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Path of Exile 3.28 Affliction League Predicted TOP 4 Class Analysis and Recommendations
Analyzing the TOP4 classes (Slayer, Hierophant, Chieftain, Deadeye) expected to have high popularity in the 3.28 Phantasm League, and presents the characteristics, main skills, and build-up direction of each class. It also introduces notable new and improved features and additional top-tier class candidates.
1. 🚀 Points to Note Before the 3.28 League Starts and TOP4 Class Selection Criteria
- ✅ The 3.28 League has significant differences from previous leagues, including changes related to action speed, changes to Tier 17 maps, and changes to the favorite map system.
- ✅ Choosing a class that can quickly adapt to the new Atlas environment has become important.
- ✅ The TOP4 class selection criteria are as follows:
- Classes that have consistently had high popularity with few existing changes
- Classes that remain strong even with changes and quickly adapt to the new Atlas
- Classes that do not have problems with operating builds that were played a lot in previous seasons
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1. 🚀 Points to Note Before the 3.28 League Starts and TOP4 Class Selection Criteria
- ✅ The 3.28 League has significant differences from previous leagues, including changes related to action speed, changes to Tier 17 maps, and changes to the favorite map system.
- ✅ Choosing a class that can quickly adapt to the new Atlas environment has become important.
- ✅ The TOP4 class selection criteria are as follows:
- Classes that have consistently had high popularity with few existing changes
- Classes that remain strong even with changes and quickly adapt to the new Atlas
- Classes that do not have problems with operating builds that were played a lot in previous seasons
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2. ⚔️ Slayer: A class with excellent skill utilization and a balance of damage/survival
- ✅ Slayer is a popular class that has consistently maintained a popularity of over 10% for the past 3 seasons.
- ✅ Two main directions are typical in the starting section: Slam builds and Strike builds.
- ✅ Slam builds have been nerfed but are still powerful, and Bleed Slam builds have already been verified by many users.
- ✅ Elemental Hit, Smite, and Reave are three promising strike skills.
- ✅ The new transfigured skill, Galvanic Field of Static Strike, is expected to be a new strike skill following Smite and Reave.
- ✅ High stability is secured through Brutal Fervour, and Frenzy/Endurance skill linking is possible through Masterful Form.
- ✅ Shows strong potential in the early to mid-game sections where Anvilus, Ralakesh's Impatience, etc. are equipped.
- ✅ Expected to have very excellent ability to utilize the new 활 립비 in the 3.28 season.
| 스킬 | 특징 |
|---|---|
| 원소의 일격 | Available from Act 2, low weapon dependency, fast movement possible when playing with dual wield |
| 징벌 | Reverse resistance Smite build still strong, shotgun possible, high damage multiplier |
| 전멸 타격 | Fast startup possible through Oro's Sacrifice Tiger Sword, advantageous for fast map spin |
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3. 🧙 Hierophant: A backline character specialized in mana-based skilling
- ✅ Hierophant is a class that has consistently maintained the top ranks since the Archmage Support rework.
- ✅ Increases maximum mana, increases damage according to maximum mana, converts damage taken to mana, increases maximum power/endurance charge, etc., with excellent damage/survival balance.
- ✅ Stands out in the starter with Archmage builds and Totem builds.
- ✅ Arcane Cloak is expected to have an uptime of nearly 90% through outstanding gems.
- ✅ The new transfigured skill, Rolling Magma of Bombardment, is expected to be a new spell for Archmage builds.
- ✅ Kinetic Bolt Totem is a starter build strongly recommended by famous overseas YouTuber 8steron.
- ✅ Kinetic Blast of Clustering is also still powerful and is good for building up from Kinetic Bolt Totem.
| 특징 | 설명 |
|---|---|
| 정신의 면모 | Increase maximum mana, increase damage according to maximum mana |
| 신성한 인도 | Convert damage taken to mana |
| 힘의 신념 | Increase maximum power/endurance charge, always maintain minimum value |
08:37 - 10:44
4. 🔥 Chieftain: Eternal top tier with Hinekora's presence, specialized in fire builds
- ✅ Chieftain is an eternal top-tier class as long as Hinekora is alive.
- ✅ Hinekora's chance has been increased to 10%, but the fire damage multiplier has been halved.
- ✅ Righteous Fire (RF) builds still show the highest utilization.
- ✅ Stable starter possible based on experience showing good performance in Blight content.
- ✅ Fire resistance penetration can be easily obtained through Hands of the High Templar and The Devouring Diadem.
- ✅ Strength stacking builds are relatively intact.
| 아이템 | 효과 |
|---|---|
| 원한의 품 | High fire resistance penetration |
| 사된 충신의 가죽 | Increased elemental and chaos resistance |
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5. 🏹 Deadeye: Provides fast farming and various build options
- ✅ As a class chosen by famous YouTuber Popcorn, it is likely to have high popularity.
- ✅ Since speed is important in the early season, Deadeye's high action speed is valuable.
- ✅ Divided into two types: Bow builds and Wander builds.
- ✅ Bow builds allow for a phased build-up from Cremation Elemental Hit, Lightning Arrow, and Caustic Arrow of Poison.
- ✅ Improved rare unique items such as Conductivity Fracture and Line in the Sand are expected to be highly utilized.
- ✅ The utilization value of Kinetic Blast (KB) builds is also very high.
| 스킬 | 특징 |
|---|---|
| 화장의 원소 일격 | Solves early flat problems |
| 번개 화살 | Pleasant mapping |
| 위험의 재앙의 화살 | TShot alternative, covers both mapping and boss damage |
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6. 🔮 Additional Top-Tier Class Candidates and Closing
- ✅ Summon builds are expected to take a top spot due to increased Spectre level limits, increased Guardian Sentinel mobility, and the possibility of new Spectres.
- ✅ Guardian is also expected to receive a lot of attention along with the newly revamped Ascendancy passives.
- ✅ More important than design and efficiency is fun.