Path Of Exile How To Remove Gems

Hi,
I would like understand why to take gems corrupted. I don't talk about vaal corrupted, but for exemple 'Faster Attacks Support' which is corrupted .
Thanks !
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Posted by
Setsuneh
on Feb 24, 2017, 6:37:27 PM
Hello,
Items are usually corrupted by a player using a Vaal Orb on them. Vaal Orbs modify items randomly, so using them is a gamble. There is a few reasons to use one on skill gems;
  • It might become a Vaal Skill Gem. One of the most commonly used skill gems in the entire game is Vaal Discipline. This is often created by using a Vaal Orb on a Discipline skill gem.
  • Using a Vaal Orb on a skill gem has a chance to change its level by one. If you level a skill gem up to the cap of 20 and use a Vaal Orb on it, it might become level 21.
  • The usual quality cap for skill gems is 20%, but Vaal Orbs can increase the quality of a skill gem up to 23%. This makes skill gems more powerful than is otherwise possible.

Also, it's possible the skill gem was corrupted when it dropped initially.
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Posted by
Sarno
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:04:33 PM
Yeah, the most common reason to corrupt a gem is that it is the only way to get level 21 or 23 quality gems.
Posted by
Docbp87
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:42:51 PM
So, is there no charge for using them (not vaal gems)? And with corruption, we cannot levelup the gem?
Is it better to use only gem corrupted?
Thanks :)
Posted by
Setsuneh
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:51:18 PM
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So, is there no charge for using them (not vaal gems)? And with corruption, we cannot levelup the gem?
Is it better to use only gem corrupted?
Thanks :)

Corrupted gems are still just regular gems. The only thing that changes is that you cannot use currency items on them, like any other corrupted item (so you cannot use GCPs on them). Corrupted gems can still level up. Unless you are trying to turn a gem into a vaal gem, there is no reason to corrupt a gem that is under level 20.
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Posted by
Docbp87
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:57:09 PM
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So, is there no charge for using them (not vaal gems)?

The Corrupted property just means you can't use a Vaal Orb on them.
Otherwise they'll function exactly the same as normal. :)
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Setsuneh wrote:
And with corruption, we cannot levelup the gem?

You can level up the gem normally.
However it's possible the level cap will be 19 instead of 20.
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Setsuneh wrote:
Is it better to use only gem corrupted?

Making a skill gem corrupted means using a Vaal Orb on it, which is currency you could be using to trade with other players. Vaal Orbs are for gambling - if there's a particular outcome you want, then you can take a risk if you want to. But otherwise it's not worth it.
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Posted by
Sarno
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:58:34 PM
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However it's possible the level cap will be 19 instead of 20.

No. This is not true. If you vaal a level 20 gem, and it goes to 19, you can still level it back to 20.
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Posted by
Docbp87
on Feb 24, 2017, 7:59:41 PM
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So, is there no charge for using them (not vaal gems)? And with corruption, we cannot levelup the gem?
Is it better to use only gem corrupted?
Thanks :)

Corrupted gems are still just regular gems. The only thing that changes is that you cannot use currency items on them, like any other corrupted item (so you cannot use GCPs on them). Corrupted gems can still level up. Unless you are trying to turn a gem into a vaal gem, there is no reason to corrupt a gem that is under level 20.

So items ith '+2 lvl socked' does not work? Do you recommend to me choose only corrupted item? :)
Posted by
Setsuneh
on Feb 24, 2017, 8:03:32 PM
What do you mean? +gem levels on items have nothing to do with it. Regardless of whether or not a gem is corrupted they still get the +levels from items, if socketed in an item with +levels.
Corrupting is the only way to get over level 20 on the gem itself.
Posted by
Docbp87
on Feb 24, 2017, 8:05:54 PM

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1. Get flask that removes bleed – some traps inside labyrinth apply bleed and having a way to remove it is essential

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2. Do not leave labyrinth – as soon as you do, it will reset and you will have to start it all over again. Leaving includes going to town by using portal, logging out etc.

3. If possible, get some life regeneration. If your flasks are empty, it can be very dangerous to continue running through labyrinth with less than full life. Life regeneration can be huge help in situation like that.

4. Get movement speed. Having quicksilver flask in your inventory can be very benificial, boots with 30% movement speed as well. You should also have movement skill – Lightning warp, leap slam, flame dash, whirling blades to quickly move through places you can.

5. Don’t use darkshrines. Of course, they can have benificial effects, but in my experience, mostly it’s not worth the risk.

6. Be overleveled. When your level is higher, you have access to more passive points, therefore more damage, survivability and perhaps speed, use that to your advantage for quicker runs. Disney magic artist studio deluxe download.

7. Do not rush. There aren’t any legitimate reasons to try and finish the labyrinth very quickly in your first few runs. Take your time and learn the mechanics before moving on to quick runs for the rewards.

8. Get cast when damage taken setup. Immortal call is extremely useful here because it renders you immune to physical damage for brief amounts of time which can save your life more than once.

9. Bring any type of totem skill. You can block several traps with your totem and by doing that avoid taking damage yourself. For example, you can put your totem in front of the spike shooting trap and just run by it unscathed.

10. In the boss fight, movement is key. Try to avoid staying in one position for very long, bosses attack quickly and deadly if you do not try to dodge and they attack at the same time (Izaro and green orb throwing lady), so move as much as possible while still doing damage to them.