Bleed Bow Gladiator - From Zero to Hero - SSF Journey | Part 2 | Path of Exile 3.24

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13 May 202410:17

TLDRIn this Path of Exile 3.24 video, the player continues their solo self-found (SSF) journey as a Bleed Bow Gladiator. They begin with a mediocre ring find but later uncover useful items like the Head Hunter belt and a ring with plus one to maximum frenzy charges. The player crafts new gloves and a quiver, and plans to farm Essences and gather resources for end-game items. They also discuss the potential impact of finding key items like Risis' Impatience and the fourth vow on their build. The video concludes with the player's excitement for the SSF adventure and the ongoing process of gearing up their character.

Takeaways

  • ๐ŸŽฏ The player starts with a mediocre ring for trading but considers it a great find for solo self-found play.
  • ๐Ÿ€ Despite the ring not being the most useful for SSF (Solo Self-Found), the player remains optimistic about its potential.
  • ๐Ÿ” The player plans to go to Crimson Temple early in the journey for better loot and encounters.
  • ๐Ÿ“š Finding the 'Memory of Harvest Beasts' provides a useful item for the player's build.
  • ๐Ÿ’ Crafting new gloves and a quiver leads to moderate upgrades, though not perfect.
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž The player seeks a Timeless Jewel for additional defense, which is crucial for challenging content.
  • ๐Ÿงฟ A random jewel found could potentially enhance the build, but the player didn't find an ideal 'Elegant Hubris' jewel.
  • ๐Ÿงฒ The player acquires Rist's Coil, a belt that significantly boosts Snipe DPS, making non-Uber bosses easier.
  • ๐Ÿ›ก The player discusses the merits of different belts, highlighting the limitations of the Head Hunter belt for certain builds.
  • ๐Ÿงค Crafting gloves with a focus on frenzy charges, despite a less desirable critical strike multiplier.
  • ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ The player opens the fifth slot for the map device, which aids in further progression.
  • ๐Ÿ”ฎ Farming for Essences, Harvest, and Delirium to gather necessary resources for the build.
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ The player aims to find key items like Rys's Impatience and the Fourth Vow to enhance survivability and damage.
  • ๐Ÿ“ The player expresses a desire to find the divination card 'Defiance of the Copium' which could alter the end-game build.

Q & A

  • What is the main theme of the video?

    -The main theme of the video is the progress of the Bleed Bow Gladiator character in Path of Exile 3.24, specifically focusing on the journey in Solo Self-Found (SSF) mode.

  • What is the significance of the 'Head Hunter' in the game?

    -The 'Head Hunter' is a valuable item in Path of Exile that is highly sought after for its ability to grant various buffs when certain enemies are defeated. It is particularly useful for mapping but less effective for boss fights in the context of a Bleed Bow build.

  • Why does the player need to go to the Crimson Prison?

    -The player needs to go to the Crimson Prison as part of their progression in the SSF journey, likely to obtain specific items or complete necessary objectives.

  • What is the player's strategy for acquiring new items?

    -The player uses a combination of crafting, farming specific content like Fourways Legion, and magic finding to acquire new and upgraded items essential for their build.

  • What is the role of 'Timeless Jewels' in the player's build?

    -Timeless Jewels play a crucial role in enhancing the player's build by providing significant defensive and offensive bonuses, depending on the type and placement of the jewels.

  • How does the player plan to improve their defense and damage output?

    -The player plans to improve their defense by using items like Glorious Vanity with Divine Flesh and The Fourth Vow. For damage output, they aim to acquire items like Ristus' Coil and Maven's belt to significantly boost their DPS.

  • What challenges does the player face in crafting and finding the right items?

    -The player faces challenges such as the time-consuming nature of SSF, the difficulty in obtaining specific high-value items, and the risk of crafting failures when trying to get the perfect combination of stats.

  • What changes did the player make to their gear for magic finding?

    -The player changed their gear to include classic boots, a crazy Ventor's Gamble ring, and another ring found from previous sessions to optimize their magic finding setup.

  • What is the player's goal with their map device?

    -The player's goal with their map device is to open the fifth slot, allowing them to run more challenging and rewarding content, which is essential for their SSF progression.

  • What are the player's future plans for their build?

    -The player's future plans include gathering the necessary resources for their end-game build, finishing their gloves, acquiring two more large clusters, and continuing to improve their gear through magic finding and crafting.

Outlines

00:00

๐Ÿ˜€ Solo Self-Found Journey and Gear Upgrades

The video script details the player's solo self-found (SSF) journey in a game, starting with a mediocre ring find that is great for solo play. The player discusses their strategy for using the ring and other items, such as the 'Head Hunter' belt, which is useful for mapping but not for bosses. They also mention finding 'memory of harvest beasts' and other upgrades that help them prepare for challenging content like Uber Elder or T77 maps. The player crafts new gloves and a quiver, and discusses the importance of finding a 'Timeless Jewel' for their build. They also talk about their plans to find unique items and improve their magic find, ultimately aiming to tackle more challenging content with their SSF character.

