Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame Skills

The next major Path of Exile expansion is approaching, and Grinding Gear Games (GGG) has started revealing the first details of what players can expect in PoE 3.29 Curse of the Allflame. While the full league mechanics are still being kept secret, GGG has already teased several new skill additions, including two powerful Transfigured Skill Gems: Holy Hammers of Spirals and Reap of Butchery.

These new variants continue GGG’s recent focus on expanding the Transfigured Gem system, giving older skills completely different playstyles and build possibilities. For players preparing their next league starter or farming strategy, having enough resources will be important. Many players choose to trade efficiently through the in-game economy or use options such as PoE Currency to speed up gearing, crafting, and early league progression.

PoE 3.29 Curse of the Allflame Overview

Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame is the upcoming major expansion for Path of Exile 1. The official reveal event is scheduled for July 16, with players in Australia and similar time zones watching on July 17.

Although GGG has not revealed the complete league mechanics yet, early teasers suggest a dark nautical theme connected to the mysterious Allflame, a cursed object previously featured in Fairgraves’ Act 1 storyline.

Alongside the new league content, GGG is continuing its long-term project of introducing more Transfigured versions of existing skills. These gems modify original abilities by changing their mechanics, scaling methods, or combat roles, allowing familiar skills to create entirely new build archetypes.

So far, two new Transfigured Skills have been officially teased.

Holy Hammers of Spirals: A Power Charge Scaling Hammer Skill

Holy Hammers of Spirals is a Transfigured version of Holy Hammers that focuses heavily on Power Charge scaling. Instead of simply creating additional hammer impacts, this version creates a dramatic spiral pattern that expands across the battlefield.

Holy Hammers of Spirals Key Stats

Skill Effects

Holy Hammers of Spirals introduces several major changes:

· Slams the ground and consumes all Power Charges.

· Calls down a Holy Hammer from above.

· Additional hammers appear in an outward spiral pattern.

· Gains one additional cascade for every Power Charge consumed.

· Converts 50% of Physical Damage to Lightning Damage.

· Gains 15% more damage per Power Charge removed.

· Includes seven built-in cascades.

· Requires a Mace, Sceptre, or Staff.

Compared with the original Holy Hammers skill, the difference is significant. The standard version only creates two additional cascades when spending a Power Charge, while Holy Hammers of Spirals starts with seven cascades and gains even more based on the number of charges consumed.

For example, a character with nine Power Charges could create a massive spiral sequence with extensive area coverage and a substantial damage multiplier.

However, the skill also changes how damage is distributed. Instead of concentrating power into the initial impact, damage is spread across multiple hammer cascades. This makes it especially attractive for clearing large groups of enemies while still maintaining strong boss damage when properly scaled.

For visual-focused players, this skill may become one of the most impressive-looking abilities introduced in 3.29.

Reap of Butchery: A Close-Range Blood Skill Variant

The second revealed Transfigured Gem is Reap of Butchery, which completely changes the traditional Reap playstyle.

While the original Reap skill allows players to attack enemies from a distance, this variant transforms the ability into a close-range area attack centered around the character.

Reap of Butchery Key Stats

Skill Effects

Reap of Butchery includes the following mechanics:

· Deals 34–51 Physical Damage.

· Deals 163 Base Physical Damage per second.

· Has a 2-second base duration.

· Spell Damage modifiers affect its Damage Over Time effect.

· Creates a 3.2-meter base radius.

· Gains a Blood Charge when hitting enemies without killing them.

· Loses a Blood Charge when affected enemies die.

· Costs 20% more Life per Blood Charge.

· Deals 25% more damage per Blood Charge.

How Reap of Butchery Changes the Original Skill

The biggest difference between regular Reap and Reap of Butchery is positioning.

The original Reap allows players to target enemies anywhere on the screen, making it effective as a ranged spell. The Transfigured version instead creates a sweeping attack around the player, requiring more aggressive positioning.

The trade-off comes with stronger sustained damage potential.

Compared with the original Reap:

The Blood Charge system remains familiar, but the new version benefits more from maintaining charges during extended fights. Each Blood Charge provides a larger damage increase, making the skill more attractive for boss encounters and longer combat situations.

Reap of Butchery appears designed for players who enjoy staying close to enemies and managing a high-risk, high-reward playstyle.

More Transfigured Skills Expected in PoE 3.29

The reveal of Holy Hammers of Spirals and Reap of Butchery is only the beginning of the PoE 3.29 teaser period. GGG has confirmed that additional Transfigured Skills will be showcased during the July 16 live stream.

Since previous leagues have gradually expanded the Transfigured Gem pool, players can expect more previously overlooked skills to receive unique variants in Curse of the Allflame.

These additions could significantly impact the upcoming league meta. New skill variants often create unexpected build combinations, change leveling strategies, and influence the demand for certain equipment and crafting materials. Players looking to experiment with these builds may want to prepare their resources early, especially when planning to buy PoE Currency for faster character development and endgame preparation.

What Players Can Expect From PoE 3.29

The early teasers for Path of Exile 3.29 Curse of the Allflame suggest that GGG is continuing its approach of refreshing older skills while introducing new build opportunities. Holy Hammers of Spirals brings explosive Power Charge scaling and screen-wide visual effects, while Reap of Butchery offers a more aggressive melee-range Damage Over Time playstyle.

With more Transfigured Gems still waiting to be revealed, the upcoming expansion could bring major changes to build diversity and league-start strategies. Players should keep an eye on the official reveal stream for complete details about the new mechanics, balance changes, and additional skills arriving with Curse of the Allflame.

The U4GM Team