. Excellent game would definitely recommend

[@TerrorBladerzz]

always dat epic intro, nice one biscuit :)

[@thestationproduction]

Thanks TB! I have been looking forward a a wtf is... path of the exile, thank god you made one.

[@TheTomD]

TB's laugh when he sees the Skill 'Tree' is exactly my reaction when I saw a screenshot of it- a mixture of shock, awe and anticipation. NEEDLESS TO SAY...I'm downloading the open beta right now!

[@shamneo23]

miss you TB!

[@kevinSlivez]

@TotalHalibut Are you planning on doing another WTF Is on PoE as it gets released in January? After all, this footage is over a year old :)

[@SpikyDane]

This game has the atmosphere d3 missed. I actually have that feeling I had when I walked through catacombs in d2 act1 I mean.. at one point there's just pools of blood everywhere, torture devices, graphic mutliation, nudity. 10/10

[@TheGruzas]

Im only playing it for 2 days so far but take every best thing from Diablo 2 and add amazing skill system and character building tools and you get Path of Exile. If you grew up with Diablo 2 this is a must to play game! Really brings you back that feeling.

[@Qchaos.]

Very interesting to look at what was said by TB back in the days, and fast forward to today to what is.

[@guyfawkesgaming]

V: Let's Play - Path of Exile has released the 4th part of the series, if you want to find out more about PoE make sure you check out our video series over on our channel.

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

I was thinking of downloading this game and start playing it. I want to create a Marauder, using a sword and a shield, and with heavy armour (this is what I like to do in every RPG). What 'Keystones' and 'Notable Passives' should I take in consideration? Any builds out there for sword and shield Marauder? Thank you!

[@alexxs150697]

look for any shield build the damage is never a problem as long as you get a good weapon. skill you should consider for using with a sword will be molten strike, lighting strike, or double strike with melee splush but i am not really sure. when i did go melee i found molten strike the best melee skill and the most fun so go for a shield build with molten strike you should consider take RT (resolute technique) the node that makes you always hit but never crit cause marauder is really far from any crit nodes so it should be really useful! its a good enough idea for a build shield block builds are pretty strong in end game

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

alexxs150697 Thanks for the advice! I am playing this game for 3 days now, and at this stage I learned all there is to learn, I understand that HP and resists are very important at later game. Today someone offered to sell me a level 1 Molten Strike gem for an Orb of Fusing, that seemed to me to be a little bit of a scam so I refused, I could have gotten that skill at act 1 Normal for quest reward (I chose something else). Anyways at this stage I don't want to specialize in any kind of weapon type, I am pumping points into HP, armour and resist passives. Now I am in a dillema, would Heavy Strike + Multistrike be good for single target and Cleave for AoE ? I am also taking Molten Strike into consideration. Also thinking about Ground Slam (hammer) but I guess that will have a high mana cost at end game (so might get mana leech for it). Eh, so many options.

[@alexxs150697]

what about blood magic if you have alot of HP blood magic is great almost all my tanky builds i go full auras so i have no mana and use blood magic support gems on all skill very good tactic and molten stike cover aoe and single target best its a kinda OP gem to say the truth. right now i am playing a crit arrow build which is really strong and uses acrobatics for defense it has so much damage and the new skill tornado shot is totaly unfair right now and they will nerf it so just giving you a hint for a great build i enjoyed

[@TheNameTooSexyToShow]

alexxs150697 Yes thank you for the idea!

[@Rokabur]

There is no full respect on your passive skills except during a major patch so you need to plan out the passive skills and skill gems you'll use. There's tons of different builds out there. Some are better then others. Some require rarer gear to be effective. www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/73072 is the build I'm currently using and its pretty tanky considering you rely more on HP, HP regen, life leech and Ground Slam skill over higher defense.

[@lilysicotte]

I use that as a term for well known games/business'. Not everyone agrees on the proper definition of a Triple A title so I just go with the way I see it, hence why I added the Companies that released the games. Sorry for the confusion.

[@MariyaMartell]

@Iwashita, the game has been in Open Beta for half a year (no more char resets since then) and no one has reached level 100 yet. Highest player in Hardcore is at 96, 97?

[@unnamednewbie13]

I take it from your deleted comment that you finally understand. But in case you still don't, there are things only passives can do and things only support gems can do. Sometimes the circles intersect, and you can choose either passive or gem for a desired effect, or both...or none. Either way you're sacrificing skill points or linked gem slots. Sometimes what you want can be found on an item itself. The game is quite flexible in regards to building a successful character.

[@everquestfan]

Glad you mentioned this in the new TGS podcast ! looks freaking great!

[@namesarefortheweak8488]

I think "this is interesting" is the best compliment one could hope for from totalbiscuit, lol.

[@BrokenChrith]

When does this come out? Or has it not been said? Cuz this looks like a really awesome game

[@BruchoSindicate]

i am wondering if i should try this game... I mean. Can i customize my character looks? Or is there any PvP?

[@usmankhan901]

The items you have change the way you look and yes there is PvP.

[@AcidKun]

Bank-sitter!

[@woldead]

You are correct. Especially as of today, which is launch day. The game has come a long way since this review, and it is truly amazing. This is coming from someone who started in the action RPG genre with Diablo 3, didn't get into it, but found this game much more appealing.

