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Path of Exile's Legion update is here, and it has some of the longest patch notes I've ever seen. The two most important changes are, firstly, that it adds a new Legion Challenge League in which you'll visit battlefields frozen in time, smash enemies to wake them up and collect a mountain of loot. Secondly, and perhaps more importantly, it includes the action-RPG's long-awaited melee overhaul, which should make whacking enemies in the face a lot more satisfying.

When you attack, you can now hit multiple targets by default—previously, the game would automatically choose a single target for you. You can now interrupt skill animations with movement or a movement skills, too. As long as you haven't dealt any damage with the skill you can instantly launch straight into a different one.

Your accuracy is no longer capped at 95%, which means enemies will be unable to avoid certain attacks. Enemies with shields can block attacks, but they'll just prevent a portion of the incoming damage, rather than all of it.

Animations should now be more fluid: a dual-wielder will "alternate attacks in a way that feels much more natural", making your off-hand weapon choice more important POE currency for sale .