2.4.2 patch notes

In addition, the new DirectX 11 client has more scope for future improvement as we continue to optimise it over time. We now use D3D9 Ex mode on Windows Vista and above which substantially improves memory usage and game window resize speed under DirectX 9. You can disable this with —nodx9ex if you encounter problems.

The damage is continually boosted while channelling. You unleash an additional strike for each stage reached once the channelling ends. Added new Intelligence skill — Scorching Ray : Unleash a beam of fire that burns enemies it touches, and decreases their fire resistance.

Enemies who leave the beam continue to burn for a duration. Increasing cast speed also increases the rate at which the beam can turn. Added new Intelligence skill — Blight : Apply a debuff to enemies in front of you which deals chaos damage over time. Continued channelling adds layers of damage to the debuff, each with their own duration. Some cloth objects in Path of Exile now have a physics simulation.

Some banners in the Solaris and Lunaris temples can be experimented with for now. The chat user interface has been improved. You can now toggle the display of all types of messages and can see how many of each type have arrived while that mode was disabled.

By default, users are now subscribed to chats that they cannot see, so toggling it on will show prior messages. Server announcements are now shown in a separate part of the chat UI. Added explanation text to some advanced terms on item hovers. You can press Alt to see them. When you are about to apply a Sextant to a map it now previews the radius.

When hovering over maps on the Atlas, the Sextant mod on that selected map will be displayed in a lighter shade of blue. When binding a skill to a button on the skill bar, the auras that are currently active are indicated. The Sextant Mod which added Creeping Agony to your maps can no longer be generated.

The map bosses for the Castle Ruin and Strand maps now have a version of Blade Flurry which matches the player skill more closely.

Necromancers now have new visual effects for their curses Amarissa and Ambrosia in the Caverns of Wrath and Anger now have new visual effects. The damage dealt by the Herald of the Obelisk variation which creates areas of Lightning Clouds can no longer stun.

Improvements have been made to how Life, Mana and Energy Shield numbers are displayed above the life and mana orbs. Caustic Clouds created by monsters now more clearly indicates what area they affect. The pirate ghosts summoned during the Reef boss fight are now magic monsters. Reduced the size of the Chateau map and increased its monster density to bring it in line with other maps.

You can now rename your guild in-game. Some quests that previously awarded a rare item or a fully-linked item now award a fully-linked rare item. Warbands members now drop their signature items already identified. Continued to improve and fix issues with the Hall of Grandmasters. The Voidwalker unique item now has the Celestial Footprints effect. In secret I began harvesting what energies I could. I had a brief taste of true power before it was taken from me.

But all is not lost the Sunwell's essence endured kept hidden by those who sought to protect it. Now I have returned with the knowledge that sacrifices must be made before we can reclaim our birthright.

I have forged a new alliance. Soon the blessed rays of the Sunwell will shine once again, and usher into this world the one who will deliver us all.

The combat log has undergone improvements that allow more robust combat text filtering including the ability to define custom colors for enemies and friends, as well as combat text filtering for self and others. Players will be able to create level characters with epic equipment and compete on special tournament realms in a new global arena tournament. For more information, details and entry requirements, please visit the official tournament pages.

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This effect can stack up to 20 times. You always receive the maximum bonus whenever a nearby Elite monster is Ignited.