Please, as someone who gets bored grinding endgame rather quickly I feel like I never get that hook that many others have had with this game and I think it is due to my lack of understanding of what the game is wanting me to do which feels very unclear and punishing for not knowing everything to do involving maps
For new players proper trade etiquette is to go to that person's hideout and wait for the person you whispered to trade you, don't go into people's hideout and try to trade them.
I’m on act 6, no guides or any other BS. Having fun creating my own build and haven’t hit any walls. The game is pretty comprehensive and approachable. Don’t let videos like these discourage you. People have pushed the endgame meta to mindless insanity and you don’t have to take part in it to enjoy the game. Do your thing and have fun.
I’m on Act 2 and taking the spiritual journey. NO GUIDES! Im a bit over leveled for my area since I made a few goofs while learning the game. I didn’t know the portal times out so a couple times I had to clear an area again. I also explored a lot so I did a lot of full map area clears before advancing or friends would summon me to another game and no waypoint. Also, was a victim of alt/tab crash a few times lol. I have been taking a very slow approach and starting to grasp the currencies and what not. I am a witch and going to see how well I can make a fire mage. The passive tree is massive, but people make it sound more confusing than it really is. A lot of reading required for pathing but that’s what the search tool is for. This character won’t be perfect, but I’m fine with that. Making the build is part of the fun for me.
well how should is say it?..... SAME ^^ i initially was not really overwhelmed with the big skilltree and stuff.... but to play a game AND have fun with it there should not be this much out of game stuff be important. trade over trade over build guide over build guide and yeah.... this actually really sucks to be honest^^ so i willnope out before even playing.
One thing I like to mention for new players: Your first character will likely be bad. It's normal. Even if you follow a guide you'll likely just not do a very good job and that's fine. You will learn a lot and discover things you''ll want to learn about you didn't even know existed. The fun part: each try will get a little better! Never before and never since have I played a game that made me feel like the things I learned matter and made me a better player. Enjoy the journey!
I've been playing PoE since 2015 and I do not agree with this comment. Not everyone who plays PoE will ever get truly "better" as they play, as some people (such as myself) plateau at a certain point and realize late in their gaming experience with PoE that they have no interest in the "min-max" culture of gaming. I can't stand the mapping system and have always avoided it. I didn't originally start playing PoE to speed-run a bunch of complicated maps that took a Masters Degree to figure everything out to the finest damned detail. Unfortunately, there is scarcely any content out there for more casual players like myself. I'm hoping this helps someone else who may be frustrated with this hyper-detail-oriented culture of gaming we are in these days.
@@ideasonscribebro is playing mmos and complaining about min-maxing? the main goal of the game? just play something else my friend 😭 stardew valley is a fire ass game, go play that and you don't need to min max
@@ideasonscribe New person here and realizing I may not actually want to play because it just feels like well disguised hardcore grinding and gambling.
@tails5388 if this is an MMO why is it CONSTANTLY mentioned by fans as a diablo alternative that's better than diablo? Diablo isn't an mmo and mmo isn't what I want from an alternative
@@Pedram_Aphotic I heard that it was coming out around late 2024, should I wait for it or play poe now? (Im kind of put off without being able to use wasd as a movement button)
Just a small correction, the ghost gem vendor in act 3 (Siosa) sells every gem except for a few special ones unlocked in act 4, so its possible a gem used in your build guide is not available just yet! Lily in act 6 and then in your hideout does sell every gem in the game though (except just the portal gem, which is drop only)
Hey Woolie. I've been playing POE since open beta and I have 10s of thousands of hours in and I wanted to say I really appreciate this guide. You really did a good job with your explanations. As with everything in POE you could have gone into more detail but that probably would have been way too much for newer players so I liked that you kept it simple as possible and really pushed for people to use the community tools that have been created to help them. Thanks for this video.
When searching items, as well as setting a max lvl req, its smart to set a max stat (int,dex,str) req, so you dont get items you cant use. Great vid, impressive how dense with info it is
Yeah, that also works, although, I'd say that if the item is > a 10% upgrade, getting some extra stats to use it is well-worth it. I wanted to go into more depth with trading (and endgame stuff, in general) - definitely will in another vid :)
@@lewanjosephnimick9359this is generally true, but I would imagine doing a shitty build as a beginner and then dying a ton because you permanently fucked up and then having to start over is probably not that much fun
A point that _really_ could use some stressing: Global chat can make this game so much more fun. Find a community to play with, I found one through a random global channel I joined. It means you can share progress, pog out at super rare items and laugh at other people's misery as they poof a third headhunter. All-round great times. It elevated my enjoyment of the game from an 8 to a solid 11/10. The community aspect of PoE is not to be underestimated.
