Ming’s Heart is a unique Amethyst Ring in Path of Exile 2 (PoE 2) that offers a distinctive combination of chaos damage amplification and defensive trade-offs. It requires level 20 to equip and grants +(7–13)% to Chaos Resistance, but also comes with significant downsides such as 20% reduced maximum Life and 30% reduced Global Defences (which affects Armour, Evasion, and Energy Shield). Its key feature is that it allows you to gain (30–40)% of Damage as Extra Chaos Damage, making it particularly valuable for builds that capitalize on chaos damage or want to add chaos damage on top of physical or elemental damage sources.
This ring suits players who are aiming for offensive chaos damage scaling, often used in builds that benefit from chaos damage on hit or hit effects, such as certain poison, necromancer, or chaos elemental builds. The reduction to maximum life and defenses means that it requires careful planning of your character’s survivability, typically by compensating with other layers of defense or life regeneration. It cannot be stacked with another of the same ring, but offers a powerful effect when included as part of a specialized gear setup.
Acquiring Ming’s Heart can occur through random enemy drops starting roughly in Act 2, where monsters of appropriate level might drop this unique. It can also be obtained by using an Orb of Chance on normal amethyst rings to try turning them into a unique, though this method is risky and not guaranteed. Additionally, players have the option to purchase it from trade markets, where many sellers list items for various in-game currencies.
Compared to other unique rings in PoE 2, Ming’s Heart stands out for its unique interaction of turning part of your damage into additional chaos damage, providing a notable boost for certain playstyles that focus on chaos damage or want to convert physical damage to chaos. However, the trade-off in survivability means it is less commonly used in melee or tank-heavy builds that rely heavily on maximum life and global defenses.
If you want to revamp your build with Ming’s Heart, focusing on chaos damage scaling and compensating for reduced defenses can create a powerful and rewarding experience. It pairs well with items, skills, and ascendancy classes that enhance chaos damage or apply chaos-related effects to enemies.
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