05:01

๐Ÿ˜Ž Acquiring Key Items and Building End-Game Gear

In this paragraph, the player focuses on acquiring key items for their end-game build. They express excitement about finding 'ristus coil', a belt that significantly boosts their Snipes DPS, making battles with non-Uber bosses much easier. The player also discusses the importance of 'Maven's belt' in combination with other items for maximizing damage output. They mention crafting gloves with the help of 'necropolis craft', despite the presence of a less desirable mod, and the importance of frenzy charges for their build. The player also talks about opening the fifth slot for their map device and their plans to farm Essences, Harvest, and Delirium, as well as gathering resources for their build. They mention needing specific items like 'Rive's impatience' and 'Defiance of the light' to improve survivability and hint at the potential impact of the 'Mage blood' divination card on their end-game build.

10:04

๐Ÿ‘‹ Wrapping Up the SSF Adventure and Future Plans

The player concludes the video by thanking viewers for watching, commenting, and subscribing. They express their appreciation for the support they receive and hint at future content, suggesting that they will continue their SSF adventure and build gear for the 'bleed bow Gladiator' character. Despite acknowledging that some players may have moved on from the current league, the player finds the SSF journey and the game's mechanics enjoyable and plans to continue working on their character build. They also mention the time-consuming and grindy nature of SSF gameplay but remain optimistic about the progress they've made and the potential for further development.

Mindmap

Keywords

๐Ÿ’กBleed Bow Gladiator

A 'Bleed Bow Gladiator' refers to a character build in the game Path of Exile, which focuses on using a bow that inflicts bleeding as a primary damage source and combines it with the Gladiator ascendancy class. This build is central to the video's theme as the player discusses their journey and progression with this specific character class and playstyle.

๐Ÿ’กSelf-Found (SSF)

Self-Found, often abbreviated as SSF, is a game mode in Path of Exile where players can only use items that they personally find or craft, without trading with others. It represents a significant challenge and is a key aspect of the player's journey in the video, as they aim to progress without external help.

๐Ÿ’กClickbait

Clickbait is a sensationalized or misleading title designed to attract clicks and views. In the context of the video, the player humorously mentions starting with a 'clickbait intro,' implying that the title might be more exciting than the actual content, which is a common practice to draw in viewers.

๐Ÿ’กTrading League

The Trading League in Path of Exile is a temporary event mode where trading is enabled, allowing players to exchange items with each other. The player mentions finding a 'mediocre ring for the Trading League,' indicating that the ring is of average quality and not particularly valuable in the context of trading.

๐Ÿ’กHead Hunter

Head Hunter is a belt in Path of Exile that grants bonuses to critical strike chance and multiplies. The player refers to having found the 'Head Hunter,' which is a significant item for their build, providing a boost to their damage output, especially for mapping.

๐Ÿ’กCrimson Prison

Crimson Prison is a type of map in Path of Exile that players can run to gain experience and items. The player mentions having to go to 'Crimson Prison' as part of their journey, suggesting it as a location where they will continue to progress and develop their character.

๐Ÿ’กNecropolis

Necropolis is a type of map in Path of Exile that can be crafted and offers various rewards, including unique items and currency. The player mentions 'necropolis craft' while discussing their new gloves, indicating that they have used the Necropolis map to craft or obtain better gear.

๐Ÿ’กTimeless Jewel

A Timeless Jewel is an item in Path of Exile that can be used to modify the properties of sockets on certain items. The player is looking for a 'Timeless Jewel' to further enhance their gear, specifically mentioning 'glorious vanity' and 'elegant hubris' as examples of jewels they are seeking.

๐Ÿ’กRistus Coil

Ristus Coil is a belt in Path of Exile that increases damage with snipes, a mechanic relevant to the Bleed Bow Gladiator build. The player expresses excitement about finding 'Ristus Coil,' as it significantly boosts their damage output, particularly for boss fights.

๐Ÿ’กMagic Find

Magic Find is a modifier in Path of Exile that increases the chances of finding rare items. The player discusses changing their Atlas configuration to 'Back to Basics' for magic find, indicating a strategy to improve their chances of obtaining valuable items.

๐Ÿ’กDivination Card

Divination Cards are special items in Path of Exile that can be exchanged for various rewards. The player mentions needing more 'Divination Cards,' specifically 'Maven's' and 'Defiance of the Light,' which are important for their end-game build and progression.

Highlights

Starting with a mediocre ring for trading but great for solo self-found play.

Unlucky ring find but already has the Head Hunter, a lucky charm.

Needing to visit Crimson Prison early in the journey.

Finding Memory of Harvest Beasts and its benefits.

Crafting new gloves and a quiver with Necropolis.

Planning to use Timeless Jewel for defense and challenging content.

Elegant Hubris as a good option if a suitable jewel is found.

Acquiring a ring with +1 to maximum frenzy charges.

Hunting for a good jewel with Magic Find.

Finding Rist's Coil, a belt that significantly increases DPS.

Struggling to hide the streamer client while hunting for items.

Maven's belt as a key item for end-game build variant.

Crafting gloves with Necropolis and the challenges faced.

Opening the fifth slot for the map device and its significance.

Farming Essences, Harvest, and Delirium for resources.

Needing Rive's Impatience and the Fourth Vow for the build.

Defiance of Conquerors as a sought-after amulet for survivability.

The importance of the Mage Blood divination card for the end-game build.

Reflection on the SSF journey and its impact on the player's experience.

The Bleed Bow Gladiator build's appeal and challenges.

Closing thoughts and thanks to the viewers for their support.