The Path of Exile 3.26 Merciless Gauntlet is well underway, marking a significant return for the popular hardcore race event after nearly a year of silence. This installment has not only revived the gauntlet format but introduced a dramatic shift in meta due to the exclusion of traditional ascendanc

In the chaotic, punishing world of Path of Exile, surviving incoming damage is just as important as dealing it. With the Gauntlet coming up and players theorycrafting their tankiest builds, it's crucial to understand how Path of Exile calculates damage and how your defensive layers actually work