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We've just released the Stygian Scorching Ray Effect that replaces the standard Scorching Ray effect with a spectral skull that emits a black flaming beam. Like the Phantasmal Whirling Blades Effect which was introduced earlier this week, the Stygian Scorching Ray Effect is a perfect match for those of you who like a dark and grim look for your characters. Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

We've just introduced the Manticore Shield which reskins any shield with a red and gold gladiator style shield. It works perfectly with the microtransactions from the Manticore Supporter Pack which is available until the end of the Bestiary League! Check out the video or get yours here. Read More.

We're happy to introduce the First Blood Starter Pack, a special bundle for those of you who have just joined Path of Exile. This Pack contains a Stash Tab, a Weapon Effect and 200 points! Check out this news post for more information or grab yours now! Read More.

This week, we're going to look at some of the changes to Bow skills that we've been working on. We're going to look at a major rework to Rain of Arrows and its Vaal version, as well as what we're doing to close the gap between Barrage and Blast Rain. Read More.

We're continuing to make improvements to the Bestiary league. Later this week we're planning to deploy the 3.2.2c Patch that will prevent destruction of special Beasts' corpses, so you'll be able to use Necromancy Nets to capture those Beasts. Alongside this change, the patch includes many bug fixes. Check out the full patch notes while you're waiting for this update. Read More.

In this episode of Build of the Week, we're showcasing tarpan's build for a Juggernaut that doesn't do much killing itself, but instead takes a more supportive role for the two minions it manifests. It does this by using the fated version of the Dancing Dervish unique sword, the Dancing Duo. Check out the full episode for more information about this build and how it works. Read More.

Since the start of our T-shirt Design Competition we've received many awesome designs and today we'd like to share some of them with you. There is only one week left until the end of this competition, but you still have some time to submit your design to have an opportunity to win cool prizes! Read More.

Earlier today we've deployed the 3.2.1c Patch, click here to check out the patch notes. We've also just released four new microtransactions, including the Arcane Portal and the Ghostflame Shield! Press the Menu button in-game to check all of them in the store. Read More.

In this episode of Build of the Week, we're showcasing Some_Day's Hierophant that makes use of self-cast Righteous Fire and Scorching Ray totems. This build combines high single-target burning damage through multiple Scorching Ray totems with wide area-of-effect burning damage from Righteous Fire. Check out the episode here. Read More.

The team has almost finished testing the new 3.2.2b Patch, which includes two new Unique Items, one new Fated Item, 3D art for the Farrul's Armour Set from the Bestiary League and many bug fixes. We're planning to deploy this by tomorrow morning. In the meantime, we've prepared the full patch notes and a preview of a new Fated Item for you to check out. Read More.