Why FLASKS are the most OVERLOOKED thing for beginners [PoE University]

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  • čas přidán 27. 03. 2024
  • POE Uni makes a return, as Zizaran talks about flasks (potions) in Path of Exile.
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  • @Balorian
    @Balorian Před 3 měsíci +17

    Flasks are the least enjoyable part of the game for me, I always feel like I'm playing a piano and not a game. I try to automate them as soon as I can personally.

  • @tenkid840901
    @tenkid840901 Před 3 měsíci +10

    "use when you use a guard skill" should be interesting with the new automation gem,
    you can achieve true automation without ever having to use flasks even if they run out of charges or switch zones.
    With molten shell-automation, the flasks activate every 7 seconds. If charges runs out the next time molten shell activates it has the chance to trigger again.

  • @Blaxheart21
    @Blaxheart21 Před 4 dny

    I spent a few hours rolling flasks and it completely changed me going through the maps, even at Tier 1/2. It amazed me the difference the right flasks made

  • @TapTwoCounterspell
    @TapTwoCounterspell Před 3 měsíci +35

    Thumbnail makes it appear like this is a PoE 2 video

    • @hogi2599
      @hogi2599 Před 3 měsíci

      It has the League in the name and the NPC aswell.. its episode 2 so idk 😅

    • @Zizaran
      @Zizaran  Před 3 měsíci +5

      That never occurred to me. I'll fix it.
      -skryah

    • @kyegg2538
      @kyegg2538 Před 3 měsíci

      It does not look like a POE 2 video ​@@Zizaran

  • @paciumusiu1225
    @paciumusiu1225 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Also after the flask changes chieftain + traitor + ruby flask was the first thing that popped up in my mind.

  • @WeekendWarrior92
    @WeekendWarrior92 Před 3 měsíci +1

    16:13 - 16:19 somebody, please clip this and make it Zizaran's new subscriber alert or something 🤣🤣

  • @bentubean
    @bentubean Před 3 měsíci +1

    Can you provide PoBs or links to the builds you showed in the vid? I so want to make that squirrel/spider build

  • @michaelehalsey
    @michaelehalsey Před 3 měsíci

    That POE university spider build you showed off looked amazing. Can you tell me what it's called?

  • @radekciosk7428
    @radekciosk7428 Před 3 měsíci +4

    GGG should add Horned Fishing Scarab

  • @sober667
    @sober667 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Im polish im used to using flasks

    • @nejmus
      @nejmus Před 3 měsíci +1

      And yet you are calling yourself sober?

    • @sober667
      @sober667 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@nejmus it's complicated

  • @kyliostyrson9493
    @kyliostyrson9493 Před 3 měsíci +3

    I know mageblood exists but I would use a flask enchantment that gave even 70 less effect of flasks but makes them permanent. It would be nice to have more consistent flask uptime on more builds.

  • @honsinar4971
    @honsinar4971 Před 3 měsíci +5

    I remember starting thinking quicksilver flask being absolutely useless but boy i was wrong

  • @NolteGameOver
    @NolteGameOver Před 3 měsíci

    I never used Instilling or Enkindling orbs, i just sell in bulk. I prefer to use flasks manually when I need it and just care about antifreeze mod haha

  • @eshannumin
    @eshannumin Před 3 měsíci +14

    Players don't overlook them due to a lack of understanding their power. They are overlooked because they are annoying. The idea that you have to piano flasks for buffs rather than having them up all the time is not fun. The two button playstyle a lot of people dislike, but amplified.

    • @TheAluvisify
      @TheAluvisify Před 3 měsíci +4

      No, beginners absolutely overlook their power. No idea what you're talking about.

    • @eshannumin
      @eshannumin Před 3 měsíci +4

      No we don't. Nobody plays POE as their first video game. We get it. Its just annoying. Its me, I'm the new guy... so you're talking out of your behind.

