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Everything you need to know about crafting in Path of Exile 2Here’s a guide to the basics behind crafting in Path of Exile 2
Here’s a guide to the basics behind crafting in Path of Exile 2
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Grinding Gear Games
Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Grinding Gear Games
In this guide we’ll providean explanation of the basics behind crafting in Path of Exile 2and put you on the right path towards leveling up your gear from Normal to Rare and beyond. Keep in mind that this guide only covers normal crafting, as endgame crafting is a separate beast.
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Path of Exile 2 Crafting: Rarities and Affixes
Affixes, meanwhile, represent the modifiers attached to your items - for instance, a percentage boost to Lightning Resistance. Affixes are divided intoPrefixesandSuffixes. Just like grammatical rules, Prefixes are the mods displayed first when you look at an item, while Suffixes come afterwards. On an item with a lot of Prefixes and Suffixes, it can still be tricky to determine which is which, but luckily this isn’t vital.
When analysing an item’s Rarity and its Affixes, keep the following in mind:
Path of Exile 2 Crafting: Orbs
Crafting in Path of Exile 2 is all about taking items, increasing their Rarity, and adding more Affixes. In order to do this, you need to wrap your head around the game’s currencies, known as Orbs. These can be found as enemy drops or occasionally purchased from NPCs, and they’re used to upgrade the rarity of items or grant other benefits, such as a refund on the Passive Skill Tree.
The following Orb types exist in Path of Exile 2:
Of the Orbs in this list, Transmutation, Augmentation, and Alchemy Orbs are relatively common drops at the onset of the game. All other Orbs are either uncommon or rare drops.
Path of Exile 2 Crafting: Gear and Attributes
As you pick up new gear in Path of Exile 2, you’ll notice the relationship that items have with the game’s three core Attributes - Strength, Dexterity, and Intelligence. Generally, you’ll want to upgrade an item to boost the stats that your chosen class relies on the most. If you pick up a dropped item, find that it already has Affixes, and aren’t sure if it’ll work well with your build, follow these basic guidelines:
Here’s an example of my Witch’s Magic gloves boosting her Energy Shield, which will ensure that she lives longer in the thick of combat. |Image credit:Rock Paper Shotgun/Grinding Gear Games
For more on the most important stats for Path of Exile 2’s classes, see our guide tocharacter Attributes.
That finishes up a basic look at crafting in Path of Exile 2. If you need more assistance, check out our guide onwhat to do first in Path of Exile 2, ourclass tier list, our guide to thePassive Skill Tree, and our rundown of characterAttributes.
