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Patch 3.27 brought clear power shifts that reshape several playstyles. Cyclone got a direct damage boost, Bone Shatter received stronger trauma scaling, and the Assassin ascendancy was reworked to be both deadlier and more stable. These changes change what feels strong early and late in the league, so reassessing builds and priorities is wise PoE 1 Currency.

Cyclone returned to the spotlight with a straight 20% more damage at all gem levels. This is a blunt, easy-to-use buff that benefits any build that spins through packs, from two-handed axes to staves. The boost raises clear speed and overall map throughput, so Cyclone is now one of the simplest league-starters to consider if the goal is smooth progression and strong AoE.

Bone Shatter received meaningful changes to its trauma scaling that improve its upside. The skill still trades health for power, but the new multiplier per Trauma stack makes stacking worth more and rewards investment in mitigation and recovery. Players who like risky, high-payoff melee play will find Bone Shatter far more competitive for both mapping and many boss fights.

The Assassin rework cleans up the ascendancy’s identity and adds much-needed defensive tools. The new nodes sharpen the path to powerful poison and crit options while giving safety nets that let players lean into high crit chance without constant fear of being one-shot by ailments. This makes Assassin builds easier to pilot and more viable across a broader set of weapon and skill choices.

These buffs ripple into the economy and gear demand. Expect higher prices and more buying interest for items that feed these changes: two-handers and high physical weapons for Cyclone and Bone Shatter, and poison/crit enabling uniques for Assassin setups. Keep a reserve of Poe 1 Exalted Orb to buy maps, secure key upgrades, or snap up a core item when a good roll appears. That liquidity smooths progression while the market rebalances.

In practice, the update rewards both veterans and new starters. For league starters, Cyclone offers a low-friction route into mapping and farming. For players who prefer complex melee, Bone Shatter now pays off more if mitigation and sustain are in place. For crit and poison fans, the new Assassin nodes reduce the defensive penalties that once made those builds risky. Try short test runs of each style early in the league to see which one fits play habits and which items are rising in demand.