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ETA:
Standard: 4 hours Normal / 8 hours Uber
Express: 3 hours Normal / 6 hours Uber
Rewards:
Shaper defeated on chosen difficulty
Chance to get Sublime Vision (Uber version)
Requirements
All acts completed
Map device unlocked
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Who is Shaper in Path of Exile?
The Shaper, a pivotal figure within the universe of Path of Exile, stands as the ultimate challenge for many players. Originally a human named Valdo Caeserius, he was transformed into the Shaper after being exposed to the raw, chaotic power of the void in the Atlas of Worlds. His role is to act as the guardian and final boss within the Atlas, a vast network of interlinked maps that represent the endgame content of Path of Exile. The Shaper's influence extends throughout the Atlas, affecting maps with his mods, creating a dynamic and challenging environment for players. Engaging in battle with the Shaper is not only a test of a player's skill and preparation but also a climactic moment that ties together the lore and narrative of the Atlas of Worlds. With his complex attack patterns, including devastating area of effect spells, powerful projectiles, and the ability to manipulate space and time, defeating the Shaper requires a deep understanding of game mechanics, precision, and patience. This encounter is emblematic of Path of Exile's endgame, offering some of the most sought-after loot and prestige for players who are able to overcome this formidable adversary.
How to get access to Shaper?
To access the Shaper in Path of Exile, players need to first navigate through the Atlas of Worlds, focusing on defeating the Shaper Guardians to obtain the necessary fragments. The Shaper Guardians consist of the Guardians of the Void, each located within specific maps at the Atlas's corners. These guardians are the Hydra, found in the Lair of the Hydra Map; the Chimera, in the Pit of the Chimera Map; the Phoenix, in the Forge of the Phoenix Map; and the Minotaur, in the Maze of the Minotaur Map. Defeating these guardians grants players fragments: Fragment of the Hydra, Fragment of the Chimera, Fragment of the Phoenix, and Fragment of the Minotaur.
After collecting all four fragments, players must place them in the correct order within the Map Device to open the portal to the Shaper's Realm. The Shaper's encounter is divided into several phases, starting with a unique area known as The Nexus. In The Nexus, players must defeat four mini-bosses in separate portals before gaining access to the Shaper himself. These mini-bosses are selected from a pool of various map bosses, making each Shaper run a unique experience.
The fight with the Shaper is a multi-phase battle that tests players' abilities to dodge lethal attacks, manage additional monsters, and withstand heavy damage while dealing enough damage to progress through the fight. Between certain phases, players are teleported to different areas where they must defeat mini-bosses to return to the Shaper's arena and continue the fight
Tactics to defeat Shaper in Path of Exile
To effectively tackle the Shaper in Path of Exile, players must adapt to his multifaceted attack patterns and phase transitions. Here are the essential strategies for each aspect of the encounter:
Avoiding Projectiles and Teleport Slam: The Shaper's projectiles and Teleport Slam are his most straightforward but deadly attacks. The projectiles can deal massive cold damage, with each orb capable of dealing thousands of cold damage that penetrates cold resistance. The Teleport Slam, on the other hand, demands constant movement to evade, as the Shaper vanishes before slamming the ground at the player's last location, potentially one-shotting most builds.
Handling the Vortex: Slow-moving orbs create vortexes upon contact, significantly restricting mobility and dealing heavy cold damage over time if stood within. It's crucial to attract these orbs to the arena's edges, keeping the central area clear for maneuvering. These vortexes dissipate at the phase's end, making it vital to manage their placement throughout the fight.
Monster Portals Phase: During this phase, the Shaper becomes immune and summons monsters from portals. Quickly eliminating these monsters is key to protecting Zana, who is vulnerable during this phase. Keeping Zana alive is essential for her to generate a protective bubble during the Bullet Hell phase.
Surviving Bullet Hell: This phase is characterized by the Shaper filling the arena with damaging purple projectiles. Finding refuge in Zana's protective bubble is the only way to survive this onslaught. The positioning within the bubble is critical to avoid damage from other abilities.
Phase Transitions and Mini-Boss: Between phases, players are teleported to face mini-boss. When mini-boss defeated, players will interrupt the Shaper's healing process and progress to the next phase.
Shaper beam: Always avoid Shaper beam because of high damage that it deal.
Engaging the Shaper is just a question of experience. Each phase demands specific tactics and adjustments, making the Shaper one of Path of Exile's one of the most challenging encounters.
Difference between Shaper and Uber Shaper boss
Difference between the Shaper and Uber Shaper encounters represents a significant jump in difficulty, requiring players to adapt their strategies and builds to face these enhanced challenges. Here's a breakdown of the differences:
Damage reduction: on Uber Shaper players will get a 70 damage reduction to everything in Shaper realms. If you got a bad gear on lack of single target damage, then Uber Shaper farming isn't for you;
Enhanced Boss Mechanics: Uber Shaper exhibits enhanced versions of the Shaper's abilities. For instance, his attacks and spells are faster, deal more damage, and may have additional effects or increased complexity. The Teleport Slam and Bullet Hell, in particular, are notably more dangerous due to their increased speed and damage.
Additional Clones: In the Uber Shaper encounter, players must contend with not just one, but multiple clones of the Shaper that appear simultaneously. These clones perform the same attacks as the Shaper, significantly increasing the encounter's difficulty by requiring players to dodge more attacks and manage additional threats. Be carefull with Shaper beam from clones.
Vortex Mechanics: Unlike in the standard Shaper fight, the vortex zones created by the Uber Shaper do not disappear between phases. This change requires players to carefully manage the placement of these vortexes throughout the entire fight, as the arena can quickly become overwhelmed, leaving little safe space to maneuver.
Zana's Assistance: In the Uber Shaper encounter, you cannot rely on Zana for protection during the Bullet Hell phase, as she does not participate in this more challenging version of the fight. This change forces players to independently navigate through the Bullet Hell without the protective bubble, significantly increasing the difficulty of surviving this phase.
Enhanced Loot: The rewards for defeating Uber Shaper are accordingly more significant, with exclusive items and increased drop rates for certain valuable loot. This includes unique items like "Sublime Vision" and "Orb of Dominance", which are highly sought after for their powerful effects and are specifically designed to complement high-level builds.
The transition from Shaper to Uber Shaper requires players to craft great gear and get a single target damage build because of 70% DR.
Shaper loot table
Shaper has different loot tables between normal and uber versions.
