This league I am trying a new build: Spellsigner + Volatile Dead (video). So far I like build potential (damage and defense) and I'd like to continue playing it.
But I have a big problem with it because attacking will trigger so many effects, what it's very hard to see something else around me: monsters in the distance and in melee range, objects to click nearby, passages, etc.
Here is screenshot in steam to have an idea and it's maybe 1/3 of what happens if I start spamming attack and orbs (up to 60 orbs!) are auto-moving for mobs, everything is flashing, moving in various direction, covering, popping.. I can barely see anything other than orbs.
What can I do? Is there some way to reduce effect of this spells (or in general – all spells effects)? Make something less visible? Making other object more visible? Anything?
Best Answer
[This is just a partial answer - but it's too long for a comment]
Almost every spell can be affected by a cosmetic effect to change it appearance on the screen. But I don't know them well enough to say which ones could help you.
Those effects are purely cosmetic. Most of them can only be bought for real money (1). Therefore, they are likely designed to be more impressive than the default effects. While you are looking for less impressive effects. So there might be none that fit your requirements.
If anyone has actual suggestions, feel free to create a new answer so I can upvote you.
(1) Path of Exile is free-to-play. Selling cosmetic effects is a major source of income to pay for continued development.