More people need to see this comment, because this is EXACTLY the kind of game PoE is. That insane barrier to entry is COMPLETELY WORTH CROSSING, but it is also there for a reason.
Thanks man, this guide was awesome. my first playthrough right now. level 68 boneshatter slayer. Trying to figure this game out is like learning a new language!
would love to see a guide on how as an experienced player, you approach POE end game. What do you prioritize? How do you make early league currency (heist during campaign/after)? What initial and proceeding atlas passive trees do you favor? Etc. Probably biggest thing for most early-ish players would be if you have limited time, what tends to bring the biggest bang for the buck since POE really demands a lot of the player's time, which not everyone can give. Great guide, and best luck with baby Woolie!
Coming back to this video (which was my first introduction to PoE) after playing for ~20 hours and using these tips just to say thank you. Your advice has gotten me over the main hurdles I had when I tried this game several years ago and was a prompt beach quitter. It felt clunky and awkward when I played all that time ago and I just went back to Diablo. After this past week of playing I don't think I can ever go back to Diablo. I'm currently in Act 5 and have been having so much fun progressing and every time I get a new piece of gear or a passive skill that seems to make my build even more broken, it makes me feel like I'm getting away with something I shouldn't be allowed to... it's AWESOME. I've had some bumps along the way but even those feel so good to surpass and figure out why something wasn't working. I'm hooked, and want to thank you for your help getting me started in this behemoth of a game.
Forget the best guide, this is the best video I've watched on youtube in a longtime! Lmfao, thanks for the laughs and all the information you've shared on this video man. You earned a new subscriber.
been watching your poe stuff recently and been itching to try the game again for a third time trying play it and failing and this is probably the best thing that could've happened. Thank you so much for being an awesome content creator!
I came across PoE today and this is the first proper video I've watched on it - brilliantly put together and hilarious. Must've taken a while to put together, good job man
The first 3mins of the video already help A LOT! I made a new character following guide and loot filter, the game suddently became easier xD Thank you mate, I hope u continue making such videos
Entertaining and genuinely helpful video, I'm on my 3rd league and slowing picking things up, but the trade examples you provided would have bene a huge help early on and even with months of experience I still picked up a few tips for the trade site. I'd love a similar "you completed the campaign now what" video
If you are hyped from PoE 2 and came here because you are a D4 player and you need help, this is a great video, just put the speed at 0.75. Thank me later!
Man, i'd love to see woolie do Noita runs sometimes. I feel like its your type of game: high skill ceiling and rewards a player's knowledge of the game
I am doing my first run going in blind I am level 60 and on act 8 running a dexterity ice build for my first charecter as a duelist haha, have had a few hiccups where I am sort of this glass cannon with my build but slowly figuring out how to make it work
I understand the importance of build guide, but it kinda defeat the purpose of me "playing" a game. It feels like a task at work, which I am trying to get away from lol I am still only lvl 19, and patiently reading my way through creating a 2H melee build. Will I regret later on by playing the game casually, and by "feel" only? I mean, I try to be logical with my build as I go through it, I just don't feel like tinkering with strict guides and be told what to do. I game for freedom, enjoyment, discovery.
As with any game in this style genre there are 2 paths. Casual: more relaxed. Just have fun trying to create builds and see how far they can get. The campaign can easily be completed this way. Endgame: this is where the best builds and players test the meta at the highest levels. Wanna get the hardest boss in the game on farm and one shot God's. This is the path to take.
@@nevekkree84 No no no. Those aren't true paths. The end game built is created at...end game. You at no point during the campaign need to follow aa build guide step by step. You play the campaign then one you understand the basics can create the build that works for the content you are making. Killing everything 30ms faster is not a requirement
For anyone that still doesn't want to take the PoE plunge, Last Epoch comes out into 1.0 next month and is already a great game in early access. It has great crafting, really unique skill building, and the full launch is going to impliment one of the best ideas in the trading realm I've seen in an ARPG. Really worth it!
I love watching these as someone who has played for like 7 years and does like all content except uber bosses in ssf each league. It's fun seeing new player reccomedations.
Just came to PoE from Diablo. Dissapointed in myself that it took this long to play. I've been very overwhelmed so far, but wanted to try it before playing PoE2. This guide was a life saver. Thanks for making the switch easier!
Was looking for a good beginner guide for my friend and all of them are either 3 hours long or gloss over too much. This is the video ill be showing anyone that wants to get into poe from now on. Thank you
Great vid, last epoch coverage since full release is coming soon, also side note: the development and community teams behind last epoch really really give a damn about the game they are making , so nice to see. Been with it since is released and the amount of polish and content added is overwhelming .
I don’t play PoE, I’m just a Woolie fan, and this format is the absolute fkn best. Keep killing it brother I love watching your content and channel grow.
