[POE2] MONK MAGIC FIND | ENDGAME SPEED FARM | BUILD UPDATE 1 - ENG SUBS

Summary

In this video, the creator updates their Monk DPS build, sharing insights on transitioning from pure damage focus to Magic Find (MF) gear. They explain the mechanics of MF in PoE2, the importance of rarity scaling, and how to efficiently farm currency through strategies like Breach and Expedition. The creator offers a detailed breakdown of gear changes, the significance of movement speed, and customization of weapon swap tech for faster looting. They also discuss scaling rare monster modifiers for better loot rewards. The video is packed with tips on gear, strategies, and efficient farming for maximizing loot.

Takeaways

• 😀 Transitioning from a DPS-focused build to Magic Find (MF) to increase loot quality and quantity in PoE2.
• 😀 Magic Find (MF) increases the rarity of items that drop by scaling the loot drops based on your character's rarity stat.
• 😀 The MF modifier, 'Increased Rarity of Items Found', can be found on various gear slots such as rings, gloves, boots, helmets, and amulets.
• 😀 Balancing rarity scaling with character power is key, as you don’t want to sacrifice too much DPS or survivability for loot.
• 😀 Farming strategies focus on content that spawns a high number of rare monsters, such as Breach and Expedition.
• 😀 Breach farming works well with a Flicker build due to its high mob density and the number of rares it spawns.
• 😀 T15 and T14 maps with high-tier mods are the best maps to farm for rare and valuable loot, especially if they are rare or corrupted.
• 😀 The gear adjustments made include swapping to items with rarity, life, and resistances, while still maintaining high DPS and survivability.
• 😀 Magic Find scaling currently works well at around 85% rarity, with a target to hit up to 100% rarity per ring through the use of new gear.
• 😀 Weapon swap tech, using different sets of points for damage and mobility, can significantly boost movespeed and improve farming efficiency.
• 😀 The importance of a good item filter to speed up farming by quickly identifying valuable loot is emphasized.
• 😀 The key to a successful MF build is combining high rarity with fast map clearing and efficient farming strategies.

Q & A

What is Magic Find (MF) in PoE2, and how does it work?

Magic Find (MF) is an affix that increases the rarity of the items you find while playing. In PoE2, when a monster dies and items drop, the game performs 'rarity checks' to determine the item’s final rarity. The more checks that pass, the higher the item's rarity, meaning better loot. These checks are influenced by your character’s MF gear.

Why did you switch from a pure DPS build to a Magic Find build?

The switch to a Magic Find build was made to focus on increasing loot drops, particularly Exalted Orbs and high-tier uniques, which are vital for farming. While DPS is important, having increased rarity boosts loot drops significantly, which is especially effective in a farming-focused build.

How do you balance Magic Find with maintaining your character’s power?

You can balance Magic Find with character power by ensuring that you don’t sacrifice too many essential stats. For example, my gear focuses on adding rarity to pieces like the helmet, amulet, and boots, while still ensuring I have enough life, resistances, and movement speed. The goal is to maintain or improve clear speed while stacking rarity.

What are the best sources of Magic Find gear in PoE2?

Magic Find gear primarily comes from affixes on rings, gloves, boots, helmets, and amulets. These items typically roll with increased 'Rarity of Items Found'. Additionally, charms can also provide MF bonuses. You should prioritize rarity on these gear pieces while maintaining important defensive stats like life and resistances.

Why is farming Breach considered an optimal strategy for Magic Find?

Breach is ideal for Magic Find because it spawns numerous monsters, including rare ones, which are the focus of a MF build. Rare monsters drop more valuable loot, and scaling their numbers with MF gear increases the total loot output. Breach also provides a large amount of mob density, which speeds up farming.

How do you improve farming efficiency in PoE2?

Efficiency in farming is improved by using a high-quality loot filter to avoid wasting time picking up useless items. Additionally, using speed farming techniques like increasing movement speed and optimizing your weapon swap setup for mobility also contributes to quicker map clears and better loot collection.

What is the importance of movement speed in this Magic Find build?

Movement speed is crucial because it allows you to clear maps faster, chase down stray rare monsters, and loot more efficiently. In my build, I’ve used weapon swap tech to double my movement speed, which is essential for maintaining a high-clear speed while farming for rares.

Can you explain how weapon swap works for mobility in PoE2?

Weapon swap allows you to allocate points between two weapon sets. By using Weapon Set 1 for damage and Weapon Set 2 for movement speed, you can quickly switch between high DPS for clearing and increased mobility for fast map navigation. This tech significantly boosts your ability to farm quickly without losing effectiveness in combat.

How does scaling rarity affect loot in PoE2?

Scaling rarity increases the chances of finding high-quality loot when monsters die. Items undergo a series of checks for rarity, and as you scale your character's rarity, more of these checks are likely to pass, resulting in higher-tier items. This can lead to more Exalted Orbs, Uniques, and other valuable drops.

What are the next upgrades you're planning for your Magic Find build?

The next upgrade is focusing on getting rings with high rarity and using a new belt that multiplies the stats of your rings by 1.8x, significantly increasing the rarity scaling. Additionally, I'm working towards capping my resistances and acquiring soul cores to further boost rarity without sacrificing defense.