Path of Exile is a game where survival is essential. The game can be brutal, and having layers of defence is crucial. While there are plenty of options available to players, one layer that needs to be talked about more is life recoup. This guide will provide an overview of life recoup and explain how to use it effectively in PoE 3.21.

 

• What is Life Recoup?
• Where Can You Find Life Recoup?
• How to Use Life Recoup Effectively

 

↖ What is Life Recoup?

Life recoup a defensive layer that allows you to recover a percentage of damage as life over a set period of time. The recovery happens over four seconds by default, but there is a mastery that reduces this to three seconds. So, for example, if you have 90% life recoup and get hit for 100 damage, you'll recover 90 life over three or four seconds.

 

↖ Where Can You Find Life Recoup?

You can find life recoup on various items, including the Witch's skill tree, jewelry, and some unique POE items. You can also craft it as a mod on items that have a suffix. It's not a very popular mod, so it's usually not too expensive.

 

↖ How to Use Life Recoup Effectively

While life recoup is a valuable defensive layer, it's not a panacea. It won't keep you alive on its own, and it's essential to combine it with other defences, such as mitigation and avoidance.

 

The first step to using life recoup effectively is to identify the areas on the Witch's skill tree where you can find life recoup nodes. In addition to the skill tree, look for jewelry with life recoup mods as well.

 

Next, combine life recoup with life regeneration and vitality. The combination of life recoup, life regeneration, and vitality will give you a solid recovery layer.

 

It's essential to note that you should watch out for the "Players have 40% less recovery rate of life and energy shield" modifier on maps. This modifier will significantly reduce your life recoup's effectiveness, so you need to be mindful of it.

 

Finally, it's important to keep in mind that life recoup is just one part of your overall defence strategy. It's essential to balance your defences and have multiple layers of defence to ensure you can survive the game's more challenging content.

 

Conclusion

Life recoup an often overlooked but effective defensive layer in PoE 3.21. By combining it with other defences, such as mitigation and avoidance, you can create a solid defense strategy that can help you survive the game's toughest challenges. Remember to keep an eye out for life recoup nodes on the Witch's skill tree, look for jewelry with life recoup mods, and combine life recoup with life regeneration and vitality for the best results.