How to Determine Dominant Eldritch Influence in Path of Exile
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Figuring out which Eldritch influence is dominant in Path of Exile (PoE) can be crucial for crafting powerful items. The dominant influence dictates how Eldritch currency will modify your gear, so understanding this mechanic is paramount. In short, Eldritch dominance is determined by the tier of the Eldritch modifier on an item:
Dominant Influence: The influence associated with the highest-tier modifier is considered dominant. This means that if an item has both Searing Exarch and Eater of Worlds modifiers, the modifier from the stronger Eldritch Ember or Ichor will be dominant. If both modifiers are of the same tier, neither influence is dominant.
Understanding Eldritch Influences
Before diving deeper, it’s essential to grasp the basics of Eldritch influences. There are two main types:
- Searing Exarch: This influence is applied using Eldritch Embers, modifiers related to fire and chaos damage.
- Eater of Worlds: This influence is applied using Eldritch Ichors, modifiers related to cold and lightning damage.
These influences can be applied to items by using the respective currency items gained in end-game maps. Items can have up to two Eldritch Influences, allowing for powerful combinations.
How Dominance is Determined
The dominance is determined by the tier of the Eldritch modifier. Each influence has multiple tiers, with higher tiers being stronger. The dominance mechanic is very important during item crafting as it will influence which suffixes and prefixes can be modified.
- Tier Matters: The tier of the modifier is determined by the type of Eldritch Ember or Ichor used. Higher-tier currencies will add higher-tier modifiers, resulting in a dominant influence. For example, an Exceptional Eldritch Ember will grant a higher-tier Searing Exarch modifier than a Lesser Eldritch Ember.
- No Influence: If an item has no Eldritch influence, using any tier of Ember will instantly make it Searing Exarch dominant. Similarly, using any tier of Ichor will make it Eater of Worlds dominant.
- Same Tier: If both Searing Exarch and Eater of Worlds modifiers are of the same tier, neither is considered dominant. In this case, Eldritch Currency will modify both prefixes and suffixes of an item.
- Unique Items: Most Unique items cannot have Eldritch implicits. There are a few exceptions like The Eternal Struggle. Also, unique items cannot be chanced into from Eldritch implicit bases.
Implications of Dominance
The dominant influence is crucial because it dictates how Eldritch currency like Orbs of Conflict will modify your item.
- Modifying Prefixes/Suffixes: Eldritch currency such as Orbs of Conflict will modify either the prefixes or suffixes based on the dominant Eldritch influence. A dominant Searing Exarch will only modify prefixes, while a dominant Eater of Worlds will only modify suffixes. This can lead to very powerful crafts but can also lead to destroying a very valuable mod.
- Strategic Crafting: Understanding this mechanism is essential for strategic crafting. Players often apply a dominant influence intentionally to target the modifications on a specific mod group, whether it is prefixes or suffixes.
Understanding Eldritch Currency
Eldritch currency comes in various tiers:
- Lesser Eldritch Currency: These have a 100% chance of rolling a simple implicit modifier.
- Greater Eldritch Currency: These have a 66.7% chance of rolling a simple implicit modifier and a 33.3% chance of rolling a unique boss presence implicit.
- Exceptional Eldritch Currency: These are the highest tier and yield the strongest modifiers.
Using the correct currency is vital for creating the exact desired result of your crafting process.
Unlocking Eldritch Influence
Eldritch Influence is a mechanic that can be freely added to any tier 14+ map after slaying either the Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds the first time. Completing this requirement unlocks the Influence associated with each boss allowing you to apply them to any map!
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is Eldritch Dominance in PoE?
Eldritch Dominance refers to the state where one of the Eldritch influences (Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds) has a higher tier modifier on an item. The dominant influence determines which mods will be modified by Eldritch currency.
2. How do I make Searing Exarch dominant?
If your item has no influence of either kind, using only an Ember of any tier makes it Searing Exarch dominant. If the item already has the Eater of Worlds influence, you will need to overwrite this influence with a higher-tier Ember of Searing Exarch.
3. How do I make Eater of Worlds dominant?
If your item has no influence of either kind, using only an Ichor of any tier makes it Eater of Worlds dominant. If the item already has the Searing Exarch influence, you will need to overwrite this influence with a higher-tier Ichor of Eater of Worlds.
4. Can you use Eldritch currency on unique items?
Generally, no, unique items cannot have Eldritch implicits with a few exceptions like The Eternal Struggle. Also, unique items cannot be chanced into from Eldritch implicit bases.
5. Can you roll the The Eternal Struggle unique item?
No, it is not possible to roll The Eternal Struggle using normal means.
6. How do you unlock Eldritch influence on maps?
You unlock Eldritch Influence on maps after slaying either the Searing Exarch or Eater of Worlds in a tier 14+ map the first time.
7. How do you know if Eater of Worlds is dominant?
Eater of Worlds is dominant if its Eldritch modifier is of a higher tier than the Searing Exarch modifier on an item.
8. What is the difference between lesser and greater Eldritch currency?
Lesser Eldritch currency has a 100% chance of rolling a simple implicit. Greater Eldritch currency has a 66.7% chance of rolling a simple implicit and a 33.3% chance of rolling a unique boss presence implicit.
9. What does the Fury Valve skill do?
Fury Valve causes a projectile to split all additional projectiles from the spot where it hits.
10. What is the point of Eldritch Battery?
Eldritch Battery (EB) is a keystone that makes your Energy Shield protect Mana instead of Life.
11. What is the best Eldritch implicit?
The best Eldritch implicits are generally those from Exceptional Eldritch Embers and Ichors as they offer the highest-tier modifiers.
12. Does item level matter with Eldritch influence?
Yes, item level matters in PoE. It determines what affixes are available to the item, also, if you plan to use Orbs of Conflict to modify Eldritch implicit mods, the item level must be at least 86.
13. Can you fight Eater of Worlds outside the corruption biome?
No, the Eater of Worlds can only be summoned in the Corruption. Moving away from this biome during the battle will make it flee.
14. When should you fight the Eater of Worlds in Terraria?
In Terraria, you must defeat the Eater of Worlds before any Meteorites will spawn.
15. What are some of the hardest boss fights in Path of Exile?
Some of the hardest boss fights include Aul, The Crystal King, The Maven, Hall Of Grandmasters, Oshabi, Uber Atziri and Sirus.
Understanding Eldritch Dominance is a key component to mastering PoE’s endgame crafting mechanics. Pay close attention to the tiers of your Eldritch modifiers, and use them to your advantage to create powerful items!