Influencers and the Ripple Effect
Popular YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and Path of exile currency even Reddit posts can cause ripple effects across the economy. In Path of Exile 2, when a notable content creator showcases a new synergy, like a damage-over-time build with a specific wand base, players rush to mimic it, often without verifying the numbers themselves.
Popular YouTubers, Twitch streamers, and Path of exile currency even Reddit posts can cause ripple effects across the economy. In Path of Exile 2, when a notable content creator showcases a new synergy, like a damage-over-time build with a specific wand base, players rush to mimic it, often without verifying the numbers themselves.
This demand spike creates a supply vacuum, driving up the prices of:
Unique items featured in the build
Rare affix weapons or armor pieces
Skill gems and support gems that match the build theme
Even if the build is later found to be sub-optimal, perception has already created a window for POE currency for sale profitable trading and gear flipping.