Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter is a keystone passive skill that allows the character's mana to absorb a portion of the damage dealt to life, not energy shield.
Mechanics
When hit, 30% of the damage that would be inflicted on the character's life is deducted from mana instead. If the character has insufficient mana, then the remainder of the damage will be taken from life.
In order to take effect, Mind Over Matter requires the character to be hit. For this reason, it will not allow mana to absorb damage over time.
Interactions
Damage taken gained as mana when hit
If the character gains mana when hit with the x% of Damage taken Gained as Mana when Hit modifier, that mana is gained before any damage is absorbed by mana.[1] This modifier can help with maintaining mana and can be found on certain unique items and passive skills:
- MindspiralMindspiral
Aventail HelmetArmour: (101-119)
Energy Shield: (21-25)Requires Level 37, 42 Str, 42 Int+(100-120) to maximum Mana
Gain (10-15)% of Maximum Mana as Extra Maximum Energy Shield
Enemies Cannot Leech Mana From you
(10-20)% of Damage taken Recouped as Mana
Cannot Leech ManaWhere top is bottom and weak is strong. - Victario's FlightVictario's Flight
Goathide BootsEvasion: (84-135)Requires Level 12, 26 Dex+15 to Dexterity
+15 to Intelligence
(100-150)% increased Evasion Rating
(10-20)% increased Movement Speed
(10-20)% increased Movement Speed when on Low Life
Quicksilver Flasks you Use also apply to nearby AlliesAlive but not unscathed, Victario fled
as slaughter blossomed at the gates. - Battle Rouse
as well as corrupted implicit mods created through Vaal Orbs.
Chaos Inoculation
Mind Over Matter is rendered useless in conjunction with the Chaos Inoculation keystone. Damage is applied to energy shield before life, and as a result there is no opportunity for any damage to be absorbed by mana.[2]
Location
Mind Over Matter is located between Witch and Templar on the top left section of the tree.
Class | Distance from start |
---|---|
Duelist | 18 |
Ranger | 18 |
Scion | 11 |
Marauder | 14 |
Shadow | 16 |
Templar | 10 |
Witch | 10 |
Item modifier
These unique items have the Mind Over Matter modifier, which provides the same effect as this keystone. Taking the keystone in addition to equipping one of these items will impart no additional benefit.
- Cloak of DefianceCloak of Defiance
Lacquered GarbEvasion: (1144-1645)
Energy Shield: (236-340)
Movement Speed: -3%Requires Level 52, 76 Dex, 76 Int(300-400)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(100-150) to maximum Mana
Regenerate 1% of Mana per second
Mind Over MatterWhen the throat roars,
As eyes weep,
When the hand grips hard
With trembling fingers,
When belly twists
Yet legs stand strong,
That is the work
Of the Defiant Heart.
References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (March 13, 2014). "Damage taken gained as mana, works like reflect/leech?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 23, 2013). "Please explain "Mind over matter" mechanics...". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 9, 2014.