Version 3.17.4

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Version History
3.17.3b
March 23, 2022
3.17.4
April 21, 2022
3.17.4b
May 5, 2022

Patch notes

These are the official patch notes for version 3.17.4 released by Grinding Gear Games.[1]

This patch includes a Beta version of our new DirectX 12 renderer and other engine improvements. It also features further controller support improvements, as well as other general improvements and bug fixes.

Engine and Technical Changes

  • Added a Beta version of our new DirectX 12 renderer. To test it out, go to the graphics options and change the renderer option. Please report any problems you run into in the Bug Reports forum. Thanks!
  • Our Vulkan renderer is no longer in Beta.
  • Improved support for integrated graphics cards.
  • Further improved texture streaming.

Controller Support Improvements and Fixes

  • You can now manage your party and teleport to party members through the Escape Menu in Controller input mode.
  • Improved the display of Character stats on the Character Panel in Controller input mode.
  • Item hover descriptions for items stored in the Gem or Flask Stash Tabs are now displayed to the left of the stash window when selected in Controller input mode.
  • Added Controller navigation to the "Create Party" and "Public Parties" sections of the Social Screen.
  • Added a keybind for confirming your status message in the Social Screen.
  • Added a "Party Invites" section to the Escape Menu in Controller input mode.
  • Added keybinds for opening and editing the selected gateway on the login screen in Controller input mode.
  • Added a keybind for the "Allow friends to visit your Hideout" to the Hideout decorations panel in Controller input mode.
  • Fixed a bug where the Skills user interface did not display the cost of Skills if they cost Life.
  • Fixed a bug where you could not unsocket gems from items whilst the Crafting Bench user interface was open in Controller input mode.
  • Fixed a bug where you were unable to use the "Offer Item" keybind when trading with other players outside of Towns or Hideouts.
  • Fixed a bug where Character Resistances were not displayed at the top of the Character panel in Controller input mode.
  • Fixed a bug where there was no Cursor Microtransaction slot on the Cosmetics panel in Controller input mode.

General Improvements and Bug Fixes

  • Scouting Reports are now able to stack up to 5000 in the Currency Stash Tab.
  • Added stat descriptions for Sextant modifiers that were missing them and improved some other Sextant stat descriptions.
  • Improved the performance of the Celestial Frost Bomb EffectCelestial Frost Bomb EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Frost Bomb becomes a celestial effect. microtransaction.
  • Fixed a bug where Arakaali's mortar Skill would explode immediately after being fired.
  • Fixed a bug where killing an Elder Guardian in a Map would cause you to be unable to spawn a Metamorph Vial in that Map after leaving the Elder Guardian's Arena.
  • Fixed a bug where Rogue Exiles were unable to naturally spawn in the Relic Chambers MapRelic Chambers MapMap Level: 74
    Map Tier: 7
    Guild Character: 1
    Relics of a forbidden past.
    Hidden away. Forgotten.
    Travel to this Map by using it in a personal Map Device. Maps can only be used once.
    .
  • Fixed a bug where the chance for Slain Monsters to drop an additional Scroll of Wisdom modifier on the Perandus SignetPerandus Signet
    Paua Ring
    +(20-30) to maximum Mana+(25-30) to maximum Mana
    (45-65)% increased Mana Regeneration Rate
    2% increased Experience gain
    2% increased Intelligence for each Unique Item Equipped
    3% chance for Slain monsters to drop an additional Scroll of Wisdom
    "Our warehouses are bursting. Our vaults are full.
    But our minds are still hungry."
    - Medici Perandus, Prefect to the Treasury
    Unique Ring only affected Rare Monsters.
  • Fixed a bug where the Ritual reroll rewards button could still display a Tribute cost when rewards are able to be rerolled at no cost.
  • Fixed a bug where Flask modifiers that provide increased effect and reduced duration had their tier numbers inverted.
  • Fixed a bug where damage conversion explicit modifiers could not be unveiled on Gloves if they already had a damage conversion implicit modifier.
  • Fixed a bug that caused the Reckless AmbitionReckless Ambition6OmeyocanWhy settle when more is never enough. Divination Card not to drop from The Eradicator when they appeared as an ally or in Maven's Invitation: The TwistedMaven's Invitation: The TwistedModifiers to Item Quantity will affect the number of encounter rewards dropped
    The Maven must Witness:
    The Purifier,
    The Constrictor,
    The Enslaver,
    The Eradicator
    For those who must not endure it,
    there may be found a perverse joy
    in watching the struggle for survival.
    Open portals to The Maven's Crucible by using this item in a personal Map Device.
    .
  • Fixed a bug where you were unable to purchase Expedition Artifacts from Dannig if your inventory was full.
  • Fixed a bug where Fractured and Synthesised items were not greyed out in your inventory when selling them to a vendor, or when filtered out in your stash.
  • Fixed a bug where Influence was not transferred to The Goddess ScornedThe Goddess Scorned
    Elegant Sword
    One Handed Sword
    Physical Damage: (70-80) to (115.5-132)
    Critical Strike Chance: (9.50-10.50)%
    Attacks per Second: 1.50
    Weapon Range: 1.1 metres
    Requires Level 28, 46 Str, 55 Dex+190 to Accuracy RatingUses both hand slots
    (250-300)% increased Physical Damage
    (90-110)% increased Critical Strike Chance
    +(20-30)% to Global Critical Strike Multiplier
    +(40-50)% to Fire Resistance
    Cannot be Ignited
    100% of Physical Damage Converted to Fire Damage
    Ignites you inflict deal Damage 50% faster
    You can only deal Damage with this Weapon or Ignite
    Her purpose seems done; the oath is fulfilled.
    Rust dulls her smirk with the last demon killed.
    The embers grow dim and yet hope burns her lips:
    "An old flame renewed can define our eclipse!"
    when completing the vendor recipe for this unique item.
  • Fixed a few wonky interactions with the Verdant Weapon Skin microtransaction and some Weapon Effect microtransactions.
  • Fixed a bug where the visuals of the Wrangler Frostblink EffectWrangler Frostblink EffectSkill Gem EffectYour Frostblink becomes a Wrangler Effect. microtransaction did not scale with changes to area of effect.
  • Fixed two instance crashes.
  • Fixed a client crash.

Hotfixes

The following hotfixes were deployed after the 3.17.4 patch:[2][3]

Hotfix 1

  • Fixed a bug where some players were getting a "Protocol violation" error when trying login.
  • Fixed a client crash that could occur when opening the Guild Stash.

Hotfix 2

  • Fixed a bug where the stash tab dropdown list sometimes did not resize correctly.
  • Fixed a client crash that could occur after flask use.

You will need to restart your client to patch the client fixes in this hotfix.

References

  1. Kieren_GGG (April 20, 2022). "3.17.4 Patch Notes". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
  2. Kieren_GGG (April 21, 2022). "3.17.4 Hotfix 1". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved April 21, 2022.
  3. Kieren_GGG (April 22, 2022). "3.17.4 Hotfix 2". Official Path of Exile Forums. Retrieved April 23, 2022.