Notable Crit Mechanics and Interactions
1. Spell vs. Attack Crit
Spells scale with spell crit chance and Path of exile currency use cast speed.
Attacks scale with weapon crit chance and attack speed.
Some nodes and gear differentiate between global crit and specific skill types.
2. Elemental Crit Synergy
Crits with elemental skills can apply ailments (Shock, Freeze, Ignite) more reliably.
Shock increases the damage taken by POE currency for sale enemies.
Freeze offers crowd control.
Ignite deals burning damage over time.