PoE Your Maximum Endurance Charges is equal to your Maximum Frenzy Charges
This specific effect originates from the Slayer Ascendancy passive skill called Masterful Form. Upon taking this Ascendancy, your maximum number of Endurance Charges will permanently become equal to your maximum number of Frenzy Charges. Additionally, you gain +1 to your maximum number of Frenzy Charges.
Here’s a breakdown of what this means:
Benefits:
Increased Damage Mitigation: Endurance Charges grant physical damage reduction, making you more resilient against physical attacks. By tying their number to Frenzy Charges, Masterful Form helps maintain balanced offensive and defensive capabilities.
More Strategic Options: Having an equal number of both charge types allows you to utilize skills and gear that interact with either type more effectively. You can choose to focus on stacking one type for greater benefits or leverage both for balanced offense and defense.
Simplified Charge Management: Having both charge types tied to a single value simplifies tracking and optimizing your charge generation and utilization.
Considerations:
Investment Needed: Ascendancy points are valuable, so choosing Masterful Form requires sacrificing other potential Ascendancy options. Ensure it aligns with your overall build goals.
Balanced Focus: Masterful Form encourages a balanced approach to offense and defense. If your build heavily favors one aspect, other Ascendancy options might be more beneficial.
Diminishing Returns: The defensive benefit of each additional Endurance Charge diminishes as you accumulate more. Consider this when aiming for maximum charges.
Who benefits from Masterful Form?
Melee Builds: Due to their proximity to enemies, melee characters generally benefit more from physical damage reduction offered by Endurance Charges. Masterful Form helps maintain offensive power while bolstering defenses.
Crit Builds: Builds focusing on Critical Strikes often utilize Frenzy Charges for damage bonuses. Masterful Form provides additional Endurance Charges alongside increased Frenzy Charges, promoting a balanced approach.
Hybrid Builds: Players aiming for a mix of offensive and defensive power can leverage Masterful Form to maintain strong performance in both aspects.
Remember, the best choice depends on your specific build, playstyle, and goals. Experiment and weigh the pros and cons of Masterful Form before committing your Ascendancy points.