Version 3.11.2

Version History
← 3.11.1g September 1, 2020	3.11.2 September 10, 2020	3.11.2b → September 14, 2020

Patch notes

These are the official patch notes for version 3.11.2 released by Grinding Gear Games.

• We have massively overhauled how Path of Exile stores its internal data files. This will result in faster patching in the future, preloading improvements (especially beneficial for players without an SSD) and improved texture quality. Please note that due to the nature of these changes, this patch includes a full re-download of all Path of Exile data.
• This technical patch also includes over 300 engine bug fixes and small performance improvements.
• Reduced the intensity of Bloom effects for the following assets: Bestiary Portal Effect, Transcendence Portal Effect, White Portal Effect, Wrangler Portal Effect, Exalted Weapon Effect, Challenge Trophies, Crucible Back Attachment, Empyrean Body Armour while affected by Arcane Cloak, Cameria's skills, Kurgal, the Blackblooded's skills, Spectral Ordnance's IncinerateIncinerateSpell, Fire, Channelling, AoE
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (2-4) Mana
  Cast Time: 0.20 sec
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: 30%Requires Level 12Continuously launches a torrent of fire from your hand, repeatedly damaging enemies. As you channel this spell longer, the flames spread wider close to you and spread longer directly in front of you. When you stop channelling you release a wave of fire damage over a wide and long area that will apply a powerful Ignite.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent1% increased Fire Damage0.5% increased Area of Effect0.2% more Damage with Hits and Ailments for each stage
  Final wave deals -10% more Damage with Hits
  Final wave deals -10% more Damage with IgniteDeals (3-140) to (5-210) Fire Damage
  8 maximum stages
  Final wave deals 500% more Damage with Ignite
  Final wave deals 500% more Damage with Hits
  25% more Damage with Hits and Ailments for each stage
  +(4-5) to radius per stage, up to +(15-19)
  100% increased angle per stage, up to 300%
  Final wave always IgnitesPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. skill, Undying Evangelist's Delayed Blast skill, SparkSparkSpell, Projectile, Duration, Lightning
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (5-21) Mana
  Cast Time: 0.65 sec
  Critical Strike Chance: 6.00%
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: 125%
  Projectile Speed: 560Launches unpredictable sparks that move randomly until they hit an enemy or expire.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Projectile SpeedProjectiles Pierce 0.1 additional TargetsFires 0.1 additional Projectiles2% of Lightning Damage Converted to Chaos DamageDeals (2-29) to (70-1326) Lightning Damage
  Base duration is 2 seconds
  Fires (4-6) additional Projectiles
  (0-19)% increased Projectile SpeedPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket. as used by some monsters, Caustic ArrowCaustic ArrowAttack, Projectile, AoE, Duration, Chaos, Bow
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (6-10) Mana
  Attack Damage: (55-64)% of base
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: (55-64)%
  Projectile Speed: 3260
  Radius: 20Fires an arrow which deals chaos damage in an area on impact, and spreads caustic ground. Enemies standing on the caustic ground take chaos damage over time.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent0.5% increased Area of Effect1% chance to inflict Withered for 2 seconds on Hit1% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos DamageDeals (55-64.4)% of Base Attack Damage
  Base duration is 2 seconds
  Deals (8.8-1927.1) Base Chaos Damage per second
  60% of Physical Damage Converted to Chaos Damage
  Modifiers to Projectile Damage apply to this Skill's Damage Over Time effect
  +(0-6) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., Lightning WarpLightning WarpSpell, AoE, Duration, Movement, Lightning, Travel
  Level: (1-20)
  Cost: (9-26) Mana
  Soul Gain Prevention: 0 sec
  Cast Time: 0.70 sec
  Critical Strike Chance: 5.00%
  Effectiveness of Added Damage: 60%
  Radius: 16Requires Level 10Waits for a duration before teleporting to a targeted destination, with the duration based on the distance and your movement speed. When the teleport occurs, lightning damage is dealt to the area around both where the player was and where they teleported to. Casting again will queue up multiple teleportations to occur in sequence.Per 1% Quality:1Superior2Anomalous3Divergent4Phantasmal1% increased Cast Speed1% increased Area of Effect1% increased Duration
  3% increased Damage0.5% less DurationDeals (1-37) to (19-707) Lightning Damage
  (30-49)% reduced Duration
  Can queue up to 50 uses
  +(0-4) to radiusPlace into an item socket of the right colour to gain this skill. Right click to remove from a socket., Summoned Raging Spirits, Celestial Ice Nova Effect, Harlequin Leap Slam Effect, Herald Skill Effects, and Waypoints.
• Updated the effects of various Breach monster skills.
• Updated the appearance of a number of raised spectres to be less bright.
• Adjusted The Beacon's environment to be less bright.
• Fixed a visual issue with the Alabaster Seraph Helmet, where it could become discoloured in some environments.
• Fixed a bug where terrain could sometimes flicker while using the Vulkan renderer.
• Fixed a bug where some skeleton casters didn't get effects applied to their hands when revived.
• Fixed a bug where the Void Emperor Wings could become pink in colour while you were affected by Arcane Cloak.
• Fixed a bug where Spellblade Character Effect trails were sometimes not visible at lower framerates.
• Fixed a bug where Mirage Archer and Mirage Archer cosmetics didn't always have the correct effects.
• Fixed a bug where Redemption Sentry's quiver didn't have a red effect applied to it when raised as a Spectre when you were using the Demonic Spectre Effect.
• Fixed a bug where the shield used by Lunar Scout monsters inherited the effects of the Lunar Scout.
• Fixed a bug where a Horticrafting Station could sometimes not display any available options, despite options being available.

Hotfixes

The following server-side hotfixes were deployed after the 3.11.2 patch:

• Fixed a "Buffer Underflow" crash in Harvest League that could happen while in a party.