Mind Over Matter
Mind Over Matter (often referred to as MoM) is a keystone passive skill that allows the character's mana to absorb a portion of the damage dealt to life.
Mechanics
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.
Mana/Life ratio
For mana to not run out before life the unreserved mana should be at least 43% of unreserved life, granted that 30% of damage is taken from mana before life.
X% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
Let , to completely remove all mana the damage, , has to be:
The life removed can then be written as:
Solving equation 1 for :
Solving 4 for :
The ratio leads to exactly all life and mana being removed from a one-shot. If the ratio is less, i.e. , then mana will have run out before all life is removed.
The table below show the necessary mana/life ratio required for varying amounts of Mind over Matter.
X | mana/life ratio |
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0 | 0 |
10% | 11% |
20% | 25% |
30% | 43% |
40% | 67% |
50% | 100% |
60% | 150% |
70% | 233% |
80% | 400% |
90% | 900% |
Interactions
Eldritch Battery and Chaos damage
If the node Eldritch Battery is chosen energy shield protects mana instead of life. This energy shield will absorb the converted damage before it is applied on mana. Since chaos damage bypasses energy shield the chaos damage will then be applied directly on mana.
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.[1]
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.[2] 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. - PraxisPraxis
Paua RingRequires Level 22+(20-30) to maximum Mana+(30-60) to maximum Mana
Regenerate (3-6) Mana per second
-(8-4) to Total Mana Cost of Skills
8% of Damage taken Recouped as ManaThe Thaumaturgical masters of the Eternal Empire,
as unpredictable and varied as they were,
all understood one thing:
Free thinking leads to free action. - 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. - Rallying Cry w/ Spirited ResponseSpirited Response
Cobalt JewelLimited to: 1
Radius: Medium(7-10)% increased maximum Mana
With at least 40 Intelligence in Radius, 10% of Damage taken Recouped as Mana if you've Warcried RecentlyThe Purity Rebels fought with heart and soul,
To free their empire from corruption.
And the fires of war did merely serve,
To temper the steel of their spirits.Place into an allocated Jewel Socket on the Passive Skill Tree. Right click to remove from the Socket. - Battle Rouse
as well as corrupted implicit mods created through Vaal Orbs on the following Base Item types:
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.
Similar effects
These items and passives have a "Damage is Taken from Mana before Life" modifier:
- The AylardexThe Aylardex
Agate AmuletRequires Level 32+(16-24) to Strength and Intelligence+(30-50) to maximum Life
+(50-70) to maximum Mana
+1 to Maximum Power Charges
10% increased Mana Regeneration Rate per Power Charge
(80-100)% increased Power Charge Duration
1% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life per Power Charge
40% reduced Critical Strike Chance per Power ChargeShackled fires dance about;
Might within from force without. - Mind of the CouncilMind of the Council
Harlequin MaskEvasion: (518-666)
Energy Shield: (155-208)Requires Level 57, 64 Dex, 64 Int(230-260)% increased Evasion and Energy Shield
+(15-20) to maximum Energy Shield
(20-30)% increased maximum Mana
10% chance to Shock
+20% chance to be Shocked
30% of Lightning Damage is taken from Mana before Life
Attack Skills have Added Lightning Damage equal to 6% of maximum Mana
Lose 3% of Mana when you use an Attack SkillYou think we do not know.
We know all that you think. (lightning damage only) - Helmets with the corrupted implicit mod When Hit, (3 to 5)% of Damage is taken from Mana before Life
- Hierophant's notable passive Divine Guidance
Version history
Version | Changes |
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3.0.0 |
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1.0.0 |
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References
- ↑ Mark_GGG (October 23, 2013). "Please explain "Mind over matter" mechanics...". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 9, 2014.
- ↑ Mark_GGG (March 13, 2014). "Damage taken gained as mana, works like reflect/leech?". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved September 9, 2014.