The Matsya Crescent Quarterstaff has been rebalanced for Path of Exile 2, introducing refined stats and elemental damage enhancements that cater to hybrid builds focusing on critical strikes, mana management, and elemental offense.
Original Matsya Crescent Quarterstaff
Base Stats (Q11):
- Physical Damage: 21-43
- Critical Hit Chance: 13.05%
- Attacks Per Second: 1.74
- Requires: Level 20, 37 Dexterity, 16 Intelligence
Modifiers:
- +3.05% to Critical Hit Chance
- 16% Increased Attack Speed
- 32% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate
- Skills Reserve 50% Less Spirit
The original version leaned toward raw physical damage with a strong focus on critical strikes, attack speed, and mana efficiency.
Updated Matsya Crescent Quarterstaff in Path of Exile 2
Base Stats:
- Physical Damage: 19-39
- Elemental Damage: 6-11 (Cold), 1-28 (Lightning)
- Critical Hit Chance: 13.15%
- Attacks Per Second: 1.72
- Requires: Level 20, 37 Dexterity, 16 Intelligence
Modifiers:
- Adds 6 to 11 Cold Damage
- Adds 1 to 28 Lightning Damage
- +3.15% to Critical Hit Chance
- 15% Increased Attack Speed
- 37% Increased Mana Regeneration Rate
- Skills Reserve 50% Less Spirit
What’s Changed?
1. Added Elemental Damage
The updated staff introduces Cold Damage (6-11) and Lightning Damage (1-28) to enhance elemental builds and hybrid playstyles.
2. Adjusted Physical Damage
Physical damage has been slightly reduced from 21-43 to 19-39, balancing the addition of elemental damage.
3. Improved Critical and Attack Speed
The Critical Hit Chance has been marginally increased from 3.05% to 3.15%, and Attack Speed is now at 15%, slightly lower than the original but optimized for the new elemental focus.
4. Enhanced Mana Efficiency
Mana regeneration has increased to 37%, ensuring better resource management, especially for skills with high mana demands.
5. Spirit Reservation Mechanic
The 50% Less Spirit Reservation remains unchanged, allowing more efficient skill usage for builds that leverage Spirit as a resource.
Impact on Builds
1. Hybrid Physical and Elemental Builds
The introduction of elemental damage makes Matsya versatile for builds that mix physical and elemental damage, such as frost-themed melee or lightning-strike builds.
2. Critical Strike Synergy
With an increased critical hit chance and attack speed, the weapon shines in builds focusing on fast-paced, high-damage combat.
3. Mana-Intensive Builds
The enhanced mana regeneration and Spirit reservation reduction ensure sustainability for builds reliant on repeated skill usage.
4. Dexterity and Intelligence Builds
Matsya’s requirements make it ideal for builds that bridge dexterity and intelligence, offering flexibility in passive skill allocation.
Tips for Using Matsya Crescent Quarterstaff
- Enhance Elemental Damage:
Pair the staff with gear or skills that scale elemental damage for maximum impact. - Boost Critical Chance:
Utilize passives or items that further increase critical strike chance to capitalize on Matsya’s high critical potential. - Optimize Mana Usage:
Combine the mana regeneration and Spirit reservation reduction with aura-heavy builds or mana-intensive skills. - Synergize with Cold and Lightning Skills:
Focus on skills that scale with cold and lightning damage, such as Freezing Pulse or Lightning Strike, to maximize elemental output.
The revamped Matsya Crescent Quarterstaff transforms into a versatile hybrid weapon, offering balanced physical and elemental damage with exceptional mana efficiency and critical strike potential. Whether you’re crafting an elemental melee build or a spell-focused crit build, Matsya is a worthy addition to your arsenal.
What builds are you planning to create with the updated Matsya? Share your ideas and strategies below!