    • @MultiDraco999
      @MultiDraco999 Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@eshannumin you're severely underestimating yourself against most people lol. Trust me

    • @edromir5639
      @edromir5639 Před 3 měsíci +3

      ​@eshannumin nah dude, beginners DEFINITELY overlook their power also there are orbs that just let you have them up all the time basically so no one has to play piano anymore anyways

    • @eshannumin
      @eshannumin Před 3 měsíci +1

      ​@@MultiDraco999 No, you "experienced" players are just egotistical and look down on new players... You can see it all the comments of people either saying they hate flasks or "Nubs can't read dur dur." That mentality is one of the few things that holds this game back. You guys assume people new to POE couldn't possibly be capable of reading and critical thinking. I'm glad people like Ziz break it down for people who miss things, but a lot of us just realize something is annoying and that we can phase uber lab with empty flasks so we skip it.

  • @Hoowwwww
    @Hoowwwww Před 3 měsíci +2

    i always thought that it is weird that we get both power and defenses from flasks.. in every game i play it is more straight forward, gives a long during passive buff (very minimal), and is mostly to regen life or mana
    having to spam flasks is a weird choice, wich is why i think people might overlook them, they need a proper overhaul, specially in preparation of PoE 2 where having 5 keys on top of combos might start to become too much

    • @Jalik-hm1ec
      @Jalik-hm1ec Před 3 měsíci

      Buddy we dont have any utility flasks in poe 2

  • @michaelramey3020
    @michaelramey3020 Před 3 měsíci

    No rest for the weary.

  • @rileyjackson1142
    @rileyjackson1142 Před 3 měsíci

    GET IN THE FLASK

  • @fancifulconcept
    @fancifulconcept Před 3 měsíci +3

    A flask for emergency healing is all that ARPGs need. On a cooldown, no need for charges or any of that BS. You get a heal every X seconds if you need it. Boom, done.

  • @xavior1337
    @xavior1337 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I have issues getting into the habbit of pushing the flask buttons 😅

    • @expeditor5895
      @expeditor5895 Před 3 měsíci

      try to get the automatic flasks in that case, like use when flasks are full

    • @mufasafalldown8401
      @mufasafalldown8401 Před 3 měsíci +1

      That's because it's a terrible system. In essence, builds do everything they can to "make it go away".
      One button macros, automation, required "gain flask on hit", etc.
      All this because they refuse to simplify or fix a bad system.

    • @HannieDzn
      @HannieDzn Před 3 měsíci

      ​@@mufasafalldown8401or you could view it as a problem any build needs to solve, like many others in the game. It feels good getting your flasks automated no?

    • @mufasafalldown8401
      @mufasafalldown8401 Před 3 měsíci +2

      @@HannieDzn it does feel good once it's gone. But it isn't the same as other "problems" I'm solving like shoring up defenses or increasing damage. I feel like I'm just engaging with this system in the game that exists for I don't know what.
      All I know is they dont need 5 buttons for flasks when everyone is just scrambling for ways to not engage with the system itself.
      Why not simply have one flask button with 5 "gem" slots that modify It's behavior?

    • @HannieDzn
      @HannieDzn Před 3 měsíci

      @@mufasafalldown8401 That would be an okay solution perhaps, you're still losing out on more variety (and crafting) but it seems like some sort of a middle way. It's not that hard to solve your flasks though imo, you just need a some alts and a couple of baubles/instillings. I feel like you should have that doing white/yellow maps.

  • @maxogge
    @maxogge Před 2 měsíci

    Rofl I automated flasks and got a trigger wand and then I was pressing only one single button. It was engaging before with the flask rythm and casting curses on big dudes. Way too boring after. I quit.

  • @rolandalphs7022
    @rolandalphs7022 Před 3 měsíci

    widetime

  • @jlowe92
    @jlowe92 Před 3 měsíci

    this isnt a wave of conviction guide =[

  • @Jalik-hm1ec
    @Jalik-hm1ec Před 3 měsíci

    Theres a lot off ppl on here crying about flasks like its 2017 or sum, im not sayn that poe 1 flasks system in its core is not flawed but they already gave easy solutions to that with instilling orbs or however u spell it i usally get my flasks automated pretty quick in the pass leagues with them, and in poe 2 theyre taking utility flasks out the system all together so i dont understand why ppl love coming on the internet and crying about a whole bunch of nothn

  • @metamon2704
    @metamon2704 Před 3 měsíci +45

    I hate flasks...

