Loot Envy Reaches New Heights in Path of Exile
The latest Path of Exile league, Keepers of the Flame, perfectly demonstrates why comparing your progress to others in a loot-driven game is a recipe for frustration. When fortune smiles on a few, envy spreads fast.
Some exceptionally lucky players are flaunting their remarkable loot drops from the new genesis tree, a spooky mechanic that generates powerful items based on the player’s chosen preferences. Since launch, only a few days ago, these fortunate adventurers have been swimming in treasures that normally take endless grinding to earn.
Those blessed by chance are posting screenshots of what feels like discovering a pile of cash on the street.
Meanwhile, players less favored by random luck, myself included, can only watch as Divine Orbs—the rarest and most coveted currency in Path of Exile—fall into others’ laps. These orbs are highly valued for their ability to reroll item modifiers, fine-tuning equipment for perfection. Finding even twenty Divine Orbs within the first few days of the league can catapult a player into trading wealth almost instantly.
On top of that, the genesis tree can sometimes drop extraordinary unique items, such as the renowned belt that Reddit user Ylliade managed to create, sparking both awe and envy across the community.
Author’s Summary
Path of Exile's new league fueled massive loot envy as lucky players scored ultra-rare items from the genesis tree, leaving others grinding and watching in disbelief.