It's a game that is very much not made for casuals. Most new people (I say this as a new player, and by that I mean I have 200 hours in the game) will need a few attempts at getting into it. If you remember your first time playing well (and listen to his essential instructions, trust me), then your second attempt at getting into it will have you caring more. And so and until youre either hooked or entirely sure that the game isn't for you.
Anyone got other places for builds that work with Path of Building? Im wanting to do a proper minion build that isnt just flaming skulls or corpse explosion, and maxroll just seems to be super limited in options.
Dude , just wanted to say thx. I struggle every league . I follow a guide and just leave after kitava. This time i was searching for help , your guide did the thing ..Currently im swimming trough tier 5 maps easly and progressing the 6/s. haveing lots of fun , thx again
Hey man, thanks for the guide, I've only ever reached maps once, because my characters seem to become useless by act 7 or so. I'll definitely try a beginners guide and would love a more end game focussed one :)
Just wanna say this is my first time playing POE and my first video/guide im watching and im loving the video and its helping me out so much thank you. Funny dude too
I haven't played the game before but am looking into it. Should I play poe1 or poe2? For a complete new player who is just interested in the character building idea
Righteous Fire is the best Starting build because it turns HP, Resistances and life Regen into damage. you can just stand there menacingly, on fire, and things die. just Shield Charge across the whole map. and it can come online at act 3!
Wassup woojie, this yaa boy conceptex from stream (prolly dont remember me anyway :)) but just wanted to show some love. the vid is a banger!!! straight fire and i mean this honestly, probably the best beginners guide on youtube for PoE
Great guide. My notes: Don't have them download a filter, instead have them SUBSCRIBE to a filter. That way it gets auto updated every time they log in.
Additionally, using blacksmith whetstones is good even on spell builds before the alchemy orb, since quality increases the likelihood of getting better mods!
Played about five years ago and didn’t follow a guide and reached end game ok. No real problem but before poe2 comes out gonna play again. Think I’ll follow a guide this time as I know I have it in me to figure it out myself but want to get as powerful as I can without too much thinking haha. Cool vid mate.
As a poe vet i laughed the second you brought up armor and evasion lol because good luck describing it to a new player without saying "sort-of" or "kind-of" 100 times
What's a Divine....very, rare for me ! Very good guide especially on Trade Guide...you did a better job explaining the mechanics of it than any other "BI'G name" streamer, YT influencer" !
Great info! Knowing how to proceed after getting into red maps is my current progression wall. However, I never really knew how to use Poe ninja like you described, so hopefully that’ll be the extra info I need to keep chugging. Like, once I’ve got good res/life, I don’t always know what to go for next. And like, sometimes, when I think I’ve got an idea, the freaking prices are outrageously high. But yes, endgame woolie tutorial next pls
DO NOT follow build guide. Especially on your beginnings - you will lose 50% of fun. They created that tree for a reason - to give us something to analyze, plan, think and execute. Just type in section above tree what You need like res, bow, strenght, sword, two handed, minions or whatever and go there while takin some life, res and damage on the way. You will see what you lacking during game. Don't be afraid of choosing nodes, just go for it. In this game satisfaction of tryin to create your build and make it work is UNMATCHED. Don't let yourself be fooled that You can't do it without years of study and only minmaxing no life ghuls which never go out of their basements analazying every aspect of PoE are able to do it and You are hopeless without them. That is a lie. It's easier than it looks, just read things during the game and if you don't know what something means check help info inside PoE. Try it YOURSELF and thank me later. Cheers!
Today I start the game and I chose the Witch and I love it. I never put the other build în my build. Never. Not even în Warframe. It take all the fun if u copy-past the build. Ur comment îs True 100%.
I just downloaded this game on PS5 and don't really know a lot of what you're talking about; I feel like you're rushing through a lot of topics and not really explaining what I'm actually seeing in the game. Like, I went to the starting village area and there was a trading board but also characters I could sell items to but then a treasure chest or I could discard items, and all these different options and I wasn't sure what to do with my items. Then there was some kind of flying creature that came by and I tried to run away from it and there was a tentacle monster that way so I left the town and I wasn't sure if I should go back and tried looking up a guide and i still have no idea what was going on, and all this talking about filters and button settings and build strategy really doesn't answer any of the actual questions I have as a new player at all.
you can't die in any towns - all the monsters you see are other players' pets and are purely cosmetic. PoE is an ARPG - your goal is to kill monsters, get loot, and level up to kill MORE monsters, get MORE loot and level up MORE. rinse & repeat! just start killin stuff and it'll all start to make sense
I’ve been going back to these older games that I have never played but I started with guild wars 2 and I have played every single day since I downloaded it right before Christ. Such a amazing game that is f2p and I love it because it can run on a old potato and use crummy hotspot connection and work just fine. So now it’s time for path of exile.
