Path of Exile 2's design philosophy isn't just a sequel, it's a reinvention. It shifts to a leaner, more fluid approach to defense, while also introducing new money management boosts, including the ability to craft and purchase high-end items with PoE 2 Currency .

Perks, while useful, often come at a significant cost. This one grants you a 30% dodge chance while reducing your energy shield and armor by 50%. While it offers a powerful boost to certain builds, it also creates a dual choice: invest heavily in evasion and forgo other defenses, or avoid it altogether.

By combining perks with evasion, GGG isn't just eliminating a gimmick; they're redefining what "evasion" means in Path of Exile 2. This means the core trait "evasion" will now have stronger defensive capabilities, perhaps even incorporating the ability to avoid attacks (evasion) into its overall scope.

This change aligns perfectly with GGG's goal of streamlining mechanics and reducing the mental burden on players. Instead of searching for a single fragment that gives them a significant advantage over other defensive methods, players can now focus on understanding the "Dodge" stat, which is free to use and offers multiple benefits.

Will other mods receive similar stats to ensure they remain relevant, viable, and additive within Path of Exile 2? The new system introduces a landscape where each defensive method (armor, dodge, energy shield) is independently ranked, allowing players to choose the best way to survive without feeling penalized for not choosing a core fragment.

As players explore these new defensive scenarios, the demand for high-level dodge items, special abilities, and unique items, combined with the improved dodge system, will undoubtedly change the dynamics of Path of Exile 2's currency exchange economy.

Ultimately, removing acrobatics and integrating it into the dodge system is a strong statement from GGG. This reflects GGG's commitment to creating a more immersive, clearer, and deeper gaming experience for Path of Exile 2, and promises to open up new landscapes for character development, learning, and the use of PoE 2 Currency for sale .