How to Add Sockets to Gear in PoE 2

How to Add Sockets to Gear in PoE 2

As an experienced gamer who has battled through countless hours in Path of Exile 1 and now ventured into the challenging realm of PoE 2, I can confidently say that the introduction of Runes and sockets has added a new layer of depth to the gameplay. The increased difficulty has certainly made every socket count, and learning how to add them efficiently is crucial for survival.

In Path of Exile 2, one simple method to enhance a character’s power is by attaching Runes to their gear. With Path of Exile 2 being noticeably harder than its predecessor, players will find it essential to equip themselves with as much aid as possible to overcome the challenging bosses in the game. Grinding Gear Games (GGG) emphasized the increased combat difficulty as a key feature for their fanbase, and they have certainly delivered on this promise.

Regrettably, many pieces of found equipment lack spaces for runes. Fortunately, the procedure is quite straightforward. Here’s how you can proceed:

How to Add Sockets to Items in PoE 2

How to Add Sockets to Gear in PoE 2

Users have the option to attach sockets to their weapons and armor by utilizing an artifact known as the Artificer’s Globe. The procedure is quite simple: Right-click on the Artificer’s Globe, followed by left-clicking on the item you wish to embed with a Rune socket.

Larger items such as armor and big martial weapons may contain up to two gem or enchantment slots (sockets), while smaller items like charms, belts, rings, amulets do not have sockets at all. The size of an item generally determines the number of possible sockets it can have.

To embed runes onto an item, click on the rune you wish to use from your inventory, then click on the item where you’d like to place the rune. If the item has an empty slot for a rune, it will be inserted there automatically.

As a gamer, once I’ve slotted a Runestone into an Item, it binds irreversibly with that gear piece, making it impossible for me to extract or detach it using any known methods.

You can potentially insert a third socket into specific items by using a Vaal Orb, a rare crafting resource that appears in late-game stages. However, keep in mind that the addition of a third socket isn’t guaranteed and each item can only be affected once by a Vaal Orb. Moreover, the use of a Vaal Orb will result in corrupted items, meaning they may have unpredictable properties.

As I progress deeper into the game, I’ll get the chance to harness the power of Soul Cores via the Trials of Chaos. These Soul Cores can be slotted much like Runes, and they bring about exceptional and incredibly potent abilities that set them apart.

How to Get Artificer Orbs

How to Add Sockets to Gear in PoE 2

In Path of Exile 2, Artificer Orbs are scarce items you might find as loot drops. During the early stages of the game, the only dependable method to acquire this crafting item is by joining 10 Artificer Shards together into a single Artificer Orb. You obtain these Artificer Shards by disassembling an item with sockets using the Salvage Bench. Every socket you destroy will reward you with 1 Artificer Shard. Once you collect 10 of these shards, they automatically merge to form a complete Artificer Orb. This orb then creates one socket in an item.

In Act 2, you’ll notice an increase in the frequency of dropped weapons and armor pieces with empty slots. Rather than offloading these excess items for a modest amount of gold, consider dismantling them to acquire Artificer Shards instead.

It’s possible to obtain Artificer Orbs directly via trade with other players .

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2024-12-09 21:44