[@75338]

Still free to play and worth a look.

[@fyrestorme]

it's fun to come back now and see the old layout of the passive tree :)

[@WowMike2002]

Path of Exile recently entered its official Open Beta stage, no more character wipes (All Closed Beta players were wiped). The entire passive tree has changed, as well as another clas added in since this video was taken (Shadow). Totally worth playing, I currently am runnign on hardcore, as well as quite a few others - items are more valuable when foudn on hardcore, and if you die you get sent back to 'softcore' so you can continue playing with a defeated character, still.

[@HolyDeviant1]

The active skills work like FF7 materia, allowing you to use any spell on any character if they fall into the requirements.

[@bjames2513]

The only huge problem I have with path of exile is that the graphics are so dark that it can be hard to see items.

[@Moofmoof]

It sounds like you would enjoy duelist more. He starts near laods of attack rate, armor, evasion, and dual wield attack nodes in the skill tree. All melee skills in the game are effected by your attack rate so you can dish out powerful attacks relentlessy. Add some ice support gems to the mix and you'll basicly be wailing on the enemy while they're slowed.

[@MiqiMiwi]

Would very much love a redo of POE WTF, since it just had a huge Graphical detail upgrade, they fixed the vast majority of crash causing issues and the In-game store is in full use.

[@ante848]

Will you come back and do a WTF Is of the full product?

[@helix4811]

Ah, old intro, how I miss you.

[@TheGrowll]

Most of the sites that i searched for review has a old sight of the game, it's awelsome and i think someone that like the genre need to try, i myself cannot play for now, my computer cannot run it, but if this worth the time, we need to spread his fame, thanks GGG!

[@Superdimento2]

The game is now out if anyone didn't know and there aren't even any pay to win aspects it's completely free exept for optional aesthetic upgrades so go get it and try it out.

[@Rothbardy]

Would an update video be worthwhile? It's been a while and the game has improved. Perhaps upon final release.

[@jpco1]

we need more mark!

[@ZodiacShadow71]

I will second (third? fourth?) what other people have said. I can highly recommend that you take another look at this game, Biscuit. I haven't had time to play it recently, but it was amazingly more intricate - back when I played it - than in the video here. The barter system is an interesting (selling things is, of course, implemented), there's full voice-acting (GOOD, even) and even at level 60+, I'm not close to being bored with this game. The world is dark? Wait until you reach later acts...

[@thesilentobserver93]

The graphics in this game are very nice. However, I had to turn off the shadows as they would cause my frame rate to get lower than I can live with on my integrated graphics. Without the shadows, however, the game plays almost perfectly with high quality textures.

[@Snobollskrieg]

TB, you really need to do a remake of this video, seeing as the game has been released just a few days ago and and well.. It has changed. For the better. Most fun I've had with a game in years.

[@PrincessCSGOUK]

There's loads of games that do, you need a monitor that supports it though or the option won't show up.

[@bobbymokik]

many things changed. alot got polished, the skilltree is now better, the whole balancing, the graphics. this game is absolutly worth the 10 bucks i recommend it to everyone who is a arpg fan, turned out to be my favorite game at the moment.

[@unnamednewbie13]

The passive skill tree has over twenty keystones and a truckload of notables apart from the str/int/dex highway you take to get places. If you're frustrated that you can't reach something, you're either not high enough level or haven't planned well. In pre-reset Diablo 2, that would mean rerolling your character. In Path of Exile, you can use currency items and quest rewards to undo mistakes.

[@WasBMOC]

wow, this game has come quite a long way from back then. great job GGG!

[@NoobieLandCity]

Custom map of the game Warcraft 3 This game have such an awesome map editor! And had a big comunity :( I miss it with all those insane map.

[@Ingestedbanjo]

So is there a leveling system skill set or are items the only way to get skills? I don't like that if it is the case, because it means no specialization etc...

[@TF8ase]

I love premises behind the concepts here.

[@unnamednewbie13]

When was the last time you played it, because there are a ton of specific things to do with the skill tree. The passives on the way are either +to stats or incidentals you may or may not want for a build. Check out exilepro for some ideas as to what I'm talking about.

[@grangerman1]

Shoutout to Mark!

[@daverok]

TB, now that the game has change significantly with talents, some skills,starting options and has something of a community, can you do video of impressions on it once again?

[@SirMalorak]

Ok, a little note of mine: It plays a lot like Diablo 2 but is VERY unique in its skill system as described above - new things involve a new class called the Scion, a lot of new spells and several changes to the skill tree (It's still massive.) It has beautiful OST and is really morbid at the end and has an amazing atmosphere that's really reminiscent of - Yeah. - Diablo 2. TL;DR: If you like ARPG's, PLAY IT! It's awesome! Also: 100% free! Only things you can buy is skins and stuff!

[@Perqqq]

This. I think this game needs a lot more attention - from their devs too. The are some problems with it, and you (TB) might want to take a closer look at the forums and review them on your next video. That'd be cool.

[@Shajirr_]

v1.1 Update is coming up, supposedly we will get skills with ultimate finisher moves, sililar to Assassin skills with charge building from DII