Why are so many Unique items bad?

[Critical]

I've noticed for a while now that nearly every unique item I drop seems to be absolute trash compared to a half decent rare item. Was this supposed to be intentional?

[Supercow ツ]

Uniques aren't the same like in Diablo, you can't (or shouldn't) wear only uniques. Some builds are build around one or two uniques sometimes.

But there are also very strong uniques in PoE, but they are really really rare, like the Headhunter belt.

[RawTheory]

I think this is a flaw as well. Its a bummer to not be exited to see a unique drop

[UnknownOne]

They are bad because the game hasn't introduced the gambling system of currency for them yet. So, they added a bunch of mostly useless uniques just for flavor until they can add the gambling system to them.

[Critical]

Originally posted by Supercow ツ:

Uniques aren't the same like in Diablo, you can't (or shouldn't) wear only uniques. Some builds are build around one or two uniques sometimes.

But there are also very strong uniques in PoE, but they are really really rare, like the Headhunter belt.

I totally understand that but it's not like these uniques i'm dropping are even usable. Like some of them are so hilariously bad that I almost can't believe it's considered a unique item. I'd honestly rather get an exalted orb or even a regal than see that trash drop.

[magnumaniac]

Originally posted by Critical:

I totally understand that but it's not like these uniques i'm dropping are even usable. Like some of them are so hilariously bad that I almost can't believe it's considered a unique item. I'd honestly rather get an exalted orb or even a regal than see that trash drop.

Just because you can't see a use for them; doesn't mean there isn't a specific build that needs that unique.

[GetUrAssToMars]

I don't know if I would say they are bad. They just can change the way you work your build in different ways. Sometimes whacky sometimes straight up overpowered depending on what stage of the game you're at.

Reminds me of Diablo 2 drops. Peak

[5ean5ean]

Most uniques are noob traps. Crafted Rares are where the true power is.

[Drake]

Uniques have very specific uses. Outside of those uses they are effectively worse than a blue item.

Uniques are not legendaries. they have 2 functions in poe :

- speed up the leveling with alts.
- build enablers.

Now, some build enablers are very strong even on their own, but most of them need the build.

For every other case, you want yellow items, perfect yellow items are the best items in the game.

[Weruat]

Originally posted by 5ean5ean:

Most uniques are noob traps. Crafted Rares are where the true power is.

This. Unless you have a specific build in mind that utilizes the unique, it's best to go with strong stat stick rares. There are certain Uniques you can use on campaign that can help, but aren't really meant to bring you to endgame, just a bit of a boost temporarily.

[WallaceTheSane]

Originally posted by Drake:

Uniques have very specific uses. Outside of those uses they are effectively worse than a blue item.

Uniques are not legendaries. they have 2 functions in poe :

- speed up the leveling with alts.
- build enablers.

Now, some build enablers are very strong even on their own, but most of them need the build.

For every other case, you want yellow items, perfect yellow items are the best items in the game.

This is the difference between Diablo and PoE. This is the biggest gap between the two games. I can't stand the Diablo grind anymore because of that. PoE itemization feels so much better and rewarding.

[Empukris]

Most unique has unique usage. At most you can only use two uniques. Not sure for other classes but for sorc it is kind of obvious is which one as one of them probably will get nerf soon.