Elon Musk has made headlines not just as a business mogul but also as a passionate gamer. While he has openly shared his enthusiasm for various games—including the critically-acclaimed Cyberpunk 2077 and the popular Diablo 4—his recent exploits in the upcoming game, Path of Exile 2, have raised eyebrows among the gaming community.

Musk once bragged about ranking among the top players in Diablo 4, and at one point, his account indeed featured in the global top 20 for a specific game mode. Fast forward to Path of Exile 2, and many fans are questioning the legitimacy of his in-game achievements. Reports suggest that he possesses extraordinarily powerful characters with high-level gear, leading to rampant speculation about how he achieved such status.

The Path of Exile community is asserting that while Musk isn't necessarily cheating in the traditional sense, he may be employing someone to “pilot” or boost his account. Essentially, this means that someone else is playing the game for him, accumulating gear and experience—or he might be using an entirely different account.

A notable incident that fueled these suspicions was a recent stream on X (formerly Twitter), which garnered over a million viewers. During this stream, Musk's gameplay revealed several critical missteps that prompted observers to question his expertise. Here are some key observations:

1. Basic Map Interaction:

Musk attempted to interact with a map node that wasn't connected, which is a fundamental aspect of Path of Exile's endgame mechanics. His failure to grasp this crucial detail raised eyebrows.

2. Inventory Mismanagement:

His inventory was cluttered with items that served no purpose for his character. At one point, he was confused about how to pick up useful maps, dragging them one-by-one instead of using the expected shortcuts.

3. Loot Filter Ignorance:

Playing without a custom loot filter is surprising for anyone familiar with the game. High-level players typically optimize their gameplay by using tools to streamline their inventory management.

4. Value Ignorance:

Musk overlooked valuable currency items that he ran right over, indicating a lack of understanding of their importance within the game.

5. Gameplay Mechanics Mistakes:

During a challenging boss battle, he seemed unaware of his mana levels and missed using potions at critical moments.

While these may seem like minor issues, they collectively portray a player who is surprisingly out of depth for someone boasting top-tier status.

Some gamers argue that despite these errors, Musk is still engaging with challenging content; however, the character he uses—a so-called Invoker ice/lightning Monk—has a reputation for being relatively easy to handle. For dedicated players, it’s clear that the character's potent setup likely allows for an experience that’s more autopilot than skillful play.

The community's reaction is a mixture of amusement and frustration. Many are calling for the game's developers, Grinding Gear Games (GGG), to investigate Musk's account, as account sharing and boosting are violations of the game's terms of service. Although the community is buzzing with these allegations, solid proof remains elusive.

As fans wait to see if GGG will take action, curiosity lingers about Musk's next gaming venture. Will he dominate in Marvel Rivals season 1 as Iron Man or face similar scrutiny as he does in Path of Exile 2? Only time will tell!

Stay tuned for more updates as this story unfolds, and remember to keep your gaming skills sharp—while we wait to see how Musk navigates his next adventure!