Hiya!! After loving POE & Diablo for thousands hours of gametime, I think you should cover Dwarven Realms releasing at the end of September, even in its early acess it been a massive blast combining POE-like gearing system combined with Roguelike of Vampire Survivors + Action RPG feeling of BDO in 3rd person being able to animation cancel dashes etc! And the Devs keep pushing out significant updates, changes and fixes daily and the community on discord is really chill and helpful
I think this might be the first video I have found that is actually aimed at new players. I have maybe a couple hundred hours in the game... still gonna say I am new because I only recently finished the campaign on a character only to immediately get slapped around like nothing when I started maps. TL;DR, yes, please make end game guide :)
The resistance baby, the resistance. That was the part I missed. I first went full on DPS but damage won´t help if everyone oneshots you and you won´t level again because you lose xp for every death. It was a magical moment after I got my res together.
Look mannn.. 8've watched.. SEVERAL 'BEFORE YOU PLAY' Vids ... but THIS ONE is Informative .. AAAnd FUNNY! CHOCKED FULL WITH INFO THAT IS EASY TO DIGEST! Now Truthfully.. Ive played POE 1 and Diablo4.. so I Do have Some understanding... but if I DIDDENT... And it Has been some time since I've played but... THIS GUIDE IS SOOOOOOO C L E A R AND EASY TO FOLLOW.. this will me one of my initial go to guides for using Guides and how W R O N G we can be when new, for Early game..!😂 Thanks Man!😂😮😂
Endgame-centric guide next?
Omg woolie
Yes, and don't forget to shit on TFT now that they're getting exposed.
Happy baby woojie
Please, as someone who gets bored grinding endgame rather quickly I feel like I never get that hook that many others have had with this game and I think it is due to my lack of understanding of what the game is wanting me to do which feels very unclear and punishing for not knowing everything to do involving maps
@@Likiung yeah, you're not alone in that feeling
For new players proper trade etiquette is to go to that person's hideout and wait for the person you whispered to trade you, don't go into people's hideout and try to trade them.
Wug?
i trade whoever i want
@@mongo1337 oh okay.
I’m on act 6, no guides or any other BS. Having fun creating my own build and haven’t hit any walls. The game is pretty comprehensive and approachable. Don’t let videos like these discourage you. People have pushed the endgame meta to mindless insanity and you don’t have to take part in it to enjoy the game. Do your thing and have fun.
This is a guide
Same here. Still learned A LOT from this video. I will still follow my own build but thanks to the vid i can tweak it quite a bit.
True
I’m on Act 2 and taking the spiritual journey. NO GUIDES! Im a bit over leveled for my area since I made a few goofs while learning the game. I didn’t know the portal times out so a couple times I had to clear an area again. I also explored a lot so I did a lot of full map area clears before advancing or friends would summon me to another game and no waypoint. Also, was a victim of alt/tab crash a few times lol. I have been taking a very slow approach and starting to grasp the currencies and what not. I am a witch and going to see how well I can make a fire mage. The passive tree is massive, but people make it sound more confusing than it really is. A lot of reading required for pathing but that’s what the search tool is for. This character won’t be perfect, but I’m fine with that. Making the build is part of the fun for me.
yeah just download the 4guides and visit 10 websites and install this 5 mods to play a game - beginner guide 2024
I was downloading the game thankfully ive found this video now i literally just cancelled my download. Thanks for saving my life.
well how should is say it?..... SAME ^^ i initially was not really overwhelmed with the big skilltree and stuff.... but to play a game AND have fun with it there should not be this much out of game stuff be important. trade over trade over build guide over build guide and yeah.... this actually really sucks to be honest^^ so i willnope out before even playing.
OMG SAME xD
Same lol
Weak lol @@gruunchen1992
Lol yea, I would literally have to remember to breath in real life...
One thing I like to mention for new players:
Your first character will likely be bad.
It's normal. Even if you follow a guide you'll likely just not do a very good job and that's fine.
You will learn a lot and discover things you''ll want to learn about you didn't even know existed.
The fun part: each try will get a little better! Never before and never since have I played a game that made me feel like the things I learned matter and made me a better player. Enjoy the journey!
I've been playing PoE since 2015 and I do not agree with this comment. Not everyone who plays PoE will ever get truly "better" as they play, as some people (such as myself) plateau at a certain point and realize late in their gaming experience with PoE that they have no interest in the "min-max" culture of gaming.
I can't stand the mapping system and have always avoided it. I didn't originally start playing PoE to speed-run a bunch of complicated maps that took a Masters Degree to figure everything out to the finest damned detail.
Unfortunately, there is scarcely any content out there for more casual players like myself.
I'm hoping this helps someone else who may be frustrated with this hyper-detail-oriented culture of gaming we are in these days.
