cannot use the same support gem twice in different spells

[Gendermancer]

....Because nothing screams build variety, like limiting build variety....

https://www.pathofexile.com/forum/view-thread/3595302

I can't with these galaxy brained decisions. Who tf were they listening to, the current year Blizzard developer team?

[Bimjee]

I like it since it was pretty much just the same 5-10 that was used all the time in poe1

[Decidedly Uncouth]

It's DEI for skill gems. Maybe they consulted Sweet Baby Inc, and asked them how they could create a more diverse and inclusive gem system where more gems could feel needed.

[The DudeBro]

Originally posted by Bimjee:

I like it since it was pretty much just the same 5-10 that was used all the time in poe1

then they need to buff a bunch of skill gems because some are straight up garbage otherwise.

A 40% damage increase for +10 seconds to cooldown? That skill needs to do like +500% damage to be worth it.

[Luckiernut]

There are so many gems it’s a good rule

[Millertyme]

Originally posted by The DudeBro:

Originally posted by Bimjee:

I like it since it was pretty much just the same 5-10 that was used all the time in poe1

then they need to buff a bunch of skill gems because some are straight up garbage otherwise.

A 40% damage increase for +10 seconds to cooldown? That skill needs to do like +500% damage to be worth it.

Yeah this kinda sucks, especially since there are other supports that offer 30-40% and don't slap you with a 10 sec cool down down side

[Taddy Mason]

Originally posted by Luckiernut:

There are so many gems it’s a good rule

so many are complete trash, though. make my walls into a circle but they deal less damage? why? a tiny increase to damage but +10 second cooldown when none of my spells even have a cooldown? why? why would i use half of these support gems when they offer nothing in exchange for making my skills weaker and worse?

[RawMeatDiet]

Hourglass support gem is very good, dunno what this kid is whining about.

[RedFaster]

I sure as hell don't miss chromatic orbs though.

[RedFaster]

Originally posted by RawMeatDiet:

Hourglass support gem is very good, dunno what this kid is whining about.

Ten seconds is like a week in video game terms. I do no believe that there is any use for such a thing.

[RawMeatDiet]

Originally posted by RedFaster:

Originally posted by RawMeatDiet:

Hourglass support gem is very good, dunno what this kid is whining about.

Ten seconds is like a week in video game terms. I do no believe that there is any use for such a thing.

How far are you into the game?

Also, is it increased damage or more damage? Do you know the difference in how it affects the final dmg you do?

[SpiralRazor]

Originally posted by Luckiernut:

There are so many gems it’s a good rule

90% of them arent worth using.

[SpiralRazor]

Originally posted by RawMeatDiet:

Originally posted by RedFaster:

Ten seconds is like a week in video game terms. I do no believe that there is any use for such a thing.

How far are you into the game?

Also, is it increased damage or more damage? Do you know the difference in how it affects the final dmg you do?

either case doesnt matter for 40%/+10 seconds.

[Reflex18]

Originally posted by RedFaster:

Originally posted by RawMeatDiet:

Hourglass support gem is very good, dunno what this kid is whining about.

Ten seconds is like a week in video game terms. I do no believe that there is any use for such a thing.

Hourglass is a goated support gem. It completely fits the ability to convert that skill from a clearer into a boss killer. Able to deal large amounts of damage to rare mobs.

[Laenthal]

Merc' Gemling Ascendancy allows this.