In Path of Exile, few weapons command respect quite like Starforge. This legendary two-handed sword embodies raw, unrelenting physical force. With its immense base damage, ability to shock enemies with POE orbs physical hits, and significant life bonus, Starforge transforms any Exile into a force of cosmic devastation. “Rise of Starforge” explores how to build around this iconic...

In Path of Exile, balance changes have once again shaken the game's defensive landscape. Among the biggest shifts was a widespread nerf to "Physical Damage Taken As" modifiers POE currency, reducing their accessibility and overall power. This was accompanied by a redesign of the once-ubiquitous Watcher's Eye purity modifiers, which no longer convert physical hit damage into elemental, but...