As Path of Exile 2 continues to reimagine its roster of unique items, Edyrn’s Tusks Iron Cuirass has received a refined set of updates, making it an even stronger choice for defensive and bleed-focused builds. With changes that enhance its utility and offensive potential, this iconic body armour has solidified its niche for melee and bleed-oriented players.
Original Edyrn’s Tusks
Base Stats:
- Armour: 228
- Requires Level 11, 24 Strength
Modifiers:
- 137% Increased Armour
- 10% Chance to Inflict Bleeding on Hit
- 50% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You
- 20 to 25 Physical Thorns Damage
The original version offered solid physical mitigation and a modest chance to inflict bleeding, combined with a unique mechanic to counter slowing effects. While useful in niche cases, its bleeding and thorns components were often underwhelming.
Updated Edyrn’s Tusks in Path of Exile 2
Base Stats:
- Armour: 226
- Requires Level 11, 24 Strength
Modifiers:
- 135% Increased Armour
- 50% Chance to Inflict Bleeding on Hit
- 50% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You
- 15 to 26 Physical Thorns Damage
What’s Changed?
1. Armour Adjustment
The base armour has been slightly reduced from 228 to 226, with the percentage armour increase modified from 137% to 135%. While this change is minor, it reflects a subtle rebalancing for early-game gear.
2. Bleeding Chance Significantly Boosted
The chance to inflict bleeding on hit has increased from 10% to a massive 50%, making this armour a cornerstone for builds that rely on bleed mechanics.
3. Thorns Damage Recalibrated
The physical thorns damage range has shifted from 20-25 to 15-26, adding a slightly higher maximum value while broadening the damage variance. This change enhances the armour’s offensive potential against melee attackers.
4. Unchanged Debuff Resistance
The hallmark 50% Reduced Slowing Potency of Debuffs on You remains untouched, preserving its role as a unique defensive mechanic.
Impact on Builds
1. Bleed-Focused Builds
The dramatic increase in bleeding chance makes Edyrn’s Tusks a standout choice for builds like Bleed Gladiators or Bleed Juggernauts, ensuring consistent bleed application without needing additional support from other items or passives.
2. Physical Damage Reflect Mechanics
The improved thorns damage output strengthens its synergy with physical damage reflect strategies, particularly for tanky characters who can withstand direct hits.
3. Utility Against Slow Effects
Retaining the reduced slowing potency makes this armour ideal for players seeking freedom of movement in encounters with heavy chill, freeze, or hinder mechanics.
Tips for Using Edyrn’s Tusks
- Combine with Bleeding Multipliers:
Pair this armour with weapons, passive nodes, or gems that increase bleeding damage to maximize its offensive utility. - Utilize Defensive Layers:
While the armour offers good physical mitigation, complement it with other defensive layers like evasion or endurance charges to handle elemental damage. - Enhance with Thorns Synergies:
Builds leveraging thorns mechanics, such as certain ascendancies or unique skills, can amplify the physical damage reflect capabilities.
The updated Edyrn’s Tusks in Path of Exile 2 redefines its role as a bleeding and thorns-oriented body armour with unique defensive properties. The increased bleeding chance and recalibrated thorns damage provide a significant boost to its offensive potential, while its debuff resistance remains a strong defensive trait.
Will you incorporate Edyrn’s Tusks into your melee or bleed builds in Path of Exile 2? Let us know how it performs for you in the comments below!
