Path of Exile - 3.17.1 Patch Notes Preview

Posted: 14 Feb 2022 12:56 PM PST

This week we plan to deploy an update with a number of improvements and bug fixes for Archnemesis and Siege of the Atlas content. We've prepared a preview of its patch notes to give you an idea of what to expect from the 3.17.1 patch.

Please note that these are still subject to change prior to the patch's deployment. The 3.17.1 update on consoles will be deployed as soon as possible after its release on PC.

Endgame Content Improvements and Fixes

The completion of Unique Maps no longer counts towards your highest-completed Map tier for Atlas and Kirac Missions.
Increased the area of effect for The Eater of Worlds' Ultimate Slam skill.
It is now possible to sell items to Kirac.
Added stash tab search functionality for Searing Exarch and Eater of Worlds items.
Updated the description of the Syncretism Atlas Passive to clarify it only applies to Shrines in Areas. Note that Atlas Passives that refer to Shrines do not apply to Lesser Shrines, Lesser Shrines are only affected by increased Effect of Shrines and Shrine Effect Duration from the Atlas Passive Tree.
Fixed a bug where you were unable to turn in the "Death and Rebirth" and "Safe Passage" quests if you had progressed to The Karui Shores.
Fixed a bug where minions could be affected by the Drowning debuff from The Eater of Worlds' Orb skill, causing the Drowning screen effect to be displayed for players when they didn't have the debuff.
Fixed a bug causing The Black Star's beam skill to be invisible if you had left the area and returned.
Fixed a bug where the user interface for The Searing Exarch and The Eater of Worlds Altars could re-appear after you had selected an option.
Fixed a bug where public mapping parties were not visible in the Karui Shores or your Hideout via the Noticeboard's Public Parties tab or Social menu. Note that it is normal behaviour that you will only be able to see public parties while they are in a map.
Fixed a bug where the Fire, Cold, Lightning, Physical and Chaos Damage Leeched as Life Implicit Modifiers for The Eater of Worlds had incorrect values. The values on these modifiers now range from 0.2% to 1.1%.
Fixed a bug where the website Atlas Skill Tree had 4 less points available to allocate than what could be obtained in game.

Archnemesis Improvements and Bug Fixes

Please note that we are working on User Interface improvements for Archnemesis which will be deployed separately when they are ready.

Archnemesis recipes now also highlight when outside of encounters.
Updated the description of the Vampiric Archnemesis Modifier to state that the Monster cannot be Leeched from.
Fixed a bug where modifiers used in a previous Archnemesis encounter within the same area could display as if they were able to be used again.
Fixed a bug where the Archnemesis inventory did not update the highlighting of modifiers when their positions were swapped.
Fixed a visual bug where the Mysterious Orbs challenge requirements stated Grand Eldritch Ember and Grand Eldritch Ichor, rather than Exceptional Eldritch Ember and Exceptional Eldritch Ichor.

Other Improvements and Bug Fixes

The Manifest Dancing Dervishes skill, triggered by The Dancing Dervish Unique Item, now provides a chance to gain a Rampage kill when minions hit a Rare or Unique Enemy (previously only Unique enemies).
Lilly Roth no longer reminds you that time and tide wait for no man when saying goodbye to her in a hideout.
Fixed a bug preventing Shift+V from undoing Expedition explosive placements.
Fixed a bug where Metamorph monsters could sometimes be unkillable.
Fixed a bug where having an Aura supported by Eternal Blessing was not disabling Pride or Flesh and Stone.
Fixed a bug where the Auras granted by the Death's Oath and Corona Solaris Unique Items could be supported by Divine Blessing. The description on Death's Oath has also been updated to clarify it triggers Death Aura, rather than granting it.
Fixed a bug where you would not gain maximum Rage upon losing Temporal Chains from the Chains of Emancipation Unique Belt if you were Unaffected by the Temporal Chains Curse you lost.
Fixed a bug where the Veiled and Crafted Modifiers that cause Non-Aura Skills to cost no Mana or Life while Focused were disabled.
Fixed a bug where added Fire, Cold and Lightning Damage Crafted Modifiers for Bows were using values for one-handed weapons instead of two-handed weapons.
Fixed a bug where Helmet Enchantments that provided modifiers to Mark Duration could still be obtained.
Fixed a bug where increased Trap and Mine Throwing Speed could be rolled twice on Belts. The Essence and Crafted modifiers are now part of the same modifier family.
Fixed a visual bug where increased Action Speed granted by the Tailwind buff was displayed on the Gathering Winds Deadeye Ascendancy Passive Skill.
Fixed a bug where hovering over an enemy whilst channeling a Skill would cause your character to stop turning.
Fixed a bug where some Helmet Microtransactions unexpectedly decapitated characters.
Fixed a bug where the death audio of some monsters, such as Warbands or Grandmasters, would suppress other audio.
Fixed a bug where character death audio was louder than intended.

By the way, tomorrow at 11AM PST we will be teaming up with Twitch Rivals for a Path of Exile: Royale live tournament! Like the last time, the competitors will compete alone but to spice things up the area will generate shrines that would grant various buffs. Twitch Drops will be enabled for the event, so make sure to link your account {LINK REMOVED} to be eligible for the Eldritch Spawn Pet after 30 minutes watch time, and the Elder Portal Effect after 2 hours watch time. {LINK REMOVED} to find out more about the event.

Download the Harmony Mystery Box Soundtrack For Free

Posted: 13 Feb 2022 01:55 PM PST

If you enjoy listening to the Path of Exile soundtrack, we have a new harmonious tune for your playlist! The Harmony Mystery Box soundtrack is now available as a free download.

To download the Harmony Mystery Box soundtrack, click (or Right-click, "Save link as") on the file type you prefer: {LINK REMOVED} or {LINK REMOVED}.

If you're looking for more music from our composer Kamil, check out his Soundcloud {LINK REMOVED} or YouTube channel.