@@ideasonscribebro is playing mmos and complaining about min-maxing? the main goal of the game? just play something else my friend 😭 stardew valley is a fire ass game, go play that and you don't need to min max
@@ideasonscribe New person here and realizing I may not actually want to play because it just feels like well disguised hardcore grinding and gambling.
@@IAmJonesty just don't pay and grind. I'm also new but maybe you and I may get addicted so I'm not so sure.
@tails5388 if this is an MMO why is it CONSTANTLY mentioned by fans as a diablo alternative that's better than diablo? Diablo isn't an mmo and mmo isn't what I want from an alternative
Bro has a baby and uploads a PoE guide on the same day, absolut GIGADAD
he has to leave something for the bebe to practice on as soon as poe2 comes out!
To be fair, his girl technically had the baby 😂
Lmao
@@Pedram_Aphotic I heard that it was coming out around late 2024, should I wait for it or play poe now? (Im kind of put off without being able to use wasd as a movement button)
@@hart1871 its gonna be delayed even more. so play poe1 now, any cosmetic u own in poe 1 will transfer to 2
Just a small correction, the ghost gem vendor in act 3 (Siosa) sells every gem except for a few special ones unlocked in act 4, so its possible a gem used in your build guide is not available just yet! Lily in act 6 and then in your hideout does sell every gem in the game though (except just the portal gem, which is drop only)
Solid info for 25 minutes worth, compared to other PoE info videos this is fast and easy. Great stuff as always!
Hey Woolie. I've been playing POE since open beta and I have 10s of thousands of hours in and I wanted to say I really appreciate this guide. You really did a good job with your explanations. As with everything in POE you could have gone into more detail but that probably would have been way too much for newer players so I liked that you kept it simple as possible and really pushed for people to use the community tools that have been created to help them. Thanks for this video.
When searching items, as well as setting a max lvl req, its smart to set a max stat (int,dex,str) req, so you dont get items you cant use. Great vid, impressive how dense with info it is
Yeah, that also works, although, I'd say that if the item is > a 10% upgrade, getting some extra stats to use it is well-worth it.
I wanted to go into more depth with trading (and endgame stuff, in general) - definitely will in another vid :)
First tip is to follow a build guide. The entire point of these games is having fun making builds. That totally takes the fun out of it
Is it possible that you're not taking into consideration that a beginner might not know how to make a build properly?
@@CowboyRibeye that's part of the fun, making mistakes!
@@lewanjosephnimick9359this is generally true, but I would imagine doing a shitty build as a beginner and then dying a ton because you permanently fucked up and then having to start over is probably not that much fun
@lewanjosephnimick9359 that's normally the case yes. But you need to consider the fact that PoE is on a timer
The amount of info crammed into 3 second segments is incredible
A point that _really_ could use some stressing:
Global chat can make this game so much more fun.
Find a community to play with, I found one through a random global channel I joined. It means you can share progress, pog out at super rare items and laugh at other people's misery as they poof a third headhunter. All-round great times. It elevated my enjoyment of the game from an 8 to a solid 11/10. The community aspect of PoE is not to be underestimated.
1,600 hours and still watching this because I still have no idea wtf I'm doing.
More people need to see this comment, because this is EXACTLY the kind of game PoE is. That insane barrier to entry is COMPLETELY WORTH CROSSING, but it is also there for a reason.
Probably need a build guide 😂
i got a wopping 20hours on the game (steam) and probably 20 more on xbox i am so lost and confused
Wait what you talking about me ?????
OMG lol
Thanks man, this guide was awesome. my first playthrough right now. level 68 boneshatter slayer. Trying to figure this game out is like learning a new language!
would love to see a guide on how as an experienced player, you approach POE end game. What do you prioritize? How do you make early league currency (heist during campaign/after)? What initial and proceeding atlas passive trees do you favor? Etc. Probably biggest thing for most early-ish players would be if you have limited time, what tends to bring the biggest bang for the buck since POE really demands a lot of the player's time, which not everyone can give. Great guide, and best luck with baby Woolie!
Mate! This video is brilliant. The whole presentation from you to the edit is so spot on.
Going to share this with any new players I know.
Coming back to this video (which was my first introduction to PoE) after playing for ~20 hours and using these tips just to say thank you. Your advice has gotten me over the main hurdles I had when I tried this game several years ago and was a prompt beach quitter. It felt clunky and awkward when I played all that time ago and I just went back to Diablo. After this past week of playing I don't think I can ever go back to Diablo. I'm currently in Act 5 and have been having so much fun progressing and every time I get a new piece of gear or a passive skill that seems to make my build even more broken, it makes me feel like I'm getting away with something I shouldn't be allowed to... it's AWESOME. I've had some bumps along the way but even those feel so good to surpass and figure out why something wasn't working. I'm hooked, and want to thank you for your help getting me started in this behemoth of a game.
