PoE 3.29 Vaal Ice Nova of Frostbolts Occultist: Endgame Build Guide
A practical PoE 3.29 Occultist guide covering Ice Nova mechanics, endgame PoB stats, gear, mana sustain, and upgrade priorities.
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A practical PoE 3.29 Occultist guide covering Ice Nova mechanics, endgame PoB stats, gear, mana sustain, and upgrade priorities.
Path of Exile 3.30 may reshape endgame farming, loot distribution, Mirage encounters, and build preparation.
Path of Exile 3.29, Curse of the Allflame, has dramatically reshaped the meta with extensive skill balance changes. Among the biggest winners is Winter Orb, a spell that has gone from being a niche endgame choice to one of the most talked-about league starter builds.
The Return of the Ancestors event in Path of Exile brings back the popular Trial of the Ancestors mechanic in a limited-time, three-week event. Players can once again compete in the Karui tournament system, unlock exclusive Tattoos, and experience reworked Ascendancy systems.
The Path of Exile 3.28 (Mirage League) is scheduled to end on July 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT. The new Path of Exile 3.29 expansion will release on July 24, 2026, at 1:00 PM PDT.
Based on the official release of Path of Exile 3.28: Mirage on March 6, 2026, and Grinding Gear Games' (GGG) established pattern, here is a reasoned projection for the future schedule.
The Bandit Lord's Band is a unique Gold Ring. It is a new PoE Mirage 3.28 unique item. Ring. Quality: +20%.
The Broken Elegy is a unique Foul Staff. It is a new PoE Mirage 3.28 unique item. Staff. Quality: +20%. Physical Damage: 78 to 145.2. Critical Strike Chance: 7.5%. Attacks per Second: 1.3. Weapon Range: 1.3 metres
The Flame of Hope is a unique Maraketh Bow. It is a new PoE Mirage 3.28 unique item. Bow. Quality: +20%. Physical Damage: 73.2 to 110.4. Critical Strike Chance: 5.5%. Attacks per Second: (1.6-1.65).
The Bane of Hope is a unique Maraketh Bow. It is a new PoE Mirage 3.28 unique item. Bow. Quality: +20%. Physical Damage: (170-228) to (277-355). Critical Strike Chance: 5.5%. Attacks per Second: 1.4.