Path of Exile 2's new unofficial build simulator, Path of Building, has launched, and players are hyped for what they're calling the "official launch of the game." For the uninitiated, and in the simplest terms, Path of Building, from LocalIdentity, lets you toy around with different builds without having to log into the game.
For competitive players, who the tool is primarily designed for, it shows exactly how much damage you're putting out as well as your defensive capabilities when you put together all of your gear, items, and skills.
I'm not big into theory crafting at all, but a tool like this is super useful when you find a new item and you want to know if it's actually a true upgrade to your stats with all possibilities considered or if it's better as material fodder.
If you're familiar with Diablo 4's Build Planner Simulator from D4Builds, Path of Building is similar but more interactive and complex.
The original Path of Building came out in 2016, so it's been around for a long time, but this is the first thing of its kind for Path of Exile 2, which launched into Steam Early Access in early December.