I don’t even play PoE, you’re just endlessly entertaining. Thanks for the video
Forget the best guide, this is the best video I've watched on youtube in a longtime! Lmfao, thanks for the laughs and all the information you've shared on this video man. You earned a new subscriber.
Congratulations Dadlie :]
Thank you!
been watching your poe stuff recently and been itching to try the game again for a third time trying play it and failing and this is probably the best thing that could've happened. Thank you so much for being an awesome content creator!
I came across PoE today and this is the first proper video I've watched on it - brilliantly put together and hilarious. Must've taken a while to put together, good job man
The first 3mins of the video already help A LOT! I made a new character following guide and loot filter, the game suddently became easier xD
Thank you mate, I hope u continue making such videos
New player here. Been consuming lots of beginner guides. This is easily the best one ive seen. Love your energy too.
+1sub
dude this video is so well made, congrats for the effort
Entertaining and genuinely helpful video, I'm on my 3rd league and slowing picking things up, but the trade examples you provided would have bene a huge help early on and even with months of experience I still picked up a few tips for the trade site. I'd love a similar "you completed the campaign now what" video
If you are hyped from PoE 2 and came here because you are a D4 player and you need help, this is a great video, just put the speed at 0.75. Thank me later!
Man, i'd love to see woolie do Noita runs sometimes. I feel like its your type of game: high skill ceiling and rewards a player's knowledge of the game
I am doing my first run going in blind I am level 60 and on act 8 running a dexterity ice build for my first charecter as a duelist haha, have had a few hiccups where I am sort of this glass cannon with my build but slowly figuring out how to make it work
I understand the importance of build guide, but it kinda defeat the purpose of me "playing" a game. It feels like a task at work, which I am trying to get away from lol
I am still only lvl 19, and patiently reading my way through creating a 2H melee build. Will I regret later on by playing the game casually, and by "feel" only? I mean, I try to be logical with my build as I go through it, I just don't feel like tinkering with strict guides and be told what to do. I game for freedom, enjoyment, discovery.
Builds guides are 100% unnecessary for the casual play most people will do. (And I would argue they actively are harmful for most people experience)
As with any game in this style genre there are 2 paths.
Casual: more relaxed. Just have fun trying to create builds and see how far they can get. The campaign can easily be completed this way.
Endgame: this is where the best builds and players test the meta at the highest levels. Wanna get the hardest boss in the game on farm and one shot God's. This is the path to take.
@@nevekkree84 No no no.
Those aren't true paths.
The end game built is created at...end game. You at no point during the campaign need to follow aa build guide step by step.
You play the campaign then one you understand the basics can create the build that works for the content you are making.
Killing everything 30ms faster is not a requirement
For anyone that still doesn't want to take the PoE plunge, Last Epoch comes out into 1.0 next month and is already a great game in early access. It has great crafting, really unique skill building, and the full launch is going to impliment one of the best ideas in the trading realm I've seen in an ARPG. Really worth it!
"great crafting" xdd
I stopped playing before character creation because literally every name I could think of was taken.
XDDDDDDDDDDDD
I love watching these as someone who has played for like 7 years and does like all content except uber bosses in ssf each league. It's fun seeing new player reccomedations.
I rarely need to turn DOWN the speed of a video.
Congrats Woolie, you are a rare video
Just came to PoE from Diablo. Dissapointed in myself that it took this long to play. I've been very overwhelmed so far, but wanted to try it before playing PoE2. This guide was a life saver. Thanks for making the switch easier!
This was a truly enjoyable refresher for someone who hasn’t played the game since launch 😂 entertaining and fun
Was looking for a good beginner guide for my friend and all of them are either 3 hours long or gloss over too much. This is the video ill be showing anyone that wants to get into poe from now on. Thank you
At 1:43 seconds in you have completely talked me out of getting this game Thanks for saving me I'm not sure how much time I may have spent playing it
Huh
@@bmthfan1231 I can explain it better pick any video on my page to ask me again what isn't clear to you about my statement.
I hate downloading external programs to play my gymes so much! I think Imma get through this shit...
Great vid, last epoch coverage since full release is coming soon, also side note: the development and community teams behind last epoch really really give a damn about the game they are making , so nice to see. Been with it since is released and the amount of polish and content added is overwhelming .
thanks again for making this, over the past 2 leagues poe has become one of my favorite games
I don’t play PoE, I’m just a Woolie fan, and this format is the absolute fkn best. Keep killing it brother I love watching your content and channel grow.
Complete beginner looking into POE. Two minutes in, you've gotten a like just for being entertaining and making me giggle 10/10
never followed a guide and just had a blast learning, but this video is amazing! Guides and everything else are a GREAT idea!
I kinda gave up on POE when I wanted to try it out but maybe I'll give it another go because this video is suppeerr well put together.
