Can You Add Elder Influence to an Item in Path of Exile?
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Yes, you absolutely can add Elder influence to an item in Path of Exile (PoE). While items naturally drop with a single influence, or none at all, the game offers mechanics to introduce Elder influence, often in conjunction with other influences, through specific crafting methods. This ability to manipulate item influence opens up a vast array of crafting possibilities and allows players to create incredibly powerful gear. Understanding how to apply and utilize Elder influence is crucial for both new and experienced Path of Exile players. This article will delve into the methods, limitations, and essential information regarding Elder influence.
How to Introduce Elder Influence to an Item
The primary method for adding Elder influence involves the use of the Awakener’s Orb. This powerful currency item doesn’t directly add Elder influence to a clean slate item; instead, it merges the influence of two existing items. Here’s how it works:
- Obtain two influenced items: You will need one item with Elder influence and another item with a different influence (e.g., Shaper, Hunter, Redeemer, Crusader, or Warlord).
- Use the Awakener’s Orb: Click the Awakener’s Orb, then click on the item that you want to keep the base of as the second item. The first item you click will lose its properties and only its influence type will transfer to the second item.
- The result: The second item will inherit the influence type of the first item alongside keeping its original influence. It will now have two influences one of which will be the Elder influence. The item’s other affixes (prefixes and suffixes) will be rerolled. Note that this process preserves one of each modifier type of both base items for example, if an Elder influenced item had the modifier “increased Critical Strike Chance” and the other had “increased attack speed” the new item would have one of each from these base items. The item you clicked last is the base you keep.
Important Note: It is not possible to add Elder influence to an item that already has two influences, a fractured item, or a synthesized item. Items must have a maximum of one influence before using the Awakener’s Orb. This method is the only way to get dual-influenced items with Elder influence.
Acquiring Items With Existing Elder Influence
Before you can merge influences with an Awakener’s Orb, you need items that already have Elder influence. Here are the ways to obtain these items:
- Elder-Influenced Maps: Running maps that are under the influence of the Elder or its Guardians is a primary method. These maps have a distinctive tentacle background and a special symbol next to the map name in the world map. Inside, you can find loot that has a higher chance of being Elder-influenced.
- The Elder and Uber Elder Boss Fights: Defeating the Elder or Uber Elder can sometimes result in loot that has Elder influence and also dual-influenced items with both Shaper and Elder influence. These are among the most sought-after items in the game.
- Trading with Other Players: Purchasing Elder-influenced items from other players can be a convenient way to acquire a suitable base for your crafting projects. Sites like poe.trade or the official Path of Exile trade website are the best place to start.
Understanding the Significance of Elder Influence
Elder influence is not just for looks. It opens up access to a specific pool of modifiers that are exclusive to Elder-influenced items. These modifiers often provide strong offensive or defensive capabilities, which can significantly enhance the power of a build. The ability to merge Elder influence with other influences, such as Warlord, opens even greater customization potential.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What are the different types of influences in Path of Exile?
There are six primary influence types: Shaper, Elder, Hunter, Redeemer, Crusader, and Warlord. Each influence provides access to a unique set of item modifiers, allowing for diverse crafting and build options.
2. Can you remove influence from an item?
No, you cannot directly remove Shaper, Elder, or Conqueror (Hunter, Redeemer, Crusader, and Warlord) influences from an item. However, Eldritch Implicits (Exarch and Eater) can be removed by corrupting or double corrupting for the implicit slots or using an Orb of Conflict.
3. Can you use an Awakener’s Orb on double-influenced items?
No, the Awakener’s Orb only works on items with a single influence. Both items involved in the Awakener’s Orb process must have only one influence before combining them.
4. Can you add influence to a fractured item?
No, fractured items cannot be influenced by Shaper, Elder, or Conqueror influences. Similarly, you cannot fracture an influenced item. Fractured items may still have Eldritch implicits.
5. Does item level affect the influence of an item?
No, the item level does not affect the influence itself. However, higher item levels unlock access to higher-tier modifiers within that influence’s mod pool.
6. Does using an Orb of Scouring remove influence?
No, an Orb of Scouring does not remove influence. It only removes non-influenced modifiers. Items will retain their influence even after being scoured.
7. How many influence mods can an item have?
An item can have a maximum of three prefixes and three suffixes, whether influenced or not. However, dual-influenced items open up access to both influences’ pool of modifiers, allowing for very potent affix combinations.
8. How many influences can an item have?
Normally, an item can only have one influence. Through the use of an Awakener’s Orb, items can have two influences. It is not possible to have more than two influences.
9. Can you use an Orb of Chance on an influenced item?
Yes, you can use Orbs of Chance on influenced items. This can result in an influenced unique item, but the chance of that is very low.
10. Can you craft multiple mods on an influenced item?
Yes, you can craft multiple mods on an influenced item using the Crafting Bench or other crafting methods, but some mods from the crafting bench are mutually exclusive.
11. Does item level matter when using an Orb of Chance?
Item level does not affect the possible unique items that can spawn when using an Orb of Chance. It only affects the possible base item types you are able to get.
12. What is the significance of explicit mods on an item?
Explicit mods refer to the random modifiers that are displayed on a magic, rare, or unique item. These modifiers provide stat bonuses or add new effects to an item. An item can have up to three prefixes and three suffixes.
13. What are Elder Guardians and how are they related to Elder influence?
Elder Guardians are bosses that can be found on Elder-influenced maps. These encounters will often drop Elder-influenced items and provide additional map progression. Defeating the Elder Guardians is necessary for progressing to the Elder boss.
14. Can you add Warlord influence to an item?
Yes, you can add Warlord influence using a Warlord’s Exalted Orb. This will apply the Warlord influence and add a random Warlord modifier to the item. You may only do this on a high level rare item with no influence.
15. Can you have two essence mods on an item?
No, you cannot apply multiple essences to the same item. Using an essence will reroll all the affixes on an item and add the essence mod. There is no method to apply two essence mods to an item.
Conclusion
Elder influence is a valuable aspect of Path of Exile’s deep and complex item crafting system. While directly adding Elder influence to a blank item is impossible, you can create powerful dual-influenced items by combining items with different influences, including Elder, using an Awakener’s Orb. This provides a great way to boost your build and create unique, incredibly potent items. Knowing how to obtain, use, and understand Elder influence is essential for mastering the crafting mechanics of Path of Exile and creating top-tier gear.