Tonight I sit down with Path of Exile 2 content creator Off-Meta Michael to discuss PoE 2 patch 0.5.5, the 1.0 full launch, league starter builds, playing off-meta characters, and the initial closed beta feel of this ARPG. It's episode 96 of the Still Sane Podcast, a chill show about gaming, authentic takes, and life.

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Chapters:

0:00 - Path of Exile 2 Closed Beta & the Glory Days

8:28 - PoE2’s Visual Clarity Problem

11:49 - Looking Back at PoE2’s 0.1 Endgame

14:47 - Why No Balance in 0.5 Isn’t Necessarily Bad

16:16 - The Problem With Crit Jewels

20:13 - Mageblood, Headhunter & Chase Uniques

23:14 - Should Eve ...