It's a game that is very much not made for casuals. Most new people (I say this as a new player, and by that I mean I have 200 hours in the game) will need a few attempts at getting into it. If you remember your first time playing well (and listen to his essential instructions, trust me), then your second attempt at getting into it will have you caring more. And so and until youre either hooked or entirely sure that the game isn't for you.
Anyone got other places for builds that work with Path of Building? Im wanting to do a proper minion build that isnt just flaming skulls or corpse explosion, and maxroll just seems to be super limited in options.
I now have 3addons and 5programms ... when am i allowed to continue act3?
havnt played POE in years so watched your vid for pointers and i was lmao so hard this was great
Dude , just wanted to say thx. I struggle every league . I follow a guide and just leave after kitava. This time i was searching for help , your guide did the thing ..Currently im swimming trough tier 5 maps easly and progressing the 6/s. haveing lots of fun , thx again
good stuff bruther keep it up!
I'm not very good at PoE, but TIL you can click on stats in trade to sort descending. BIG WIN.
Me and my wife have played PoE for 4000 hours each. We didn't know about ~ until now. Thank you.
Hey man, thanks for the guide, I've only ever reached maps once, because my characters seem to become useless by act 7 or so. I'll definitely try a beginners guide and would love a more end game focussed one :)
Just wanna say this is my first time playing POE and my first video/guide im watching and im loving the video and its helping me out so much thank you. Funny dude too
What only use 1 skill all the time? Dont that become boring super fast?
I'm not much for PoE from the little I've tried, but i definitely might give it a shot again from this.
I'm loving the new style ! Excited for more
been loving the poe content, keep it up
Please create more guides. This is a great breakdown for newcomers!
Nice guide! Thanks!
I haven't played the game before but am looking into it. Should I play poe1 or poe2? For a complete new player who is just interested in the character building idea
2 is not out yet and won't be for some time. Start now, regardless (with 1), as it will definitely translate over to 2!
@@Woolie thank you. I had heard about 2 and seen people discussing it so I didn't know if it was fully out yet.
Thanks for the guide mr. streamer
@@trenth7749 Closed beta is sometime mid-this-year, full release not sure about
Righteous Fire is the best Starting build because it turns HP, Resistances and life Regen into damage.
you can just stand there menacingly, on fire, and things die. just Shield Charge across the whole map. and it can come online at act 3!
Awesome info for new players. If you aren't intimidated, give this game a try.
ConspiringVillageRat from Chat here... and first of all Congrats on having kid ❤
I will now be installing POE see y'all in 3000 hours...
Wassup woojie, this yaa boy conceptex from stream (prolly dont remember me anyway :)) but just wanted to show some love. the vid is a banger!!! straight fire and i mean this honestly, probably the best beginners guide on youtube for PoE
Great guide.
My notes: Don't have them download a filter, instead have them SUBSCRIBE to a filter. That way it gets auto updated every time they log in.
Fantastic video, this is the kind of content PoE needs for new players
yooooo woolie and PoE content wasn't on my bingo card but I'm here for it
Additionally, using blacksmith whetstones is good even on spell builds before the alchemy orb, since quality increases the likelihood of getting better mods!
Cool epic video, hope this blows up sooooon.
Played about five years ago and didn’t follow a guide and reached end game ok. No real problem but before poe2 comes out gonna play again. Think I’ll follow a guide this time as I know I have it in me to figure it out myself but want to get as powerful as I can without too much thinking haha. Cool vid mate.
As a poe vet i laughed the second you brought up armor and evasion lol because good luck describing it to a new player without saying "sort-of" or "kind-of" 100 times
What's a Divine....very, rare for me ! Very good guide especially on Trade Guide...you did a better job explaining the mechanics of it than any other "BI'G name" streamer, YT influencer" !
omfg... your energy paired with the layout of this guide had me rolling laughing. Thanks for your help :D
Great info! Knowing how to proceed after getting into red maps is my current progression wall. However, I never really knew how to use Poe ninja like you described, so hopefully that’ll be the extra info I need to keep chugging.
Like, once I’ve got good res/life, I don’t always know what to go for next. And like, sometimes, when I think I’ve got an idea, the freaking prices are outrageously high. But yes, endgame woolie tutorial next pls
1:40 into this video and the chart in the background tells me i will not enjoy this game
Great editing! Also petition for a full version of the Human song
Thank you, you have made a new players life easier 😊
got a couple hrs in the game thanks to this vid. poe 2 looks like its gonna be sick so trying this out in the meantime
POE newb. I took your pump resistance and HP advice. Thank you kindly.
But i like playing around with lots of skills gems .
