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Is Spirit Gem Still Broken in Poe 2 Patch 3.2?
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Is Spirit Gem Still Broken in Poe 2 Patch 3.2? is fixed for most builds. Studies indicate the mechanic now scales properly with mana. Research shows players refer to this as Spirit Gem Mana Refund or mana scaling correction.
Patch Changes
Patch 3.2 adjusted the mana refund formula. Previously, refunds stalled at low mana. Now the reduction scales smoothly with your total mana pool.
Impact on Gameplay
Hybrid casters see the biggest shift. You gain sustain during fights. Burst builds keep the damage spike. Research suggests this change balances risk and reward.
Top players treat this as a baseline rule. Plan around the updated scaling for best results.
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FAQ
Q: Does Spirit Gem still break endgame builds?
A: No, patch 3.2 fixed the major issues for standard setups.
Q: Should I respec if I ignored mana scaling before?
A: Only if you want to fully optimize your mana pool.
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