In Path of Exile 2, skills are generally much more powerful than basic attacks. These skills vary significantly depending on the weapon you use, but they share a consistent aiming system designed to simplify hitting your targets, regardless of your chosen character or class.
Most skills consume Mana, so it’s essential to avoid wasting it by missing your target. Fortunately, the game includes mechanics to minimize missed hits. Here’s a clear explanation of how to aim your skills effectively and use the Attack in Place feature to improve your gameplay.
How to Aim Skills in Path of Exile 2
One of the key features of Path of Exile 2 is the ability to move in one direction while aiming in another. On consoles, your character’s facing direction is controlled by the right joystick. On PCs, this is typically managed using the mouse, depending on your movement settings. When you activate a skill, it will fire in the direction your character is facing. If you’re only moving without manually adjusting your aim, the skill will automatically target forward in your movement direction.
Some skills allow you to aim manually while moving. However, this increases the chances of missing your target if you’re not precise. For players who struggle with aiming while moving, the game offers an option to enable Attack in Place for better control.
What is Attack in Place in Path of Exile 2?
The Attack in Place feature can be activated for any skill, though it is turned off by default. When enabled, this setting causes your character to stop moving whenever the selected skill is used, allowing you to focus solely on aiming. This can be especially advantageous for melee skills or high-impact abilities where precision matters most.
To enable Attack in Place for a skill, follow these steps:
- Open the skills menu.
- Select the skill you want to modify.
- Navigate to “Skill Options.”
- Toggle Attack in Place for that specific skill.
It’s important to note that Attack in Place doesn’t interrupt skill-specific movements. For example, abilities like Rolling Slam have sequences where your character moves as part of the attack. While this feature stops manual movement, it won’t prevent in-skill motion, such as the leap or dash associated with some skills.
When to Use Attack in Place
Not every skill benefits from Attack in Place, but it’s worth experimenting to see how it affects your accuracy. For instance, melee skills often gain significant advantages when this feature is enabled. With Attack in Place, your character will automatically lock onto the nearest enemy when stationary, streamlining your aim without requiring extra adjustments during combat.
By taking advantage of these systems, you can improve your efficiency, avoid wasting Mana, and enhance your overall performance in Path of Exile 2.