The Foulborn drop wave in PoE 3.27 changed the early market fast, and you will often trade for PoE 1 Currency to buy needed pieces rather than chase every shiny item. Foulborn items are mutated versions of existing uniques that swap or replace modifiers, so they can be wildly better for some builds and worse for others.

Start by prioritizing items that fix major build holes. The Foulborn Esh’s Visage and the Foulborn Carcass Jack stand out as the most likely game changers. Esh’s Visage now has new Foulborn options that help low-life and ES setups survive earlier and scale cleaner into the late game. Players who use Shavronne’s Wrappings or hybrid defense should watch this helmet first and buy a good roll if it appears. Carcass Jack’s Foulborn version looks like it grants a big unconditional damage boost together with its area increase, so it can push many AoE builds into a new damage tier.

Next, look at niche but high-scaling pieces. Some Foulborn uniques remake an older item into a specialist tool that can carry a whole ladder climb. For example, certain weapons like a reworked Tulborn wand or a retooled Beric item may add new on-hit or warcry interactions that sharply increase damage for the right setup. Players who like to experiment should test these on a mule character or in a few maps before they invest heavily.

Pay attention to boots and small slots that suddenly matter. Unique boots often give conditional defenses or movement tools that change how you play. If a Foulborn boot grants strong ailment resist on block or a big movement buff after a specific action, that boot can fix a thorny problem or let you dodge mechanics you previously could not. Do not ignore boots just because they are cheap at league start. A well-rolled boot can be more important than a small percent increase on your weapon. Always check the conditional effects and compare them to your current defensive holes.

Consider the new Headhunter variants if you reach mapping endgame. The Foulborn Headhunter replaces or changes one of the belt’s key mods and may include a permanent-style “Soul Eater” effect in some versions. That swap can give you a longer lasting or different style of sustain than classic Headhunter. It will be rare and expensive, and it will not suit every build. Still, for fast mapping and boss clearing it can be a top-tier buy if the new mod matches your playstyle. Watch its market price and only pick it up if you can use the mod fully.

Make smart investments with your buy PoE 1 Currency instead of chasing every item. Buy the foundational pieces that make a build stable first, then spend on upgrades that raise your clear speed or survivability. If you have extra currency, flip obvious early misprices: some Foulborn rolls will be underpriced until players test them. Trade excess rares or useful drops so you can afford the key uniques that change how a build plays.

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