DO NOT follow build guide. Especially on your beginnings - you will lose 50% of fun. They created that tree for a reason - to give us something to analyze, plan, think and execute. Just type in section above tree what You need like res, bow, strenght, sword, two handed, minions or whatever and go there while takin some life, res and damage on the way. You will see what you lacking during game. Don't be afraid of choosing nodes, just go for it. In this game satisfaction of tryin to create your build and make it work is UNMATCHED. Don't let yourself be fooled that You can't do it without years of study and only minmaxing no life ghuls which never go out of their basements analazying every aspect of PoE are able to do it and You are hopeless without them. That is a lie. It's easier than it looks, just read things during the game and if you don't know what something means check help info inside PoE. Try it YOURSELF and thank me later. Cheers!
Thanks. That's what I've been doing and it's fun. I don't care if I'm the best I know I'll never have time foe that
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Yep! I completely agree. Tutorial was helpful but I think don’t worry about “following a build” it kills creativity and fun
Today I start the game and I chose the Witch and I love it.
I never put the other build în my build. Never. Not even în Warframe. It take all the fun if u copy-past the build. Ur comment îs True 100%.
Is it easy/possible to respec?
I just downloaded this game on PS5 and don't really know a lot of what you're talking about; I feel like you're rushing through a lot of topics and not really explaining what I'm actually seeing in the game. Like, I went to the starting village area and there was a trading board but also characters I could sell items to but then a treasure chest or I could discard items, and all these different options and I wasn't sure what to do with my items. Then there was some kind of flying creature that came by and I tried to run away from it and there was a tentacle monster that way so I left the town and I wasn't sure if I should go back and tried looking up a guide and i still have no idea what was going on, and all this talking about filters and button settings and build strategy really doesn't answer any of the actual questions I have as a new player at all.
you can't die in any towns - all the monsters you see are other players' pets and are purely cosmetic.
PoE is an ARPG - your goal is to kill monsters, get loot, and level up to kill MORE monsters, get MORE loot and level up MORE. rinse & repeat!
just start killin stuff and it'll all start to make sense
Thanks :)! this video helped a lot especially the trading guide xd
Thanks for this guide, i almost missed the less important factor of this game, the skill tree.
Just got into POE a week ago and woolie drops this, GGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG
I’ve been going back to these older games that I have never played but I started with guild wars 2 and I have played every single day since I downloaded it right before Christ. Such a amazing game that is f2p and I love it because it can run on a old potato and use crummy hotspot connection and work just fine. So now it’s time for path of exile.
Hiya!! After loving POE & Diablo for thousands hours of gametime, I think you should cover Dwarven Realms releasing at the end of September, even in its early acess it been a massive blast combining POE-like gearing system combined with Roguelike of Vampire Survivors + Action RPG feeling of BDO in 3rd person being able to animation cancel dashes etc! And the Devs keep pushing out significant updates, changes and fixes daily and the community on discord is really chill and helpful
Wow, this game out at an extremely convenient time. I just downloaded PoE last night.
Dont be ashamed of you litle steps, we all started same as you long time ago😊.
It's cause they're listening
I'm coming back to this game today, I played it for 200 hours back in 2013 and 2014. It's time
Edit, this video was such a nice welcome to the game
Thanks for the content. I don't currently play. Building a character through the tree system looks fun and diverse.
I think this might be the first video I have found that is actually aimed at new players. I have maybe a couple hundred hours in the game... still gonna say I am new because I only recently finished the campaign on a character only to immediately get slapped around like nothing when I started maps. TL;DR, yes, please make end game guide :)
are we playing a game or designing the game?
this is the equivalent of excel spreadsheets
Played this game with random bullsht build (poison deadeye), enjoyed it. One day I'll play this smoothly with a good pc...
Thank you woolie, very helpful. I would love more POE content.
Such a great video dense with info and easily understandable, this will be great for learners!
The resistance baby, the resistance. That was the part I missed. I first went full on DPS but damage won´t help if everyone oneshots you and you won´t level again because you lose xp for every death. It was a magical moment after I got my res together.
I've never played this game but have heard of it. But TH-cam reccomended strikes again and now I have tons of good info about a game i......might play
You just earned a subscriber. Thank you for the information.
Look mannn.. 8've watched.. SEVERAL 'BEFORE YOU PLAY' Vids ... but THIS ONE is Informative .. AAAnd FUNNY! CHOCKED FULL WITH INFO THAT IS EASY TO DIGEST! Now Truthfully.. Ive played POE 1 and Diablo4.. so I Do have Some understanding... but if I DIDDENT... And it Has been some time since I've played but... THIS GUIDE IS SOOOOOOO C L E A R AND EASY TO FOLLOW.. this will me one of my initial go to guides for using Guides and how W R O N G we can be when new, for Early game..!😂 Thanks Man!😂😮😂
I love seeing the first rapper to ever be featured in a poe video...great video btw.