In the landscape of modern action RPGs, few features are as instantly recognizable or as deeply intimidating as the Passive Skill Tree from Path of Exile (POE 1). Developed by Grinding Gear Games and released in 2013, POE 1 positioned itself as the anti-Diablo 3. While Blizzard simplified and streamlined, Grinding Gear Games doubled down on complexity. The result was a game that rewarded...