If you want strong gear without spending all your PoE 1 Currency, start with Essences and the Hideout Crafting Bench. Essences force a useful high-tier mod, so they cut the randomness a lot. The bench then fills the one stat you still need. This simple combo gives you reliable rares that cover life, resistances, and key defensive breakpoints without chasing mirror-tier rolls.
Why Essences...
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