The Trial of the Ancestors league mechanic in Path of Exile 3.22 is an auto-battler where you fight alongside your troops to destroy the enemy’s totems. To win, you need to be strategic about your troop placement and use their abilities wisely.
Here is a guide to help you get started with the Trial of the Ancestors league mechanic:
Choosing your troops
When you start a battle, you will be given a choice of troops to recruit. Each troop has its own unique abilities and stats, so it is important to choose a team that complements each other.
Here are some things to consider when choosing your troops:
• Damage type: The different types of damage in Path of Exile are physical, elemental, and chaos. It is important to have a mix of troops that deal different types of damage so that you are not countered by the enemy’s resistance.
• Abilities: Some troops have special abilities that can be very useful in battle. For example, some troops can stun the enemy, while others can heal your allies.
• Synergies: Some troops have synergies with other troops. For example, some troops can buff the damage of other troops, while others can debuff the enemy.
Placing your troops
Once you have chosen your troops, you need to place them on the battlefield. The battlefield is divided into four sections: front row, escort, back row, and flank.
• Front row: The front row is where your tankiest troops should go. These troops will be the first to engage the enemy and will take the most damage.
• Escort: The escort section is where your support troops should go. These troops will follow you around the battlefield and provide you with buffs and debuffs.
• Back row: The back row is where your ranged troops should go. These troops will stay back and deal damage to the enemy from a distance.
• Flank: The flank section is where your mobile troops should go. These troops will move around the battlefield and try to destroy the enemy’s totems.
Controlling your troops
Once your troops are placed, you can start controlling them. You can give them orders to move, attack, and use their abilities.
Here are some tips for controlling your troops:
• Use the minimap: The minimap shows you the location of your troops and the enemy’s troops. Use it to keep track of the battlefield and to give orders to your troops.
• Use hotkeys: You can assign hotkeys to your troops. This will allow you to quickly give them orders without having to open the command menu.
• Use the “follow me” command: The “follow me” command will cause your troops to follow you around the battlefield. This can be useful if you want to focus on attacking the enemy’s totems.
Winning battles
To win a battle, you need to destroy all of the enemy’s totems. You can do this by attacking them directly or by using the “channel” ability.
To channel an enemy totem, click on it and hold down the mouse button. This will cause your character to stand still and channel the totem. Once the totem is destroyed, you will earn a favor.
Favor is a PoE currency that you can use to buy new troops, items, and field supplies.
Tips and tricks
Here are some additional tips and tricks for the Trial of the Ancestors league mechanic:
• Focus on the enemy leader: The enemy leader is the most powerful unit on the battlefield. If you can kill the enemy leader, you will effectively win the battle.
• Use the environment to your advantage: The battlefield is littered with obstacles and traps. Use them to your advantage to trap the enemy and to deal damage to them.
• Upgrade your troops: You can upgrade your troops by spending favors. Upgrading your troops will make them stronger and more effective in battle.
• Use items: Use buy Path of Exile currency or PoE orbs to purchase or upgrade items. Items can give your troops powerful buffs and debuffs. Use them wisely to turn the tide of battle in your favor.
Conclusion
The Trial of the Ancestors league mechanic is a fun and challenging new way to play Path of Exile. By following the tips in this guide, you can increase your chances of winning battles and earning favor.
Good luck!