PoE 3.28: Absolution Gets Major Buff - It’s Back!

Impact of Absolution's Upgrades

The recent updates in Path of Exile 3.28 have significantly enhanced the effectiveness of the Absolution skill. Notably, the debuff duration is now extended threefold, providing more sustained impact in battles. Additionally, the minion duration has increased to 15 seconds, offering more persistent support from summoned minions during combat.

One of the standout enhancements is the sentinel’s boosted capabilities. Sentinels now deal 40% more damage with their blast skill, coupled with a 44% increase in their area of effect (AOE). This improvement will not only enhance clear speed but will also contribute approximately 8% to the overall DPS increment. Furthermore, the Ascendant sentinel has seen its damage output increase from 200% to a staggering 300%, greatly amplifying its effectiveness in encounters.

Below is a summary of the key enhancements:

1. Debuff duration is now three times longer.
2. Minion duration extended to 15 seconds.
3. Sentinel blast skill damage increased by 40%.
4. Sentinel AOE enhanced by 44%.
5. Ascendant sentinel damage increased to 300%.

   The power of these updates allows players to achieve almost 100% uptime through the use of Corruption Embrace, making the DPS improvements truly remarkable. The combined effect of these changes places Absolution as a formidable choice in the current meta, promising substantial performance improvements for those who master its use.