Master PoE 2’s Dodge Roll: Sharpen Reflexes, Enhance Survivability, Thrive

New Mechanic – Dodge Roll

The Dodge Roll is a new mechanic introduced in Path of Exile 2 that was not present in the original game. As the name implies, this move allows your character to roll in a chosen direction by pressing the space bar (default hotkey).

When you perform a Dodge Roll, your character becomes briefly invincible (an i-frame), letting you avoid projectiles or timed attacks. However, large area-of-effect (AoE) skills from bosses can still hit you, although they often come with warnings or telegraphs, giving you time to move or roll away preemptively.

The Dodge Roll also offers flexibility with skill usage. If you begin channeling a long spell and realize you’re in danger, you can roll out of harm’s way rather than committing to the cast.

Additional Notes on Dodge Roll:

• Once you begin rolling, it cannot be canceled.
• Rolling is not faster than walking, although it is influenced by your movement speed.
• During the roll, your character’s unit size effectively becomes zero, allowing you to escape even from tight clusters of enemies.
• Some smaller monsters, like Adorned Beetles, can be pushed aside while you roll past them.