    • @mufasafalldown8401
      @mufasafalldown8401 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Yea... if they have to add stuff to automate them because people can't stand pressing them so often then there is probably a problem.

    • @Devon-hw6ih
      @Devon-hw6ih Před 3 měsíci

      I hate hitting flasks on controller

    • @CrazyRIQ
      @CrazyRIQ Před 3 měsíci +1

      They should tune it down to 1 vile in Poe 2 . Everyone macros them all anyways

    • @TheJols
      @TheJols Před 3 měsíci +2

      ​@@CrazyRIQlooks like there is still 5 in POE2. I agree they are annoying. There should be 3 max imho.

    • @Silasftww
      @Silasftww Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@CrazyRIQhow do i macro it?

  • @bobM452
    @bobM452 Před 3 měsíci

    I'm confused why are flasks bad. Is it because it's too powerful and is needed for the game. Because I've used potions in other games and it has the same feeling just path of Exiles potions are stronger?

    • @quinnocent
      @quinnocent Před 3 měsíci +1

      The quick answer is, "imagine a game with five important buffs that you need to keep up. Now imagine each one has a duration and cooldown of a few seconds, so you're constantly mashing those buttons."
      The problem is how important flasks become. They kept power creeping flasks and even adding ascendancies whose whole point was to use flasks constantly. But doing so is very annoying.

    • @bobM452
      @bobM452 Před 3 měsíci

      @@quinnocent makes sense

  • @R-L-D
    @R-L-D Před 3 měsíci +2

    LOL piano flasks what amazing gameplay! Thankfully PoE 2 will not have this trash!

  • @stureflens
    @stureflens Před 3 měsíci +2

    i linked this to a friend, got english as a second language and he said he couldnt tag along with the pase, so much info and you are talking so fast that he just struggled with learning anything, so even if you doin such a long video, ppl clicking this want to learn stuff and rushing it just makes it harder

    • @Lucyller
      @Lucyller Před 3 měsíci +2

      Try auto subtitle
      On a side note, half of what he's saying is just straight reading the picture on screen.

    • @IplayTeemoasaWard
      @IplayTeemoasaWard Před 3 měsíci +2

      CZcams has replay speed options

  • @tomsfeierabends9378
    @tomsfeierabends9378 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Fuck flasks.
    There should only be 2-3 flask slots not 5

    • @wygiwyg
      @wygiwyg Před 3 měsíci

      The traitor keystone agrees

  • @stevesmith5883
    @stevesmith5883 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Had no idea flasks were so hated in PoE until reading these comments. I've never found them particularly annoying.

  • @danparsons1423
    @danparsons1423 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Flasks are my least favourtie part of POE, along with the campaign slog.

  • @edrsa
    @edrsa Před 3 měsíci +5

    GGG added the dumbest fucking mechanic in any game, but at least few years later they added quite expensive item so it can be automated xd

  • @julienribecco2875
    @julienribecco2875 Před 3 měsíci +6

    Flaks are on top when it comes to what deter me from playing Poe.
    It is truly baffling that such a pisspoor mechanic is still in the game, given the skill GGG have in game dev.
    They are such a big part of player power too, you are forced to engage with it.
    Enstilling orbs are an ok solution, but as an inexperienced player, arriving to the point where you have it set up is soooo long.

  • @chadan9816
    @chadan9816 Před 3 měsíci +9

    Title should be "Why FLASKS are the most DOGSHIT design in the game"

  • @IplayTeemoasaWard
    @IplayTeemoasaWard Před 3 měsíci +1

    These comments got me tripping wtf.
    You have base flasks and can then decide to either go for stronger effects at the expense of uptime and pianoing OR you automate them at the expense of power. And the most-liked chase unique in the game allows you to have both.
    How is that bad game design? Because you dont get the orbs in act 3?
    Normally I hate this argument, but man if this is too much for you guys you should really get into less complex ARPGs.